Cuisines

Bamba Bistro

Bamba Bistro

Bamba Bistro serves Filipino-Western cuisines that are from the original concept of the restaurant’s owner. The owner grew up fond of cooking, Ms. Cristina ‘Tina’ Legarda is a talented chef who trained under under the famous names in the culinary world like Chef Jessie, Billy King and Maio Batali. Bamba Bistro is a combination of gourmet comfort food and modern bistro. Her recipes are the reinvention of the family’s favourite. The menu consists of the food on which she grew up with but has a diverse and playful approach on it. The restaurant’s interior and style also gives a comfortable ambiance to the customers. inside Bamba Bistro One of their bestsellers is […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Filipino
    • Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

    Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. If you go straight Guevara Street, a refreshing sky blue sign of Greeka Kouzina is hardly unnoticeable among passerby. Greeka Kouzina is the only Greek restaurant in the north of Manila. The restaurant is located at P. Guevarra Streets in San Juan. Inside, bright lamp balls are floating above the tables, the interior are pretty much simple and very Greek. The menu is extensive but the presentation is practically straightforward, lots of salad, grilled meats and side dishes. One of the dishes from their menu is the Chicken Salad served with cashew nuts in a platter which is big enough for 2. […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greek & Mediterranean

    • Sam Won Garden

    (PHOTO 1) Grilled Beef Short Ribs (P330)  (PHOTO 2) Dolsot Bibimbap (P270) Owned by a Korean chef with 20 years of experience in cooking, Sam Won Garden provides a family-friendly restaurant and keeps its traditional atmosphere. Sam Won Garden is known in Aguirre Avenue because of their authentic Korean cuisines for an affordable price, and friendly and accommodating Filipino staffs. Most of the customers are patrons and locals. The grilled beef short ribs (Photo 1) are a popular dish from their menu. They use good quality of beef produced in the Philippines. The Dolsot Bibimbap (Photo 2) is another best-seller. The seasoning for this is served separately so you can […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Shabu Yaki

    Shabu Yaki

    This shabu-shabu restaurant has been in the business for three years. Managed and owned by a Korean, Shabu Yaki maintains its traditional look and atmosphere and offers only authentic Korean dishes. For only PHP 549, you can get the seafood set (Photo 1) with various vegetables, kimchi, salad, porridge and noodles. The beef is imported from the US. They offer the beef set at a reasonable price of PHP 499. For the the pork and short ribs (Photo 2), they are grilled and served with kimchi and 6 more appetizers.
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Sophia’s Cuisina

    Sophia’s Cuisina

    (Photo 1) Chicken Kebab with Greek Salad, Pitta Bread and Yogurt Dip (PHP 195) (Photo 2) 12″ family-size Arrabiatta (PHP 375) (Photo 3) Vegetarian Pizza (PHP 350) (Photo 4) Spaghetti Gamberi  (PHP 350) Relocated on the 1/F of Pergola Mall just this year, Sophia’s Cuisina is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant that has been established for 20 years. It is run by an Australian chef and his Filipina wife. It was originally an Italian restaurant called Picolo Mondo but they added Israeli, Turkish, Greek, and North African cuisines to the menu. Thus, they changed and named it after the owner’s mom – Sophia. The restaurant is small but serves a family-size portion […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Seafood
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Seafood
    • Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s is an Italian restaurant located in the residential area of B.F. International, Las Pinas. Their authentic Italian cuisine is famous among the local residents. This home restaurant is owned by a French Canadian and his late wife, whom the place was named after. Now, it is managed by their daughter, Crystal Tremblay, and his partner David Sison. Pizza and pasta are well-known in the menu.  The secret to the strong aroma of their pizza and baked lasagna is the way dishes are made which is using the traditional brick-oven. It is recommended to try Mama Lou’s Special pizza topped with prosciutto ham, mango, and mozzarella cheese in rich […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen is a Thai Restaurant that Started in 2013. Its second branch can be found in San Diego in the United States.  You can enjoy a rich variety of their menu originally conceptualized by the owner. They serve Thai food such as the Tom Yum Shrimp and Bagoong rice, and Other southeast Asian dishes. (Photo 1) Tom Yum Shrimp, PHP 189 (Photo 2) Bagoong Rice, PHP 259
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Thai
    • Persia Grill

    Persia Grill

    If you are thinking of trying something new, how about dining in a Persian restaurant? Persia Grill started as small Middle Eastern restaurant in Salcedo Village. Now, it already has 6 branches. The owner is from Tehran, Iran. The dishes were inspired by his grandmother’s own recipe. They only use natural ingredients and don’t add any preservatives. They also use a lot of eggplants in their dishes like All Vegetable Mussaka (Photo 2), which is one of their best-sellers. It is seasoned with olive oil, tomatoes and chickpeas. Of course, don’t forget to try the all-time specialty kebabs like the Chelo Kebab Kubideh (Photo 1) served with yoghurt dip and Persian […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Persian
    • Hanakazu Japanese Restaurant in Parañaque

    Hanakazu Japanese Restaurant in Parañaque

    Opened in 2005, Hanakazu is well-known in B.F. Homes for its authentic and exquisite Japanese dishes.
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Japanese
    • President Grand Palace Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Authentic Cantonese Cuisine Since 1979

    President Grand Palace Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Authentic Cantonese Cuisine Since 1979

    With over 40 years of service, President Grand Palace in Binondo is surely a restaurant that you wouldn't want to miss out on.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    Charlie’s Grind and Grill was elected No.1 as the Philippines’ largest gourmet burger contest in MBKRS. Their cheeseburgers can feed up to five people. The ingredients to every burger the make are chemical-free. This place is perfect for burger lovers and those who want to spend their time hanging out with friends, loved ones or their family.
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  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Burger
    • Torch Restaurant

    Torch Restaurant

    A restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere, an outdoor terrace, original Italian and Japanese cuisine, Torch Restaurant is called an “international fusion cuisine” restaurant. They offer dishes at an affordable price such as the Salpicao Medallion- US Angus beef wrapped in bacon and served in a sizzling plate, Cheesesteak and Gambas, and now their latest dish, the Ramen Burger: grilled noodles and hamburger sandwich with fried egg and fresh vegetables.    
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Fusion
    • Sultan Mediterranean Grill in Salcedo Village

    Sultan Mediterranean Grill in Salcedo Village

    Go through the pita jungle which is Sultan Mediterranean Grill in Salcedo Village to enjoy a selection of pita dips, beef dishes, and shawarma you can't get enough of!
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Persian
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
    • Maya Mexican restaurant

    Maya Mexican restaurant

    Maya Mexican restaurant is the place where you can enjoy stylish interior, and delicious tequila in the heart of the city. They serve appetizing Spicy Chirikan – roasted organic pork with tequila, and other meals recommended by many people. Foreigners and celebrities often hang around here on weekends.  
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  • Cebu
  • Mexican
    • Jacob’s Shawarma

    Jacob’s Shawarma

    Jacob’s Shawarma is the place you must go to if you want to enjoy authentic Turkish Cuisine. Jacob, the owner of the shawarma house, was born in Turkey and his restaurant is now famous for its kebabs. Furthermore, to make a really good dish, the owner personally picks the ingredients fresh from the market. Their shawarma and kebab are great when mixed with homemade chilli sauce. You can also try their homemade yogurt.
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  • Pasig
  • Persian
    • Gilak by Hossein’s: A Persian-Mediterranean Dining Experience

    Gilak by Hossein’s: A Persian-Mediterranean Dining Experience

    Serving authentic Persian-Mediterranean cuisine with exotic species and herbs, Gilak by Hossein's is at Greenbelt and it's definitely a lot accessible to everyone!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Persian
    • Cyma Greek Taverna in Makati

    Cyma Greek Taverna in Makati

    Get ready to say OPA! Enjoy authentic Greek meals at Cyma, a restaurant that's always packed with people day and night!
  • TAGS:
  • Greenbelt
  • Boracay
  • Makati
  • Salad 2017
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Salad 2017
    • Chesa Bianca

    Chesa Bianca

    Home of the mouth-watering smack ham made with Swiss alpine This home cooking restaurant was originally from Switzerland and opened here in late 2008. The owner is the one who made its famous delicacy, the “SANTIS”. It is a shop where you would surely want to go back to every weekend. You can choose various dishes from their menu. They also have enhanced cheese fondue and Swiss classic cuisine. You can have lunch and dinner here with friends and family. The wood grain interior of the place gives a hot impression. Budget starts at PHP1000.
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  • Makati
  • Swiss
    • Passion

    Passion

    Passion is an authentic Cantonese restaurant that is located at the second floor of the luxurious Maxim Hotel. The interior is very classy and spacious. The round tables are neatly arranged. This is the largest restaurant in Resorts World Manila; it can accommodate 400 people.  This restaurant is, indeed, grandeur. Chef David Chu Wai Fung continues to protect the distinctive taste of the food that Passion offers. Most of their customers are patrons. Two of the most popular dishes are the crispy roasted pigeon (Photo 1) and the green crab dish (Photo 2). They also offer all-you-can eat dim sum for only P750 for adults and P500 for children 6 to 11 […]
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  • Pasay
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Chinese
    • Happy Delicious Kitchen (CLOSED)

    Happy Delicious Kitchen (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of January 15, 2019. The best part of eating in Chinatown is that food is delicious but cheap – just like the food in Happy Delicious Kitchen! This restaurant from Taiwan offers home cooked meals that are tasty and healthy. They are popular among the local Chinese. Every morning, the owner goes to the market to buy fresh ingredients! The most popular meal on their menu is the 3-in-1 (Photo 1). You can choose 3 of your favorite dishes plus 1 cup of rice. There are a lot of choices (Photo 2). The 3-in-1 meal costs P150 and 4-in-1 meal costs P180. They also offer rice mixed with vegetable like the […]
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • Wai Ying Fast Food

    Wai Ying Fast Food

     Wai Ying Fast food has always been crowded with locals, tourists and regular customers since it first opened in 1998. Their interior is very cozy and and their dishes are delicious and affordable. This is one of the favorite dimsum and noodle places in Chinatown. The price range is from P65 to P110. First on their list is the hakaw (Photo 2), 4 pieces of delicious shrimp dumplings. Another favorite is the irresistibly cruchy classic siomai (Photo 1). The beef wanton (Photo 3) is a noodle bestseller.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinese
    • Ho-Land

    Ho-Land

    The one-stop shop of sweet goodies in Chinatown Ho-Land sells goodies like sweets, bread and other Chinese food in general, all neatly packed in individual wrappers. The classic hopia is the most popular treat among the customers. A popular side dish is the Chinese Chimaki Machang (Photo 4). It is sticky rice that has been seasoned and wrapped in bamboo leaves. It is usually bought as snack by regular customers.    
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinese
    • Manna Korean Garden

    Manna Korean Garden

    (PHOTO 1) Special Bulgogi – PHP 450 (PHOTO 2) Hemul Pajeon – P450 (PHOTO 3) Gelbuchim -PHP 450 (PHOTO 4) Soondooboo Chige – PHP 280 Owned by Kyung Chun Lee, this restaurant serves authentic Korean food. They have 80 different exquisite food choices on the menu but the bestseller is their special bulgogi (Photo 1). The waiter assists in preparing this dish and serves it on a piping hot plate. Another popular dish from the menu is galbichim (Photo 3): stewed vegetables and ribs, carefully soaked in sauce. They also have the Korean-style pancake hemul pajeon (Photo 2) which is best dipped in their soy sauce. You can try the classic soup […]
  • TAGS:
  • Makati
  • Korean
    • A taste of Thai Cuisine through Benjarong Restaurant at Dusit Thani

    A taste of Thai Cuisine through Benjarong Restaurant at Dusit Thani

    A taste of the popular restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand comes to Manila through Benjarong Restaurant!
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  • Makati
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Thai
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
    • New Bombay

    New Bombay

    Photo 1 – Paneer Tika – BBQ cottage cheese(P170) Photo 2 – Masala Dosa – vegetables wrapped in a crepe (India version) (P155) Photo 3 – Outside New Bombay Along the crowded luxury condos in Dela Costa Street, Makati lies an Indian restaurant also popular among our Japanese friends. New Bombay is a small restaurant but it offers a genuine taste of authentic Indian cuisines. Most of the patrons are people who work in Makati. Their menu is rich with curry, vegetables, mutton and chicken. New Bombay is one of those Asian restaurants that offer a taste of their own cuisines for a reasonable price. Many Filipinos are spicy food […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Indian
    • Bawai’s

    Bawai’s

    Offering real Vietnamese food with plenty of fresh vegetables, Bawai’s is a homey restaurant that offers an extensive menu of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Owned by the Tatlonghari family, this restaurant opened in Silang, Cavite in 2007. Bawai means grandmother in Vietnamese. The restaurant is designed to be homey and gives out the feeling of visiting your grandma’s house. Eighty percent of the ingredients are imported from Vietnam. All their vegetables are fresh from the organic farm. Recommended: ● Goi Thit Tom (P250) Green Salad ● Chao Tom (P260) appetizer ● Pho Bo (P235) for Bo ● Ca nuong Xa Ot (P380) main dish ● Pandan iced tea (P65)
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  • Cavite
  • Vietnamese
    • Legend of India

    Legend of India

    (1) Palak Paneer (P280) (2) Dahi Puri (180) (3) Mutton Curry (4) Vegetable Biryani (P350) This restaurant wants to give its customers the taste of India, preparing their dishes beautifully, Indian-style. Their interior is elegant and shiny. Most Indian cuisines are spicy but at Legend of India, there’s no need to worry because they have dishes that are so mildly spiced that even children can eat it! Preparation is overnight to achieve that perfect taste. The Mutton curry (P440) is a must-try. The restaurant uses many vegetables.    
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Indian
    • Alba’s in Alabang: Transporting you back to traditional Spanish cuisine

    Alba’s in Alabang: Transporting you back to traditional Spanish cuisine

    From the beautiful interior to the friendly staff, from the serene atmosphere to the delicious taste, Alba is definitely a must-try restaurant in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Quezon City
  • Alabang
  • Buffet
  • Tomas Morato
  • Spanish
  • Buffet
    • Damaso Residencia in San Juan

    Damaso Residencia in San Juan

    At first glance, Damaso Residencia looks like a large mansion along the street of Ortigas Ave. But inside is an elegant antique-style restaurant that offers a mix of traditional Spanish and Filipino cuisines. The interior is for diners who come in groups. Reservation is advisable since the place is usually full during lunch and dinner. (1) Sautéed white fish, shrimp and mussels (2) Special dessert plate
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Private Dining 2017
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Private Dining 2017
    • Old Penang

    Old Penang

    Old Penang is a Malaysian restaurant in a casual atmosphere that fits the environment of the Resorts World. The menu is a fusion of Chinese, Indian and Malaysian cuisine. There are noodles that can be found in a Chinese restaurant and some curry is prepared Indian-style. But most dishes and spices are Malaysian. The use of coconut is unique to Malaysian cuisines. This is to balance the spiciness with the creaminess. The service is very quick and food can be served within five minutes. We recommend you to try the famous Penang Prawn Noodles. For dessert, try the Penang Ice Kacang with Ice Cream.      
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  • Pasay
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Malaysian