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Quick Snack (CLOSED)

Quick Snack (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Quick Snack is located along the quaint street of Carvajal in Binondo Chinatown which is reminiscent of the old Hong Kong market alleys. No cars can pass the narrow streets of Carvajal. Be prepared for a long walk although the effort will definitely be worth it upon arriving at Quick Snack. Interior Start with Kuchay Ah, which simply are chives in Chinese. It is a fried pastry with chives as its filling. It is pretty delicious and can easily be eaten; it’s literally a quick snack. Kuchay Ah And then delve into the Indonesian Tauhu which looks like a mystery dish […]
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • (CLOSED) The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    (CLOSED) The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    The Original Salido introduces you to the diversity of Chinese cuisine, which is one important component of China's rich culture.
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  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    Roasted and Fired Up at STELLA Stella is a wood fire bistro located at Bonifacio High Street where you can savor a fresh cuisine of West Coast, the Mediterranean, and South America. The dishes are cooked using natural wood, a cooking technique that allows the flavor aromas to bloom. Dig-in to their Black Pepper Crab Cream (P295) a light and refreshing pasta consisting of malagos pecorino and a fresh lemon that makes the difference. Taste the difference of a wood fire pizza such as their Cured Bacon (P350) consisting of double smoked bacon, maple cured, carbonara cream, and eggs. Enjoy a heartful snack with their Piri Piri Chilean Mussels (P550) […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Masuki in Binondo: Serving Timeless Chinese Favorites Since 1930

    Masuki in Binondo: Serving Timeless Chinese Favorites Since 1930

    With at least 90 years in service, Masuki never ceases to serve the best Chinese dishes in Binondo.
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • The Eatles

    The Eatles

    Dine at this new star in the heart of Manila! Located at the corner of P. Noval and Dapitan streets, The Eatles is your British take on the American diner — from the friendly and welcoming ambiance to the superb food carefully prepared and served. DIFFERENT INSIDE OUT. With flashing lights and a drum set right beside their name signage, this diner is pretty hard to miss! The moment you enter their doors that doubles as a telephone booth (yes, a real one!), you’d feel like you’re in a different world. The British memorabilia on display paired with songs from UK’s pop legend, The Beatles, make it seem like diners […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
    • Calderon in Makati: Tapas and Bebidas for Everyone

    Calderon in Makati: Tapas and Bebidas for Everyone

    Say ‘Hola!’ to one of Makati’s Spanish mainstays!
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  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Spanish 2017
    • Coco Bango Café

    Coco Bango Café

    Located inside White Knight, a boutique hotel located in Intramuros, is Coco Bango Café—a personal favorite of the locals that has garnered regular patrons. The café serves no-nonsense comfort food ranging from Filipino to Italian, Japanese, Chinese, European, and Spanish cuisine. It may be too many of a choice for a restaurant but Coco Bango is able to deliver high quality dishes. A favorite amongst its patrons is the classic Beef ala Bulalo, a guilty pleasure dish perfect for the cold and rainy days, the fat from the Bulalo is considered the best part so don’t leave it out. Beef ala Bulalo (P305)   Those looking for the crispier side […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Intramuros 2018
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros 2018
    • Marso Café and Restaurant

    Marso Café and Restaurant

    Get your money’s worth with affordable and delightful meals at Marso Café and Restaurant located at Intramuros, Manila. Marso serves classic Filipino dishes paired with classic Filipino desserts. A quintessential dish in any Filipino household is the Pancit Bihon that is believed to grant people with a longer lifespan, it has become a tradition to serve this dish during celebrations. Pancit Bihon/Canton Guisado (P120)   Sizzled in perfection, the Sizzling Seafood is a mainstay dish for any occasion. Topped with seafoods such as shrimp and squid, this dish is perfect partner for a bottle of beer. Sizzling Seafood (P155)   Don’t forget to order the Halo-halo, a classic Filipino dessert. […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
    • Cioccolata Churros Café

    Cioccolata Churros Café

    Get a sweet dose of churros and chocolate goodness at Cioccolata Churros Café located at the ground floor of the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.     Expect nothing but great and delicious fresh-from-the-fryer churros made by the hotel’s pastry chef together with the LPU Culinary Institute’s pastry students. Churros is best paired with a cup of warm coffee or a chilling frappuccino drink.   Churros with hot Spanish chocolate dip (P75) and coffee caramel dip (P90) paired with Irish Cream Mocha drink (P120)   Get your chocolate fix in Cioccolata and if you happen to be craving for more food then you can visit Rafaelle that is just two […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Cafe
    • 9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    Dine at 9 Spoons—a chic and elegant restaurant located at the penthouse of the Bayleaf Hotel serving heritage dishes. Those seeking for an al fresco dining experience can opt for the Sky Deck View Bar (given that it’s not raining) where guests can enjoy their food with the panoramic view of the Manila skyline.     And for those looking to fill their hungry tummies—a buffet lunch is offered from Mondays thru Fridays at 9 Spoons, whilst a dinner buffet is also present and is best enjoyed in the Sky Deck accompanied with live performances suited to complement the dining experience of the guests.     Enjoy this sumptuous buffet […]
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Intramuros
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
    • (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    CaliBurger in Quezon City is an international brand of US burger joints established in California known for its “Cali-inspired” burgers, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes.
  • TAGS:
  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
  • American
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
    • Rafaelle Woodfired Pizza

    Rafaelle Woodfired Pizza

    Delve in a gastronomic western journey at The Raffaele Woodfired Pizza located in the 3rd floor of The Bayleaf Intramuros where guests can enjoy a sumptuous feast of Western comfort food.     Start the meal with a delectable dose of Gamberetti consisting of white shrimps drenched in a mouth-watering sauce consisting of preserved lemons, garlic, chili, and an ingredient that adds twist—almonds.     Gamberetti (P380)   Living to its name “woodfired”, Raffaele serves guests the quintessential Florentine dish—The Bistecca, a carnivorous Florentine steak that has been cooked to perfection using a wood-fired oven.   Bistecca (P1,700)   The dining experience won’t be complete without another quintessential dish—pizza! The […]
  • TAGS:
  • Intramuros
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
    • FAT Restaurant

    FAT Restaurant

    Unique Concept, Substantial Flavors One of Manila’s breakthrough restaurants centrally located in Burgos Circle in Bonifacio Global City offers the quirky concept of comfort and unapologetic food combined. FAT (yes, the unhealthy stuff) Restaurant has been creating buzz among the growing foodies population in the metro. This new fat-themed restaurant helmed by Chef Khel Zaguirre of the famous Locavore in Kapitolyo Pasig City introduces popular all-time favorite dishes with interesting twists that are rich and tasty in a substantial way. The look of this modern 2-floor restaurant is simple, stripped-down, and straightforward with a contemporary feel. Its themed paintings, plain tables and wooden chairs and subdued hanging lamps give the diner a […]
  • TAGS:
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Concept dining
    • Ilustrado in Intramuros: One of the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Walled City of Manila

    Ilustrado in Intramuros: One of the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Walled City of Manila

    Experience the beautiful flavors of the Spanish-Filipino cuisine inside Ilustrado, one of the best restaurants in the Walled City of Manila.
  • TAGS:
  • Feature of the Month
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
    • Vanilla Cupcake

    Vanilla Cupcake

    A Dainty Cupcakery Serving Good Comfort Food It’s not always that you find a cupcake shop with interiors as interesting as Vanilla Cupcakes which echoes themed cupcake shops and bakeries usually found in Tokyo and Seoul. As one of the earliest cupcake shops to hit the Philippines, Vanilla Cupcake is known for its delectable, dainty looking cupcakes—but did you know that Vanilla Cupcakes also serve warm comforting meals that is the perfect fare while you catch up with your friends? Have your fill in any of the filling budget meals by Vanilla Cupcake Bakery Creamy Zesty Chicken Pesto Pasta and Healthy Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich – only PHP249 After you […]
  • TAGS:
  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Yvan Navy

    Yvan Navy

    A one-stop diner for burger and shawarma cravings—Yvan Navy is located in IntraMall at Intramuros serving workers and students alike with guilty pleasure comfort food. From exterior to interior—Yvan Navy is a no-nonsense comfort food place. Get your fix with a Quarter Pounder, and don’t forget to drizzle some hot sauce on it for that kick. Quarter Pounder (P100) Yvan Navy gets jam-packed during peak hours, so the best time to go would be in the afternoon when the crowd is not as heavy.
  • TAGS:
  • Manila
  • Burger
  • Intramuros
  • Burger
    • Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant in Intramuros: A Taste of Filipino Tradition in the Heart of Intramuros

    Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant in Intramuros: A Taste of Filipino Tradition in the Heart of Intramuros

    Celebrate the rich history of the Philippines in the company of delectable food at Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant, located in Intramuros, where the seat of government once stood.
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
    • Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

    Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

    Nono's by Classic Confections offers a wide array of cakes and sweets, among which are the award-winning Nono's Chocolate Oblivion and Sylvia's Strawberry Shortcake, which are both named after Chef Baba's parents. Chef Baba Ibazeta Benedicto is at the helm of these confections, which are perfect for all occasions. Even though Classic Confections at Greenbelt 5 has permanently closed, there is nothing to worry about as Classic Confections menu is still served inside Nono's: Comfort Food Done Right located at UP Town Center in Quezon City, The Podium in Mandaluyong, and Three Central in Makati.
  • TAGS:
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Pizza Warehouse

    Pizza Warehouse

    Serves Up Pizza, New York Style Looking for a quick answer to your huge pizza craving? Let Pizza Warehouse satisfy you big time. And we mean big, literally! This pizza joint serves New-York style pizza and a slice is huge enough to fill you like a full meal. We’re talking 18 inches of pure, tasty, humongous pizza on your table that’s yours for devouring. Pizza Warehouse offers an alternative to the typical pizza menu you usually find elsewhere. Here, the size is big, the toppings over-the-top generous, and the taste satisfies any raging tummy.   Pizza Warehouse started in April of 2014 with its maiden location at the 2nd Floor of […]
  • TAGS:
  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Pizza
  • Pizza
    • Kitchen 1B

    Kitchen 1B

    Experience healthy dining in style in Kitchen 1B located at KL Tower, Legazpi Village. Upon entering, an assortment of festive colors captivate the guests. The open kitchen concept is ideal for those who’d like to be entertained as the meals get prepared. Kitchen 1B offers a wholesome alternative to usual dining experiences with their array of fine, nutritious dishes, ensuring that guests leave the restaurant not ony satisfied but feeling healthy as well. Their menu comprises of fill-good and feel-good dishes designed with the diners’ wellness in mind. As with the advocacy to promote healthy living, a salad is an obligatory starter like the Goat Cheese & Marinated Beet Salad. […]
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Allium

    Allium

    Experience a memorable degustation in Allium located at Legaspi Village under the culinary expertise of Mark Tan, food connoisssuers would remember Chef Mark best for his Studio Kitchen in Alabang. Allium’s concept is providing high quality food at a reasonable price. They may not be the cheapest restaurant around but guests will surely get their money’s worth. Meticulous with every detail, Chef Mark ensures that he gets the best ingredients for his dishes. Majority of the seafoods are flown in fresh from either Japan or France on a weekly basis. The meats are also specialty meats sourced from the best growers that are available. Chef Mark mentions that Allium will […]
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
    • Bondi & Bourke in Makati: A Place for All Things Aussie

    Bondi & Bourke in Makati: A Place for All Things Aussie

    The new Aussie food joint’s very name screams Australia as it comes from Sydney’s popular Bondi Beach and the Bourke Street line of restaurants.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Australian
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    Tucked inside a chic wine shop in Legazpi Village is an unassuming door that once unlocked, leads to the Curator – a coffee bar that carries the subtle elegance of rustic design and vestiges of the 1920s prohibition-era. The Curator serves specialty coffee in the morning and transforms into a craft cocktails bar when evening strikes. Cocktails are helmed by Yoma Rivera, the 2014 World Class Bartender of the Year who employs a skillful and meticulous preparation in every drink. Breathe in the enticing aroma of caffeine as early as 7am in the Curator and partner it with a couple of gourmet pastries (the cookies are highly recommend), an experience […]
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Spring by Ha Yuan

    Spring by Ha Yuan

    Enjoy a modern twist to Chinese cuisine at Spring by Ha Yuan located in the vibrant Legazpi Village. Spring by Ha Yuan’s concept is simple, it offers a fresh take on Chinese classics. This no-nonsense diner creates and provides lighter and healthier versions of traditional Chinese favorites that today’s generation of foodies can easily appreciate. Formosa (Taiwanese) Lumpia (P95) Spring by Ha Yuan’s menu makes you feel like being in Chinatown except that you need not go there because the food is as good here – authentic, modern, healthy, innovative, easy on the pocket, just the perfect ingredients to satisfy your Chinese food cravings. Classic Hong Ba Cua Pao (P70) […]
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • One Way Street Restaurant

    One Way Street Restaurant

    Inspired by the one-way streets of Legazpi Village is One Way. An Italian restaurant whose frontage is painted black and white meant to mimic the colors of a one-way sign. And it is worthwhile to take the way that leads here because it is a dining destination that is sure to please diners in more ways than one. The black-and-white theme follows inside the interiors of the restaurant. One Way is a corner lot making it spacious enough to hold small gatherings. It offers an authentic Italian experience at the heart of Legazpi Village with its fine menu, good service, and characteristic, stylish décor. Seafood Cioppino (P290). Distinct appetizer containing […]
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    A neighborhood cafe where locals can gather, be inspired and create, brewing along the relaxed and refined street of Perea in Legazpi Village is Local Edition, a café that serves one of the best, grilled cheese in town. Its façade is charmingly catchy and visible therefore there is very little chance for seekers to miss it.
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • Your Local in Legaspi Village: A New Take on the Familiar Flavors of Asia

    Your Local in Legaspi Village: A New Take on the Familiar Flavors of Asia

    Giving a new take on familiar flavors, Your Local is able to draw foodies in its abode with an Asian fusion cuisine that makes its customers come back for more! Find out more about it with Philippine Primer.
  • TAGS:
  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Fusion
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • Vibe Cafe

    Vibe Cafe

    A Chill-Out Café that Nourishes Both Body & Mind Directly adjacent to LIFE Yoga Center is a café that aims to nourish more than just your body. VIBE Café is technically part of the yoga studio, but its eclectic mix of tea, coffee and healthy offerings provide much-needed nourishment both to the yogis and mall-goers alike. A chilled out coffee spot right in the middle of Burgos Circle Located at the second floor of the Forbes Town Mall, beside LiFE Yoga Center, Vibe is also the brainchild of the same people behind LiFE. According to Noelle Rodriguez, the young president behind the undertaking, VIBE was the product of their desire […]
  • TAGS:
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Laid Back Café G at Taal

    Laid Back Café G at Taal

    Café G is homey café at the heritage town of Taal in Batangas where one can peacefully revel with a cup of coffee. It’s also an ideal resting place for those who just finished the Taal Heritage Tour and are looking for a place of refuge. If you find yourself exploring the beauty of Taal then spend your time at Café G—a cozy café serving entrees to light meals ranging from pies, snack platters, sandwiches, pasta, and a good selection of refreshing drinks—totally a place to be after a tiring day exploring Taal. Café G’s interiors is welcoming making guests feel at home the moment they step-in. Its ambiance is […]
  • TAGS:
  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Taal Bayview Bistro

    Taal Bayview Bistro

    Albeit not necessarily a bistro in its physical form, the cozy restaurant Taal Bistro in Taal, Batangas remains to be one of the favorite luncheon spots by tourists and locals alike famed for their hearty home cooked dishes and relaxing ambiance. A spacious and grandeur facade that has more to offer inside including great food and service The establishment can seat around 500, ideal for hosting wedding receptions and other banquets. But let’s talk about what really makes Taal Bistro stand out: their food. Bistro Chicken. The secret behind this amazing chicken is the marinade sauce that coats the chicken, hints of oyster and sugar for that distinct sweetness makes […]
  • TAGS:
  • Batangas
  • Filipino