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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!

Christina’s in Boracay: Hennan Regency Resort’s Culinary Destination

Christina’s in Boracay: Hennan Regency Resort’s Culinary Destination

Nestled along the pristine shores of Station 2, Christina’s at Henann Regency Resort & Spa offers an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends Western culinary traditions with the tropical charm of Boracay.

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Boracay April 2017

Boracay April 2017

CYMA Greek Taverna in Boracay: Offering Authentic Greek Flavors

CYMA Greek Taverna in Boracay: Offering Authentic Greek Flavors

One restaurant in Boracay stands out for serving Greek cuisine: CYMA Greek Taverna.

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Boracay April 2017

Shangri-La Plaza

Greek & Mediterranean

Boracay April 2017

The Sunny Side Café in Boracay: Serving Hearty Breakfast Favorites All-Day

The Sunny Side Café in Boracay: Serving Hearty Breakfast Favorites All-Day

The Sunny Side Café was opened in 2014 to serve all-day breakfast dishes, pastries, and coffee on the island.

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Boracay Restaurant 2019

Boracay Restaurant 2019

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC at 8 Rockwell A triple celebration happened yesterday as Rockwell Land’s new office headquarters 8 Rockwell, opening of the new Edades Suites Design Studio, and Eight Coffee Bar by UCC had their grand launch on July 28 at Rockwell in Makati City. Vice President Leni Robredo attended the grand launch of 8 Rockwell A look at Eight Coffee Bar by UCC As the newest venture of UCC Coffee Shops Philippines, Eight Coffee Bar was launched as the in-house restaurant of the new Rockwell Land office headquarters, which caters to professionals and millennials working and residing around Rockwell. According to Janna Arceo, […]

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La Sirenetta

La Sirenetta

Experience a great European dining while having an overlooking view of the bay here at La Sirenetta in Coron, Palawan. Owned by a British-Filipina, La Sirenetta is one of the most recommended restaurants in Coron. Almost every local know where La Sirenetta is, as it is a restaurant situated beautifully in the middle of the reef pier. It stands on the water which is why it is a favorite restaurant to go to by many foreigners. According to its head chef, almost 90% of their customers are foreigners, which is why the food they serve is from the European cuisine, which are mostly Italian dishes. La Sirenetta has […]

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Trattoria Altrov’é

Trattoria Altrov’é

Where can you find the best pizza and pasta dishes in Coron, you ask? It’s in Trattoria Altrov’é, a popular restaurant that serves mouth-watering dishes for a wonderful dinner delight. Trattoria Altrov’é is an Italian restaurant located at the town proper which serves delectable European dishes. It got its name “Trattoria,” which means a “small Italian restaurant” and “Altrov’é,” meaning “elsewhere.” The interior of the place is a modern mix of everything, from its Japanese-inspired seating style, to the woody details that makes its homey vibe plus its barefoot area. The place feels like home, making the guests feel welcomed as they have candlelit dinner that makes the […]

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Santino’s Grill

Santino’s Grill

Coron has been long known for its seafood. Tourists from all over the world come to Coron to indulge in everything that can be caught at sea. However, there’s one restaurant that’s setting the bar for something locals crave: meat. SANTINO’S GRILL. Best meat dishes in Coron. Santino’s Grill started off with an idea of highlighting Coron’s seafood for its locals. However, it also looks to bring dishes from Manila and give it a Coron twist. Hilbert, the restaurant’s owner, admits he did not expect Santino’s baby back ribs to be such a big hit. “I wanted to introduce the people of Coron to something different from their […]

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(CLOSED) Get Real Café + Bar

(CLOSED) Get Real Café + Bar

For a cozy kind of dining in Coron, see Get Real Café + Bar. As you enter Real St., you will see a dainty cafe corner called Get Real. This café serves coffee, pastries, and pastas, perfect for those who would like a light snack after a day of adventure in the island. The place has a cozy ambience, perfect for those who would like to surf the internet while eating tasty dishes served by its accommodating staff. The café mostly serves Mexican, Asian, and American food so there are plenty of choices that you can choose from. Also, their food is not only limited to snacks, as […]

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(CLOSED) Winnie’s Restaurant

(CLOSED) Winnie’s Restaurant

Their food puts the ‘win’ in Winnie’s. Located just along the highway, Winnie’s Restaurant is one of the places which many hotels recommend for a sumptuous and affordable pricing. Owned by Winona and Dani Pfister, the restaurant serves home-style fusion dishes, ready to cater any guests with their variety of food offerings. Name it, and they might have what you want. WINNIE’S RESTO. A collection of wines serve as a decoration for the restaurant. They serve Mediterranean, Indian, and Filipino cuisine which guests love as the hands-on owners will be there to accommodate reservations and walk-in customers who would love to see what they serve in the famous […]

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Greek & Mediterranean

Fika Indulgence

Fika Indulgence

Cafes in Coron are few and far between. Those that do exist are often treated as a novelty, serving mostly coffee, cakes, and pastries. Fika Indulgence aims to change all that and more. Fika Indulgence is a product of the minds of Hilbert Enriquez and Jen Chua. “Our aim is to sell a new kind of lifestyle in Coron. Locals are used to three-in-one coffee, but coffee can be so much more,” says Hilbert. CAFÉ INTERIOR “At Fika, we want to introduce the locals to better kinds of coffee, while still keeping Coron’s identity intact in our food and drinks,” he added. Fika is a Swedish term which […]

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(CLOSED) Seafront Restaurant and Bar

(CLOSED) Seafront Restaurant and Bar

Delight yourself as you dine in at Seafront Restaurant and Bar in Coron and see a majestic sunset view while you devour on their seafood specialties. When in Coron, you should not miss out on these two things: one would be the island hopping tour, and another one is their seafood offerings. Coron, Palawan is known for its water activities, which makes seafood as their bestselling dishes. One of the most popular restaurants in Coron is Seafront Restaurant. It’s the in-house restaurant of Seadive Resort, which is the place for diving facilities in the town. With that, the customers who dine in at the restaurant are mostly divers, […]

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Hunt Restaurant

Hunt Restaurant

Found at The Funny Lion Hotel, Hunt Restaurant is one of the upscale restaurants you’ll see around Coron. With their extensive menu, you will see the fusion dishes that they serve to its guests and also to its walk in customers. HUNT INSIDE. A spacious restaurant welcomes Hunt guests for a dine. Opened in 2015, Hunt Restaurant is the hotel’s in-house restaurant that serves a wide array of food for both their local and foreign customers. They usually serve Asian and Western cuisine, as many of their guests are from Asian countries such as Taiwan, China, and in Korea where they usually come in large groups either for a business […]

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Spanish colonial meets modern Filipino: Elias

Spanish colonial meets modern Filipino: Elias

Fans of Chef Florabel Co Yatco’s atply-named Turn of the Century Filipino Dining at Crisostomo no longer need to flock to any of their branches in Alabang, Eastwood, Fairview, Katipunan, Macapagal, Newport, or Nuvali thanks to Elias. WELCOME TO ELIAS, A cross between Spanish colonial fittings and turn of the century Filipino dining. Elias is the best representation of what it would have felt like to eat in an elegant Spanish colonial home while still enjoying dishes made by Chef Florabel. Guests are greeted by warm smiles and an atmosphere suitable for family dinners and dinner dates. SIMPLE SPANISH ELEGANCE. Tables and chairs will remind you of […]

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Bonifacio Global City

Dingding Restaurant

Dingding Restaurant

Chinese cuisine is tricky: it can go horribly wrong when not done properly, but it can also be the best thing you’ve tasted if done right. Dingding Restaurant excels in the latter. FRONT OF RESTAURANT RESTAURANT INTERIOR Dingding Restaurant is one of the few authentic Chinese restaurants in Coron. Specializing in cuisine from mainland China, they serve dishes that satisfy even the most discerning of Chinese guests. It’s very popular with Chinese tourists, especially businessmen who visit the islands. Steamed Lapu-lapu (P1,600 to P3,000 depending on size) They pride themselves in serving the best steamed fish on the island. Steaming may sound simple, but as […]

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Corto Del Mar Restaurant in Coron, Palawan

Corto Del Mar Restaurant in Coron, Palawan

Hotel guests usually get to enjoy meals from the hotel’s in-house restaurant. Most of them are good, but there is one in-house restaurant in Coron that’s popular to both hotel guests and other visitors: the Corto Del Mar Restaurant. DINING AREA Corto Del Mar Restaurant is the in-house restaurant of Corto Del Mar Hotel. They serve a mix of international and local cuisine, with its hours aligned with those of the hotel. This makes it one of the few high-class restaurants in Coron that you can visit for breakfast, even if you’re not a hotel guest. The restaurant’s ambience is nothing short of amazing. It has a perfect […]

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Greek & Mediterranean

Purple Yam in Malate: Discover reimagined Filipino food

Purple Yam in Malate: Discover reimagined Filipino food

If you’re not a fan of crowded restaurants, particularly those that are too noisy and have too many things going around, it’s time for you to discover Purple Yam. PURPLE YAM. A homey restaurant that serves sumptuous Filipino food Purple Yam is an ancestral home turned restaurant that is a local branch of the popular Filipino restaurant Purple Yam NYC. Only takes reservations, Purple Yam is described as something different compared to the usual Filipino restaurants in Manila. NORI TACO, which puts smoked fermented fish, minced meat, mackerel and layered vegetables FRESH LUMPIA ROLL, made up of minced pork and palm tree pickles, egg roll, and […]

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Private Dining 2017

Private Dining 2017

Som’s Noodle House in Makati serves authentic Thai noodles:

Som’s Noodle House in Makati serves authentic Thai noodles:

People all over the metro have tried noodles from various countries, with Japan’s thick and rich ramen and China’s spicy noodle soups leading the charge. Thai noodles rose to popularity in recent years, with one restaurant being frequented by foreigners everywhere: Som’s Noodle House in Makati City. Som’s Noodle House started off as a Thai restaurant with a few noodle dishes in 2005. Space was not an issue back then as the diners had their meals on the street. 2009 saw them expand the restaurant with an eat-in setting, but people still chose to eat on the street, especially at night. RESTAURANT INTERIORS. They had this put up in […]

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(CLOSED) It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

(CLOSED) It’s a classic after-work adventure at Cable Car in Ortigas

This is how you describe Cable Car in two words—“It’s home!” Cable Car also offers outdoor seating Having been in the industry since 1992, Cable Car is probably one of the most-trusted restopubs here in Manila. With four branches in the metro and one in Iloilo City, Cable Car has already conquered the after-work scene when it comes to merriment and relaxation. Cable Car Ortigas’ interiors Cable Car’s bar As you walk into its branch in Ortigas, you’ll already have a clue on what Cable Car is all about—it’s a restaurant slash pub that offers sumptuous food, signature drinks, and wholesome entertainment for all. Cable […]

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(CLOSED) Taste Filipino Comfort at Lasa Bistro in Alabang

(CLOSED) Taste Filipino Comfort at Lasa Bistro in Alabang

Delight your tongue with the classic Filipino cuisine of Lasa Bistro. Opened in 2014, Lasa has been serving flavorful, fresh, and comforting Filipino dishes at Commerce Center in Alabang. South people will definitely love how the bistro is giving new flavors to popular Filipino foods. The menu presents a long list of unique formula of foods popularly known in the Philippines, like kare-kare (beef stew in peanut sauce), sinigang (pork stew in tamarind sauce), crispy pata (deep fried pig trotters or knuckles), empanada (stuffed bread) and more. They offer foods that are perfect for some gatherings or celebrations with your family and friends. Everyone must try their highly recommended Krispy Kare-Kare (P380). Don’t expect […]

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Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

Llaollao frozen yogurt is made to satisfy both your sweet cravings and health demands!

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Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

London’s Best now in the Philippines: Costa Coffee

London’s Best now in the Philippines: Costa Coffee

The British have arrived! Or, to be more specific, London’s Number One coffee chain: Costa Coffee. COSTA SIGNATURE. Ladies and gents, meet the coffee blend that’s trumped Starbucks in London… and soon, the world: the Mocha Italia. Shown here is their signature drink, the Flat White (P150). Costa Coffee was brought into existence on a gray London day in 1971 by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa. They’ve been the UK’s number one coffee chain for the past three years, beating out Starbucks, Caffè Nero, and Prêt à Manger. Critics in the country have said that their coffee is better (and more affordable) than Starbucks, though there are a few […]

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Bonifacio Global City

(CLOSED) Zoo Coffee

(CLOSED) Zoo Coffee

Well, not really a zoo (though people have brought coffee cups in zoos). An animal themed café just opened at Alphaland Makati Place and it’s got people going ga-ga over (stuffed) animals: Zoo Coffee. ZOO + COFFEE = LOVE. Zoo Coffee just opened their doors, and it may be Makati’s new hotbed. Zoo Coffee is a Korean café franchise founded in 2009. To date, it has over 100 stores in South Korea alone, with branches in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Taiwan. If you have a thing for Korean dramas, you may recognize the logo from the “Innocent Man”. While the K-Drama certainly helped in its popularity, Zoo Coffee […]

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(CLOSED) Pizza, pasta, and… puns? Introducing PiPA House at Marikina

(CLOSED) Pizza, pasta, and… puns? Introducing PiPA House at Marikina

When it comes to food, there are two P’s that everyone loves: pizza and pasta. However, most restaurants already have these things, making it hard to choose which ones to go for. At PiPA House in Marikina, they give you these two and a bit more. PIPA HOUSE. You’ll get your dose of great-tasting pizza, pasta, and another P that people either love or hate: puns. Lots and lots of puns. PiPA House is a pizza and pasta house in Marikina that will give you a new way of looking at two of the world’s favorite comfort food. Yes, you may have seen pizza a million times in […]

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(CLOSED) Triangulo on Commonwealth Avenue is the newest Mexican place in Q.C.

(CLOSED) Triangulo on Commonwealth Avenue is the newest Mexican place in Q.C.

If tacos spice and everything Mexican and American is your thing, then Triangulo on Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City is the right place for you! From the brains behind Antipolo’s Eggs for Breakfast, Sam Lim and Kriska Santos, comes another epic food place that’ll spice up your life. Together with their good friend and business partner, Jeff Chan, they bring you a taqueria that will make you love heat. TACOS (P150 – P195). Have you seen tacos this beautiful? Best thing is, they taste as good as they look!! Opened last March, Triangulo has been the go-to restaurant for heat-seekers and taco lovers. Going in, the place is […]

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(CLOSED) 7107 Culture + Cuisine in BGC is not your ordinary local restaurant

(CLOSED) 7107 Culture + Cuisine in BGC is not your ordinary local restaurant

In the Philippines, there are many Filipino cuisine restaurants that will tell you they offer something different, but not many can do it better like this one: 7107 Culture + Cuisine, a culinary and hospitality food hall promoting Philippines’ delicious heritage when it comes to food, seeks to be #NotYourAverageLocal. In a collaboration between Project 7107 Inc., Treston International College, and MASE Investments Inc., 7107 Culture + Cuisine aims to “create and nurture cultural and heritage appreciation” where they can also prepare for global hospitality practice. The restaurant, which serves the country’s greatest offerings when it comes to food, seeks not to become the ordinary Filipino cuisine dining. Instead, they […]

