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Chubby Habbi’s in Laguna: A Mediterranean Grill in Los Baños

Chubby Habbi’s in Laguna: A Mediterranean Grill in Los Baños

If not because of a Filipino musician’s liking for the originally Middle Eastern foods like kebab (grilled meat) and falafel (deep-fried ball), this one of the best-loved restaurants of the community in Los Baños in Laguna would have not existed. Since 2011, Chubby Habbi’s Mediterranean Grill has been offering foods inspired by the best of Mediterranean cooking.

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Greek & Mediterranean

Cafe Antonio in Los Baños, Laguna: A Dear Cafe in a Small Town

Cafe Antonio in Los Baños, Laguna: A Dear Cafe in a Small Town

Originally, Cafe Antonio is owned by three graduates of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Although the management has been changed, Cafe Antonio still retained its image as a go-to spot for Los Baños locals to have coffee and great food.

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Tita Lettie’s Grill at Doña Jovita Garden Resort in Calamba, Laguna

Tita Lettie’s Grill at Doña Jovita Garden Resort in Calamba, Laguna

Tita Lettie’s in Doña Jovita Resort is a well-founded restaurant that offers the best of Filipino cuisine.

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Faustina’s Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna: A Traditional Filipino Bistro

Faustina’s Restaurant in Los Baños, Laguna: A Traditional Filipino Bistro

Faustina’s Restaurant is truly one of Los Baños treasures!

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Kape Granos in Laguna Brings out the Best of Philippine-Grown Coffee

Kape Granos in Laguna Brings out the Best of Philippine-Grown Coffee

Head inside Kape Granos, the quaint and exciting shop for a cuppa or a whole bag of beans.

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Bistro Charlemagne in Nuvali: A Concept By Little Asia

Bistro Charlemagne in Nuvali: A Concept By Little Asia

Bistro Charlemagne in Nuvali is a place where European meets Asian fusion.

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Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen in Nuvali Offers Grandmother’s Hearty Home-Cooked Meal

Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen in Nuvali Offers Grandmother’s Hearty Home-Cooked Meal

Experience the best of Vietnamese comfort food at Bawai's Vietnamese Kitchen!

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Healthy/Organic

Silang Cavite Restaurant 2019

Healthy/Organic

Silang Cavite Restaurant 2019

Kanin Club at Paseo de Sta. Rosa: The Filipino Casual Dining Pioneer

Kanin Club at Paseo de Sta. Rosa: The Filipino Casual Dining Pioneer

They're not the first Filipino restaurant in the country, but they did start the trend that led to other high-class Filipino restaurants.

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Alabang Restaurant 2019

Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020

Paseo de Sta. Rosa

Alabang Restaurant 2019

Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020

Sabores Mexicanos in Santa Rosa, Laguna

Sabores Mexicanos in Santa Rosa, Laguna

An authentic Mexican meal is hard to find in Manila, and even harder in Laguna. Good thing there's Sabores Mexicanos in Santa Rosa.

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1028 Kitchen Place in Nuvali: The Love And Warmth of Filipino Home

1028 Kitchen Place in Nuvali: The Love And Warmth of Filipino Home

Feel the love and warmth of home at 1028 Kitchen Place, a family restaurant serving Filipino cuisine specializing in Kapampangan dishes.

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The Little Corner Breadshop in Sta. Rosa, Laguna: The South’s Humble Bakeshop

The Little Corner Breadshop in Sta. Rosa, Laguna: The South’s Humble Bakeshop

The best things can come from the humblest of beginnings, but keeping the same image is a different challenge in and of itself. This is what is so impressive about The Little Corner Breadshop. PALATABLE PASTRIES. The Little Corner Bread Shop is a little nook of heavenly pastries./PRIMER FILE PHOTO A Santa Rosa, Laguna original, The Little Corner Breadshop started off in 2002 as a 3×3-meter corner stall in the Paseo de Sta. Rosa Market. They made their name making fresh pandesal, arguably the most recognizable of Filipino breads. They make their bread fresh every hour, whether it’s their classic pandesal (which, by the way, are larger than usual), or […]

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Bakery and Sweets

Paseo de Sta. Rosa

Bakery and Sweets

Nonna’s Pasta and Pizzeria in Nuvali: The Home Of Artisan-Quality Pasta and Pizzas

Nonna’s Pasta and Pizzeria in Nuvali: The Home Of Artisan-Quality Pasta and Pizzas

Nonna's maybe the younger sister of Mama Lou's, but that doesn't stop them from constantly reinventing what they serve.

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You’ve Got Baked in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

You’ve Got Baked in Sta. Rosa, Laguna

You’ve Got Baked takes full advantage of the recent trends that is cupcakes and takes theirs to a different level.

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Ippon Yari in Laguna: For All Kinds of Japanese Food Cravings

Ippon Yari in Laguna: For All Kinds of Japanese Food Cravings

Ippon Yari in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, is a casual restaurant that simply aims to satisfy all kinds of craving for Japanese food at reasonable prices.

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Tachibana in Sta. Rosa, Laguna: Authentic izakaya with value for money

Tachibana in Sta. Rosa, Laguna: Authentic izakaya with value for money

Tachibana is an izakaya restaurant that boasts of high-quality authentic Japanese dishes with value for money.

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Arabela Restaurant in Liliw, Laguna

Arabela Restaurant in Liliw, Laguna

When something is born out of love, it usually leads to good things. The Camellos were a family that loved to travel and were fans of good Italian food, and what came out was Arabela.

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Liliw and Hidden Valley 2017

Liliw and Hidden Valley 2017

Denny’s: A true American Diner in the Philippines

Denny’s: A true American Diner in the Philippines

Here's a treat for you: classic American diner cuisine available all day, every day at Denny's!

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Kenji Tei Ramen House’s Must-Tries

Kenji Tei Ramen House’s Must-Tries

Kenji Tei Ramen House is one of the places to get this famous Japanese dish from as they serve a variety of ramen and side dishes that are sure to complement each other.

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Kenji Tei Ramen House

Kenji Tei Ramen House

Kenji Tei Ramen House is well-known for its healthy menu. Once you take a bite of their salmon maki (broiled salmon topped with mayonnaise), you will be quickly taken by its authentic Japanese taste!

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The Farm Organics

The Farm Organics

The Farm Organics prides itself being the first and only restaurant to offer local certified organic beef in the country.

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Bonifacio Global City

Healthy/Organic

Healthy/Organic

The Pig Pen in Nuvali Sta. Rosa: A Festivity of International Flavors

The Pig Pen in Nuvali Sta. Rosa: A Festivity of International Flavors

Everything is about quality in The Pigpen.

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Don’s Original Spanish Churros

Don’s Original Spanish Churros

Hola, señoritos y señoritas! Make your break times delightful with Don’s Churros in your hand! Caption: CHOMP ON CHURROS. Handy packaging. Delicious fillings. Don’s Original Spanish Churros is just one of the few stalls that can give you yummy sweet bites, perfect for good to go snacks. Caption: DON’S CHURROS. Don’s Churros stall in Solenad, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The owner is a lover of Spanish restaurants which is why he decided to come up with a kiosk that sells his favourite Spanish snack – churros! Don’s makes eating churros convenient through its thoughtful packaging. Choose from among their 4 variants of dips. You can have Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Strawberry, […]

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Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

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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Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017

Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017

Rose & Grace Restaurant

Rose & Grace Restaurant

Nothing beats the feeling of slurping a warm beef soup on a rainy day. Experience this very Filipino way of savouring the day with a delightful dish at Rose & Grace Restaurant located south of Manila. ROSE & GRACE RESTAURANT. The welcoming entrance of this classic Filipino restaurant This 45-year old heritage restaurant opened its first branch in Santo Tomas Batangas and a second branch was recently opened in Santa Rosa Laguna. In both branches, you can have a taste of traditional Filipino dishes and experience the locals’ brand of warm hospitality. ALL-TIME FAVORITE BEEFY GOODNESS. Headlining its menu is the hearty ‘Bulalo.’ Its famous home-cooked style Bulalo dish (beef […]

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Soo Jung

Soo Jung

Intense hotness! Experience Soo Jung’s no-nonsense spicy Korean cuisine and love every bit of it. If you wanna go Korean and indulge in some spicy goodness, a visit to Soo Jung in Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna is a great idea especially when you’re heading south anyway. This restaurant serves delectable dishes for that sumptuous Korean food feast perfect for families and friends. Here, the culinary adventure starts with an intense aroma followed by a burst of fiery flavors. DINE IN. Warm and clean interiors that complement the hot and savory menu. The restaurant’s name means “crystal” in Korean and yes, Soo Jung’s authentic menu makes it a real gem. […]

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Socrates’ Secret

Socrates’ Secret

Now you know it! Go ahead and gorge on Greek grub in this place The owner’s love for Greek food led to the birth of this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. The place’s intimate setting can seat up to 40 diners. Its blue walls evoke the cool Grecian islands Its name is a shout-out to the great ancient Greek philosopher and the logo and the interiors feature an owl that symbolizes the goddess Athena. Its bestseller is Moussaka which is made with baked eggplant, mashed potatoes, and lamb topped with white sauce. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine here and fall in love with its healthy, tasty goodness. This dining spot situated in a laidback […]

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Greek & Mediterranean

Early Bird Breakfast Club

Early Bird Breakfast Club

Whimsical ambiance, wonderful breakfasts. Its pink and art painted walls. The artful design of the restaurant makes for a lovely setting to start a day right. The owner believes that an unhurried breakfast is important and so the restaurant offers a menu with hearty breakfast meals. A hearty breakfast! ‘The Early Bird Full English’ (P495) Try the crispy rod-shaped French toast with cinnamon flavor. You can sweeten it up a bit by dipping it in chocolate or caramel. The healthy and filling ‘The Early Bird Full English’ (P495) is a satisfying medley of fried egg, beans, toast, sausage, tomato, mushroom, potato, and bacon served in one plate. Grilled cheese paired […]

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All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Claw Daddy’s

Claw Daddy’s

Gorge on scrumptious crab meat with your friends! The restaurant has the iconic American red-white-and-blue-designed chairs. Claw Daddy’s is located in front of the Nuvali Koi Fish Feeding area. This seafood and American grill-themed restaurant is famous for its crab dishes that are meticulously prepared by its chef from sourcing to cooking. Crab Maritess is a crab dish dipped in garlic oil that is savory in every way! Claw Daddy’s Baby Back Ribs is also a hit because of its all-American style taste and texture. The choice meat is drenched in a sweet BBQ sauce with a hint of ginger that makes it delectably savory, tender and juicy. The chef […]

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The Morning After

The Morning After

Enjoy the ‘world breakfast’ on a refreshing morning. A stylish green-and-red interior This unique restaurant opened in May 2015 with the concept of ‘world breakfast’. Fresh mornings and invigorating breakfasts are what the owner wants the customers to experience when dining in this breakfast and brunch cafe. Advocating wellness and clean living, the owner ensures that the dishes they serve do not have any artificial seasoning. Its bestseller is the ‘Truffle Shitake Mushroom’ that bursts with Japanese and fusion flavors. Another one is the ‘Sausage Mushroom Risotto’ that’s made with sausage and soft-boiled egg and partnered with Italian rice. It has a gentle creamy taste, the kind that lingers in […]

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All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Umenoya

Umenoya

Japanese flavors, reasonable prices, unruffled setting. Enjoy a generous serving of TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON (P252) Owned by the city’s mayor, Umenoya Japanese Restaurant is tucked away in a tranquil village allowing diners to quietly savor their meal. Its TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON dish is popular with Japanese tourists visiting the town. Enjoy this plump glutinous Japanese rice cake, topped with teriyaki chicken that’s tender enough to cut with chopsticks. There’s a long list of exciting dishes on their menu worth checking out so don’t forget to add Umenoya to your itinerary when you head to the south!

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