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Impressions at Maxims Hotel: French Buffet Restaurant

Impressions at Maxims Hotel: French Buffet Restaurant

Here at Impressions, they do just what they have to do: make people come back for their impressive dining
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  • Pasay
  • French 2018
  • French
  • French 2018
    • Tong Yang Shabu Shabu and Barbeque Restaurant in Manila

    Tong Yang Shabu Shabu and Barbeque Restaurant in Manila

    Filipinos have a love affair with food, especially if it’s Filipino, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese. One restaurant has all four cuisines, and it serves it the way most Filipinos love: buffet style! Say hello to Tong Yang Shabu Shabu and Barbeque Restaurant. Tong Yang is Chinese for winter sun, which came from the Winter Solstice, the longest night and shortest day of the year. The Chinese took this as a sign of better things to come, making it an event to be celebrated. This belief drives Tong Yang. They offer an extensive menu with over a hundred items to choose from.   JAPANESE STARTERS. Just a few of Tong Yang’s […]
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  • Manila
  • Greenhills
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • SM Megamall
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya has built a reputation for selling imported meat handpicked by the Japanese owner.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Yakiniku
    • Tapenade at Discovery Primea, Makati

    Tapenade at Discovery Primea, Makati

    Most people know tapenade as a French olive-based spread, but a visit to Discovery Primea in Makati’s Restaurant Tapenade will change that perspective in a heartbeat.   RELAXING, HIGH CLASS. These are the words that come to mind when you visit Tapenade at Discover Primea.   Tapenade serves Mediterranean cuisine in an atmosphere that blurs the line between fine and casual dining. Browns and greens dominate the restaurant, giving it a relaxing vibe that’s perfect for casual dates or a meeting between a few people.   COMPREHENSIVE. The Tapenade Salad Room boasts a wide array of local and imported salad greens, salads, and dressings.   The Tapenade Salad Room is […]
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  • Ayala Avenue
  • Makati
  • Salad 2017
  • French
  • Salad 2017
    • TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    Aside from the usual sushi and ramen, Japan boasts yet another interesting dish called shabu shabu. If you haven’t tried it yet, go to Tenka to see what the dish is all about.   Tenka interiors   A variety of choices As one of the best shabu shabu joints in Manila, Tenka takes pride of being a restaurant that serves a variety of Japanese food which foodies will surely love. In this restaurant, you can get to choose one ala carte meal for you, as you choose among the flavourful dishes they have as all are perfectly cooked.     What makes it one of the best is that they […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Hatsu Hana Tei in Makati Embodies Spring Season with Fresh Japanese Meals

    Hatsu Hana Tei in Makati Embodies Spring Season with Fresh Japanese Meals

    This in-house authentic Japanese restaurant of Herald Suites in Makati embodying the season of spring with a relaxed yet elegant ambiance for traditional Japanese dining.
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  • Little Tokyo
  • Makati
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
    • Café 1771: A European and Continental Restaurant in Pasig

    Café 1771: A European and Continental Restaurant in Pasig

    This European inspired restaurant will surely take you across Europe with their homey interior and local European cuisine. A new member of the 1771 restaurants in the metro, Café 1771 gives you a taste of European culture through the food they offer.   The cozy ambiance and well-lit interiors of Café 1771  Describing itself the young and quirky sister of Chateau 1771, the cafe looks like a modest country house from the outside while the inside projects itself as a quirky yet inviting Parisian flat. The restaurant is divided into two sections: The Whimsy and The Lounge. Casual meals are a match for The Whimsy room with their mismatched chairs, comfy sofas, and […]
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  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • French 2018
  • Ortigas Center
  • Cafe
  • French 2018
    • ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    Speakeasy bars are a rarity in the Philippines. Either that or they’re really hidden, much like they were in the 1920s. Makati's ABV is one of these hidden gems, with craft cocktails as creative as they come and the largest absinthe collection in the city.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
    • Juju Eats in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Do-It-Yourself Salad Place

    Juju Eats in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Do-It-Yourself Salad Place

    Start rebooting your palate with greens and juices at this salad bar located in Salcedo, Village Makati called Juju Eats. It offers a selection of greens and salads with over 50 toppings and 12 dressings. There is a variety of signature salads to choose from as well as a Do-It-Yourself option that lets you customize and build your own original salad.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Vegetarian
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Vegetarian
    • Tori Ichi Yakitori & Bar Offers An Array of Meat Skewer Choices

    Tori Ichi Yakitori & Bar Offers An Array of Meat Skewer Choices

    Tori Ichi, which is short for "Yakitori Ichiban", is a restaurant that originated in Kyoto, Japan.
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  • Taguig
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese 2018
  • Yakitori
    • BurgerPub in Pasig

    BurgerPub in Pasig

    "No muss, mind the patty." Sounds about right for this pub in Ortigas.
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  • Pasig
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • American
  • Burger
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
    • Café by Ruins Dua: A Fusion of Food and Art in Baguio City

    Café by Ruins Dua: A Fusion of Food and Art in Baguio City

    Aside from being known with its cold weather and beautiful landscape, Baguio is also notable with their foods and love for arts. Here in Baguio, we found a special place where food and art is under one home — Café by Ruins Dua Café by Ruins Dua’s Interior Café by Ruins Dua came from the concept of ruins during World War II by a group of friends including Philippine National artist, BenCab. The term Dua means ‘two’ in Ilocano which implies that this is the second branch of Café by the Ruins after it was hit by a fire last 2017. Today, Café by Ruins Dua is an Asian fusion restaurant […]
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Cafe
  • Fusion
  • Baguio 2018
  • Cafe
    • Hill Station in Baguio City: Culinary tribute to Baguio’s history

    Hill Station in Baguio City: Culinary tribute to Baguio’s history

    Let yourself have a spoonful of Baguio's history and take your taste buds back in time with the flavors of Asia's hill stations.
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • European
  • Italian
  • Baguio 2018
    • Baguio Craft Brewery in Baguio City: Filipino roots, world-class standards

    Baguio Craft Brewery in Baguio City: Filipino roots, world-class standards

    From six beers on tap to over 70 beers of various profiles.
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Bar and Resto
  • Baguio 2018
  • Bar and Resto
    • Le Chef at The Manor

    Le Chef at The Manor

    If you’re craving for some French cuisine in Baguio, check out this restaurant! Le Chef is a restaurant located at an exquisite hotel called The Manor inside Camp John Hay. It is regarded as one of the best fine dining restaurants in the city. Chef Billy King has been providing French dishes for 17 years in this restaurant. The menu includes seafood and meat dishes, pasta, salad, soup, and different varieties of rice meals. The most recommended dish is called Pan-fried Chilean Sea Bass & Canadian Scallops, which is made with courgette, mashed potato, and an excellent creamy sauce. The dish is so heavenly Aside from French cuisine, there are […]
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • French
  • Baguio 2018
    • 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
    • Amare La Cucina in Baguio City

    Amare La Cucina in Baguio City

    Cold weather and pizza normally do not mix, unless said pizza is hot off a brick oven. Baguio is a place with cold weather, so people would naturally want fresh pizza. This is where Amare La Cucina comes in. UNA PIZZA. Check out this Italian resto in Baguio that serves brick fire oven pizzas. Amare La Cucina,  which Amare means “to love” and “la cucina” means “the kitchen”, started off as a humble family restaurant located inside the ancestral home of owner Edmark Bustos, later moving to the EGI Albergo Hotel along Villamor Drive. It’s the only pizzeria in Baguio that uses brick fire oven for baking so that the pizza retain […]
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Pizza
  • Baguio 2018
  • Pizza
    • Choco Latte de Batirol

    Choco Latte de Batirol

    Hot chocolate and cold weather are the perfect mix. For the people of Baguio, there’s one place that always keeps them coming for a Filipino classic: Choco-Late’ de Batirol.
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  • Baguio
  • Baguio 2018
  • Cafe
  • Baguio 2018
  • Cafe
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant in Makati

    Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant in Makati

    The popular restaurant is known for its authentic Chinese hotpot, the taste of which has been consistent since it opened in Makati in 1990. Living up to its name Tien Tien, which means everyday in Chinese, they serve fresh seafood and vegetable hotpot dishes daily. Hearty Hotpot Meat Set (Regular/P890) You can choose from plain, satay and coriander flavored soups, and add seasonings like garlic, chili and green onions as you desire. They also offer a la carte dishes such as sweet-sour pork, spare ribs and noodles. Delivery service is available for its a la carte menu. There is a fish tank beside the entrance, and three private dining rooms […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Chinese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Bornga

    Bornga

    ‘Original Korean Taste’ is how Bornga presents itself. And it has been offering nothing less than that to its local and foreign diners since the popular Korean restaurant opened its first branch in the Philippines last year. Its main restaurant is in Seoul and has more than 80 branches across Asia, a testament to the restaurant’s continuing success. The airy and classic-styled dining space At Bornga, you can enjoy authentic Korean flavors with ingredients that are imported from Korea. Its most popular dish is Masinchang Samgyeopsal (P390) that comes in soy sauce or spicy sauce. Vegetable lovers are sure to love its 7 to 9 kinds of fresh locally-grown Korean […]
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  • Ayala Avenue
  • Makati
  • Korean 2018
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Aviles Restaurant

    Aviles Restaurant

    Have a beautiful plump skin with Bulalo.  Aviles Restaurant is famous for its Bulalo, a well-loved Filipino boiled soup made with beef shanks and beef marrow bones. The beefy soup is said to be good for the skin because it is rich in collagen. You may also add calamansi juice or soy sauce as desired. You can order a generous amount of tender meat in Bulalo for P 520.
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  • Laguna
  • Laguna 2018
  • Filipino
  • Laguna 2018
    • Bonitos Bar and Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna Offers A Fusion of Cuisines

    Bonitos Bar and Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna Offers A Fusion of Cuisines

    ‘Bonitos’ is a Spanish word that means pretty boys and was used to name the café to allude to its owners who are also brothers. It offers a fusion of American, Italian, and Filipino cuisines.
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  • Laguna
  • Bar and Resto
  • Laguna 2018
  • American
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Laguna 2018
    • Ding Hao

    Ding Hao

    Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in Calamba. Ding Hao is local favorite Chinese restaurant that has more than a hundred dishes in its menu. It also has a spacious banquet space. You can enjoy its sweet and spicy ‘Sauteed Shrimps with Chili Sauce’ for P335.
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  • Laguna
  • Laguna 2018
  • Chinese
  • Laguna 2018
    • CEC Beanstalk Café

    CEC Beanstalk Café

    Craving to drink something sweet? Then, drop by at this café! Enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Makiling from the terrace seats CEC Beanstalk Café is located at the 5th floor of The Green Glass Boutique Hotel. There aren’t any large buildings around the area so the unobstructed and stunning view of Mt. Makiling can be seen from its terrace seats. For only around P100, you can enjoy and choose from a wide variety of tasty large-sized drinks. Satisfy your thirst with tasty large-sized drinks at affordable prices You can savor both milky sweet cheese and sour blueberry flavors by ordering the Blueberry Cheese Frappe (P120). If you prefer mild […]
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  • Laguna
  • Cafe
  • Laguna 2018
  • Cafe
  • Laguna 2018