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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!

(CLOSED) AKIRA: the Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki

(CLOSED) AKIRA: the Art of Sushi and Teppanyaki

Located at Shangri-La Plaza in Ortigas, AKIRA is a sushi and teppanyaki restaurant named after the late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The restaurant has a laid-back atmosphere, delighting both visual and gastronomical needs. One of this restaurant’s attractions is the large iron plate where customers can watch the chefs as they create art out of their dishes. The chefs prepare each dish meticulously, aiming to achieve perfection in every detail, just as the Japanese do. The restaurant serve best quality Japanese wagyu in the premium A3 and A4 grades. They have classic Japanese food such as tonkatsu, ramen, sushi, sashimi, tempura. Japanese liquors are also available. Akira has branches at […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • Japanese
    • Le Jardin

    Le Jardin

    This restaurant is closed. The French restaurant, Le Jardin (the garden), opened its door last May 2014. It is owned by Chef Gil Brault, who worked at Trois Gourmand, one of the best restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. It is located at the penthouse of a high-rise building in Bonifacio Global City, and has a Terrier-style garden. – – The white and green interior exudes a very refreshing atmosphere. It has a high rise ceiling and big window that showcases the picturesque view of BGC Skyline. Le Jardin offers a 3-course meal, a 4-course meal or a 5-course meal, depending on your appetite.  Many of their dishes use foie […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
    • (CLOSED) Ramen Kagetsu Arashi

    (CLOSED) Ramen Kagetsu Arashi

    The long awaited Ramen Kagetsu Arashi has finally opened its very first restaurant in the Philippines! The newly-opened restaurant is located at the 2nd floor of Paseo Center, facing Ayala Triangle. It is one of the largest chains of ramen restaurants in Japan with over 260 branches. Its constantly changing menu offers a variety of ramen, some of which are only seasonal, which attracts ramen fans all over the world. The store is brightly lit and filled with table seats and booths in vibrant color, giving it a modern and retro look and feel that families and couples alike can appreciate. Its signature dish, the Arashi Genkotsu Ramen (P295), has […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • (CLOSED) Daniele’s Casa Mia

    (CLOSED) Daniele’s Casa Mia

    Daniele’s is an Italian establishment located between a lapida-maker and the TransOrient building. This hole-in-the-wall can be quite easy to miss. Once along Sucat Road, one must drive a little past Grami Hotel going towards Baclaran, and look out for the yellow-painted exterior and the signage hanging overhead. – Ravioli Truffle Cream – Once inside you will be greeted by a spacious, warmly-lit dining area and the unmistakable scent of fresh olives. The enthusiastic owner, Mr. Daniele Bellini, will lead you to your table himself. Just the eclectic decor of various knick-knacks and paintings are worth the visit. Daniele is a former paparazzi, and his intriguing photos of life and celebrities […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Italian
    • The Wholesome Table in BGC

    The Wholesome Table in BGC

    The Wholesome Table’s specialty is comfort food. But what makes all the difference is that this restaurant is passionately committed to serving all things organic. Owned by the power couple Bianca and Juan Elizalde, the restaurant specializes in healthy dishes that use free-range poultry, grass-fed beef, wild-caught seafood, local artisan products, the freshest vegetables, and natural sauces that are all made from scratch. The menu is a mix of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, pizza, pastas, sandwiches and ‘power bowls’ –a filling bowl of various grains topped with vegetables. They also specialize in delicious smoothies and detox juices that help cleanse the body. Try the Enlightened Bowl, a brown rice […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • (CLOSED) Burger Company Philippines

    (CLOSED) Burger Company Philippines

    Burger Company Philippines is not your usual burger joint. Conceptualized by Francis Fabie and Alvin Chun, it’s also a board game hub where you can play Game of Thrones while gorging on a burger or sipping a vanilla milkshake. The interiors, for starters, already scream fun at first sight – metal chairs painted yellow and red and neon post-its and photos all over the walls. The food, too, of course is just as fun and good as the interiors. There are 11 burger choices, and that’s just those under the Angus Beef category. The Striker ‘s Burger (P249 for a single patty) is highly recommended and it’s for good reason. […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Burger
  • Burger
    • (CLOSED) Madisons Bistro Moderne

    (CLOSED) Madisons Bistro Moderne

    Spend the after hours in style at Madisons, a sophisticated yet cozy bistro just right outside Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong. Opened by the same group that conceptualized Dillinger’s in Makati, Madisons exhibits casual elegance in its modern interiors, highlighted by neutral colors and contemporary furniture. Lounge indoors or al fresco on while sipping a glass of whiskey, red wine or any one of Madison’s specialty drinks. Highly recommended are the French Martini (Belvedere, Chambord, Pineapple and Lavender) and Elderflower Fashion (Maker’s Mark and St. Germain), which pair well with Madisons’ bestsellers, Speck and Goat Cheese Mousse (550) – rolled-up pieces of lean pork filled with truffle-scented goat cheese mousse – […]
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  • Mandaluyong
    • Melo’s

    Melo’s

    Melo’s is a well-established restaurant in the Philippines that started serving high-quality steaks in 1987. It has branches in Westgate Alabang, Quezon City, Makati and the Fort. Melo’s is notably known to be the one that introduced the Wagyu steak to Filipinos. This restaurant has created a menu that gave a very strong impression to us: it combined steak with foie gras and blue cheese, which tastes heavenly. THe owner of Melo’s is particularly proud of this item.
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  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Galileo Entoca Deli

    Galileo Entoca Deli

    An Italian restaurant located at the heart of Eastwood Galileo is really popular among locals. If you see the restaurant crowded, expect that there are a lot of wine orders placed. The wine offered is not limited to Italian. Each is carefully selected. Their Pinot noir is the most popular. It costs P1,245 per bottle. The wine selection is made to match the dishes offered. The ingredients for their food menu like olive oil, spices, ham and cheese are imported from Italy. The salami and ham with cheese tastes moderately salty and is best matched with wine because it’s not too dry. Another popular dish is the risotto con porcini (photo […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Italian
    • (CLOSED) Old Manila Coffee House

    (CLOSED) Old Manila Coffee House

    Passing through the doors of the Old Manila Coffee House feels like a trip down history lane. The warm, subdued lighting and the ticking sound of the wall clock create a feeling of nostalgia of the good old Showa days. Discerning coffee lovers would be glad to find Old Manila serving 100% Arabica beans organically grown in the Philippines. Popular drink choices include the cappuccino float and cinnamon latte art. The menu gives focus on Philippine cuisine. There is a relatively large selection of healthy drinks, such as coffee and milkshake (P110) and hot chocolate (P100).  
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Salt & Pepper Diner (& All Other Spices in Between!)

    Salt & Pepper Diner (& All Other Spices in Between!)

    The house was jam-packed and busy with activity. Customers gather by the counter where orders are taken and patiently wait for other diners to vacate tables. And the clincher? Very patient and accommodating staff, even to the most irritated clients. The Salt & Pepper Diner can be found tucked in a cozy crook that opens to a spacious area on the second floor of a wooden building in the heart of Sagada’s food street. It is the home of inutom, a type of chicken dish native to the region. Honey Lemon Inutom (P170) If you’re in for something totally one-of-a-kind, try their etag pizza! Etag is Sagada’s salted smoked pork. […]
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  • Healthy/Organic
  • Sagada
  • Steakhouse
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Steakhouse
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    A shop that specializes not only in coffee but also serves liquor and cocktails at night. The Curator is located just right around the corner of Legaspi Village in Palanca Makati. The industrial design with the rustic finishes are among the many reasons why this project deserves to be one of the hidden gems of Makati.  You can always surprise yourself and let the barista recommends Brew of the Day menu, which obviously changes every day. But a must-try is the Single Origin Espresso (P120), the blended coffee beans came all the way from Columbia. You can also try their signature coffee, single-shot or double shot. The stylish space that resembles […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) Epic Coffee Roastery

    (CLOSED) Epic Coffee Roastery

    Epic Coffee Roastery is a nice place to read alone or to enjoy coffee together with a friend. The place emanates a warm atmosphere with its wooden fixtures, brick walls and bikes display. Anyone can have their own little time here in this neighborhood-cafe as it offers a homey vibe. Epic offers coffee and cakes, and it recently started serving rice meals as well. Pour Over (Regular P110/Large P130), is a paper drip-made coffee which gives off a simple taste, they use Japanese-designed pour–over brewer. In addition, anyone can enjoy the latte art when someone orders caffé latte and cappuccino. Homemade Tapa w/ Rice (P245) Strawberry Cheesecake (P170)  
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  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Kapitolyo
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) EDSA Beverage Design Group

    (CLOSED) EDSA Beverage Design Group

    This café is not only a place for coffee lovers but also for beer enthusiast. The first floor of the EDSA Beverages Design Group building houses the roasting machines and equipments used in making coffee while the coffee and cocktail bar is located on the second floor. It is a charm that the aroma of freshly brewed coffee radiates throughout the stylish shop.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Log Cabin Sagada: A Fine Feast!

    Log Cabin Sagada: A Fine Feast!

    With the grueling activities that Sagada has to offer, such as trekking and spelunking, it is not impossible to feel famished. After a hot shower and a comforting cup of coffee or tea, treat yourself to an elegant spread at the Log Cabin! Photo from Trip Advisor website Although not located at the town center, the Log Cabin can be reached in five to ten minutes by walking. It is very hard to miss: it is literally a log cabin perched on a rock by one of the town’s main roads. Climb up the stone stairs and into a cottage that can be very well be your grandparents’ home: warm, […]
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  • Buffet
  • Sagada
  • Buffet
    • Patisserie Kyo

    Patisserie Kyo

    Last October 2014, Patisserie Kyo opened a branch at Trion Tower near SM Aura, sharing space with Ralph’s Wine and Spirits of the Wine Shop. This Japanese bakery cafe is famous for their healthiest and delicious bread. Strawberry Shortcake is Patisserie Kyo’s bestseller. The ingredients used in making the shortcake came from different parts of the world: wheat flour is made in Japan, the sugar is made in the US and the cream is made in France. Strawaberry Shortcake (P150/scice; P1,300/whole)
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • (CLOSED) Sinfully Circles in Makati Shangri-La: A Haven of Mouthwatering Delights

    (CLOSED) Sinfully Circles in Makati Shangri-La: A Haven of Mouthwatering Delights

    Visiting Makati Shangri-La Manila is made even more delectable when you make a stop at Sinfully Circles, a haven of mouthwatering baked goods and pastries!
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Sagada Brew: More than Just Coffee

    Sagada Brew: More than Just Coffee

    It has been said once and we’ll say it again: Sagada is a town made for walking. Most of the time, first-time tourists find it tiring to go up and down the hilly food street in this sleepy town. Sagada Brew can change that.  Located at almost the end of Sagada Road, Sagada Brew is not just a cafe. It is also a restaurant where you can have an appetizing breakfast or lunch and a dessert place where you can get home-made baked goodies at reasonable prices. Although the restaurant is quite small and the interior is simple, the combination of the pale yellow walls, the wooden tables and chairs […]
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  • Cafe
  • Sagada
  • Cafe
    • Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

    Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

    Toby's Estate Coffee gives their patrons a taste of specialty coffee as well as a relaxing ambiance that you and your buddies can enjoy!
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • Yardstick Coffee in Makati: Serving Excellent Brews and Delicious Bites

    Yardstick Coffee in Makati: Serving Excellent Brews and Delicious Bites

    Yardstick Coffee stands out among stylish cafes with its line of brews to brighten up your day! Know more about it with Philippine Primer.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Rockwell
  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • SM Aura
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) Tous Les Jours in Makati Brings European-Style Bakery to the PH

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Fun in Bits and Pieces: Puzzles Board Game and Lounge

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Eri Curry in SM Mega Mall

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Charaptor Charcoal BBQ Bar Makati

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) C’ Italian Dining in Ortigas

    (CLOSED) 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