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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!

Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

Ganso-Shabuway is a shabu-shabu restaurant that has branches in Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Power Plant Mall in Rockwell and Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Since their opening in 2011, they have been loved by many. Last year, they increased their non-hotpot menus. A la carte menus for appetizers and rice bowls are now available! Primer introduces the lead role, shabu-shabu, as well as the non-hotpot menus! Meyer Natural Angus Beef (Regular-P595, USDA Choice Angus Beef Sukiyaki Set (P588) Their popular shabu-shabu set, Meyer Natural Angus Beef regular uses Natural Angus Beef from the US. The beef comes from cows that are fed with healthy and natural foods and not with the ones that  have additives […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Tampopo

    Tampopo

    Tampopo is one of the top restaurants in Singapore. Also, it already has 2 branches in Manila. The deluxe tampopo black pig shabu ramen is the most recommended dish and it has been tagged as the best ramen dish in Singapore.
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen opened in 2007 and it has become one of the most popular ramen joints in Metro Manila. The source of the delicious soup is a rare kind of chicken, the Ukokkei. A long time ago, it has been used in Chinese medicinal cooking because the nutrients were effective for stabilizing blood pressure, revitalizing the liver, and preventing aging and other stuff. Since the soup is stewed for 12 hours, it gives it the golden colour and makes it so flavorful. They serve three types of ramen: miso, soy sauce and salt which are all ordered from Japan.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho‘s soup uses only high-quality ingredients. It is made with medicinal herbs used for cooking in China. The noodles are made in Japan. They have three types of noodles: chewy curly noodles, soft flat noodles, and the straight noodles, specifically Hakata-style noodles. One of the most popular ramen is the miso chasu ramen.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi opened in Kapitolyo, Pasig just this June. Here, you can expect more shoyu or soy sauce ramen features with plenty of pork, chicken bones and vegetables. The curled egg noodles are homemade with black garlic oil. They feature different ramen every month!
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    UPDATE: This restaurant is CLOSED as of May 30, 2019.  The shop’s name is very playful. “Wrong Ramen” is not your typical ramen house. As a matter of fact, it dares to deviate from the standard Japanese-style ramen. However, they make their own ramen noodle using a machine made in Japan. The menu is also very playful and funny. They have names like “F.U. ramen” and the “Sea Men ramen”.   The Communist (Php 395) Tonkotsu Rich (Php 380) Tantanmen (Php 395) Sea Men Ramen (Php 345) FU Ramen (Php 425)
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Nihonbashitei

    Nihonbashitei

    The most ordered dish is the akake ramen (Php 260). It is a Chinese-style runny soup topped with hearty seafood and vegetables and plenty of Chinese bean paste. It is like soup but quite thick. akake ramen (Php 260)
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Bamba Bistro

    Bamba Bistro

    Bamba Bistro serves Filipino-Western cuisines that are from the original concept of the restaurant’s owner. The owner grew up fond of cooking, Ms. Cristina ‘Tina’ Legarda is a talented chef who trained under under the famous names in the culinary world like Chef Jessie, Billy King and Maio Batali. Bamba Bistro is a combination of gourmet comfort food and modern bistro. Her recipes are the reinvention of the family’s favourite. The menu consists of the food on which she grew up with but has a diverse and playful approach on it. The restaurant’s interior and style also gives a comfortable ambiance to the customers. inside Bamba Bistro One of their bestsellers is […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Filipino
    • A Taste of L.A. Cafe

    A Taste of L.A. Cafe

    A Taste of LA Cafe has an atmosphere of an old and classic Spanish-style mansion. It is divided into 5 rooms: dining, loft, coffee counter, tea room and the bar. You can joy your meal anytime at your favourite spot. Since there is a major TV network near, a lot of regular customers are celebrities. They offer international cuisines. The most popular is the pasta, fondue and homemade pizzeria baked in an oven.
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  • Quezon City
  • Tomas Morato
    • Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

    Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. If you go straight Guevara Street, a refreshing sky blue sign of Greeka Kouzina is hardly unnoticeable among passerby. Greeka Kouzina is the only Greek restaurant in the north of Manila. The restaurant is located at P. Guevarra Streets in San Juan. Inside, bright lamp balls are floating above the tables, the interior are pretty much simple and very Greek. The menu is extensive but the presentation is practically straightforward, lots of salad, grilled meats and side dishes. One of the dishes from their menu is the Chicken Salad served with cashew nuts in a platter which is big enough for 2. […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greek & Mediterranean

    • Sam Won Garden

    (PHOTO 1) Grilled Beef Short Ribs (P330)  (PHOTO 2) Dolsot Bibimbap (P270) Owned by a Korean chef with 20 years of experience in cooking, Sam Won Garden provides a family-friendly restaurant and keeps its traditional atmosphere. Sam Won Garden is known in Aguirre Avenue because of their authentic Korean cuisines for an affordable price, and friendly and accommodating Filipino staffs. Most of the customers are patrons and locals. The grilled beef short ribs (Photo 1) are a popular dish from their menu. They use good quality of beef produced in the Philippines. The Dolsot Bibimbap (Photo 2) is another best-seller. The seasoning for this is served separately so you can […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Shabu Yaki

    Shabu Yaki

    This shabu-shabu restaurant has been in the business for three years. Managed and owned by a Korean, Shabu Yaki maintains its traditional look and atmosphere and offers only authentic Korean dishes. For only PHP 549, you can get the seafood set (Photo 1) with various vegetables, kimchi, salad, porridge and noodles. The beef is imported from the US. They offer the beef set at a reasonable price of PHP 499. For the the pork and short ribs (Photo 2), they are grilled and served with kimchi and 6 more appetizers.
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Sophia’s Cuisina

    Sophia’s Cuisina

    (Photo 1) Chicken Kebab with Greek Salad, Pitta Bread and Yogurt Dip (PHP 195) (Photo 2) 12″ family-size Arrabiatta (PHP 375) (Photo 3) Vegetarian Pizza (PHP 350) (Photo 4) Spaghetti Gamberi  (PHP 350) Relocated on the 1/F of Pergola Mall just this year, Sophia’s Cuisina is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant that has been established for 20 years. It is run by an Australian chef and his Filipina wife. It was originally an Italian restaurant called Picolo Mondo but they added Israeli, Turkish, Greek, and North African cuisines to the menu. Thus, they changed and named it after the owner’s mom – Sophia. The restaurant is small but serves a family-size portion […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Seafood
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Seafood
    • Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

    Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

      Among the series of Sports Bar Howzat of Karayan street, Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub is one of the best. It has three stores in Aguirre Avenue. Its goal is to bring the Irish pub tradition in the Philippines. It serves a wide range of beer from Belgium and Ireland. Their menu is adopted and conceptualize in Europe, America and the Philippines offering a multinational cuisine and wide selection of Children’s menu and breakfast.  
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Shortcrust Cake Shop

    Shortcrust Cake Shop

    Shortcrust Bakery Shortcrust Bakery is a well-established cake shop known for its Lantern Cake. It is a cake decorated using sugar craft with a lighted lamp inside. It competed in the World Tournament of Pastry and is now one of the cake decorations being taught in workshops. It is highly recommended for weddings, birthdays, and other events.    
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s is an Italian restaurant located in the residential area of B.F. International, Las Pinas. Their authentic Italian cuisine is famous among the local residents. This home restaurant is owned by a French Canadian and his late wife, whom the place was named after. Now, it is managed by their daughter, Crystal Tremblay, and his partner David Sison. Pizza and pasta are well-known in the menu.  The secret to the strong aroma of their pizza and baked lasagna is the way dishes are made which is using the traditional brick-oven. It is recommended to try Mama Lou’s Special pizza topped with prosciutto ham, mango, and mozzarella cheese in rich […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen is a Thai Restaurant that Started in 2013. Its second branch can be found in San Diego in the United States.  You can enjoy a rich variety of their menu originally conceptualized by the owner. They serve Thai food such as the Tom Yum Shrimp and Bagoong rice, and Other southeast Asian dishes. (Photo 1) Tom Yum Shrimp, PHP 189 (Photo 2) Bagoong Rice, PHP 259
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Thai
    • Persia Grill in Makati: Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes

    Persia Grill in Makati: Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes

    If you are thinking of trying something new, how about dining in a Persian restaurant?
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Middle Eastern
    • Grandad’s Grill & Deli

    Grandad’s Grill & Deli

    Grandad’s Grill and Deli is a home kitchen type of restaurant that offers freshly mizono-style grilled steaks and different international cuisines for a reasonable price. It is owned by famous Filipina TV Host Mariel Rodriguez’s grandfather, Mr. Rafael Sazon. Even if Grandad’s only opened in 2011, Mr. Sazon is not a newbie in the food business. He ran a Japanese restaurant and a steak business back in ’84. Until now, he is still selling raw steaks in Grandad’s and supplies other restaurants in the metro. The meats are imported from Australia. They sell it at around P1.00 per 1.25 grams. Lamb Chops (250 to 350 grams, P1.75 per gram) One […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Cafe Maxims

    Cafe Maxims

    Located at the ground floor the luxurious Maxims Hotel in Pasay City, Cafe Maxims only offers a relaxing atmosphere to its guests and customers. The calm setting of this high-end restaurant is the reason why a lot of business meetings are being held here. Sometimes, guests choose this place to have a nice coffee or tea with their friends and loved ones. Aside from the drinks, Cafe Maxims offers a variety of food choices. Ramen Angus Beef One of the best-sellers is the Cafe Maxims Ramen Angus Beef, a new sense of burger paired with ramen baked buns. Mango Yoghurt Cheesecake They also have Mango Yoghurt Cheesecake (Photo 3) with […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Publiko Eat+Drink

