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Bon Banhmi

Bon Banhmi

In the quiet, residential street of Mayapis is a sandwich shop serving varieties of bahnmi, a traditional and Vietnamese sandwich considered to be one of the best street food all over the world. At Bon Bahnmi, the Traditional Bahnmi is made of layers of different textures of pork – lean, jambon (thigh meat), and liver pate – mixed with some shredded and crunchy vegetables, tucked in between a light and crispy baguette. Diners have the option of choosing grilled beef, chicken, roasted pork for their protein, or going for a full-on vegetarian sandwich. They can also order the baguettes, which on their own are just as good, and easily go […]
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  • Makati
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Vietnamese
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
    • AKIRA: the Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki

    AKIRA: the Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki

    Located at Shangri-La Plaza in Ortigas, AKIRA is a sushi and teppanyaki restaurant named after the late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere, delighting both visual and gastronomical needs. One of this restaurant’s attractions is the large iron plate where customers can watch the chefs as they create art out of their dishes. The chefs prepare each dish meticulously, aiming to achieve perfection in every detail, just as the Japanese do. The restaurant serve best quality Japanese wagyu in the premium A3 and A4 grades. They have classic Japanese food such as tonkatsu, ramen, sushi, sashimi, tempura. Japanese liquors are also available. Akira has branches at […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • Japanese
    • Le Jardin

    Le Jardin

    This restaurant is closed. The French restaurant, Le Jardin (the garden), opened its door last May 2014. It is owned by Chef Gil Brault, who worked at Trois Gourmand, one of the best restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. It is located at the penthouse of a high-rise building in Bonifacio Global City, and has a Terrier-style garden. – – The white and green interior exudes a very refreshing atmosphere. It has a high rise ceiling and big window that showcases the picturesque view of BGC Skyline. Le Jardin offers a 3-course meal, a 4-course meal or a 5-course meal, depending on your appetite.  Many of their dishes use foie […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
    • Ramen Kagetsu Arashi

    Ramen Kagetsu Arashi

    The long awaited Ramen Kagetsu Arashi has finally opened its very first restaurant in the Philippines! The newly-opened restaurant is located at the 2nd floor of Paseo Center, facing Ayala Triangle. It is one of the largest chains of ramen restaurants in Japan with over 260 branches. Its constantly changing menu offers a variety of ramen, some of which are only seasonal, which attracts ramen fans all over the world. The store is brightly lit and filled with table seats and booths in vibrant color, giving it a modern and retro look and feel that families and couples alike can appreciate. Its signature dish, the Arashi Genkotsu Ramen (P295), has […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Daniele’s Casa Mia

    Daniele’s Casa Mia

    Daniele’s is an Italian establishment located between a lapida-maker and the TransOrient building. This hole-in-the-wall can be quite easy to miss. Once along Sucat Road, one must drive a little past Grami Hotel going towards Baclaran, and look out for the yellow-painted exterior and the signage hanging overhead. – Ravioli Truffle Cream – Once inside you will be greeted by a spacious, warmly-lit dining area and the unmistakable scent of fresh olives. The enthusiastic owner, Mr. Daniele Bellini, will lead you to your table himself. Just the eclectic decor of various knick-knacks and paintings are worth the visit. Daniele is a former paparazzi, and his intriguing photos of life and celebrities […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Italian
    • Galileo Entoca Deli

    Galileo Entoca Deli

    An Italian restaurant located at the heart of Eastwood Galileo is really popular among locals. If you see the restaurant crowded, expect that there are a lot of wine orders placed. The wine offered is not limited to Italian. Each is carefully selected. Their Pinot noir is the most popular. It costs P1,245 per bottle. The wine selection is made to match the dishes offered. The ingredients for their food menu like olive oil, spices, ham and cheese are imported from Italy. The salami and ham with cheese tastes moderately salty and is best matched with wine because it’s not too dry. Another popular dish is the risotto con porcini (photo […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Italian
    • Eri Curry in SM Mega Mall

    Eri Curry in SM Mega Mall

    Located on the 3rd floor of Mega Atrium in SM Mega Mall, Eri Curry is a restaurant that specializes in Japanese curry. Chef Erica, owner of Eri Curry, is a Filipina who grew up in Japan. Her love for Japanese curry inspired her to put up her own restaurant. She wanted to introduce her favorite dish in a way that Filipinos would love – a little sweet in flavor without taking away the genuine Japanese curry taste. At Eri Curry, customers can adjust the amount of spice and choose the toppings for the curry dish. There are three levels of spiciness: Just Right, Spicy and Firey, which is recommended for […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
    • BANZAI: The Great Authentic Japanese Buffet (CLOSED)

    BANZAI: The Great Authentic Japanese Buffet (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Banzai is the country’s biggest Japanese buffet located at SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Banzai interior reflects a traditional Japanese setting. Upon entering, the guests are welcomed with Japanese lanterns, bamboo shoots, wood floor, cherry blossom tree and even Dotonbori neon signs. The restaurant is big enough to accommodate a maximum of 417 people. Banzai runs an open kitchen where you can see how the chefs prepare each dish. Everything is cooked on the spot, so everyone can enjoy fresh and authentic Japanese cooking. This Japanese buffet restaurant is supervised by 2 Japanese chefs to ensure the […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Buffet
  • Tonkatsu
    • C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    From Angeles City, Pampanga, C’Italian Dining is popularly known as the origin of panizza. A creation of My Kitchen‘s Chef Chris Locher, panizza is a combination of panini and pizza. It is this delicious thin crust pizza sliced into strips. The right way to eat a panizza is by getting a strip and roll it with arugula and alfalfa sprouts. Original Panizza. KRISTINA(P810) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas offers delicious and authentic Italian cuisines as well. INSALATA CAPRESE (P540) – healthy salad which resembles the colors of the flag of Italy. SPAGHETTI CON FRUTTI DI MARE (P710) SLOW ROASTED LAMB RIBS IN AROMATIC SPICE RUB (P1,100/ two) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas […]
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  • Pasig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
    • VASK Tapas Room in BGC: A culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses (CLOSED)

    VASK Tapas Room in BGC: A culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Ever since VASK opened last March 2013 in Taguig City, it has consistently been at top of its game in the world of culinary. It was founded by Chef Luis Gonzales, most commonly known as Chef Chele. After working for some of the best restaurants in Spain like El Bulli and Mugaritz, Chef Chele then focused on his goal of putting up his own restaurant that offers a modern, advanced and sophisticated way of cooking that would suit the Filipino palate. Thus, VASK Tapas Room was born. Visiting VASK is both a culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses. […]
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • Crystal Jade Dining IN: Chinese Cuisine at Its Finest

    Crystal Jade Dining IN: Chinese Cuisine at Its Finest

    Singapore's Crystal Jade Dining IN brings their exemplary Chinese dishes to the shores of the Philippines.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bonifacio High Street
  • Chinese
    • Ramen KURODA at BF Homes

    Ramen KURODA at BF Homes

    Located along Aguirre street in BF Homes, Ramen KURODA serves 3 different flavors of ramen: red (spicy), black (with a touch of garlic and black sesame), and white (standard).  There is also a set which already includes a bowl of ramen, pork cutlet and rice. Make sure to order gyoza for side dish. The extensive shop with 77 seating capacity Black ramen (P290) The gyoza made by the wife of the Japanese general manager Ramen + pork cutlet + rice (P450)
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Angel’s Kitchen

    Angel’s Kitchen

    A very popular shop that has been featured in numerous food blog sites, Angel’s Kitchen boasts its cozy atmosphere as well as the comfort food with a twist. Make sure to try the unlimited serving of Melba Chips and Chicken Pate with Pistacchios. Their signature dish is the Original Pinakbet Rice with Lechon Kawali and Chocolate bagoong (sauteed pinakbet vegetables with rice topped with chocolate bagoong and fried lechon kawali). One can also try their Longganisa Bolognese (pasta with ground pork, chorizo bits, spices, tomato sauce) and the Soft-shell Crab with Mango Dressing (Romaine lettuce, fried softshell crab, apple, cucumber, mango dressing).   Softshell Crab with Mango Dressing(P348) Original Pinakbet Rice […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Filipino
  • Italian
    • Abè Restaurant

    Abè Restaurant

    One of the restaurants of LJC Group, Abè offers one-of-a-kind kampampangan cuisines. A lot of people say that most of the really good cooks come from the province of Pampanga. I guess it is safe to say that you can only expect delicious traditional Filipino food and a satisfied tummy when you visit Abè. Abè was named after the founder of LJC Group Mr. Larry Cruz’s father. Mr. E. Aguilar “Abè” Cruz loved to travel. That’s why the restaurant specialties were inspired by his trips around the world. The company also made sure that this restaurant has a family-friendly ambiance. It is spacious and has a nice view of the Manila […]
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
    • Jasmine

    Jasmine

    Be blown away by the taste of authentic Chinese cuisines at New World Makati‘s restaurant, Jasmine. It offers specialty Chinese gourmet including dim sum and barbeque delicacies, live seafood, and Peking duck. These foods are fresh and ready to be arranged into superb dishes using the cooking techniques of Hong Kong master chef, Wong Kam On. Here are some of the scrumptious dishes from their menu: – Wagyu beef, mango roll (P235) – Pan fried diced beef tenderloin in barbecue sauce (P460) – Peking Duck (P1,500/Half, P2,800/Whole)  – SIMPLY DELECTABLE. Jasmine offers a variety of delicious dim sums. – Modern and elegant, the interiors of this fine restaurant give a […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Ippudo

    Ippudo

    Filipinos have embraced the hearty ramen dish and are extremely fond of these satisfying bowls of heaven – flavorful broth with al dente noodles and a range of tantalizing toppings to boot. World-famous ramen emporium IPPUDO is set to take Manila by storm, with a slated opening in September 2014 at the 3rd level of the Megamall Fashion Hall. Founded in 1985 by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally-renowned Ramen King, IPPUDO PH is the newest addition to other global stores in places such as New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Sydney, Malaysia and Thailand. Backed by a huge following around the world, recognitions from the top dogs in the culinary industry, and boasting […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Pino Resto Bar

    Pino Resto Bar

    A stylish restaurant that boasts different Filipino comfort food which deliver a modern, fun and healthy approach to cooking.  They are known for their Kare-kareng Bagnet, the Pino’s House Specialty. It is an authentic Ilocano crispy pork belly served with annatto-peanut sauce and bagoong rice. It is a fusion of the very famous Filipino cuisines bagnet and kare-kare. Pino Resto Bar was also featured in Philippine Primer Magazine’s September issue for their delicious salad selections. Quinoa Salad with Berries（P195）   Wicked Walnut（P195）   Chicken Inasal Ceasar Salad（P215）    
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  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • K-Pub BBQ

    K-Pub BBQ

    For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the Korean wave, K-Pub BBQ is the definitely a must-visit! Located at The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City, K-Pub BBQ is a meat-all-you-can experience while virtually transporting you to downtown Seoul. It is themed with KPop music and boasts high-end facilities: from their HD big screen that plays the most popular KPop music videos to the large stage that showcases live performances from celebrities not just from the Philippines but also from Korea itself. The walls are decorated with signed posters of famous KPop artists who visited the restaurant. This is indeed a sanctuary for a certified KPop fan. Don’t […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Korean
    • Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki is a restaurant in Japan that is widely known for its juicy pork loin steak. Visit it now in Greenbelt 5, Makati City!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Pork 2019
  • Japanese
  • Pork 2019
    • Terry’s Bistro

    Terry’s Bistro

    A mix of tradition and innovation. This is what Terry’s Selection is all about.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Taguig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • ROSANJIN

    ROSANJIN

    ROSANJIN is a casual Japanese restaurant at SM Mega Fashion Hall that specializes in Japanese bento sets. The restaurant was named after the famous Japanese potter Rosanjin Kitaoji. – – Rosanjin’s interior is simple and straight to the point. Wood and bamboo shoots with splashes of red color are visible in the place. The long wall covered with Mt. Fuji art is also the highlight of the restaurant. – – Most people think of sushi or ramen when they think of a Japanese food, but there is a lot more than that. Rosanjin’s menu consists of all-time Japanese favourite home cooking. There are plenty to choose from while in here. […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
    • Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House

    Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House

    Seasonal Sizzlers! Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House offers a new take on lomi, a Filipino favorite For those who find themselves in Southern Luzon, fend off the nippy breeze by getting yourself a plate of sizzling lomi at the Sizzling Lomi House in Lipa, Batangas. THE BATANGGENYO‘S LOMI. This dish maybe of Chinese origin, but hundreds of years of residence in the Eastern part of Batangas has made it definitely Filipino! Lomi is a Filipino-Chinese dish made of thick fresh egg noodles (very similar to the Japanese udon) in starchy egg soup, topped with a variety of ingredients, such as thinly-sliced liver, hard-boiled eggs, meatballs and kikiam (or que-kiam, a deep […]
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Café Ysabel

    Café Ysabel

    Update: Cafe Ysabel will be closing down in April 2017 in its original location at P. Guevarra Street. Stylish! That is the perfect word to describe Café Ysabel. When you step inside this café, its cozy space will remind you of the good old days. The ceiling fans and wooden antique furniture exudes a profound, indescribable nostalgic atmosphere. Here, you can spend elegant moments in the glass-enclosed veranda while looking at the garden. Besides its chic interior, Café Ysabel’s dishes can also be described as art. Its food is pleasing in the eyes and has been presented in dynamic and various kinds of media. Customers can choose from 150 dishes, […]
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  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Cafe
    • Brasserie Girolle

    Brasserie Girolle

    Opened in June 2013, Braserrie Girolle is a bistro and bar that serves authentic and modern French food and great wine. It was nominated as one of the Best French restaurants in the Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets (MBKRS) Awards 2012. Chef Ian Padilla, owner of this French gastropub, has been cooking for more than 14 years. He was a graduate of New England Culinary Institute and has worked in fine-dining restaurants and hotels in Newport Beach California, New York City, Chambery and Paris, France. His extreme passion for cooking reflects on the quality of the food and service in Brasserie Girolle. Chef Ian Padilla One of the best-sellers is […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
    • (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    Gaucho in Quezon City is the first authentic Argentinian restaurant and wine bar in the Philippines.
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  • Quezon City
  • South American
    • People’s Palace in Makati

    People’s Palace in Makati

    Located in Greenbelt 3, Makati, People’s Palace serves modern Thai cuisine. What’s unique about Thai dishes is that at least 3 of the 5 major sensations of taste are always present – salty, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. The flavors burst in the mouth on the first bite. Thai cuisine is never boring. They pay attention not only to the flavor but also to the texture, color, and ingredients, creating food that is pleasing to both the eyes and the tongue. (From left to right: Pad Thai – Php 380, Chicken and Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce – Php 380,  SomTam, Spicy papaya salad with sticky rice – Php 250) (Green […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Thai
  • Feature of the Month
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
    • The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    Hailed as the "home of the best chicken barbecue in town" - The Aristocrat Restaurant is home to sumptuous eats that everyone will surely enjoy at any time of the day. The restaurant has over 10 restaurants across the country - one of which is their branch in Makati City.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato is a Filipino brand that boasts of serving authentic, artisanal Italian gelato that taste like no other. As their tagline suggests, all gelato is made from the finest all-natural ingredients, sourced from different parts of the world. They don’t add anything artificial and “unreal.” The process, however, takes days to finish. They use pozzetto cabinets as storage because it can preserve a constant temperature and ensure the least amount of air and light contamination. They make it daily and traditionally, like how it is done in Italy where the gelato originated.   Now, there’s no need to go to Italy just to have a scoop of the […]
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  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • The Podium
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • 100 Revolving Restaurant

    100 Revolving Restaurant

    Located at the 33rd floor of MDC 100 building, 100 Revolving Restaurant is one of the main attractions in Eastwood as it is the only rotary restaurant in the Philippines. It has been tagged as one of the most ideal and romantic places to propose. We had the pleasure of chatting with the executive chef and one of the people behind this one-of-a-kind restaurant, Chef Jessie, who was also the chef that helped establish the famous Le Soufflé restaurant in Greenbelt back then. She shared with us that the carpeted floor by the window does a 1 round for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. In that short span of […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Filipino
  • French
  • Fusion
    • Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Sink your teeth into one of Motorino’s pizza anytime of the day. The famous pizzeria located on the 2nd floor of Greenbelt is really worth the detour. SALUMI PLATE. Coppa Ham, Proscuitto, Salame, and Bread (P425) Declared by the New York Times as the “City’s Best Pizza,” Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana is the brain child of Chef Matthieu Palombino. His passion for pizza was developed during his travels to Naples in Italy. Studying the art of making pizza from the original century-old artisans in Naples, Chef Palombino perfected the art and developed what is one of the best pizzas in the world today. With Motorino’s prefect charred crust and flavorful ingredients, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza