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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
    • Café Adriatico

    Café Adriatico

    Since its opening in 1979, this well-established café is loved by many patrons and is considered as Manila’s original bistro (a restaurant for the masses). Filipino cuisine, Western cuisine and rich liquors is enjoyed in here. The wood interior of this restaurant gives off a classical feel, making it a perfect place to just chill out with friends. Its refined atmosphere has attracted many college students and artists, which actually led in nurturing the youth culture of Manila. You can find Cafe Adriatico at the open space café, which you can’t overlook. It faces one of the landmarks in Malate District and Remedios Circle.
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Filipino
    • Zamboanga Restaurant

    Zamboanga Restaurant

    Since its establishment in 1973, this traditional Filipino restaurant has been in business for over 40 years. The authentic Filipino cuisine that Zamboanga Restaurant offers, such as fresh seafood, lechon, pinakbet, and lumpia, are loved by many generations. Aside from its food, the traditional dance of Visaya and Mindanao performed in this restaurant’s wide stage is also a highlight of the said establishment. The dance company showcases their talents from 10:30 pm for about 1 hour. Their show is worth a look, so make sure not to miss it. To celebrate weddings and other events, dancers who are under the contract with Zambanga Restaurant are dressed in traditional costumes such […]
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Filipino
    • Pepper Lunch

    Pepper Lunch

    Pepper Lunch is as popular in Manila as it is in Japan. A lot of customers line up at the stores every day. Pepper Lunch’s very juicy meat is cooked on a hot plate and is served with great speed without losing its quality. Its aroma is simply irresistible. Beef Pepper Rice, the restaurant’s bestselling dish, uses beef from New Zealand. Beef Sukiyaki with Udon has soft meat with teriyaki sauce and soft-boiled egg. Pepper Lunch strongly recommends that customers try this dish. Get 15% discount when you use your JCB card at Pepper Lunch. More info here. PEPPER LUNCH RESTAURANTS: 1) Power Plant, Rockwell Center 2) Shangri-La Plaza Mall […]
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  • Manila
  • Japanese
    • My Kitchen by Chef Chris, Manila

    My Kitchen by Chef Chris, Manila

    My Kitchen by Chef Chris is an Italian restaurant that is set up on the first floor of a hotel called The Oasis near the Paco Park Hotel. Many of this restaurant’s authentic Italian dishes have combined both tradition and innovation to create a menu that is simply for My Kitchen. Vegetables with vivid colors, meat, seafood, and cheese are served in an amiable amount. Any of this restaurant’s dishes are very tasty and its serving is quite large, which is a meal that is good for 2-3 people. My Kitchen seats 120-140 persons, but has a lot of customers during weekends. It is advisable to make reservations during those days. […]
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  • Manila
  • Italian
    • Chungkiwa (Blue Roof), Makati

    Chungkiwa (Blue Roof), Makati

    If you happen to go to Mabini Street in Malate, you will notice a restaurant with a signboard, bearing its name that is written in Hangeul. Chungkiwa is a new restaurant that you can find on the second and third floor of the white building located on the said street. At night, the restaurant is filled with workers, but during lunch, there are almost no customers so it is a perfect place to dine and chat with your friends or your family. This restaurant features 8 different appetizers, including Kimchi. Furthermore, compared to other Korean restaurants in Manila, Chungkiwa has an authentic Korean taste and serves dishes with ample volume […]
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  • Manila
  • Korean
    • Gokizip, Authentic Korean Taste in Malate

    Gokizip, Authentic Korean Taste in Malate

    Various aspects of the Korean culture continue to infiltrate the hearts of the Filipino people; perhaps, one of the biggest things that Filipino people love today is Korean cuisine. Gokizip, an authentic Korean restaurant in the busy streets of  Adriatico, Malate offers its customers a wide variety of Korean meal—from our all time favorite samgyeopsal to soju, this restaurant brings out a brand new taste of Korean delicacy. Gokizip prides itself for having a chef who takes charge of the meat department of the Hyundai Department store (a famous store in Korea) for 25 years. This makes Gokizip’s chef an expert in choosing the best meat for the customers. So, if you […]
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  • Manila
  • Korean 2018
  • Malate
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Szechuan House, Manila (CLOSED)

    Szechuan House, Manila (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. In Sze Chuen Lau, you can enjoy the tasty and spicy Sichuan cuisine. This restaurant is located at Aloha Hotel, along Roxas Boulevard Street. This restaurant’s most popular dish is the hot and sour soup ‘Mapo Tofu.’ This soup’s spiciness is quite addictive and it is also well-liked by both the elderly and children. Sza Chuen Lau offers a variety of dishes that can be counted to 300; other than that, it also has private rooms and banquet seats. *** Suggestions: Lunch or dinner with your friends and family and for entertainment Atmosphere: A long- establish shop that gives of a […]
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Chinese
    • Su Zhou Dimsum, Manila (CLOSED)

    Su Zhou Dimsum, Manila (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. There is a Chinese restaurant that is rumoured to have delicious dim sum located in Mabini Main Street along Manila Bay, where luxurious hotels stand in a row. Su Zhou Dimsum’s customers are both local Filipinos and Chinese; in addition, this is a restaurant that gives off a Chinese ambiance. When it comes to its menu, Xiao Long Bao is its popular dish that you should try out! After steaming it for 15 minutes, you can finally eat this juicy treat that you will unquestionably enjoy eating. Chicken Legs, Shomai, and Chive Dumplings are some of the other popular menu […]
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Chinese
    • Tao Yuan Restaurant, Manila

    Tao Yuan Restaurant, Manila

    Tao Yuan is a restaurant in Malate. It has an aquarium full of seafood fronting its store. Chinese local customers confirm that the food served in this restaurant is truly authentic. Tao Yuan’s menu focuses more on Singaporean food. One of those dishes is the Hainanese Chicken (Photo 1), which is actually a dish that you can order without any hesitation. The classic Singaporean Chili Crab is the restaurant’s featured menu. Private and VIP rooms are also available to customers who want to hold important meetings and parties while enjoying delicious Singaporean cuisine.
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  • Manila
  • Malate
    • White Moon Bar, Ermita

    White Moon Bar, Ermita

    Despite being in a very hectic city, the White Moon Bar is a bar in Manila where you can feel like you are in a resort. Once you lean on the sofa outside the bar, you will quickly forget about your busy life. Moreover, it is also the ideal venue to have a romantic date. The price ranges of cocktails, bottles of wines, and breakfast meals, such as cheese and tapas, are P192- P230, P800, and P220- P250 respectively. Drinking cucumber mojitos (which contains a great amount of cucumber) or spicy mango margaritas while watching the sunset creates really relaxing and satisfying moments.
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Liquid Pool & Lounge at Manila

    Liquid Pool & Lounge at Manila

    Liquid Pool and Lounge is a night club in which you need to bring your own swimsuit; a concept that is certainly unique. While drinking beer or cocktails, you can swim in the pool or even talk to your friends in the Jacuzzi and when you don`t feel like swimming anymore, you can just dance or relax in the lounge area. Customers can also enjoy eating Liquid Pool’s wide variety of dishes that have big servings. This is the perfect place to visit after or during the weekends.  
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • La Cocina de Tita Moning (CLOSED)

    La Cocina de Tita Moning (CLOSED)

    La Cocia de Tita Moning is a Spanish restaurant that is only available to those who make reservations. This restaurant is actually the renovated Legarda house, home of Mr. Alejandro Legarda and his wife. La Cocina de Tita Moning’s sophisticated design, which includes antique cameras, radio, and other ornaments, exudes a very nostalgic mood. When you step into the hallway facing San Rafael Street, you can see the museum that is filled with paintings and antiques. When it comes to food, this restaurant’s pumpkin soup showcases the sweet and mellow taste of a pumpkin, while the typical national dish of Spain, paella Valencia gouna,’ has a colorful taste of paprika and […]
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  • Manila
  • Spanish
    • Gyubou Yakiniku at Malate, Manila

    Gyubou Yakiniku at Malate, Manila

      GYUBOU YAKINIKU is an authentic Yakiniku restaurant located along Nakpil Street, Malate. Because of its authentic wagyu, this restaurant is very popular among expats. The reason behind Gubou’s popularity lies with the ingredients it uses. Not only does it use fresh wagyu but also a special sauce, which has miso and soy sauce, and rice that comes from the Chiba prefecture.  So, why don`t you spend a wonderful moment eating quality meat here in Gyubou Yakiniku?   From the left side: Chicken (P150), boneless short rib (P380), shrimp (P200), prime beef tongue (P300), top loin (P380), squid (P180)  There are also set menus: Set A (P1, 350) short rib, rice, miso soup, and […]
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Japanese
  • Yakiniku