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Tous Les Jours in Makati Brings European-Style Bakery to the PH

Tous Les Jours in Makati Brings European-Style Bakery to the PH

Tous Les Jours, meaning every day, is a French-Asian bakery that brings European style pastries to the Philippines.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

    Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

    This vegetarian café is very popular among the locals because of its delicious organic and healthy dishes.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
    • Costa Brava

    Costa Brava

    A made-to-order cake shop that opens in a confectionery bazaar every weekend on the first floor of Powerplant Mall, under Baker’s Dozen. Costa Brava is a very famous shop, known for its “healthy sugar” which is made from the sap of the palm. The most popular item is Caramel Cake. It is delicious even if you just eat the sponge dough because of its texture that is soft with a little moisture. The butter cream of the cake is applied thinly, just to coat the cake and the taste is not that overpowering. For the cake does not use any preservatives, the aftertaste is refreshing.  
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    The Peninsula Boutique, located inside The Peninsula Manila in Makati, offers a warm and comforting café experience within the hotel’s basement-level retail area. IMAGE from Philippine Primer Surrounded by a row of curated specialty shops, the boutique is a quiet spot where guests can enjoy a thoughtful selection of Filipino-inspired original breads alongside traditional local favorites. IMAGES from Philippine Primer What sets The Peninsula Boutique apart is its use of distinctly Filipino ingredients such as ube and coconut, giving many of its breads a familiar yet elevated local character. These ingredients bring a sense of nostalgia to each bite, while also introducing hotel-quality refinement to everyday Filipino baking. Among the must-try items is the indulgent Cheese Ensaymada —a soft, pillowy pastry generously topped with butter and cheese. Rich yet comforting, it’s a favorite for merienda or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. IMAGE from Philippine Primer For those craving something with deeper indulgence, the Pain au Chocolat delivers flaky pastry layers filled with generous amounts of chocolate. It offers a delightful balance of buttery texture and rich sweetness, blending European pastry technique with the boutique’s approachable café style. IMAGE from Philippine Primer Another staple is the humble Pan de Sal, widely loved as the country’s everyday bread. Lightly crisp on the outside and tender inside, it captures the simple, familiar flavor Filipinos have cherished for generation Tucked within one of Makati’s most well-loved hotel destinations, The Peninsula Boutique offers a comforting escape where guests can enjoy familiar Filipino flavors elevated with care. Whether stopping by for a traditional bread, a sweet treat, or a moment of calm between errands, it remains a welcoming destination for simple pleasures made special.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Decorated in pink, calm atmosphere radiates throughout the shop, matching its French-based design, Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge is located next to New Hatchin. The most prominent here is the strawberry shortcake. Light, spongy texture of the cake compliments the taste of fresh strawberry cream and the sweet-and-sour taste of the strawberry toppings. Various shortcake designs are presented to the customers, like the Christmas Shortcake. A reservation for the Christmas cake can be done thru phone or by visiting their store. It is recommended to reserve beforehand for congestion is expected on the 24th as well as it will be sold out.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Fun in Bits and Pieces: Puzzles Board Game and Lounge

    Fun in Bits and Pieces: Puzzles Board Game and Lounge

    Ladies and Gentlemen. Love Letter. The Resistance. Monopoly. The Last Night On Earth. Sorry! If you read through those words and thought of something else other than the opposite sex, then it’s official: you know your board games. Yes, board games. The same ones you probably played with your siblings and childhood friends years (ages?) ago. We may not know it, but playing these games introduced us to useful skills and traits that we need and have as adults. What we do know is that playing these games is fun and sometimes, we need this pure, unadulterated glee found in moving that little token up one more square. BOARD GAMES […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Eri Curry in SM Mega Mall

    Eri Curry in SM Mega Mall

    Located on the 3rd floor of Mega Atrium in SM Mega Mall, Eri Curry is a restaurant that specializes in Japanese curry. Chef Erica, owner of Eri Curry, is a Filipina who grew up in Japan. Her love for Japanese curry inspired her to put up her own restaurant. She wanted to introduce her favorite dish in a way that Filipinos would love – a little sweet in flavor without taking away the genuine Japanese curry taste. At Eri Curry, customers can adjust the amount of spice and choose the toppings for the curry dish. There are three levels of spiciness: Just Right, Spicy and Firey, which is recommended for […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
    • BANZAI: The Great Authentic Japanese Buffet (CLOSED)

