Philippines

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

Double Decker Diner

Double Decker Diner

While there is a lack of popular fast food and dining establishments in the suburbs of Las Piñas, the city more than makes up for it with a slew of excellent neighborhood businesses. One of these is Double Decker Diner, a small burger restaurant at BF Homes. Double Decker Diner is quite popular among residents. It has a pleasant al fresco dining space where you can enjoy their tasty burgers, hefty sausage sandwiches, and sizzling sausage plates. No single order goes above P229 – and you’ll get good-sized servings that would surely satisfy. . Al fresco seating at Double Decker Diner . All burgers are made with charcoal-grilled beef patties […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Burger
  • American
  • Burger
    • Scout’s Honor in Makati: Your Favorite Whimsical Craft Cookie Shop

    Scout’s Honor in Makati: Your Favorite Whimsical Craft Cookie Shop

    This whimsical little shop in Century City Mall pays tribute to only one thing: cookies! Established early 2014 by Chef Miko Aspiras, Scout’s Honor has a display of cookies that is difficult to ignore. Their rows and rows of big cookies–with quirky names to boot–are enough to get you curious. IMAGE from Philippine Primer Among the crowd favorites are their S’mores Tag Along, the all-time favorite marshmallow and chocolate combination, but only this time in layers and with shortbread topped with graham crumble, Cereal Cookie Bar, molasses oatmeal cookie topped with buttercream and cereal, Dark Chocolate Potato Chip, dark chocolate cookie bar topped with a potato chip that’s also covered with […]
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • (CLOSED) Meat Depot in Parañaque City: Home of High Quality and Tender Steaks

    (CLOSED) Meat Depot in Parañaque City: Home of High Quality and Tender Steaks

    You only have to pick a cut of meat or seafood from Meat Depot’s freezer, choose the doneness from rare to well-done, pick your side dish and steak sauce, and wait for your glorious grilled steak to be served.
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  • Parañaque
  • Steakhouse
  • Supermarket Guide Restaurant 2020
  • Steakhouse
  • Supermarket Guide Restaurant 2020
    • The Cake Planet and Café in Parañaque: Home of Creamy Cakes and Coffee

    The Cake Planet and Café in Parañaque: Home of Creamy Cakes and Coffee

    Make the most of your trip and head to The Cake Planet and Cafe, one of the best dessert spots in Parañaque!
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  • Parañaque
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Farmacy at BGC: A Haven of Homemade Ice Cream, Milkshakes, and More

    Farmacy at BGC: A Haven of Homemade Ice Cream, Milkshakes, and More

    Farmacy at BGC in Taguig is your ultimate soda fountain shop, offering homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and more!
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Pamana

    Pamana

    The Pamana Restaurant is visibly a reflection of its great heritage. From its furnishings, its walls full of old pictures, and down right to their food, the place truly exudes a sense of home and legacy. – – Customers also often opt to dine at the third floor for the open space and fresh Tagaytay air. The skin of their Binagoongang Bagnet is crunchy and crackling at the same time. The meat portion is so tender and flavorful. – Binagoongang Bagnet (P370) – Binagoongang Bagnet is just one of the many delightful dishes you can try when you drop by Pamana in Tagaytay. Their menu offers both traditional and reinvented […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Filipino
    • Marcia Adams

    Marcia Adams

    Tucked away at the border of Tagaytay, this place that once used to be a simple home has become a one-of-a-kind restaurant. The main dining of Marcia Adams is a reminiscent of the ones in Tuscany, being surrounded by the lush flora, having antique furniture and rustic interiors, and of course, offering various home-cooked Mediterranean and European dishes. – Tuscany-inspired main dining – – A PHP700 minimum cover charge applies to each adult. A meal is comprised of a three courses and includes an appetizer and a dessert. Philippine Primer was able to try some of their most popular dishes and here are our recommendations. Start your meal with the […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Earle’s Delicatessen

    Earle’s Delicatessen

    Earle’s Delicatessen is a one-stop shop for authentic European sausages, cured meats, cheese and other specialty items such as homemade preserves, gourmet bottled fish, and coffee. The deli prides itself on selling its own brand. All their products are free of artificial coloring, flavoring and monosodium glutamate. Every piece of meat is delicately smoked in a natural process that uses imported hard wood chips, which is where they get their delicious smoky flavor and enticing aroma. They also use all-natural imported casing on their sausages to give them that lovely snap in every bite. – One of Earle’s display counters – The variety of cured meats and sausages that Earle’s […]
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  • Makati
    • The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que in Tagaytay Serves Mouthwatering Hawaiian Eats

    The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que in Tagaytay Serves Mouthwatering Hawaiian Eats

    The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que boasts a delectable selection of Hawaiian eats that will surely take you on a trip to Hawaii without leaving the comforts of Tagaytay!
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  • Tagaytay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2017
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2017
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
    • Bulalo Point Turo-turo Grill

    Bulalo Point Turo-turo Grill

    Tagaytay is one of the best food spots in the Philippines. For one, it is home of one of the most famous Filipino comfort food, Bulalo. It is also home to the famous Bulalo Point Turo-turo Grill. Bulalo Point Turo-turo Grill is one of the many places where you can find this special local favorite. What makes it special, though, is that their Bulalo reigns supreme in terms of taste and in price. – Bulalo – Special Boneless Bangus – Bulalo (P330) is a stew of cattle shin meat of cattle and gelatin lipid simmering in broth for hours creating a delectable and rich flavor. It is best enjoyed with […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Filipino
    • (CLOSED) Usagi Cafe

    (CLOSED) Usagi Cafe

    Las Piñas City. For most of the people who live in the northern part of Manila, it is an unsettlingly quiet area where everything is too relaxed. But it’s exactly what southerners love about the city: the villages never feel congested, people can go out in casual attire, everyone can roam around without being choked by traffic fumes, and there are so many tiny neighborhood gems to discover and love. Usagi Cafe is one of these neighborhood gems. Set in a peaceful street of BF Resort, the Japanese-inspired cafe can be quite easy to miss unless you keep your eyes peeled for it. The cafe is recognizable by the colorful […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Japanese
    • (CLOSED) The White Cup Coffee & Milk Tea Bar

    (CLOSED) The White Cup Coffee & Milk Tea Bar

    The southern part of Metro Manila, Las Piñas City in particular, has a lot of places where people hang out in their most relaxed attire. One cannot help but notice its laidback residents and casual neighborhood businesses. At one of the nicest coffee shops here – The White Cup Coffee & Milk Tea Bar – you can drop by even in its busiest hour wearing a shirt, shorts and flipflops, and no one would bat an eye. – Al fresco seating at White Cup – The White Cup is located along JB Tan Street in BF Resort Village. It is easily recognizable by the big signage along the side of […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Sophie’s Mom in Makati: Homemade Delightful Cakes and Sweets

    Sophie’s Mom in Makati: Homemade Delightful Cakes and Sweets

    Old American diners or breakfast places you see in the movies -- these are things that you will surely remember when you order online from Sophie’s Mom in Rockwell, Makati.
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Grocery
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Grocery
    • Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy

    Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy

    Located on a quiet barangay in Angeles City, Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy can be considered a culinary institution. This hole-in-the-wall eatery has been serving patrons since 1986. It is already an iconic fixture in Pampanga’s diverse culinary delights, and many local celebrities (such as KC Montero and Chef Gene Gonzales) have come here to sample the humble yet delicious fare. – – One of Pampanga’s most popular contributions to Filipino cuisine is sizzling sisig – marinated chopped pig ears, meat, onions and chicken liver seasoned with vinegar and calamansi. Mila’s has one of the best versions of this dish, as their recipe has been perfected by their thirty-five years of experience […]
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  • Pampanga
  • Filipino
    • (CLOSED) Holly’s Coffee

    (CLOSED) Holly’s Coffee

    At SM Southmall in Las Piñas City, Starbucks has a strong and unlikely competitor: Hollys Coffee, which boasts a following that is as loyal as the major coffee chain. – Hollys Coffee – Hollys Coffee is a specialty coffee company from Korea that was established in 1998. They have franchises all over Asia and Peru, and two branches in the Philippines. The branch in SM Southmall has spacious, inviting interiors filled with inviting couches, comfortable wooden chairs, and big, artsy vintage murals. These, plus Hollys’ free WiFi connection and several electric outlets, make it the perfect neighborhood hangout for both young and old. – Spacious interiors – Hollys offers coffee, […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Wooden Horse Steakhouse

    Wooden Horse Steakhouse

    Located in Molito Alabang, Wooden Horse Steakhouse serves high-quality US Angus beef. This popular restaurant in the South is owned by a Japanese chef and the only certified Angus beef licensed steakhouse in the Alabang/Muntinlupa. This restaurant’s owner, who is also the head chef, used to be beef expert in a steakhouse in Saipan, Japan. Wooden Horse Steakhouse seasons its steak with soy sauce, which many Japanese customers like. Juicy Ribeye Steak (P1,200/8 oz.) Homemade Hamburger Steak (P310/7 oz) Green Pomelo Salad & Mango (P280) From Monday to Friday, they serve lunch at about P220. On Tuesdays, get an 8 oz Ribeye steak (solo price: 1,200 pesos) for only P988 […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Casa Verde in Cebu: Serving Cebu’s Famous Brian’s Ribs Since 2002

    Casa Verde in Cebu: Serving Cebu’s Famous Brian’s Ribs Since 2002

    Casa Verde in Cebu is known for its famous Brian’s Ribs, serving hearty comfort food, generous portions, and value-for-money meals in a casual dining setting.
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  • Cebu
  • American
    • 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
    • (CLOSED) Vyne Tapas Bar & Restaurant

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) The Borough

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Amalia’s Home of Fine Spanish Cuisine

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Milky Moustache

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Village Tavern

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Maitre Chocolatier

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Slappy Cakes

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) The Bottle Shop

    (CLOSED) 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