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Bonifacio Global City

(CLOSED) Fun, Food, and Fish: Visit Café Aquatica in San Juan

(CLOSED) Fun, Food, and Fish: Visit Café Aquatica in San Juan

Updated as of January 14, 2020: Cafe Aquatica in San Juan is now closed. If you’ve always been a marine lover, you’re going to love this newest concept café in the metro: Café Aquatica, a fish store and concept café found in Promenade, San Juan. CAFÉ AQUATICA. A fish shop and a concept cafe Café Aquatica takes you to an adventure of fun, food, and fish. As you enter the place, walls display colorful aquariums with fishes swimming around much to the guests’ delight. These aquariums hold prized fishes, making you feel like you are in some underwater restaurant dining along with these beautiful marine creatures. This restaurant […]

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(CLOSED) Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

(CLOSED) Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

Nowadays, it seems Filipinos are hooked with anything Korean: electronics, cars, drama series… even coffee. Millennials like their coffee almost as much as they like Koreans; put them together and you get Deete Organinc Café. IT MAY NOT LOOK like it, but Deete Organic Café in Century City Mall is as much a Korean chain as your favorite KPOP group. With over 200 stores in South Korea, Deete is as much a hotbed for hip millenials in Korea as Starbucks is in the Philippines. It’s a certified hit with Koreans and other expats who live around Century City Mall, along with Filipinos who wander around the area. Deete […]

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Century City Mall

Healthy/Organic

Healthy/Organic

(CLOSED) Go full Mexican at Andale by Agave

(CLOSED) Go full Mexican at Andale by Agave

One never goes full Mexican if one cannot handle it… or so they say. Whoever “they” may be clearly have not heard of Andale by Agave in Makati City. Andale by Agave is, for all intents and purposes, a Mexican restaurant. In case you’re wondering, yes, it is related to Agave Mexican Cantina in McKinley Hill. Expect the same level of Mexican cuisine at Andale by Agave, albeit in a smaller, more casual setting. MAS GRANDE. Andale’s Nacho Grande (P475) is a great way to start your meal. Heaps of corn chips are topped with Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans, jalapenos, and […]

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Chibo at S’Maison: Japan’s best okonomiyaki is now in the Philippines! (CLOSED)

Chibo at S’Maison: Japan’s best okonomiyaki is now in the Philippines! (CLOSED)

Update: Chibo Okonomiyaki in S’Maison, Conrad Manila is now permanently closed. You can now get a taste of Osaka’s famous okonomiyaki as Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant, one of Japan’s leading okonomiyaki restaurants, has landed on our shores! JAPAN’S BEST. It’s been said that Osaka okonomiyaki is one of, if not the best in Japan. Chibo Okonomiyaki specializes in Osaka okonomiyaki, so expect no less than the best. Logo courtesy of Chibo Okonomiyaki Facebook page. Chibo was founded in 1973 at Sennichimae in Osaka, Japan, a district known for gourmet eateries. The name comes from the flag mark of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a 16th century Japanese warlord, and the man responsible […]

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(CLOSED) La Tienda in Makati

(CLOSED) La Tienda in Makati

Experience ‘comida deliciosa’ at La Tienda. LA TIENDA. This place will tell you a lot about Spanish culture when it comes to food, ambience, and everything in between. La Tienda is a Spanish restaurant in Makati that serves traditional Spanish cuisine and gourmet food products in Spain. In this dimly-lit restaurant, you’ll be amazed at how you’d feel the authentic Spanish vibe, with all its interior design and pieces which make up the whole place. It’s a down-to-earth Spanish restaurant, like the ones you’d see in Spanish movies. GOURMET STORE. Can’t get enough of Spanish products? Check their gourmet store out! Aside from its food, they have […]

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