    BANZAI: The Great Authentic Japanese Buffet (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Banzai is the country’s biggest Japanese buffet located at SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Banzai interior reflects a traditional Japanese setting. Upon entering, the guests are welcomed with Japanese lanterns, bamboo shoots, wood floor, cherry blossom tree and even Dotonbori neon signs. The restaurant is big enough to accommodate a maximum of 417 people. Banzai runs an open kitchen where you can see how the chefs prepare each dish. Everything is cooked on the spot, so everyone can enjoy fresh and authentic Japanese cooking. This Japanese buffet restaurant is supervised by 2 Japanese chefs to ensure the […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Buffet
  • Tonkatsu
    • Charaptor Charcoal BBQ Bar Makati

    Charaptor Charcoal BBQ Bar Makati

    Makati is probably the busiest city in the metro. Heavy traffic is inevitable and people are always rushing to work. Even if it is tagged as the business center of the country, Makati is also a popular food destination as it is packed with all kinds of restaurants. Whether fancy, casual or the hole-in-the-wall type, there’s always a new eating place that can be discovered in this city. Just like this humble barbeque buffet restaurant that Primer discovered tucked in the corner of Kamagong and Aranga Street, San Antonio Village. What used to be an open lot in front of a gasoline station was turned into a BBQ haven. Charaptor Charcoal Barbeque […]
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  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    From Angeles City, Pampanga, C’Italian Dining is popularly known as the origin of panizza. A creation of My Kitchen‘s Chef Chris Locher, panizza is a combination of panini and pizza. It is this delicious thin crust pizza sliced into strips. The right way to eat a panizza is by getting a strip and roll it with arugula and alfalfa sprouts. Original Panizza. KRISTINA(P810) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas offers delicious and authentic Italian cuisines as well. INSALATA CAPRESE (P540) – healthy salad which resembles the colors of the flag of Italy. SPAGHETTI CON FRUTTI DI MARE (P710) SLOW ROASTED LAMB RIBS IN AROMATIC SPICE RUB (P1,100/ two) C’Italian Dining in Ortigas […]
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  • Pasig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
    • VASK Tapas Room in BGC: A culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses (CLOSED)

    VASK Tapas Room in BGC: A culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Ever since VASK opened last March 2013 in Taguig City, it has consistently been at top of its game in the world of culinary. It was founded by Chef Luis Gonzales, most commonly known as Chef Chele. After working for some of the best restaurants in Spain like El Bulli and Mugaritz, Chef Chele then focused on his goal of putting up his own restaurant that offers a modern, advanced and sophisticated way of cooking that would suit the Filipino palate. Thus, VASK Tapas Room was born. Visiting VASK is both a culinary art experience and a feast to delight one’s senses. […]
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • Tap Room Bar

    Tap Room Bar

    Tap Room Bar is located on the first floor of the oldest hotel in the country, the premiere Manila Hotel. The interior can be compared to a good old British pub situated in a very noisy city, Manila. Highly recommended is the Manila. Hotel Chamberlain for its mix of Sprite with gin and uses lime as a base that refreshes the heart and the body. Bar counter emitting refined atmosphere that makes them unique from other bars The beautiful stage where Liza Minnelli has played
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • LULU

    LULU

    LuLu offers a wide range of healthy gourmet and comfort food. They also serve diverse and simply traditional food. They are also popular for their salad selection: One can try the Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Chinois Dressing served with arugula and risoni, Another favorite us the Warm Wild Mushroom & Spinach with an aged Balsamic Vinegar. Their dressings are all homemade. Seared Tuna Nicoise (P350) Warm Wild Mushroom, Spinach and artichokes (P320) Mandarin and Feta (P350) LuLu Facebook Account
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Crystal Jade Dining IN: Chinese Cuisine at Its Finest

    Crystal Jade Dining IN: Chinese Cuisine at Its Finest

    Singapore's Crystal Jade Dining IN brings their exemplary Chinese dishes to the shores of the Philippines.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bonifacio High Street
  • Chinese
    • Ramen KURODA at BF Homes

    Ramen KURODA at BF Homes

    Located along Aguirre street in BF Homes, Ramen KURODA serves 3 different flavors of ramen: red (spicy), black (with a touch of garlic and black sesame), and white (standard).  There is also a set which already includes a bowl of ramen, pork cutlet and rice. Make sure to order gyoza for side dish. The extensive shop with 77 seating capacity Black ramen (P290) The gyoza made by the wife of the Japanese general manager Ramen + pork cutlet + rice (P450)
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Rue Bourbon

    Rue Bourbon

    A stylish pub located in the heart of Makati, Rue Bourbon focuses on New Orleans dishes as well as cocktails and beers. They are known for their product cocktail, Gunpowder Liquor (P195), which baristas make by setting fire to the liquor in shot glass, sprinkling some cinnamon powder over the drink (giving it a flaming effect) and then trapping the smoke using another glass once the fire disappears.
 And right after you drink the shot using a straw, you have to inhale the smoke! This is usually being served to birthday celebrants! Facebook: www.facebook.com/RueBourbonPH Terrace seats always do well very much The food is enriched, too
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Angel’s Kitchen

    Angel’s Kitchen

    A very popular shop that has been featured in numerous food blog sites, Angel’s Kitchen boasts its cozy atmosphere as well as the comfort food with a twist. Make sure to try the unlimited serving of Melba Chips and Chicken Pate with Pistacchios. Their signature dish is the Original Pinakbet Rice with Lechon Kawali and Chocolate bagoong (sauteed pinakbet vegetables with rice topped with chocolate bagoong and fried lechon kawali). One can also try their Longganisa Bolognese (pasta with ground pork, chorizo bits, spices, tomato sauce) and the Soft-shell Crab with Mango Dressing (Romaine lettuce, fried softshell crab, apple, cucumber, mango dressing).   Softshell Crab with Mango Dressing(P348) Original Pinakbet Rice […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Filipino
  • Italian
    • Abè Restaurant

    Abè Restaurant

    One of the restaurants of LJC Group, Abè offers one-of-a-kind kampampangan cuisines. A lot of people say that most of the really good cooks come from the province of Pampanga. I guess it is safe to say that you can only expect delicious traditional Filipino food and a satisfied tummy when you visit Abè. Abè was named after the founder of LJC Group Mr. Larry Cruz’s father. Mr. E. Aguilar “Abè” Cruz loved to travel. That’s why the restaurant specialties were inspired by his trips around the world. The company also made sure that this restaurant has a family-friendly ambiance. It is spacious and has a nice view of the Manila […]
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
    • Jasmine

    Jasmine

    Be blown away by the taste of authentic Chinese cuisines at New World Makati‘s restaurant, Jasmine. It offers specialty Chinese gourmet including dim sum and barbeque delicacies, live seafood, and Peking duck. These foods are fresh and ready to be arranged into superb dishes using the cooking techniques of Hong Kong master chef, Wong Kam On. Here are some of the scrumptious dishes from their menu: – Wagyu beef, mango roll (P235) – Pan fried diced beef tenderloin in barbecue sauce (P460) – Peking Duck (P1,500/Half, P2,800/Whole)  – SIMPLY DELECTABLE. Jasmine offers a variety of delicious dim sums. – Modern and elegant, the interiors of this fine restaurant give a […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Plaza Café in Makati

    Plaza Café in Makati

    This restaurant is permanently closed. Plaza Café is the place to be if you are looking for a spot to relax, may it be reading a book or just listening to music. While not spacious, the open kitchen, tables and chairs give an impressive atmosphere. The menu offers a simple selection of sandwiches, paninis, and salads and a list of healthy drinks. Turkey and Brei (P295) Among the sandwiches, Turkey and Brie, made of turkey ham, fresh tomato, and lettuce together with thick slices of potato chips on the side, is best recommended. Roka Salad (P280) The Roka Salad with walnuts and blue cheese is another dish I always have […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Hatch 22 Café & Bakery

    Hatch 22 Café & Bakery

    Hatch 22 is conveniently located outside Powerplant Mall in Rockwell. The beginning of this all-day breakfast café was from the celebrity siblings Erwan and Solenn Heussaff and the talented Chef Pete Ayson. The comfortable contemporary interior of Hatch 22 is definitely a feast to the eyes. Upon entering, the array of bread will make you salivating. Moreover, the aroma of the coffee is enough for you to be led to one of the tables. Bread Basket 2 P280 You can come as early as 7am to buy some of their freshly baked bread. We recommend the Bread Basket 2 which consists of different types of bread that are usually sold in […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Ippudo in Makati: Your Go-to Spot for Tonkotsu-based Ramen