    Publiko Eat+Drink

    Gastropubs are becoming popular in Manila. Publiko Eat + Drink offers classic food like nachos, spare ribs, pizza, burgers, fish, chips and a wide range of desserts. All these perfectly match the imported draft beers available like Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Paulaner, and many more! Their best-seller is the BBQ Ribs served with french fries, coleslaw in a bone-in pork filled with chili sauce. A must-try dessert is the addicting Publiko Smores Cake. Even if you are not a drinker, you can still enjoy this place by eating their desserts! The atmosphere is American. There is a DJ booth at the 2/F.    
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Eastwood
  • Bar and Resto
    • Poppins

    Poppins

    Poppins store interior is very classy. It is designed by the owner and known fashion designer JC Buendia. The menu was conceptualized through images drawn artistically in a sketch book.  The dishes are popular to those who maintain their slim figure and manage their diet. One of the favourites is the healthy Pesto and Walnut Crusted Salmon.  It is a grilled salmon with a touch of walnut to give it a twist.    
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tomas Morato
  • Bar and Resto
    • Magnum Opus Fine Coffee Gallery

    Magnum Opus Fine Coffee Gallery

    In an artisanal coffee shop, brewing is an art form. It needs to have a perfect combination of art and science. Seems quite hard to achieve, isn’t? I personally believe that choosing a fair-trade of beans is not only the key but having a passionate and talented barista too. In our quest of finding must-go places in BF Homes, we discovered a quaint coffee gallery in the heart of Aguirre Avenue. When we arrived at the place, the nice smell of brewing coffee assured us that we are at the right place. They have these quirky wall paintings hanging on the wall, wooden chairs and tables, and most especially this […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Zavoy Steak House and Grill

    Zavoy Steak House and Grill

    Zavoy Steakhouse & Grill is like an art gallery in terms of interior. It’s very elegant because of the different paintings exhibited and furniture displayed.  Chef Steve has been in the field of food and beverages for over 34 years and has gained experiences from working in Four Seasons Hotel in Canada and InterContinental Hotel in Yokohama. Zavoy offers classic Western cuisines. Their ingredients are imported from abroad. They only use high-quality steaks and beef from the U.S. and Australia, the prosciutto from Spain, and the salmon from Norway. The chef’s recommendation is the Pepper Steak (Photo 1). Even if it is extra-thick, it is easy to cut and chew. […]
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  • Makati
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Hanakazu in Alabang: Authentic Japanese Dishes by Chef Hiroaki Otsuka

    Hanakazu in Alabang: Authentic Japanese Dishes by Chef Hiroaki Otsuka

    Hanakazu Japanese Restaurant in Parañaque has found a new home in Alabang, specifically in the premium five-star hotel in the South, The Bellevue Manila!
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Japanese
    • President Grand Palace Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Authentic Cantonese Cuisine Since 1979

    President Grand Palace Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Authentic Cantonese Cuisine Since 1979

    With over 40 years of service, President Grand Palace in Binondo is surely a restaurant that you wouldn't want to miss out on.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    Charlie’s Grind and Grill was elected No.1 as the Philippines’ largest gourmet burger contest in MBKRS. Their cheeseburgers can feed up to five people. The ingredients to every burger the make are chemical-free. This place is perfect for burger lovers and those who want to spend their time hanging out with friends, loved ones or their family.
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  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Burger
  • Greenhills
  • Burger
    • Torch Restaurant

    Torch Restaurant

    A restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere, an outdoor terrace, original Italian and Japanese cuisine, Torch Restaurant is called an “international fusion cuisine” restaurant. They offer dishes at an affordable price such as the Salpicao Medallion- US Angus beef wrapped in bacon and served in a sizzling plate, Cheesesteak and Gambas, and now their latest dish, the Ramen Burger: grilled noodles and hamburger sandwich with fried egg and fresh vegetables.    
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Fusion
    • Le Bellevue

    Le Bellevue

    Diamond Hotel, where celebrities, executive leaders, and other well known personalities  stay, is also a famous luxury hotel for many Japanese. Its European restaurant, the “Le Bellevue”, is located on the 27th floor of the hotel. It was also introduced in the Philippines as 2007’s best restaurant. It has a superb view overlooking the panoramic Manila Bay with courteous service led by a manager full of hospitality. You will surely enjoy eating your food especially with its romantic and sophisticated atmosphere. They are popular for their meat dishes like the beef Australian ribs and desserts such as the cheese cake that comes with a sweet and sour berry sauce. You […]
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  • Manila
    • Zucchini’s

    Zucchini’s

    (Photo 1) slow-baked bone marrow with sea salt and Arugula, PHP550 (photo 2) Caprese Skewers, PHP 460 (photo 3) Certified Angus Beef Rib eye, PHP 1950/250 g (photo 4) Chilean Seabass, PHP1375 Zucchini’s is a modern European restaurant with full-scale fine dining in Quezon City. The owner decided to build the store after graduating from the prestigious University of the Philippines and studying in Switzerland for three years. The menu is extensive and the service is high class as the staff is attentive and there is a relaxed atmosphere. Their European classic menu is not too excessive. Some of their specialties are slow baked marrow with sea salt and arugula, […]
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  • Quezon City