Cuisines

Naimas Restaurant

Naimas Restaurant

Ilocos is one of the places in the Philippines where you can embark on a food trip adventure. But the good news is, you don’t have to go that far just to experience the Ilocano cuisine. Naimas Restaurant at Makati will help make your food trip dreams come true. Classic Ilocano dishes will always be served at this homey restaurant found at Legazpi Village, Makati City. You can find all-time favorites such as Bagnet, Kalderetang Kambing, Dinuguan, Sinigang, Papaitan and other homey dishes that you miss. MISSING HOME? Check out Naimas’ Ilocano cuisine and taste their sumptuous dishes. Photo grabbed from Naimas’ Facebook page. The culinary techniques used in preparing […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
  • Filipino
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
    • Forest House Bistro and Cafe

    Forest House Bistro and Cafe

    If you want a place to enjoy your quiet time in Baguio, choose this cozy boutique hotel and bistro that is Forest House. INTO THE WOODS. Check out Forest House if you want a homey Baguio experience.   This cabin type place is a tourist favorite because of its relaxing ambience. Here, you can feel at home with their affordable bed and breakfast rooms if you’re not the hotel-accommodation-type of traveler. Aside from the rooms, Forest House also has its own bistro. As you enter the restaurant, you will be impressed with its sophisticated interiors. Its lovely setting makes a good place for dinner dates. It has this homey vibe […]
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  • Baguio
  • Filipino
    • Balbacua

    Balbacua

    Foodies will surely love this new food community in Baguio that will amaze you with its interesting nook features. One great thing to find in this tree house-like food haven is Balbacua, by Urban Kamote. BE IN BALBACUA. See what the Ili-Likha Artist Village offers to nature and art lovers visiting Baguio. As you enter Ili-Likha Artist Village, you will definitely not see what you imagine restaurants to be.  This unique bistro has tree branches present everywhere which makes that distinct natural ambience. If you’re an art lover, you’ll surely love this place as you can see artworks everywhere. Furniture and other interior accessories are all made by recycled materials […]
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  • Baguio
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Fortune

    Fortune

    Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in Baguio! The Chinese restaurant has a western style interior design Fortune is a seafood restaurant that has been opened since 2012. There are six sets of meals available that is good for 10-12 people. The interior of this modern Chinese restaurant is bright with mirrors on the walls. It is very spacious which can occupy up to 200 people. The bestseller is called Prawn with Thai Sauce (P460). It is a great combination of large prawns and sweet chili sauce which is very popular to different nationalities. Salty-sweet taste is very popular with people from all nationalities The dishes are made using typical Baguio vegetables […]
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  • Baguio
  • Chinese
    • Good Taste

    Good Taste

    Fill your stomach with sumptuous meals at a budget-friendly price! Good Taste is a 24-hour restaurant that offers affordable, hearty meals in generous servings. The restaurant’s menu includes rice meals, soups, mami, pancit, snacks, and beverages. At this restaurant, you’re sure to get bang for your buck. Good Taste Fried rice (P115) is served with a large chicken and a fried egg. The recommended Good Taste Fried rice (Php 120) is made with large chicken and a fried egg. Another crowd favorite is their Buttered Chicken (Php 180 for half and Php 360 for whole). Don’t let their serving suggestions fool you. Their dishes can feed more people than what it […]
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  • Baguio
  • Filipino
    • La Casa Bianca

    La Casa Bianca

    Visit an authentic Italian restaurant in Baguio! La Casa Bianca is a hotel, spa, and café found in the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Its hotel rooms are fully equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. The restaurant serves different breakfasts including Pinoy, American, Omelettes, and Continental. Each breakfast choice comes with either coffee or tea. It is available from 7 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. only. Excellent pasta with tomato sauce The non-breakfast menu starts at 11 a.m. with a variety of dishes such as salads, soups, and rice meals. The Bolognese with Meatball (P230) is a perfect combination of juicy meatballs and thick tomato sauce. La Casa […]
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  • Baguio
  • Italian
    • Chaya in Baguio City: Enjoy Japanese Specialties in a Country Home

