Philippines

Take a delectable quick peek into the newest and hottest restaurants in the Philippines! It’s all about epicurean enjoyment here!

Johanna’s Grille

Johanna’s Grille

A no-nonsense baby-back ribs diner It’s hard to find good ribs in the metro and can be tad expensive for the really good ones. The good news is that there’s a place where you can enjoy an affordable ribs that is unbelievably delicious. The place is called Johanna’s Grille located in Batangas. Yes, it’s definitely far but the long drive will definitely be worth it after your first bite, the only objective of Johanna’s is to give you the best dining experience with their baby-back ribs. Johanna’s Baby Back Ribs (P240) A no-nonsense presentation with just a side of corn, and everything is solely focused on the succulent ribs coated […]
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  • Batangas
  • Steakhouse
  • Filipino
  • Steakhouse
    • Café De Lipa: Best Kapeng Barako in Town

    Café De Lipa: Best Kapeng Barako in Town

    Enjoy your coffee experience with a sip of kapeng barako in Café de Lipa located at Lipa, Batangas, where the roots of the first Philippine coffee can be traced. Upon entering you’ll be welcomed by their friendly and excellent staff to Café de Lipa’s lad-back ambiance. There’s a myriad to choose from the menu, but if you’re having a hard time deciding, fret not, the friendly baristas will be more than happy to help you. You’ll always be greeted with a smile by Café de Lipa’s staff The baristas will most likely recommend you Café De Lipa’s best-seller, the Baraco Blend which can be prepared using a French press. Baraco […]
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  • Batangas
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
    • Casa Cecilia

    Casa Cecilia

    A heritage hotel, Casa Cecilia, shines brightly at the heritage town of Taal, Batangas. Casa Cecilia stands strong and shines as bright as ever amidst the rapid modernization of society with its flock of patrons and first-time visitors proving that sometimes the old are still the best. Casa Cecilia isn’t just known for being a heritage hotel, its excellent customers service is part of the allure that makes the stay at Casa Cecilia a memorable and enjoying experience. And of course, the heritage hotel serves delicious food with the Batangueno touch in every dish. Crispy Tilapia Fillet (P180) The best way to end the dining experience at Casa Cecilia is […]
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Lomi King

    Lomi King

    The King of All Noodles in Lipa Batanguenos loves their noodles so it’s no surprise that the king of all noodles, Lomi King, is situated in Lipa, Batangas. Don’t be fooled by its cool façade, Lomi King is a no-nonsense noodle diner whose only objective is to deliver the best noodle experience you can get in Batangas. The obvious choice is to order their Lomi Special, but one can also opt for other kinds of noodles as Lomi King is not called the king of all noodles for no reason. Lomi Special (P65). Do it Batangueno style by mixing the squeezed calamansi, chili pepper and soy sauce in the saucer, […]
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Casa Rap

    Casa Rap

    Food for the Soul Enjoy a tranquil and relaxing time at the garden-themed café Casa Rap at San Jose in Batangas famed for its charming interiors and meticulous slow cooking method. Breathe in all the freshness as you enter in for a visit because Casa Rap’s façade is enfolded by lush vegetation. Expect long serving time because Casa Rap employs a slow-cooking method, fret not though for the end product is worth the wait. A good advice is to explore the garden as there’s a lot to explore and things to discover. The very façade of Casa Rap is a preview of how the dishes that are going to be […]
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  • Batangas
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Terraz Bistro and Meetings

    Terraz Bistro and Meetings

    Terraz Bistro and Meetings is a stylish dining and business meeting place located at the country’s prime office tower, the Zuellig Building (certified platinum status from the prestigious US Green Building Council) that houses some of the largest companies and corporate headquarters in the country right at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas . The fine location is a fitting place for the stylish bistro that has been getting raves and clamors from the growing foodie population in the city looking for some exquisite fusion of local and international cuisine with a contemporary twist. The posh dining place exudes sophistication and the food is as impressive. The […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Lia’s Cakes in Season

    Lia’s Cakes in Season

    LIA’s CAKES IN SEASON opened its maiden cakeshop in November 2004, just the perfect time before the Christmas Season of sweet merry-making. One month after, they were surprised by the big volume of orders clamoring for their divinely delicious signature and trademark product, the Avocado Cake. Ten years since, their Avocado Cake has become a household hit amongst cake lovers because of its uniqueness and its decadent taste that has continued to delight customers through the years. You will not get lost looking for the famed cakeshop as it has a big signage and giant pictures of their signature cakes. Currently situated in Kapitolyo Pasig City, you will instantly feel […]
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Kapitolyo
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Croque Café + Bakery

    Croque Café + Bakery

    “Croque” pronounced as “Krohk” is derived from the French Word “croquer” which means crunch. And crunchy delicious food that brings freshness and comfort best describes Croque Café and Bakery. The Café which opened its doors to the public in March 2014 serves healthy and hearty dishes with distinctive European flavor and Filipino scrumptious taste. A fine blend of western and locally-loved culinary colors and tastes that foodies in the business district of Makati and beyond will surely enjoy. At the helm of the operations are the young and passionate Chef Owners Joseph “Paco” Lao and Alexa Alaba (graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts at the prestigious Alain Ducasse Institute […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Earth Kitchen

    Earth Kitchen

    Within the modern, vibrant, fast-paced Bonifacio Global City High Street and the bustling Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City is a piece of the earth where deliciously healthy food abound–the Earth Kitchen. Earth Kitchen is a new and exciting entrant in the growing trend of healthy organic and creative cuisine cafes and restaurants in hip commercial and business areas in the metro. It was birthed from the combined legacy of good food in a taste-of-home style, and an advocacy to support, showcase and sustain local and indigenous farmers and partner communities in the Philippines. Earth Kitchen is a partnership project of Hizon’s Catering, Got Heart Foundation, Chef David Hizon and Chef […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • M Café (CLOSED)

    M Café (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of December 31, 2018 M Café or Museum Café is another Raintree Restaurants’ concept, serving modern Asian cuisine in a pleasurable and relaxing setting. It offers exquisite food, striking mixed cocktails, great location, and a soothing cool vibe. The M Café at the Ayala Museum is centrally located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Dela Rosa Street.                M Café is an airy, pleasant, chic cafe located at a museum that showcases Filipino ingenuity and more making it ideal for stimulating and relaxing conversations over some superb food. Dining halls are wide and spacious both in the first and second floors (Seated: Bistro A&M: […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci is a global chain of authentic Italian Coffee. What makes Café Pascucci unique and distinct from other coffee shops around is the special blend of their coffee that focuses on their special roast–a perfect component for a dessert coffee that bears the Italian roast flavor. It has branches in the posh New Glorietta Mall, Ayala Makati City and in Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The shop features an upbeat and bubbly setting that blends well with the vibrant metro. Some of the catchy attractions are the graffiti-inspired artwork and designs on some parts of the wall and the exceptional bright interiors in a black and red contrast […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
  • Cafe
    • The Food Club’s Buffet

    The Food Club’s Buffet

    The burgeoning number of luxury buffet restaurants has made it possible for the average restaurant goer to enjoy limitless gourmet food in a lavish setting for only a fraction of the fine-dining price. – – Among those who recently joined the growing ranks of luxury buffet joints in the Philippines is The Food Club (TFC), a 400-seater installment in the sassy Blue Baywalk Complex. The Food Club has all the essentials requisite for fine dining without frills: snazzy chandeliers and centerpieces, plush tangerine seats, Zen-themed counters and spaces, impeccable service, and above all, a top-notch buffet spread consisting of signature dishes from every part of the world. A total of […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen

    Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen

    Craving for accustomed local flavors with a twist where continental and Filipino-style cuisines meet? Indulge and pamper your taste buds at Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen with the new creations and signature dishes of the famous chef. – – The Filipino-Chinese-American celebrity chef and host of the Asian Food Channel (AFC) production The Boss developed the concept of this chic and unique restaurant that bears his name. Trained at Le Cordon Blue in London and worked under world-renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsey, Julie Walsh and Andrew Males, he brings to the table, quite literally, his culinary expertise and contagious passion for food. – – The restaurant promotes a laidback countryside […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • NOLITA (CLOSED)

    NOLITA (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. We’re always on the hunt for the best pizza in town, and arguably, NOLITA (North of Little Italy) tops the charts as one of the best with their New York Style Pizza nestled at Bonifacio Global City. – Laid-back-urban vibe with picnic tables that makes it cozy – The main star is, of course, their authentic New York style pizza, which is offered by the slice or bought as a whole pie, boasting a diameter of around 20-22, although the former being the usual choice, it’s because a slice is more than enough to feed your hungry tummy with its enormous […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Pizza
  • Pizza
    • The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    The Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Hungry Hound + Niner Ichi Nana has been the talk of the town lately. Hungry Hound, a gastropub famed for their draft beer, a selection of craft beers, and gourmet grubs. While Niner Ichi Nana, is a haven for cocktails in which they can also craft a bespoke cocktail of your choice. – The Hungry Hound – Hungry Hound is has a hip-and-chic ambiance where you can munch on their hearty grub and your throat with a pint of beer, as you share laughs and stories with your buddies. – – Niner Ichi Nana takes a sleeker persona where you can […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Mecha Uma

    Mecha Uma

    A passion-drive project conceived by Bruce Ricketts gave birth to Mecha Uma, a restaurant boasting a global cuisine intertwined with Japanese nuances. The menu offers a seasonal tasting in which ingredients are airflown from Japan. It also utilizes local organic produce. Tucked in a little corner, where everything is quiet contrary to the usual scene in BGC, is Mecha Uma. Mecha Uma is an abbreviation of a Japanese expression, mechakucha and umai meaning absurd, and unreasonably delicious, which fittingly reflects the quality of their food. Start with this fresh Tuna (P255) abundant in rich flavors, sandwich in coconut tuile responsible for keeping all the ingredients intact. – Tuna (P255) with […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
    • Marmalade Kitchen

    Marmalade Kitchen

    Marmalade Kitchen is a restaurant that makes one feel at home because of its delicious home-cooked meals prepared by Chef Aileen Anastacio of the popular Goodies n’ Sweets The restaurant also has a dedicated space for a kitchen studio where Chef Aileen hosts cooking classes and seminars. Lined-up in the counter are take-home goodies that will catch your attention the moment you step inside. Their menu is simple yet oozes wonderful flavors like the Marmalade’s Bananas and Toffee Sauce (P290) consisting slabs of pancakes with slices of bananas and topped-off with toffee sauce. Truly a heartful meal for the soul. – Bananas and Toffee Sauce – Chef Aileen explores her […]
  • TAGS:
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Donosti Pintxos y Tapas

    Donosti Pintxos y Tapas

    Donosti has forged a reputation as a must-eat tapas place. If you find yourself in Bonifacio Global City, then this is definitely a must-try.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • ZAO Vietnamese Bistro

    ZAO Vietnamese Bistro

    One of the things you need to know about Vietnamese cuisines is that they are most famous for their distinct noodle soups whose base boasts a rich broth. If you are thinking of trying one, ZAO Vietnamese Bistro should be in your list of must-eat Vietnamese restaurants located at Serendra, Bonifacio Global City. – – Inside ZAO is small-cozy bistro with lavish red interiors that blends well with one another. The food is another story. The harmony of wonderful flavors is what makes the Vietnamese cuisine a favorite in the Asian gastronomy. – – One of their best-sellers is the ZAO PHO (P265), a noodle soup with a rich, clear […]
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  • Taguig
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Serendra
  • Vietnamese
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
    • Ladurée Manille in Rockwell: Home of Authentic French Macarons

    Ladurée Manille in Rockwell: Home of Authentic French Macarons

    Head on to Ladurée Manille and grab a box full of the best authentic French macaroon packing a taste of sweetness and pleasure.
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  • Rockwell
  • Poblacion
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Poblacion 2018
  • French
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Poblacion 2018
    • Desiderata Lounge

    Desiderata Lounge

    A combination of gastronomical prowess, good taste in music and mid-century interiors are the essential things that make Desiderata Lounge a desirable place to dine and drink while reveling the good things in life. It is located at a rather quiet area of BGC, perhaps an intentional choice as to reflect the desire for a chic and cozy lounge experience where you might expect Fitzgerald, Bill Evans or even Hemingway to hang out in the evenings if they were still alive. Mindful of both external and internal aspect, the cozy lounge also has a well-curated music playlist ranging from blues, jazz, soul, and funk while the volume is tempered accordingly […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • BB Brand

    BB Brand

    A Taste of Italy The unparalleled success of B.B. Brand in Tokyo has inspired it to soar higher and farther, and has led to the birth of B.B. Brand in the Philippines located at Bonifacio Global City. The only objective of BB Brand is to provide a healthy and affordable Italian dining experience. – – B.B. Brand’s menu consists of daily in-house, freshly made baked goods and traditional Tuscan hand-made pastas. The BB experience can’t falter on the hands of Chef Mogi, who trained in Italy. His CV speaks for itself, boasting 20 years of experience in bringing the taste of Tuscany right on people’s plates. – – Enjoy your […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Italian
    • Bad Bird

    Bad Bird

    Find out why it’s good to have it bad for the newest chicken place in town. A quick trip to Hole-in-the-Wall at the recently opened Century City Mall and you know what’s the “baddest” chicken place currently in the metro. BAD BIRD: Umami Fried Chicken takes Manila by storm –thanks to the distinct, satisfying umami flavor that is uniquely present in every bite of Bad Bird Chicken. Umami flavor is translated as a pleasant, savory taste and is widely considered by foodies around the world as the “fifth taste”. – Crunchy on the outside, succulent and tasty on the inside. The Waffle Plate (PHP290) is a combination of sweet potato […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
    • Bagnet Magnet

