Philippines

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

(CLOSED) Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

(CLOSED) Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • (CLOSED) Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    (CLOSED) Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Craving for some sumptuous and ingenious Filipino fare? Kafe Batwan perfectly fits the bill. The restaurant presents modern and innovative yet authentic and familiar Filipino food with a strong local identity. The restaurant’s name is inspired by ‘batwan’, a native fruit in the Visayas region that is used to give kansi (a popular local meaty soup) its distinct sour flavor. Kafe Batwan is located at the Joya Lofts and Tower in Rockwell Center Makati City. Guests are in for a satisfying and relaxing dining experience with the restaurant’s cozy wooden theme and gourmet Filipino menu. Its design is modern, airy and chic with a hint of the rustic and native. […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • (CLOSED) Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    (CLOSED) Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo is an international coffee and gelato chain that revolutionized the café landscape worldwide with its offering of first-rate coffee and authentic Italian gelato. A match that proved to be made in heaven. Its flagship branch in the Philippines is located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The café maintains a fine and elegant design with an Italian outdoor ambience. One of Caffe Ti-Amo’s most-loved offerings is the Waffle Gelato (P389). This world-famous Italian gelato creation features gelato, fruits and cream atop the delightful waffle and is best for sharing up to four persons. And there’s the popular coffee-based dessert Affogato (P120). The vanilla or tiramisu gelato is lusciously […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    As December approaches and the weather starts to become chilly, comes the perfect time for a ‘snuggle’ like what we do with the soft furry head of a bunny, whether a pet or a stuffed toy. This warm, cute, and comforting feeling is what inspired the theme for the Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio at One Hemady Square. THE LOVEBUNNY. The cupcake that started it all. The cutesy café started with the idea of Aila Yonzon, a Bunny Boss in the making, when she first whipped up the Lovebunny cupcake. From there stemmed the creative picture of a café enamored with the words “cute”, “rabbit” and “good food”. A […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Binondo's Ying Ying Tea House boasts Chinese specialties and their own blend of delicious milk tea.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Tasty Dumplings in Binondo: Serving Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Tasty Dumplings in Binondo: Serving Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Sample delicious dumplings and more at Binondo's Tasty Dumplings!
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Famed for serving one of the best noodles in Binondo, Chinatown, Lan Zhou La Mien takes pride in their hand-pulled (la mien) noodles as the key ingredient in the success of the well-loved restaurant.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • (CLOSED) Toastbox: Southeast Asia’s well-loved foodie destination

    (CLOSED) Toastbox: Southeast Asia’s well-loved foodie destination

    Toastbox, under the same family with BreadTalk, is a popular Singaporean restaurant chain that has become a favorite breakfast (and more!) destination in Asia including Manila. It currently has six branches in major key shopping and commercial districts in the metro serving traditional and well-loved Singaporean and Southeast Asian cuisine, from the famous ‘chicken hainanese rice’ to the aromatic ‘kopi’. The restaurant’s design is very relaxing with its light gray hue combined with white color scheme. It also has some nicely done floor patterns, glass walls and mirrors that make the area look even more airy.  The restaurant’s total look is clean, simple and modest but definitely stylish in a […]
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  • San Juan
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Greenhills
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
    • Wai Ying Fastfood: A Beloved Chinese Diner

    Wai Ying Fastfood: A Beloved Chinese Diner

    Experience a classic Chinese diner in Binondo, Chinatown at Wai Ying Fastfood.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • (CLOSED) Ohsama Ramen

    (CLOSED) Ohsama Ramen

    Adding more flavor to the ramen scene The sister company of the already established and more popular ramen house in Makati City Nihonbashitei, OHSAMA RAMEN which started in January 2015 serves a wide-range selection of delectable ramen especially created to excite more lovers of the iconic noodle staple in and around the metro. The ramen house’s interiors has the Japanese minimalist vibe with its generous space, clean lines, contemporary tables and chairs setting, subdued, easy-on-the-eye colors, high ceiling and roomy loft-type second floor which also has function rooms for small and big events like meetings, birthdays, and other occasions. The location is also a big draw because it is right […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • (CLOSED) Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    (CLOSED) Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro is another innovative concept of Raintree Restaurants serving exquisite and modern selections of locally sourced and outright Filipino cuisine with modern impressions. Here, you can explore the Philippines through your palate with dishes from the different regions of the archipelago. Kabila is prominently located at the Ayala Museum Complex just beside (‘Kabila’ is the local translation for ‘the other side’) Museum Café, also under Raintree. Kabila is like a world-class showcase of Filipino ingenuity in terms of cuisine and artistry as the restaurant’s design incorporates native Filipino crafts with a very 21st century vibe. And yes, the sophistication of the traditional also translates to the menu offered […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo: Home of the Mouthwatering Sincerity Fried Chicken

    Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo: Home of the Mouthwatering Sincerity Fried Chicken