    Ippudo in Makati: Your Go-to Spot for Tonkotsu-based Ramen

    Ramen with flavorful broth, firm noodles, and tantalizing toppings? Check. Comfortable dining space? Check. Sumptious appetizers to complement the meal to boot? Also check! These and more are what diners should expect to experience and cherish at Ippudo. Greenbelt branch / IMAGE from Ippudo’s Facebook page Founded in 1985 by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally-renowned Ramen King, Ippudo opened their first branch in SM Megamall in September 2014, eventually branching out in various parts of the Metro throughout the years. Ippudo are famous for their tonkotsu (pork-based) ramen options, which has a distinct delicate and creamy flavor. Must-tries include the signature ramen: Shiromaru with original tonkotsu broth, ultra-thin noodles, pork loin, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Pino Resto Bar

    Pino Resto Bar

    A stylish restaurant that boasts different Filipino comfort food which deliver a modern, fun and healthy approach to cooking.  They are known for their Kare-kareng Bagnet, the Pino’s House Specialty. It is an authentic Ilocano crispy pork belly served with annatto-peanut sauce and bagoong rice. It is a fusion of the very famous Filipino cuisines bagnet and kare-kare. Pino Resto Bar was also featured in Philippine Primer Magazine’s September issue for their delicious salad selections. Quinoa Salad with Berries（P195）   Wicked Walnut（P195）   Chicken Inasal Ceasar Salad（P215）    
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  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • K-Pub BBQ

    K-Pub BBQ

    For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the Korean wave, K-Pub BBQ is the definitely a must-visit! Located at The Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City, K-Pub BBQ is a meat-all-you-can experience while virtually transporting you to downtown Seoul. It is themed with KPop music and boasts high-end facilities: from their HD big screen that plays the most popular KPop music videos to the large stage that showcases live performances from celebrities not just from the Philippines but also from Korea itself. The walls are decorated with signed posters of famous KPop artists who visited the restaurant. This is indeed a sanctuary for a certified KPop fan. Don’t […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Korean
    • The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    Known for serving traditional Filipino and Asian dishes since 1936, The Aristocrat, has also put up its own bakeshop. The Aristocrat Bakeshop offers premium quality products at reasonable prices. As a humble start, the bakeshop was only given a small spot in the kitchen of its main branch along Roxas Boulevard to cater its dessert needs. Because of the positive feedback from its customers and the management’s desire to serve quality desserts, the bakeshop’s production area was then moved to another location in Adriatico, Manila to have its very own space. Here are some of the best-sellers: Torta delos Reyes – The Aristocrat Bakeshop’s delicious 5-layered crisp wafer cake with […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki is a restaurant in Japan that is widely known for its juicy pork loin steak. Visit it now in Greenbelt 5, Makati City!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Pork 2019
  • Japanese
  • Pork 2019
    • Terry’s Bistro

    Terry’s Bistro

    A mix of tradition and innovation. This is what Terry’s Selection is all about.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Taguig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • Ludo: BoardGame Bar & Café

    Ludo: BoardGame Bar & Café

    Ludo is a unique kind of bar & café located in Quezon City. Here, customers can actually play board games while enjoying a delicious meal or a nice drink. The word ludo is Latin for “I play”. In Ludo, the customers can choose from more than 500 in-store board games and play it with their friends. One of the owners, Mr. Jay Mata, told us that Ludo was opened in March of this year and that the hundreds of board games seen on the shelves are years of collection from only 6 different people! These board games can be played as long as you want, just make you order from […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • ROSANJIN

    ROSANJIN

    ROSANJIN is a casual Japanese restaurant at SM Mega Fashion Hall that specializes in Japanese bento sets. The restaurant was named after the famous Japanese potter Rosanjin Kitaoji. – – Rosanjin’s interior is simple and straight to the point. Wood and bamboo shoots with splashes of red color are visible in the place. The long wall covered with Mt. Fuji art is also the highlight of the restaurant. – – Most people think of sushi or ramen when they think of a Japanese food, but there is a lot more than that. Rosanjin’s menu consists of all-time Japanese favourite home cooking. There are plenty to choose from while in here. […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
    • Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House

    Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House

    Seasonal Sizzlers! Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House offers a new take on lomi, a Filipino favorite For those who find themselves in Southern Luzon, fend off the nippy breeze by getting yourself a plate of sizzling lomi at the Sizzling Lomi House in Lipa, Batangas. THE BATANGGENYO‘S LOMI. This dish maybe of Chinese origin, but hundreds of years of residence in the Eastern part of Batangas has made it definitely Filipino! Lomi is a Filipino-Chinese dish made of thick fresh egg noodles (very similar to the Japanese udon) in starchy egg soup, topped with a variety of ingredients, such as thinly-sliced liver, hard-boiled eggs, meatballs and kikiam (or que-kiam, a deep […]
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino