Cuisines

Casa Armas (CLOSED)

Casa Armas (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Casa Armas is the perfect classy restaurant that offers Spanish cuisine in the heart of Makati. The ambiance and vibe inside Casa Armas is just perfect for a date, business meeting or family gathering. The open space, large window and their high ceiling make the place feel much bigger. Every night, there are men serenading the customers to make the experience more fun and unforgettable. –   Pella Negra (Php 895 for half-order, Php 1,495 for whole order) –Gambas al ajillo (P365) Gambas al ajillo is a succulent shrimp dish that is sautéed with olive oil and garlic. This is an excellent […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • UCC Mentore

    UCC Mentore

    UCC (Ueshima Coffee Co.) is known as one of Japan’s oldest coffee shops. Here in the Philippines, it is popular for its specialty shops and is known to be the pioneer of Japanese-style coffee making. UCC puts a premium on the beans it uses and the quality of the coffee it makes. Considered as one of the drivers of the Third Wave Coffee movement, UCC offers an exceptional coffee experience that has been well-received by Filipinos. Popular among the older generations, UCC has lately been drawing the young market as well. Since Filipinos are passionate food lovers, all of UCC concept stores have revamped their menu to cater to the […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • SM Aura
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
    • Cafe Mezzanine in Binondo: Your Go-To Place for Chinese Eats

    Cafe Mezzanine in Binondo: Your Go-To Place for Chinese Eats

    In Binondo lies a cafe named Cafe Mezzanine, which promises to serve gastronomic specialties that will make you truly love Chinese cuisine.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

    Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

    Kichitora of Tokyo brings their famous chicken-broth based ramen to the shores of the Philippines.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • New Po-Heng Lumpia House in Binondo Offers the Best Lumpia in Town

    New Po-Heng Lumpia House in Binondo Offers the Best Lumpia in Town

    New Po-Heng is your go-to place whenever you're craving for a freshly-made lumpia.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Lung Hin at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

    Lung Hin at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

    The finest art of Cantonese cooking at Lung Hin of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila!
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  • Pasig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Chinese
    • Potts Point Café: Manila’s Aussie-Inspired Organic Food Haven

    Potts Point Café: Manila’s Aussie-Inspired Organic Food Haven

    Potts Point Café is an Australian-themed restaurant that serves healthy dishes with ingredients sourced from 100% organic produce from its local partner communities. The café’s name is inspired by Potts Point, an affluent suburb in Sydney considered as the region’s center of history, culture and sophisticated living. Potts Point Cafe is located at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The restaurant is managed by the same company behind the successful The Old Spaghetti House and Grilla chain of restaurants. Its main branch is located in Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City. The restaurant exudes a casual and relaxing atmosphere with its modern industrial interiors and lighting. This neat and […]
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  • Pasay
  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Eastwood
  • Mall of Asia
  • Australian
  • Cafe
    • Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

    Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

    Lucia Ristorante is a semi-fine dining restaurant that serves authentic and classic Italian dishes. Frequented by mostly urbanites and lovers of fine flavors, this chic restaurant is located at the ground floor of Hotel Celeste, an elegant boutique hotel in Makati near the cosmopolitan Greenbelt and Glorietta. Started by the famous Italian Chef Davide Lombardi, the man behind Lombardi’s Italian authentic chain, he combined his passion and expertise in the culinary arts and shared his classic epicurean recipes with his newfound home, the Philippines. Lucia Ristorante is currently run by The Cravings Group, renowned for operating a successful chain of restaurants, cafés and a premier culinary school in the country. […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Locavore Kitchen & Drinks in Pasig: Contemporary Filipino Flare with a Trendy Twist

    Locavore Kitchen & Drinks in Pasig: Contemporary Filipino Flare with a Trendy Twist

    Locavore Kitchen & Drinks is undoubtedly one of Manila’s hottest and hippest local restaurants serving exquisite and contemporary Filipino fare with a trendy twist.
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  • Pasig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Kapitolyo
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
    • Matgalne Korean Restaurant

    Matgalne Korean Restaurant

    If you are looking for an inexpensive yet satisfying treat, then Matgalne Korean Restaurant is the best stop for you. The name, which means “delicious and affordable”, speaks for itself. Matgalne is located along Meralco Ave., Ortigas, Pasig City. This restaurant offers buffet dining, where one can order unlimited pork and/or beef to be grilled, along with their side dishes, and can choose from the Korean dishes being served at the buffet table. They also offer additional or ala carte menu. BUFFET-ALL-YOU-CAN. This buffet table serves different Korean cuisines including Bibimbap, Gimbap, Chap Chapchae, Bulgogi and more. Matgalne uses authentic ingredients imported from Korea – from the meat, to the […]
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  • Pasig
  • Korean 2018
  • Ortigas Center
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Masil Charcoal Grill

    Masil Charcoal Grill

    Get a taste of authentic Korean grill on your table in Masil Charcoal Grill located in Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City. Masil offers a wide range of delicacies for their customers, from side dishes to barbeques, and to their soups and main dishes. On 1997, Masil started as a small, family-owned cafe concept in Quezon City and later began to offer catering services, which is the second Korean catering service in the country. They transferred in Ortigas on 2009 because of the large population of Korean nationals in that city. The authenticity of the cuisine should be credited to the Korean cook, JS Yoon-Lim, the mother of Masil’s manger. All of […]
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  • Pasig
  • Korean 2018
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Kettle

    Kettle

    Kettle is an American restaurant which is well known for their popular fried chicken marinated in buttermilk. It’s classy yet casual ambiance is very inviting, making it a great venue for gatherings, from a simple lunch out with friends to special family occasions. Their best-seller is the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The meat is tender, juicy, and mildy sweet because of the buttermilk, while the breading is nice, crisp and has none of that oily smell.   Buttermilk Fried Chicken (P559) Another best-seller is the Pork and Potato Strips, which are thinly sliced potatoes fried until crispy with a bit of pork belly. Its portion is huge and perfect for sharing. […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • American
    • Linguini Fini

    Linguini Fini

    Fall in love with Italian cuisine over and over again at Linguini Fini at SM Megamall. Having found much success in Hong Kong—this chic Italian restaurant opened its doors in the Philippines just a year ago. The interiors take inspiration from New York while the food is, of course, another story. Linguini Fini serves one of the finest Italian cuisines in the metro as it only serves the freshest ingredients, and whenever possible—source the ingredients locally as a way of giving back to the local farmers. Treat yourself with some truffles goodness with the Truffle Cream Fettucine. The pasta dish has a striking aroma rooted from the muskiness of the […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Italian
    • Kokoro Ramenya

    Kokoro Ramenya

    Looking for a place to eat to your heart’s content? Worry no more! From wonderful service to tasty servings, Kokoro Ramenya has got the seat for you. ‘Kokoro’ means heart in Japanese, this means a lot of things beyond the crew and the restaurant. From hospitality and warmth towards customers to their love for giving the best and authentic Ramen, everything is done from the heart. Each of its growing branches is considered a place of ramen goodness. Authenticity This ramen joint is led by the Japanese chef and Ramen connoisseur from Shinjuku, Susumo Murata, offering a wide variety of selections using fresh ingredients that burst with flavor and big […]
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  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • TENYA Tempura Tendon

    TENYA Tempura Tendon

    Tenya hails from Asakusa in Tokyo where it’s been serving arguably the best Tendon in Japan with its chain of restaurants. And today, Tenya extends its reach to the Philippines having established a branch in SM Megamall. But what is a Tendon? It’s simply a combination of tempura and a don (rice topped with toppings) making it a Tendon. There are many selections from the entrée but the Jo Tempura is a favorite choice. It offers the classic Tendon experience paired with Soba or Udon that can either be hot or cold.   Jo Tempura Soba / Udon (P445)  Those who’ve dined at Tenya know that the most addicting part […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • Japanese
    • The Halal Guys, NYC’s Iconic Food Truck is Now in Manila

    The Halal Guys, NYC’s Iconic Food Truck is Now in Manila

    Photo from The Halal Guys Facebook The New York Post calls The Halal Guys “perhaps the city’s most famous open-air dining destination.” The longest-running food craze that has become an NYC staple streetfood and a worldwide favourite has made its way to Manila at SM Megamall. Find out why New Yorkers are lining up for it like there’s no tomorrow, not minding the long queue as long as they get their platter of the famous gyro and chicken over rice from these guys. Halal is an Arabic term meaning “lawful or permissible”. With over 25 years and counting of great food fame, The Halal Guys are the pioneers of American Halal Food. American […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Mabuhay Restop: Travel + Cafe + Museum

    Mabuhay Restop: Travel + Cafe + Museum

    Mabuhay Restop is not your typical everyday café or restaurant. Yes it offers hearty food and good ambience but everything there is done in the context of the Filipino culture, highlighting the best of it and letting people engage in it in fun and memorable ways. It is a restaurant that has more than just food to offer, but a beautiful spectrum of what Philippine culture is about with a focus on nation building. Upon entering, one will instantly notice the vibrant, distinctly Filipino interiors and the warm hospitality of the staff. A social enterprise inspired by Gawad Kalinga (GK), it is an establishment with the heart to showcase the […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

    Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Saboten is the only franchise venture of Raintree Group of Restaurants specializing in Katsu, a popular Japanese cutlet specialty made from deep-fried meat coated with bread crumbs. This Japanese concept restaurant started in the neighborhood of Shinjuku, Tokyo where its maiden shop opened in 1966. Saboten is now considered as one of the largest Tonkatsu chains with over 500 outlets in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, China and now in the Philippines with branches in Serendra Global City and Glorieta 5 in Makati. Also read: Saboten in BGC: Home of Decades-Old Original Katsu Dining in Saboten is like being […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Serendra
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Tonkatsu
    • Ristorante delle Mitre

    Ristorante delle Mitre

    A Catholic-themed restaurant just beside San Agustin Church in Intramuros—Ristorante delle Mitre serves various culinary dishes but is also a mini-museum showcasing historical photos and artifacts for its interiors. Although guests can venture into the entrée menu of the restaurant, Ristorante delle Mitre is also best enjoyed in the afternoons with a cup of coffee and their pastry. A slice of Apple Cinnamon Cheese Cake is recommended—a cake not commonly present in the usual pastry stores.  Apple Cinnamon Cheese Cake (P118) But for those looking into the entrée, Ristorante delle Mitre’s Paella, Crispy Pata, and Lumpiang Sariwa deserve to be on the top list of must-order food.       A recommended […]
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
    • La Nuova Pasteleria

    La Nuova Pasteleria

    La Nuova Pasteleria has been a favorite dining place in Makati for decades. The pastry shop started in 1978 and has since satisfied countless patrons of its Italian menu offerings. Recognized as one of the top 10 Italian Restaurants in Manila serving comfort food with Italian flair and flavors, it continues to please the palate of its old and new generations of loyal customers. La Nuova Pasteleria exudes quiet elegance and has a wide range of fare to offer. Aside from Italian cuisine staples pasta and pizza, La Nuova also serves wide-ranging choices of cakes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, wines, cheese, and ham selections and other cold cuts. Fresh Fish Platter […]
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, an Idyllic Japanese Cuisine Experience

    Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, an Idyllic Japanese Cuisine Experience

    Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant’s theme is Japanese through and through, from the food to every bit of its interiors, which is a picture of rural and traditional Japan. It is the perfect place for those who want to have a taste and feel of Japan without leaving the country. It is located in Kapitolyo Pasig and right beside Café Juanita. The two restaurants are owned by Dr. Efren “Boy” R. Vazquez M.D, a distinguished doctor turned successful restaurateur. Doctor Vazquez turned his passion for food into flourishing ventures and now sits at the helm of his restaurants’ operations along with his son who is also a doctor. Dining at […]
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Japanese
    • Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Craving for some sumptuous and ingenious Filipino fare? Kafe Batwan perfectly fits the bill. The restaurant presents modern and innovative yet authentic and familiar Filipino food with a strong local identity. The restaurant’s name is inspired by ‘batwan’, a native fruit in the Visayas region that is used to give kansi (a popular local meaty soup) its distinct sour flavor. Kafe Batwan is located at the Joya Lofts and Tower in Rockwell Center Makati City. Guests are in for a satisfying and relaxing dining experience with the restaurant’s cozy wooden theme and gourmet Filipino menu. Its design is modern, airy and chic with a hint of the rustic and native. […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant in BGC

    Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant in BGC

    Carefully thought and with intricate design and architecture, Ogawa promises customers to have the experience of being in Japan with their vibe and dishes.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Binondo's Ying Ying Tea House boasts Chinese specialties and their own blend of delicious milk tea.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Tasty Dumplings in Binondo Serves Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Tasty Dumplings in Binondo Serves Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Sample delicious dumplings and more at Binondo's Tasty Dumplings!
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Famed for serving one of the best noodles in Binondo, Chinatown, Lan Zhou La Mien takes pride in their hand-pulled (la mien) noodles as the key ingredient in the success of the well-loved restaurant.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Wai Ying Fastfood

    Wai Ying Fastfood

    Experience a classic Chinese diner at Binondo, Chinatown with Wai Ying Fastfood. The seats can get filled quite fast during lunch hours so it’s recommended to drop off in the early afternoon.     Get a quick meal with Wai Ying’s Beef Wonton Noodles served with generous portions of beef and dimsum and complement it with Hakaw or shrimp dumplings.   Beef Wonton Noodles (P110)     Hakaw (P70 / 4 pieces)   The price at Wai Ying is unbelievably cheap for something authentic and delicious. It’s one of the best places for a quick bite of Chinese food for workers nearby.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • Ohsama Ramen

    Ohsama Ramen

    Adding more flavor to the ramen scene The sister company of the already established and more popular ramen house in Makati City Nihonbashitei, OHSAMA RAMEN which started in January 2015 serves a wide-range selection of delectable ramen especially created to excite more lovers of the iconic noodle staple in and around the metro. The ramen house’s interiors has the Japanese minimalist vibe with its generous space, clean lines, contemporary tables and chairs setting, subdued, easy-on-the-eye colors, high ceiling and roomy loft-type second floor which also has function rooms for small and big events like meetings, birthdays, and other occasions. The location is also a big draw because it is right […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro is another innovative concept of Raintree Restaurants serving exquisite and modern selections of locally sourced and outright Filipino cuisine with modern impressions. Here, you can explore the Philippines through your palate with dishes from the different regions of the archipelago. Kabila is prominently located at the Ayala Museum Complex just beside (‘Kabila’ is the local translation for ‘the other side’) Museum Café, also under Raintree. Kabila is like a world-class showcase of Filipino ingenuity in terms of cuisine and artistry as the restaurant’s design incorporates native Filipino crafts with a very 21st century vibe. And yes, the sophistication of the traditional also translates to the menu offered […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino