The Podium

Lola Cafe at The Podium: Comfort Meals Straight From Grandma’s Heart

Lola Cafe at The Podium: Comfort Meals Straight From Grandma’s Heart

As an ode to loving Abuela of each Filipino family, Lola Cafe at The Podium goes back to the roots of having a grandmother and promises to share their story that’s too good not to tell—through classic Filipino cuisine.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • The Podium
  • Filipino
    • Vanderlust at The Podium: European Comfort Cuisine with a Story in Every Bite

    Vanderlust at The Podium: European Comfort Cuisine with a Story in Every Bite

    Have a taste of sumptuous European flavors at The Podium's Vanderlust.
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  • The Podium
  • European
    • Sen-Ryo at The Podium: Bringing Authentic Japanese Fare to Philippine Shores

    Sen-Ryo at The Podium: Bringing Authentic Japanese Fare to Philippine Shores

    Sen-Ryo is a premium sushi concept from Japan that not only boasts delicious sushi but also superb Japanese fare that you would surely enjoy!
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  • The Podium
  • Japanese
    • Putien at The Podium: A Taste of Putian City Now in the PH

    Putien at The Podium: A Taste of Putian City Now in the PH

    Putien, a One-Michelin Star restaurant serving traditional Chinese dishes from Fujian, has recently opened its first branch in the Philippines.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Chinese
    • Cocina Peruvia at the Podium Serves A Festive Mix of Flavors

    Cocina Peruvia at the Podium Serves A Festive Mix of Flavors

    Cocina Peruvia is a festive yet homey introduction to the taste of Peru. Visit them at the Podium in Mandaluyong City!
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  • The Podium
    • Niu by Vikings at The Podium Offers Evolved Buffet Dining Experience

    Niu by Vikings at The Podium Offers Evolved Buffet Dining Experience

    Niu, which means “nine” in the Viking language, is a buffet restaurant at The Podium in Ortigas that offers sumptuous fare with top-quality attributes. Niu exudes a chic design, creating a look that elevates the whole dining experience.
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  • The Podium
    • La Vita at The Podium: Authentic Italian Traditional Cuisine in Every Bite

    La Vita at The Podium: Authentic Italian Traditional Cuisine in Every Bite

    Let it be said that Italian food fused with extraneous components, is a culinary mortal sin; but with Chef Maurizio Gibillini of La Vita at Marina Bay, the years of authentic Italian tradition and cuisine is stamped in every plate.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Italian
    • Ramen Nagi Manila: Ramen Fit for a King

    Ramen Nagi Manila: Ramen Fit for a King

    Itching to try ramen that's fit for a king? Look no further than Ramen Nagi!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Pasay
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ermita
  • Mall of Asia
  • Ninoy Aquino International Airport
  • SM North EDSA
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Yaku Japanese Grill

    Yaku Japanese Grill

    For your charcoal-grilled cravings, visit Yaku Japanese Grill! Yaku started out as a restaurant that serves only Yakitori items, but now it has expanded into catering many customers with its extensive menu that serves various authentic Japanese dishes. As one of the first outlets found in The Podium ever since it opened, Yaku has always been a Japanese favorite for its variety of yakitori (Japanese barbecue).   YAKU. Yaku has an interesting Japanese interior and setting. (Photo via Yaku’s Facebook page)   Yaku’s Japanese interiors will welcome you as you come in to their dimly-lit setting perfect for a relaxed dining. The place is sandwiched between Toy Kingdom and Ang […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Japanese
  • Yakitori
    • 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.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • The Borough

    The Borough

    24-hour restaurants in Manila are a rarity, especially ones that serve tasty, non-fast food grub even in the wee hours of the morning. This is what makes The Borough a gem. This bar and restaurant serves comfort food 24/7, plus good entertainment by their many resident DJs on some weeknights.The interiors are classy and reminiscent of swanky New York bars, mostly made up of comfortable leather couch chairs and barstools with dark wood and metal fixtures. – – The Borough’s menu is extensive, from main courses to a good liquor and cocktail list. They also have different menus for every time of the day. The Breakfast menu from 6 am […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bar and Resto
  • Ortigas Center
  • The Podium
  • Bar and Resto
    • 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
    • Shitamachi

    Shitamachi

    Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House provides authentic Japanese cuisine. It serves a plentiful of pork ramen that will surely captivate its visitors. To season its food, high quality ingredients and natural sea salt are used by this restaurant. It also does not use any additives, making health conscious customers at ease. Shitamachi also makes its own soy sauce, which takes a lot of years to create. The pork they used is braised in this for a long period. The Shitamachi Japanese Chashu House continues to protect the taste of tradition that is passed by its predecessor. Shitamachi lets you enjoy the full the taste of Japan.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Tambayan sa Kanto

    Tambayan sa Kanto

    Filipino food is amusing because each district has different characteristics. The menu of Tambayan sa Kanto is centred on Ilocano cuisine. This restaurant uses ingredients that came directly from Ilocos region and the origin of its homey recipes are from the owner’s grandmother who resides in Ilocos. Its hipon (P358), which is this restaurant’s recommended dish, is a healthy soup that has onion, whitebait (Japanese anchovy), tomato, and ginger. Ensaladang gamet (photo 2), a seaweed and tomato salad, and bagnet (P430), crispy fried pork that is cut into small pieces, are just some of the typical Ilocano cuisine that Tambayan sa Kanto serves.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Filipino
    • Café de Bonifacio

    Café de Bonifacio

    “Revolutionizing Filipino Cuisine” is the strong statement that Cafe de Bonifacio released which focuses on innovation in Filipino food. This café’s original recipe added a delicate twist to the Filipino dishes it offers, which is something worth boasting about. Its dishes have incorporated the cooking principles of Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Cafe de Bonifacio’s Lumpia (photo 1) is similar to a spring roll that is then cut and arranged beautifully, making it easy to eat. This restaurant’s Tilapia (photo 2), which looks like it’s going to swim at any moment, is a dish that is very tasty up to its tail!
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Filipino
    • Yaku Japanese Grill, Mandaluyong

    Yaku Japanese Grill, Mandaluyong

    With reasonable prices, you can enjoy authentic Japanese food in Yaku Japanese Grill. Since this restaurant bears the name ‘Yaku,’ its signature menu is skewers grilled in charcoa The chicken skin (P69/3 skewers) and grilled chicken with onions (P105/3 skewers) are very fragrant and tasty. The shrimp and vegetable fritter soba or Kakiage soba (P249) is our editor-in-chief’s favorite dish. On the other hand, the sea urchin and tuna maki (P99 each) are served in big amounts, so it can surely make your stomach full. You can also order rice to eat with your skewers and there is an also free refill for Japanese green tea.
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Japanese