    Sincerity Café and Restaurant serves delectable Chinese eats and the famous Sincerity Chicken.
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  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Dong Bei Dumplings in Binondo: Delectable Dumplings and Chinese Favorites

    Dong Bei Dumplings in Binondo: Delectable Dumplings and Chinese Favorites

    Binondo's Dong Bei Dumpling serves up delicious Chinese favorites that are worth the journey!
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • Park Avenue Desserts in Makati: Discover How Sweet Life Can Be

    Park Avenue Desserts in Makati: Discover How Sweet Life Can Be

    Park Avenue Desserts is one of Manila’s finest when it comes to desserts and pastries. The shop is strategically located in the bustling district of Magallanes, as well as at Glorietta 2 and Rustan’s Supermarket in Makati City. It also has a branch in Quezon City, making sure that the Metro would experience the sweet life at Park Avenue Desserts! IMAGE from Adrian Pempena At the helm of the operations are Pastry Chef Buddy Trinidad and his wife Rita. Chef Buddy spent 15 years of culinary and pastry expertise in some of the most respected food establishments in the US and is known for his glorious dessert creations for the […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Quick Snack (CLOSED)

    Quick Snack (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Quick Snack is located along the quaint street of Carvajal in Binondo Chinatown which is reminiscent of the old Hong Kong market alleys. No cars can pass the narrow streets of Carvajal. Be prepared for a long walk although the effort will definitely be worth it upon arriving at Quick Snack. Interior Start with Kuchay Ah, which simply are chives in Chinese. It is a fried pastry with chives as its filling. It is pretty delicious and can easily be eaten; it’s literally a quick snack. Kuchay Ah And then delve into the Indonesian Tauhu which looks like a mystery dish […]
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • (CLOSED) The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    (CLOSED) The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo: Serving Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    The Original Salido introduces you to the diversity of Chinese cuisine, which is one important component of China's rich culture.
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  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • (CLOSED) Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    (CLOSED) Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    Roasted and Fired Up at STELLA Stella is a wood fire bistro located at Bonifacio High Street where you can savor a fresh cuisine of West Coast, the Mediterranean, and South America. The dishes are cooked using natural wood, a cooking technique that allows the flavor aromas to bloom. Dig-in to their Black Pepper Crab Cream (P295) a light and refreshing pasta consisting of malagos pecorino and a fresh lemon that makes the difference. Taste the difference of a wood fire pizza such as their Cured Bacon (P350) consisting of double smoked bacon, maple cured, carbonara cream, and eggs. Enjoy a heartful snack with their Piri Piri Chilean Mussels (P550) […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Masuki in Binondo: Serving Timeless Chinese Favorites Since 1930

    Masuki in Binondo: Serving Timeless Chinese Favorites Since 1930

    With at least 90 years in service, Masuki never ceases to serve the best Chinese dishes in Binondo.
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  • Manila
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • (CLOSED) The Eatles

    (CLOSED) The Eatles

    Dine at this new star in the heart of Manila! Located at the corner of P. Noval and Dapitan streets, The Eatles is your British take on the American diner — from the friendly and welcoming ambiance to the superb food carefully prepared and served. DIFFERENT INSIDE OUT. With flashing lights and a drum set right beside their name signage, this diner is pretty hard to miss! The moment you enter their doors that doubles as a telephone booth (yes, a real one!), you’d feel like you’re in a different world. The British memorabilia on display paired with songs from UK’s pop legend, The Beatles, make it seem like diners […]
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  • Manila
    • Calderon in Makati: Tapas and Bebidas for Everyone

    Calderon in Makati: Tapas and Bebidas for Everyone

    Say ‘Hola!’ to one of Makati’s Spanish mainstays!
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  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Spanish 2017
    • Coco Bango Café

    Coco Bango Café

    Located inside White Knight, a boutique hotel located in Intramuros, is Coco Bango Café—a personal favorite of the locals that has garnered regular patrons. The café serves no-nonsense comfort food ranging from Filipino to Italian, Japanese, Chinese, European, and Spanish cuisine. It may be too many of a choice for a restaurant but Coco Bango is able to deliver high quality dishes. A favorite amongst its patrons is the classic Beef ala Bulalo, a guilty pleasure dish perfect for the cold and rainy days, the fat from the Bulalo is considered the best part so don’t leave it out. Beef ala Bulalo (P305)   Those looking for the crispier side […]
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  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Intramuros 2018
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros 2018
    • Cioccolata Churros Café

    Cioccolata Churros Café

    Get a sweet dose of churros and chocolate goodness at Cioccolata Churros Café located at the ground floor of the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.     Expect nothing but great and delicious fresh-from-the-fryer churros made by the hotel’s pastry chef together with the LPU Culinary Institute’s pastry students. Churros is best paired with a cup of warm coffee or a chilling frappuccino drink.   Churros with hot Spanish chocolate dip (P75) and coffee caramel dip (P90) paired with Irish Cream Mocha drink (P120)   Get your chocolate fix in Cioccolata and if you happen to be craving for more food then you can visit Rafaelle that is just two […]
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  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Intramuros
  • Cafe
    • 9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    9 Spoons and Sky Deck View Bar in Bayleaf Intramuros

    Dine at 9 Spoons—a chic and elegant restaurant located at the penthouse of the Bayleaf Hotel serving heritage dishes. Those seeking for an al fresco dining experience can opt for the Sky Deck View Bar (given that it’s not raining) where guests can enjoy their food with the panoramic view of the Manila skyline.     And for those looking to fill their hungry tummies—a buffet lunch is offered from Mondays thru Fridays at 9 Spoons, whilst a dinner buffet is also present and is best enjoyed in the Sky Deck accompanied with live performances suited to complement the dining experience of the guests.     Enjoy this sumptuous buffet […]
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  • Manila
  • Bar and Resto
  • Intramuros
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
    • (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    (CLOSED) CaliBurger in Quezon City: California-Style Burgers and Sandwiches Within Reach

    CaliBurger in Quezon City is an international brand of US burger joints established in California known for its “Cali-inspired” burgers, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes.
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  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
  • American
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Burger
    • Rafaelle Woodfired Pizza

    Rafaelle Woodfired Pizza

    Delve in a gastronomic western journey at The Raffaele Woodfired Pizza located in the 3rd floor of The Bayleaf Intramuros where guests can enjoy a sumptuous feast of Western comfort food.     Start the meal with a delectable dose of Gamberetti consisting of white shrimps drenched in a mouth-watering sauce consisting of preserved lemons, garlic, chili, and an ingredient that adds twist—almonds.     Gamberetti (P380)   Living to its name “woodfired”, Raffaele serves guests the quintessential Florentine dish—The Bistecca, a carnivorous Florentine steak that has been cooked to perfection using a wood-fired oven.   Bistecca (P1,700)   The dining experience won’t be complete without another quintessential dish—pizza! The […]
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  • Intramuros
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
    • (CLOSED) FAT Restaurant

    (CLOSED) FAT Restaurant

    Unique Concept, Substantial Flavors One of Manila’s breakthrough restaurants centrally located in Burgos Circle in Bonifacio Global City offers the quirky concept of comfort and unapologetic food combined. FAT (yes, the unhealthy stuff) Restaurant has been creating buzz among the growing foodies population in the metro. This new fat-themed restaurant helmed by Chef Khel Zaguirre of the famous Locavore in Kapitolyo Pasig City introduces popular all-time favorite dishes with interesting twists that are rich and tasty in a substantial way. The look of this modern 2-floor restaurant is simple, stripped-down, and straightforward with a contemporary feel. Its themed paintings, plain tables and wooden chairs and subdued hanging lamps give the diner a […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Concept dining
    • Ilustrado in Intramuros: One of the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Walled City of Manila

    Ilustrado in Intramuros: One of the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Walled City of Manila

    Experience the beautiful flavors of the Spanish-Filipino cuisine inside Ilustrado, one of the best restaurants in the Walled City of Manila.
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
    • (CLOSED) Vanilla Cupcake

    (CLOSED) Vanilla Cupcake

    A Dainty Cupcakery Serving Good Comfort Food It’s not always that you find a cupcake shop with interiors as interesting as Vanilla Cupcakes which echoes themed cupcake shops and bakeries usually found in Tokyo and Seoul. As one of the earliest cupcake shops to hit the Philippines, Vanilla Cupcake is known for its delectable, dainty looking cupcakes—but did you know that Vanilla Cupcakes also serve warm comforting meals that is the perfect fare while you catch up with your friends? Have your fill in any of the filling budget meals by Vanilla Cupcake Bakery Creamy Zesty Chicken Pesto Pasta and Healthy Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich – only PHP249 After you […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Yvan Navy

    Yvan Navy

    A one-stop diner for burger and shawarma cravings—Yvan Navy is located in IntraMall at Intramuros serving workers and students alike with guilty pleasure comfort food. From exterior to interior—Yvan Navy is a no-nonsense comfort food place. Get your fix with a Quarter Pounder, and don’t forget to drizzle some hot sauce on it for that kick. Quarter Pounder (P100) Yvan Navy gets jam-packed during peak hours, so the best time to go would be in the afternoon when the crowd is not as heavy.
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  • Manila
  • Burger
  • Intramuros
  • Burger
    • Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant in Intramuros: A Taste of Filipino Tradition in the Heart of Intramuros

    Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant in Intramuros: A Taste of Filipino Tradition in the Heart of Intramuros

    Celebrate the rich history of the Philippines in the company of delectable food at Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant, located in Intramuros, where the seat of government once stood.
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino