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

Taqueria Real

Taqueria Real

Walking Street in Angeles City, Pampanga is a colorful, dizzying hodgepodge of seedy bars and clubs, upscale hotels and not-so-respectable ones, and restaurants of varied cuisines and price ranges. In the midst of all the craziness is Taqueria Real, a Mexican eatery serving the best street tacos and burritos you’ll ever have in the city (and possibly in the whole country). – DESPITE ITS SIMPLE APPEARANCE, Taqueria Real serves the best authentic Mexican goods. – This small street-side shack opens at the same time the red-light district comes alive – from five p.m. to three a.m. There are only five chairs, on a long counter where you can see dolled-up […]
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  • Pampanga
  • Mexican
    • Vyne Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    Vyne Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    Some people like to spend their evenings dancing and partying to Manila’s best DJs, but there are also those who prefer to spend their evenings in the quiet comfort of a nice bar, drinking specialty cocktails while listening to easy, deep house music with friends. The owners of mega-nightclub, Hyve, understand the needs of the latter, and so they created Vyne, Hyve’s calmer foodie brother. – The interiors of Vyne – Vyne is a boutique restaurant and freestyle tapas bar. They offer new twists on world fusion cuisine, as well as a wide selection of fine wine, spirits, and inventive cocktails. The restaurant, which is on the same floor as […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • 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
    • Amalia’s Home of Fine Spanish Cuisine

    Amalia’s Home of Fine Spanish Cuisine

    For a top restaurant-quality meal with a home-cooked feel, try Amalia’s Home of Fine Spanish Cuisine. Whenever you ask someone where he ate his best meal, it wouldn’t be unusual to get an answer of “home”. Indeed, a lot of people consider their homes the best place to eat and their mothers the best cooks. This is especially true for the Jocsons, the family that runs Amalia’s Home of Fine Spanish Cuisine, as it is Amalia Jocson’s delicious cooking that started their foray into the restaurant business. In the 1970’s, Chef Amalia and her husband Domingo “Mingoy” Jocson used to own an ice cream parlor and only served paella on […]
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  • Makati
  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Spanish
    • Milky Moustache

    Milky Moustache

    For those with a sweet tooth, Milky Moustache is a godsend. This cutesy neighborhood cafe serves coffee, tea, all-day breakfast items and tasty snacks such as paninis, sandwiches and pasta. … CUTE WITH A CAPITAL C. Milky Moustache looks homey and inviting, complete with a white porch. … But to top it all off, Milky Moustache specializes in fantastic, creamy milkshakes. One might find the number of choices overwhelming, but simply ask the servers for the bestsellers, and they will most likely point you to The Mustachio (the cookie butter milkshake, P170) or The Horseshoe (the Reese’s peanut butter milkshake, P170). Both milkshakes are rich and smooth, and the flavors […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Village Tavern

    Village Tavern

    Village Tavern is actually a beloved chain American steakhouse which has a string of branches in North Carolina, Atlanta, Florida, and Denver. We have The Bistro Group of restaurateurs to thank for bringing it to The Fort – their first branch outside the US. Village Tavern’s specialty is primarily American food with a twist. The kitchen, run by Chef Josh Boutwood, churns out many locally-conceptualized dishes that are influenced by Tex-Mex, Oriental, and even Italian cuisine. For the shameless carnivore, the Roasted Bone Marrow with Sourdough Bread and Kosher Salt (P350) will immediately make your heart leap. Smear some marrow on the bread, sprinkle some salt on top, and it […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Steakhouse
  • American
  • Steakhouse
    • Zark’s Burgers

    Zark’s Burgers

    The first thing people should know about this burger joint is their motto: the greasier, the better. With that in mind, no one should ever mistake it for a healthy establishment. Zark’s Burgers is a popular homegrown joint that serves American comfort food, especially huge, greasy burgers – and no other joint can beat them in freshness, size and taste. What sets Zark’s apart from other places is their constant dedication to innovation and freshness. The patties are all made and grilled from scratch. Aside from the classic cheeseburger and mushroom burger, Zark’s menu contains over-the-top burgers that sound like the toothsome results of some crazy science experiments. A lot of […]
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  • Manila
  • Parañaque
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • BF Homes
  • Burger
  • McKinley Hill
  • American
  • Burger
    • Gefseis Greek Grill

    Gefseis Greek Grill

    This Greek restaurant in La Union offers simply authentic yet affordable choices. San Juan, La Union is a popular surfing spot, and the dining options nearby are all modeled to entice surfers and visiting beachgoers alike: casual, delicious and filling while being inexpensive. Gefseis Greek Grill along the highway fits the bill perfectly. Authentic, no-frills Greek food is a rarity in the metro, which makes Gefseis such a blessing for city dwellers that happen to visit. It is owned by Vasily Polychronis who also manages the restaurant and even makes recommendations based on his customers’ preferences. … The interior of Gefseis Greek Grill … The restaurant is open-air and decked […]
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  • La Union
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Whistlestop

    Whistlestop

    Fancy an all-nighter? You know where to go! Originally established in 1977, Whistlestop is the first 24-hour business in Manila. It closed in 2005, but was revived again in 2009 with three of the original chefs leading the kitchen. Their comeback has been a resounding success. Now with three branches, this restaurant continues to serve comfort food to all night owls. From Philippine and Singaporean cuisine to American hamburgers, people can enjoy different international dishes from their rich menu. Their Crispy Pata Medium (P380) has such crispy skin that’s so addicting. On the other hand, the Morning Lightweight (P165), corned beef hash and eggs with rice, is also a great […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Maitre Chocolatier

    Maitre Chocolatier

    Anyone could easily mistake this place for just another dessert café. That’s where they are wrong. Ferrero Hazelnut Crunch Cake Maitre Chocolatier is said to be the first boutique café in the country. They not only serve rich chocolate desserts but unique dishes as well. Their Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Chocolate Sauce (P135) and White Chocolate Vegetable Omelette (P122) would pique the interest of anyone’s taste buds. White Chocolate Carbonara Quality chocolate brands, such as Lindt and Merci, can be found in this chocolate haven. You can buy these as gifts or souvenirs for your loved ones, but why not make it special? Chocolate gift baskets, trays, hearts and […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Slappy Cakes

    Slappy Cakes

    A pancake shop originally from America that also boomed in Japan and other countries, Slappy Cakes has become so popular that people line up and wait for hours just to have a taste! Salmon Benedict (P350) The restaurant is a family-friendly place. On weekdays from 2PM to 6PM, children under 10 years old can even eat free of charge! A hot plate is installed in every table where you can cook your pancakes, though, so parents have to be a bit wary of the hot surface. However, all uneasiness disappears once the cooking starts! Customizing your pancake is the name of the game in this all-day breakfast restaurant. Different kinds […]
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Calea Pastries and Cake: Bacolod’s Famed Bakeshop

    Calea Pastries and Cake: Bacolod’s Famed Bakeshop

    If you have never been to Calea, then you have never been to Bacolod City. Calea, in a nutshell, is Bacolod’s famed bakeshop. It is a household name for Bacoleños and one quickly synonymous with sinful sweets. Their iconic shop is often filled with tourists and locals alike, but the place is big enough for everyone to savor their desserts in peace. The display counters of the shop are simply a joy to behold. Upon entering, you are greeted by at least thirty different types of cakes and pastries in the front display alone, all laid out in neat formation. At the freezers near the back, there’s more – a […]
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  • Bacolod
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • The Bottle Shop

    The Bottle Shop

    Tucked along one of the shops in Tritan Building in the quiet vicinity of Paseo de Magallanes, The Bottle Shop doesn’t scream bar at first sight like the regular bars you’re used to. There are no bright lights or loud music, and the bar has a more subdued vibe compared to the usual bars people head to on a weekend night. There are sleek wooden interiors and yellow overhead lighting, which not only guarantee you won’t get dizzy from the dancing lights, but also guarantee that this is a place you can chill and actually hear what your buddies are saying. Jim Araneta, head of Global Beer Exchange, started the […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Wolf and Fox

    Wolf and Fox

    This old-school British pub in Bonifacio Global City is the perfect hangout joint. If you’re in the lookout for a cool, hip watering hole where you can get amazing cocktails and huge servings of British comfort food, go no further than Wolf and Fox Gastropub in Bonifacio Global City. This fancy yet comfortable hangout joint is the perfect place for urbanites: it offers a beautifully-designed sanctuary where you can de-stress with friends on a weekend night, delectable offerings on their eclectic menu, and an impressive list of cocktails, liquors, brews and beer cocktails. Wolf and Fox may be styled after old-school British pubs, but it is owned by Pinoy restaurateurs […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • HyvE Boutique Nightclub

    HyvE Boutique Nightclub

    Hyve in Taguig is currently one of Manila’s popular hotspots for clubbers and party-goers. It is an upscale club and lounge located at the rooftop of the W Global Center in Bonifacio Global City, and anyone who has partied here can tell you that only epic times lie ahead. Hyve promises a new standard in nightlife, with live performances every week by international guest DJs and popular local DJs. Hyve specializes in electronic dance music (EDM), and some of the notable acts that have performed here are Sasha Grey, DVBBS, Borgeous, Dada Life, Sarah Robertson and Matthew Koma, and local DJs include Geri Sia, Dimsum, DJ Riddler, Jessica Milner, Carlo […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Surf Shack at La Union

    Surf Shack at La Union

    Barangay Urbiztondo in San Juan, La Union is known as an excellent surfing destination. But people often tend to overlook the fact that it is also a haven for low-key yet awesome restaurants. Surf Shack, a bar and restaurant located behind Moonleaf Tea Shop along the highway, is one of them. Surf Shack has a very laid-back setup, which makes it the perfect hangout spot for surfers, beachgoers and casual diners. They only have outdoor seating. Diners are protected from the sun and rain by a clear roof overhead. The overall design of the restaurant is quirky, with trees, tables and walls designed with kooky patterns. Surf Shack’s meals are […]
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  • La Union
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Luca’s Cucina Italia & Lodge

    Luca’s Cucina Italia & Lodge

    Puerto Galera in Mindoro is a great and easy getaway place for the weekend. It’s close, it has world-renowned beaches, water sports for the adventurous junkies, and it has excellent dining options that could rival other beach destinations in terms of taste and prices. One of the most popular restaurants here in Puerto Galera is Luca’s Cucina Italia. Not only is it known for its delicious Italian culinary fare, it’s also known for its scenic location. Luca’s Cucina Italia The restaurant is open-air and simply constructed with wooden materials, giving it a distinctly Filipino vibe. Diners are blessed witha scenic view of Talipanan Beach, which is the nicest and most […]
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  • Puerto Galera
  • Italian
    • Friuli Trattoria

    Friuli Trattoria

    If Maginhawa Street in Quezon City is something you’ve yet to be familiar with, it’s important to figure out where the crowd goes. Granted that you want to discover restaurant gems of your own when you’re just starting out, the vastness of the crowd is a good gauge of whether a restaurant has a good reputation or not. Friuli Tratorria happens to be one of those places that’s guaranteed to be packed on weekdays and especially weekends, and that’s for good reason. The trattoria is a checkered-tablecloth casual restaurant that serves Italian food in big portions with non-exorbitant price tags, which may be why college students and yuppies frequent it […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Maginhawa
  • Italian
    • Dekada Historic Filipino Cuisine

    Dekada Historic Filipino Cuisine

    If there’s any word to describe Dekada Historic Filipino Cuisine Restaurant, it would be nostalgic. Granted the interiors are contemporary, with the blue walls and carved chairs, the music of Apo Hiking Society playing in the background is enough to send anyone down memory lane. There’s also old memorabilia plastered on the walls and displayed on shelves, like old phones, records, and posters, which are immediate indicators of the type of food Dekada serves – good ol’ Filipino favorites presented in a more contemporary way. Inside Dekada Historic Filipino Cuisine Restaurant It goes without saying that there is Adobo (P390) on the menu, and Dekada’s version is worth a round […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • The Burgery

    The Burgery

    “Bad” burgers never tasted this good! On Aguirre Street in BF Homes, there is no shortage of restaurants serving comfort food. There is one place, however, where people even all the way from the north drive to just to eat at: The Burgery, the bad boys of burger (or so their logo says). The Burgery is well-known for their ridiculously good comfort food at very reasonable prices. The place is small, but it fills up with loyal patrons during peak hours. The Burgery serves appetizers, salads, pasta, rice meals, dessert, and burgers. Picking an order is almost always a difficult task, but you can be assured that every meal will […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
    • 5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    Back to the game, boys! With the epic Pacquio-Mayweather match happening very soon, Primer highlights our top five sports bars in Manila for that perfect boys’ night-out: —— Photo by JoTan23 via WhenInManila.com Snaps Sports Bar – Tucked inside Sofitel Philippine Plaza, one of the premier hotels in Manila, is this awe-mazing sports bar. Though a bit pricey, it’s a favorite among tourists because of its modern look and its spacious bar. While waiting for your game to be shown, play billiards or dart matches all night long as Snaps is open twenty-four (24) hours a day! —— Photo from Skinny Mike’s via juice.ph Skinny Mike’s – Located in Bonifacio Global […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Hyksos Tulahan and Old Pala-Pala

    Hyksos Tulahan and Old Pala-Pala

    Feast on the freshest seafood at this ‘dampa’-style restaurant in Bacolod! Bacolod City is a veritable food city that showcases the best of Filipino cuisine – whether it is their classic chicken inasal, seafood, pastries, and desserts. But if you’re after heaps of delicious, fresh-cooked seafood meals for the cheapest prices, the place to go in Bacolod is this hole-in-the-wall eatery called Hyksos Tulahan and Old Pala-Pala Restaurant. Hyksos is modeled after the traditional Filipino dampa restaurants, where you purchase your preferred seafood by kilo from huge counters filled with different types of fish, shrimp, prawns, crabs, clams, scallops, and other shelled delicacies. After buying, the seafood is then cooked […]
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  • Bacolod
  • Seafood
  • Filipino
  • Seafood
    • RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    RED Kitchen + Bar in Alabang: A Laid-Back Hang Out Spot in the South

    Situated in Riverpark, Festival Mall, RED Kitchen + Bar is a stylish restaurant and bar that perfectly captures the balance between subtle and magnificence in one place.
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Alabang Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • Outré

    Outré

    There’s always a new restaurant in the food mecca that is Aguirre Avenue in BF Homes, Parañaque, and this time, it’s just in time for summer. Named Outré (ooh-tray), which means “weird” or “rebellious”, the restaurant, headed by good friends Neslly Bretaña and MC Ambrocio, is a rebellious little shack serving liquid-nitrogen ice cream and delicious comfort food that you would not normally find anywhere else. Polenta Chips Outré’s Polenta Chips (P150) is prime example of the shop’s unique offerings. Molded into thick strips, these cornmeal fries are tossed with parmesan, truffle, and chives and served with freshly made mayonnaise. Not your usual potato fries, they’re comfortingly good with its […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
    • Cantina Sicilianita

    Cantina Sicilianita

    At the busy street of Shaw in Mandaluyong, finding a restaurant like Cantina Sicilianita is comparable to unearthing a gem. The restaurant is low-key on the outside, bearing a colorful sign, but inside, it’s an entirely different world. Inspired by a trip to Sicily, Chef Mark Buhain trained in Italy and created Cantina Sicilianita as a tribute to the region of Sicily. On top of Cantina Sicilianita’s menu is Arancini, saffron risotto balls stuffed with pancetta ragu that are coated and fried, followed by Pasta Siciliano, Cantina’s rendition of the pesto pasta of basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil and parmesan cheese with tomatoes for that extra tang. Pesto Siciliano […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Italian
    • (CLOSED) Argos Minibar

    (CLOSED) Argos Minibar

    It’s no secret that Makati’s Padre Burgos has the reputation for being a red light district, but the vicinity is nothing short of interesting, both in the entertainment and food aspect. There in the strip is Argos Minibar, a Turkish restaurant at the ground floor of Citadel Inn which has a lot to offer, especially if you’re craving Mediterranean food after a night of cocktails with friends.   Start off your meal with a cup of Turkish coffee (P100) or a bowl of Iskembe (P125), ox tripe soup that’s said to cure hangovers. Once you’ve taken care of that hangover, go ahead and order some or Argos’ menu favorites. There […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • The Collective

    The Collective

    Home of the famous B-side, The Collective is good food, music, art and more. If you’re longing for a place where you can spend your weekends lounging and indulging in art, crafts, music and great food, go no further than The Collective in Malugay, Makati. The Collective is a big courtyard with a collection of unique shops and hangouts for the young and hip crowd. It is a great meeting place for artists, entrepreneurs, and free spirits, especially during weekends when The Collective’s biggest bar, B-Side, organizes gigs played by underground indie bands. B-side is popular for its alternative, progressive rock scene as well as its Irie Sundays, when the […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
  • Bar and Resto
  • Concept dining
    • Balboa

    Balboa

    The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows…until you’ve had a dish or two from this joint! —– Named after fictional character Rocky Balboa, the restaurant serves comfort American-Italian food in a fancy, country Italian home setting, embellished with dark blue walls and gold-framed paintings. Good starters would be an order of Mozarella Cheese with Marinara Sauce and classic Potato Wedges, which are trinkled generously with bechamel, mozarella, parmigiano regiano and bits of pancetta for a meaty touch. Highly recommended for their handmade pasta, Balboa also serves a variety of pasta and sauces such as Shrimp and Sausage Spaghettini, Fresh Spinach Tagliatelle with Praws and Tomato Cream Sauce, Truffle Mushroom Linguine […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Steakhouse
  • Italian
  • Steakhouse
    • Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro

    Have you been to this neighborhood bar that offers delicious comfort food and affordable premium drinks? Yuppies and expats frequent this bistro-slash-bar in the ground floor of Paseo Parkview Tower in Makati for its sleek yet cozy interiors, reliable good bar chow, and of course, game viewings. A sports bar by every indication, Bugsy’s can be a chill hangout venue after a long day at work or just a venue to catch up with friends. Regulars pour in at happy hour from three to eight, their orders usually including a cocktail (Bloody Mary, Kamikaze, Long Island Iced Tea, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, etc) and Bugsy’s Buffalo Chicken Wings, crispy chicken wings […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • El Chupacabra

    El Chupacabra

    At around three on a Friday afternoon, it’s quiet in the street of Felipe in Makati, where El Chupacabra is. By evening, however, everything changes. The street is packed with students and yuppies waiting in line to be called at El Chupacabra, a Mexican food joint with graffiti’d red walls, dance music, and a limited number of colorful seats. El Chupacabra Soft Tacos The restaurant, whose name literally translates to goat sucker, serves Mexican dishes like enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas, but their best ones are the soft tacos, which are priced at least P98 a piece. Juicy strips of meat that’s been cooked for hours, lined on a soft taco, […]
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  • Makati
  • Mexican