    Bagnet Magnet

    Get ready for this hole-in-the-wall’s mouthwatering Executive Meals! – – A new restaurant along the busy street of Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road) in Makati City, Bagnet Magnet, serves signature and favorite local cuisines. STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE. Inside Bagnet Magnet The restaurant is a neat, well-arranged and stylish dining place with local designs and ornaments, ensuring a relaxing and soothing stay for every customer who can enjoy their budget friendly meals. Aside from their bestseller, the bagnet (boiled and deep fried pork belly often served with a vinegar dip), they also serve delicious Executive Meals at a very affordable price to its growing clients and customers mostly office workers and […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Fan Chao Express

    Fan Chao Express

    Experience fast, fresh and delicious stir-fry, breakfast and specialty dishes. Fan Chao in Chinese means stir fry. And stir-fries Fan Chao Express has. Strategically located a few steps away from the Don Bosco Parish Church, Don Bosco School and Walter Mall, Fan Chao Express is a fast, casual dining restaurant offering that serves mouthwatering and tasty fusion of Chinese, Asian and American cuisine. With their grand opening happening during the Chinese New Year celebration of this year, they offer stir fry entrees made and prepared from the finest quality meats tossed with their secret sauces and fresh vegetables, specialty dishes and fried rice, breakfast specials, side orders for sharing, soups, […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • American
  • Chinese
    • Icebergs in Quezon City: Home of Super Halo-Halo, Ice Cream, and Desserts

    Icebergs in Quezon City: Home of Super Halo-Halo, Ice Cream, and Desserts

    Enjoy delectable desserts at Icebergs, a classic ice cream parlor in Quezon City!
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Liberation Shawarma

    Liberation Shawarma

    Get ready for a different shawarma experience. If you are tired of your usual, standard fare when visiting Hole in the Wall at the new Century City Mall, then it’s about time to try something new. This is the appeal of Liberation Shawarma, a unique and refreshing take on the usual Middle Eastern fare. Perhaps aware that shawarma is exotic fare that’s been hashed and rehashed countless times, the people behind Liberation Shawarma are on a mission to re-imagine this familiar comfort food. The difference lies in the use of a thick round slab of pita bread where the meat and the vegetables are stuffed inside. Meat choices are pork […]
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  • Makati
  • Middle Eastern
    • The Verandah

    The Verandah

    Bask in the view that The Verandah offers. – The premier bar and restaurant of the Out of the Blue Resort and Villas, the services of The Verandah is reflective of the view their name could possibly give. Located in a resort hotel on the third floor, one can experience the pleasant sea breeze, without any disruption. – Helpful and friendly staff ready to assist your every need. – Just like what its name suggest, The Verandah is styled like an open porch where customers are free to take pleasure of the luxurious view and food in a price worth the money. The usual visitors of the place are those […]
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  • Bar and Resto
  • Puerto Galera
  • Puerto Galera Restaurant 2018
  • Bar and Resto
  • Puerto Galera Restaurant 2018
    • Casamia

    Casamia

    Looking for authentic and lip-smacking Italian cuisine? Casamia is right here for you. – In the Italian vernacular, the phrase ‘casa mia’ is loosely translated as ‘my home’ that makes ‘la mia casa’ indicative of a ‘house’, simply the building where one resides. The missing article makes a big difference as it now denotes a unique place close to the heart. Casamia in Puerto Galera is the same,as it becomes home away from home. The place grows on you, especially to Italian expats who miss the taste of the cuisine known for their rich sauces and herbs. An Italian restaurant overlooking the beach reminiscent of the emerald waters of Venice, […]
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  • Pizza
  • Puerto Galera
  • Italian
  • Pizza
    • Simple Lang in Makati: Filipino comfort food at its finest

    Simple Lang in Makati: Filipino comfort food at its finest

    Simple Lang is another Raintree Restaurant concept that offers and showcases comfort Filipino cuisines that are delightful and delicious. The restaurant is located centrally in the lush Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City is a great place to go if you want a modernized and enjoyable Filipino food. – Dining Place (Entrance) – The restaurant’s ambiance is simple yet lively and upbeat with elegant interior designs matched with bright colors and lights, relaxing wooden furniture and appealing printed words on the walls. – Dining Place view from the second floor – Your’re So Special Menu written on the board – More menu on the wall – Most of the food items […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino