April 2018

Primer’s Picks: Manila’s Best Burgers and Sandwiches

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    All burgers are beautiful—whether you like them meaty, cheesy, grilled, or stuffed with veggies. With thousands of recipes scattered around the world, it would be impossible for you to taste two burgers that are exactly alike (unless you do it on purpose). Gone are the days when burgers only had a place in the menu of fast food restaurants; now, various burger joints spring to life, serving their own original recipes.

    Looking for a place to satisfy your immense appetite for burgers? Here are some of the best burger and sandwich joints in the city.

    Where to Eat

    Ikomai and Tochi in Makati City: Savor Japanese Food and Desserts
    Ikomai and Tochi Desserts is not just your ordinary Japanese restaurant in the metro—it is primarily a space where people meet and enjoy good food and sweet treats.
    Maisen in Greenbelt: Japan’s Much-Loved Katsu Restaurant
    Just when you thought that you have tasted it all when it comes to tonkatsu, Maisen comes all the way from Japan to settle as one of the finest Tonkatsu restaurants in the Metro.
    Single Origin in Rockwell: Fresh Gourmet Sandwich Options
    Single Origin is a known provider of single-origin coffee collected from various coffee farms of Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Kenya. They have, however, other great menu offerings besides the coffee.
    Pink’s Hotdogs in BGC: A Hollywood Experience in the City
    This hotdog joint brings a whole new level of Hollywood experience in Manila.
    The Farm Organics in Alabang, Where Organic Beef Burgers Originated
    They use local organic beef that results in affordable burgers that are as (if not more) delicious compared to known fast food chains.
    Teddy’s Bigger Burgers and Tiki Bar in Makati
    Steak Burgers, Spam Fries, and cocktails at their Tiki Bar is the perfect place for every weekend ender!
    The Beef in Century City Mall
    The Beef is definitely a go to place to satisfy your cravings for mouth-watering hamburgers.
    Sweet Ecstasy in BGC: Making Burgers Awesome
    Serving one of the best burgers since 2012!
    Raging Bull Burgers in BGC: Upscale On the Go Burgers
    Get your meat (and even veggie) burger fix from one of the best burger joints in Metro Manila!
    Pound by Todd English
    Watch out for their secret flavors! It's also the owner's favorite!
    Plaza Cafe in Makati: Thoughtful sandwiches in a vibrant place
    This vibrant cafe along Gamboa St. is just a stone's throw away from Greenbelt!
    Paris Délice in Makati: French-to-Go Modern Parisian Delicacies
    Paris Délice has become a go-to café in Makati City after opening its doors to the public in 2010.
    Grind Bistro in BGC: Not your usual grind
    Anchovy butter is spread on the burgers for that added umami taste!
    G.R.eat Burger in Makati: Keeping the Food Truck Tradition Anew
    What was once a food truck is still a food truck, but G.R.eat Burger Truck's burgers are probably the simplest and best you can get.
    H.I.D Burgers in Makati: Healthy chicken burgers, gooey cheese and more
    H.I.D Burgers can't hide itself from pursuers of delicious burgers!
    Zark’s Burgers in Taft Ave., Malate
    For the owner of Zarks, it's not just a business; it's more of a passion or hobby.
    Burger Geek in Alabang: The Hottest ‘Geek’ That Ever Existed
    Burger Geek is the perfect place for a school reunion!
    Boutique Burgers Kitchen in BGC
    The burger bun is made from Hokkaido milk while their patties is a blend of U. S. Angus and Wagyu.
    Almon Marina in Greenbelt
    Almon Marina has been known for its freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches inspired by different locations around the world.
    GILT Burger in Makati: Next-level burgers
    If you're a fan of puns, go ahead and splurge at GILT Burger! Their GILT Burger has a 24-karat gold leaf on it, along with truffle and caviar!
    Three Guys and A Grill in Makati
    Locally sourced ingredients, freshly baked bread, and home-made sauce. This is the place to get the best sausages fresh off the grill!
    South Pub in Alabang: Newly-opened bar in the South
    Plan your next night out at South Pub Alabang!
    Botan Black Café in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig
    Botan Black Café is a home to hale and hearty Taiwanese epicurean favourites
    Providore at SM Aura Premier Provides A Classic Filipino-American Feast
    Providore is everybody's classic throwback to the good ol’ times.
    (CLOSED) Balkan is back, Where You Go Slav!
    It's not all meat, cheese, and potatoes at Balkan. They've got killer burgers, too!
    BurgerPub in Pasig
    "No muss, mind the patty." Sounds about right for this pub in Ortigas.
    Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner
    This vegetarian café is very popular among the locals because of its delicious organic and healthy dishes.
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