    Chaya in Baguio City: Enjoy Japanese Specialties in a Country Home

    This is the best place to enjoy authentic and healthful Japanese dishes in Baguio City!
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Japanese
  • Baguio 2018
    • O Kitchen in City of Dreams, Manila

    O Kitchen in City of Dreams, Manila

    Say yes to Korean cuisine! Go to O Kitchen, the only Korean restaurant in the City of Dreams Manila. As Korean cuisine slowly dominates the hearts of Filipino people, having a big number of Korean restaurants in the country is great news. Those who would like to take a dip into the Korean gustatory experience should try O Kitchen’s generous portion of meals. DINE A LA KOREAN. Try their Dolsot Bibimbap for P500. KOREAN SEAFOOD. Try O Kitchen’s Spicy Seafood Soup at P700. Korean cuisine mainstays such as Samgyeopsal (sliced pork belly BBQ), Dolsot Bibimbap, and Jjampong will be served in the restaurant. These enticing dishes are always the local and foreign customers’ favorite. O […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Korean
    • Prego Ristorante & Bar in City of Dreams, Manila

    Prego Ristorante & Bar in City of Dreams, Manila

    At City of Dreams Manila’s Prego Ristorante & Bar, you’re welcomed with mouth-watering Italian dishes you have always been craving for. PREGO FOR PIZZA. See what other Italian dishes Prego serves in the restaurant. Prego is the sister of the popular Italian restaurant L’Opera in Bonifacio Global City. Tuscany native Paolo Nesi’s excellent authentic Italian dishes that have attracted many loyal customers can be enjoyed in this casual dining place. CHEF NESI. “Time changes so we continuously strive to offer something new and fresh, knowing what our customer wants and finding them.” – Paolo Nesi PICK YOUR PIZZA. Try their Pizza con Burrata e Pachino for Php 620. As with Italian […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Hide Yamamoto in City of Dreams Manila

    Hide Yamamoto in City of Dreams Manila

    Looking for a fine dining Japanese restaurant? Check out Hide Yamamoto at the City of Dreams Manila. This restaurant, which is named after Award-winning chef Hidemasa Yamamoto, has branches all over the world. In the Philippines, Hide Yamamoto is located in the grand entertainment complex at the City of Dreams Manila. The restaurant offers 3 counter kitchens for Edomae Sushi, Teppanyaki and Robatayaki, which create a unique atmosphere in the restaurant. These kitchens offer flavorful dishes where you can indulge on fresh seafood, fine meat, and quality vegetables. All the ingredients used such as seafood and vegetables are imported from Tsukiji fish market and Hokkaido, Japan. SEE SEAFOOD? Hide Yamamoto […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • APU

    APU

    Pampanga is known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. And what better way to prove that than to indulge on its traditional Kapampangan dishes? Apu in City of Dreams Manila will help you with that. “APU” means “Granny” in the Pampanga language. Although the restaurant looks very high-class, they offer relaxed home-style dishes. One of their best sellers is APU’s Seafood Kare-Kare cooked with plump, succulent fresh shrimps, veggies, and bright orange colored sauce. It has that distinct creamy flavor which makes it more appetizing. It is also served with homemade bagoong. TRY KAPAMPANGAN. APU’s Seafood Kare-Kare is priced at P790. EXPERIENCE PINOY CUISINE. Try this fish salad at […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Filipino
    • Red Ginger in City of Dreams Manila

    Red Ginger in City of Dreams Manila

    RED GINGER. One of City of Dreams Manila’s dining offering. Being one of the restaurants at the great entertainment complex that is City of Dreams Manila, Red Ginger offers the pleasant dining atmosphere and delectable dishes you deserve. Mainly a Thai cuisine restaurant, Red Ginger is the restaurant you must go to if you want to try out scrumptious Southeast Asian dishes. It presents fusions of Indonesian, Singaporean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Its Indonesian chef, Audi Hayun Budiman, has experience in world class 5-star hotels providing arranged dishes in various genres. CHICKEN LOVER? Try Red Ginger’s Caramel Ginger Chicken The contemporary dining restaurant names Nasi Goreng Jakarta, Beef Rendang, and Char Kway […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Thai
    • Crystal Dragon in City of Dreams Manila

    Crystal Dragon in City of Dreams Manila

    Crystal Dragon is a sister restaurant to Jade Dragon at City of Dreams, Macau. Experienced chef Bong Jun Choi offers high quality Chinese dishes, especially a wider range of Cantonese dishes. This exquisite Chinese restaurant has various selections of wines from all over the world and Chinese alcoholic drinks as well. Ducks, Beef, Lamb and some of the fishes, oysters and scallops are all imported. Crystal Dragon has excellent desserts such as Crispy Pancake Filled with Lotus Paste and Hennessy XO Sauce that has a perfect look of a European dessert, but with very Chinese Lotus Paste. Crispy Pancake Filled with Lotus Paste and Hennessy XO Sauce (Php 430) Cantonese Steamed […]
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Chinese
    • Frank & Dean

    Frank & Dean

    Manila’s Contemporary Kitchen and Café Newest Discovery Note: Frank & Dean relaunched last year and have done a couple of tweaks. Here’s our latest article about them: Frank & Dean in BGC Frank & Dean is one of the hottest and hippest restaurants in the middle of the central business district of Forbes Town Center in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The cafe’s name is derived from two music legends, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Casually dubbed as “Café & Kitchen,” the restaurant offers top-notch coffee and staples of hearty comfort food confined in a stunningly retro-themed neighborhood hang-out place. Frank & Dean is another innovative concept from the same team behind the […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • American
  • Cafe
    • Nobu Manila

    Nobu Manila

    A curated buffet breakfast, a la carte, and an Omakase set dinner menu together with an extensive beverage selection are available daily at Nobu Manila
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  • Parañaque
  • City of Dreams
  • Japanese 2018
  • Fusion
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • Ryuma

    Ryuma

    Affordability. Flavors. Aesthetics. Enjoy scrumptious yet affordable Japanese meals in Ryuma, a Japanese restaurant located in Paseo de Sta. Rosa Laguna. It features lively interiors with a kawaii staff welcoming you with their warm greetings.   WELCOME TO RYUMA! A restaurant with delicious and affordable Japanese meals you can devour. HUNGRY? Look at this boat filled with delectable maki and sushi served by their kawaii staff THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT. Performers roam around the resto to sing customers’ requested songs.   When it comes to the menu, Ryuma serves rice meals, appetizers, hot and cold noodles, drinks, and desserts. What makes Ryuma great is its combination of tasty and affordable menu with […]
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  • Laguna
  • Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017
  • Japanese
  • Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017
    • Yoshida Seimen Yokohama Ramen

    Yoshida Seimen Yokohama Ramen

    COME IN FOR RAMEN. Enjoy ramen goodness and other scrumptious dishes.   Yoshida Seimen Yokohama RAMEN was launched in Yokohama, Japan back in 2006. After 8 years, it opened a branch in Yokosuka and later on in 2014 opened a branch in the Philippines. The restaurant’s interior uses light color tones and wooden furniture to create a wider space.   BEST THREE. Yoshida Seimen’s three flavourful dishes. Dumplings at P160, Grilled Salmon at P260, and Japanese style ramen at P350, or half size for P175.   The restaurant’s highly recommended dish is the soup made from pork and chicken bones that the chef personally taught the staff how to make. […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Rose & Grace Restaurant

    Rose & Grace Restaurant

    Nothing beats the feeling of slurping a warm beef soup on a rainy day. Experience this very Filipino way of savouring the day with a delightful dish at Rose & Grace Restaurant located south of Manila. ROSE & GRACE RESTAURANT. The welcoming entrance of this classic Filipino restaurant This 45-year old heritage restaurant opened its first branch in Santo Tomas Batangas and a second branch was recently opened in Santa Rosa Laguna. In both branches, you can have a taste of traditional Filipino dishes and experience the locals’ brand of warm hospitality. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BEEFY GOODNESS. Headlining its menu is the hearty ‘Bulalo.’ Its famous home-cooked style Bulalo dish (beef […]
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  • Laguna
  • Filipino
    • Oudon

    Oudon

    If you think you’ve seen enough Japanese restaurants around, Oudon gives you more reasons to choose and love its presence in the city. Oudon, a Japanese restaurant located in The Forum BGC, takes pride in its noodle dishes. Specializing in udon and soba, locals and expats looking for a straightforward Japanese dining experience come here and find exactly that. Its clean, minimalist interiors give it a very Japanese vibe enabling you to savor your meal just as you should. Oudon offers a wide range of flavors from noodles to rice meals Oudon serves a wide array of dishes from noodles to rice meals, even serving extra noodles for free when you […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
    • Soo Jung

    Soo Jung

    Intense hotness! Experience Soo Jung’s no-nonsense spicy Korean cuisine and love every bit of it. If you wanna go Korean and indulge in some spicy goodness, a visit to Soo Jung in Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna is a great idea especially when you’re heading south anyway. This restaurant serves delectable dishes for that sumptuous Korean food feast perfect for families and friends. Here, the culinary adventure starts with an intense aroma followed by a burst of fiery flavors. DINE IN. Warm and clean interiors that complement the hot and savory menu. The restaurant’s name means “crystal” in Korean and yes, Soo Jung’s authentic menu makes it a real gem. […]
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  • Laguna
  • Korean
    • YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen

    YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen

    YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen, originally from Yokohama, opened in October 17 at Jupiter, Makati. It is brought by Yakiniku Zanmai, a famous barbecue restaurant that has been successfully operating several branches around Japan for at least fifteen years. The restaurant has a modern concept that lets customers feel the Japanese-style of hospitality. It is owned by two Japanese who aimed to deliver the luxurious beef flavor from Japan to Manila. Find fresh and quality meat in Manila. Enjoy a banquet of grilled meat here. The owners highly recommend two dishes: Wagyu-Tokujo Karubi and Harami which are both for P690. The restaurant has 12 tables good six people each. It also offers […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
  • Yakiniku
    • Socrates’ Secret

    Socrates’ Secret

    Now you know it! Go ahead and gorge on Greek grub in this place The owner’s love for Greek food led to the birth of this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. The place’s intimate setting can seat up to 40 diners. Its blue walls evoke the cool Grecian islands Its name is a shout-out to the great ancient Greek philosopher and the logo and the interiors feature an owl that symbolizes the goddess Athena. Its bestseller is Moussaka which is made with baked eggplant, mashed potatoes, and lamb topped with white sauce. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine here and fall in love with its healthy, tasty goodness. This dining spot situated in a laidback […]
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  • Laguna
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Beiruti Bite

    Beiruti Bite

    Try Lebanese cuisine: Choose Beiruti Bite! If you’ve already had enough of Italian, Filipino, or Japanese cuisine, why not try something new, like Lebanese? Beiruti Bite is the perfect spot to go on a food adventure if you want authentic Lebanese servings. TRY LEBANESE. Beiruti Bite resto in QC Beiruti Bite started as the brainchild of a Lebanese expat who wanted to provide a real Lebanese cookery here in Manila. The food you see here is not the typical shawarma stall you see in malls, as some of ingredients that they use here are imported ones. Not only that, because the cooking appliances they use are also imported which aid […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Timog Avenue
  • Lebanese
    • John Bamboo

    John Bamboo

    Spicy Indonesian food anyone? The interior features a classic American color theme. It is under the same management as Claw Daddy’s and shares the same American style ambiance. Its dining area can accommodate up to 60 persons making it ideal for small events too. John Bamboo offers Indonesian-American cuisine known for its distinctive exquisite taste of sweet and spicy fusion of flavors. Good for threesome sharing, the Seafood Sate Sampler (P579) One of its hit dishes is the Seafood Sate Sampler, a platter of skewered shrimps, white fish, and squid with sweet savory peanut butter sauce that perfectly complements this seafood medley. Enjoy this and more at John Bamboo located […]
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  • Laguna
  • Fusion
  • Indonesian
    • Casa Italia in BGC offers classic Italian favorites

    Casa Italia in BGC offers classic Italian favorites

    Located in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, Casa Italia, Singapore’s largest Italian café chain, offers yet another Italian gustatory experience to indulge in the generous servings of their menu staples such as pizza, pastries, and beverages.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • Pizza
    • Umenoya

    Umenoya

    Japanese flavors, reasonable prices, unruffled setting. Enjoy a generous serving of TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON (P252) Owned by the city’s mayor, Umenoya Japanese Restaurant is tucked away in a tranquil village allowing diners to quietly savor their meal. Its TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON dish is popular with Japanese tourists visiting the town. Enjoy this plump glutinous Japanese rice cake, topped with teriyaki chicken that’s tender enough to cut with chopsticks. There’s a long list of exciting dishes on their menu worth checking out so don’t forget to add Umenoya to your itinerary when you head to the south!
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  • Laguna
  • Japanese
    • Azzurro

    Azzurro

    For mediterranean cuisine lovers, go to Azzurro! The restaurant’s warm lighting gives off a cozy and calm vibe. For people who want to try Mediterranean cuisine, go to Azzurro at Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The restaurant is located at the Paseo Premiere Hotel which is close to the industrial park. Many Japanese expats working in the area frequent the dining place for its tasty Mediterranean menu. One of its best sellers is the Seafood Marinara that’s made of hosomen (thin noodle) and thick tomato sauce that bring out the rich seafood flavour of the dish. Azzurro also offers lots of seafood and vegetable dishes available for those who do not want […]
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  • Laguna
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • House of Bawai

    House of Bawai

    Experience mouth-watering Vietnamese and Filipino cuisine House of Bawai is a Vietnamese and Filipino cuisine restaurant located in Solenad 3 in Nuvali Sta. Rosa Laguna. Another branch can be found in the cool city of Tagaytay. ‘Bawai’ means ‘grandma’ in Vietnamese which characterizes the overall feel of the restaurant – warm, fussy, and laidback. About 80% of the ingredients used here are all imported from Vietnam making its flavours truly Vietnamese. Have a bite of the crispy lettuce and shrimp wrapped together in a spring roll, the Goi Cuon Enjoy its Goi Cuon (P220), Vietnam’s well-loved comfort food made from fresh vegetables, noodles, and shrimp wrapped together in a spring […]
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  • Laguna
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese
    • Noodle & Co.

    Noodle & Co.

    Those working in the Makati cbd looking for a quick Chinese food fix for lunch can drop by Noodle & Co. Located at the second level of the world-class, sky-reflecting building Zuellig, this inexpensive and straightforward Sino-grub spot is perfect for the office worker who wants to enjoy a quick lunch as he or she keeps up with the urban pace. The modern oriental diner offers various choices of reasonably-priced dishes. Its main offering is, as the name suggests, noodles, plus a bunch of other food like the popular Chinese dimsum specialties that are plump and juicy. Try its delicious Chinese-style noodle dish topped with wantons and vegetables for only […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Le Garden Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant

    Le Garden Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant

    Get your fill of authentic Chinese cuisine and enjoy a luxurious fish dish made affordable in this seafood haven.   Le Garden Seafood Restaurant has been drawing seafood lovers since it opened in 2008. Its bestselling dish is the Steamed Lapu-Lapu Fillet with Bean Curd Tausi Sauce (P380) that is favored for its flavorsome goodness and soft texture. The tasty fish locally called Lapu-Lapu is usually served in expensive restaurants but Le Garden offers this fine dish in a special but affordable way. The Lapu-Lapu and tofu combo is simply perfect. Seasoned with soy sauce and other ingredients that bring out the fish’s flavour to the fore, the quality of the […]
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  • Laguna
  • Chinese