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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!

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
    • (CLOSED) Plaza Café in Makati

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Hatch 22 Café & Bakery

    (CLOSED) 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）    
  • TAGS:
  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • (CLOSED) K-Pub BBQ

    (CLOSED) 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 […]
  • TAGS:
  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • (CLOSED) Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) ROSANJIN

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Lipa’s Sizzling Lomi House

    (CLOSED) 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
    • (CLOSED) Café Ysabel

    (CLOSED) Café Ysabel

    Update: Cafe Ysabel will be closing down in April 2017 in its original location at P. Guevarra Street. Stylish! That is the perfect word to describe Café Ysabel. When you step inside this café, its cozy space will remind you of the good old days. The ceiling fans and wooden antique furniture exudes a profound, indescribable nostalgic atmosphere. Here, you can spend elegant moments in the glass-enclosed veranda while looking at the garden. Besides its chic interior, Café Ysabel’s dishes can also be described as art. Its food is pleasing in the eyes and has been presented in dynamic and various kinds of media. Customers can choose from 150 dishes, […]
  • TAGS:
  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Cafe
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) Brasserie Girolle

    (CLOSED) Brasserie Girolle

    Opened in June 2013, Braserrie Girolle is a bistro and bar that serves authentic and modern French food and great wine. It was nominated as one of the Best French restaurants in the Manila’s Best Kept Restaurant Secrets (MBKRS) Awards 2012. Chef Ian Padilla, owner of this French gastropub, has been cooking for more than 14 years. He was a graduate of New England Culinary Institute and has worked in fine-dining restaurants and hotels in Newport Beach California, New York City, Chambery and Paris, France. His extreme passion for cooking reflects on the quality of the food and service in Brasserie Girolle. Chef Ian Padilla One of the best-sellers is […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
    • (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    Gaucho in Quezon City is the first authentic Argentinian restaurant and wine bar in the Philippines.
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  • Quezon City
  • South American
    • People’s Palace in Makati

    People’s Palace in Makati

    Located in Greenbelt 3, Makati, People’s Palace serves modern Thai cuisine. What’s unique about Thai dishes is that at least 3 of the 5 major sensations of taste are always present – salty, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. The flavors burst in the mouth on the first bite. Thai cuisine is never boring. They pay attention not only to the flavor but also to the texture, color, and ingredients, creating food that is pleasing to both the eyes and the tongue. (From left to right: Pad Thai – Php 380, Chicken and Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce – Php 380,  SomTam, Spicy papaya salad with sticky rice – Php 250) (Green […]
  • TAGS:
  • Greenbelt
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Thai
  • Feature of the Month
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
    • The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    Hailed as the "home of the best chicken barbecue in town" - The Aristocrat Restaurant is home to sumptuous eats that everyone will surely enjoy at any time of the day. The restaurant has over 10 restaurants across the country - one of which is their branch in Makati City.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato is a Filipino brand that boasts of serving authentic, artisanal Italian gelato that taste like no other. As their tagline suggests, all gelato is made from the finest all-natural ingredients, sourced from different parts of the world. They don’t add anything artificial and “unreal.” The process, however, takes days to finish. They use pozzetto cabinets as storage because it can preserve a constant temperature and ensure the least amount of air and light contamination. They make it daily and traditionally, like how it is done in Italy where the gelato originated.   Now, there’s no need to go to Italy just to have a scoop of the […]
  • TAGS:
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • The Podium
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • F All Day Dining

    F All Day Dining

    Located at the 3rd floor of the F1 Hotel in Taguig, F All Day Dining or “F” is both an a la carte and buffet restaurant that offers a wide range of international cuisines. You can only expect nothing but great tasting food as it is managed by Chef Sau del Rosario, who was featured in Primer Magazine: Manila Star Chef (August issue). He has appeared on few television shows and advertisements. He is also known for opening The Museum Cafe in Ayala Museum. One unique thing about “F” is that every year, “F” highlights Filipino dishes. They celebrate the LuzViMinDa festival wherein they feature 3 chefs who prepare popular delicacies from […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • (CLOSED) 100 Revolving Restaurant

    (CLOSED) 100 Revolving Restaurant

    Located at the 33rd floor of MDC 100 building, 100 Revolving Restaurant is one of the main attractions in Eastwood as it is the only rotary restaurant in the Philippines. It has been tagged as one of the most ideal and romantic places to propose. We had the pleasure of chatting with the executive chef and one of the people behind this one-of-a-kind restaurant, Chef Jessie, who was also the chef that helped establish the famous Le Soufflé restaurant in Greenbelt back then. She shared with us that the carpeted floor by the window does a 1 round for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. In that short span of […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Filipino
  • French
  • Fusion
    • Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Sink your teeth into one of Motorino’s pizza anytime of the day. The famous pizzeria located on the 2nd floor of Greenbelt is really worth the detour. SALUMI PLATE. Coppa Ham, Proscuitto, Salame, and Bread (P425) Declared by the New York Times as the “City’s Best Pizza,” Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana is the brain child of Chef Matthieu Palombino. His passion for pizza was developed during his travels to Naples in Italy. Studying the art of making pizza from the original century-old artisans in Naples, Chef Palombino perfected the art and developed what is one of the best pizzas in the world today. With Motorino’s prefect charred crust and flavorful ingredients, […]
  • TAGS:
  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • (CLOSED) The Royal Touch

    (CLOSED) The Royal Touch

    The Royal Touch was co-founded by Carolyn Robb, who served as the Executive Chef to The Royal Household of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana for eleven years. So expect only elegance in its interior design and only deliciousness to its treats. One of the most popular cupcakes is the Chocolate Biscuit Cake! It’s the cupcake version of Prince William’s Groom’s cake on his royal wedding. Chocolate Biscuit Cake (Php 120) Red Velvet Empress (Php 95) Mini cupcakes (Php 150/5 pcs; Php 270/10 pcs)
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • SM Aura
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) Magnum Manila at SM Mall of Asia

    (CLOSED) Magnum Manila at SM Mall of Asia

    Want to know what premium Selecta ice cream bars taste like? Then head for Magnum Manila at SM MOA!
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  • Pasay
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017
  • Mall of Asia
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Kid-Friendly Restaurants 2017
    • Todd English Food Hall

    Todd English Food Hall

    From New York City, Todd English Food Hall opened its first ever branch in Manila on the 5th Floor of SM Aura Premiere just March of this year. However, the queue of customers easily gets long. Not surprising, really. Todd English is the first food hall to ever open in the country. It is a 900 sqm dining area that’s able to fit 9 food stations: Salad & Charcutterie station, Sushi bar station, Raw bar station, Asian station, Flatbread pizza station, Wine & Tapas bar station, dessert & bread bar station. Here are some dishes you can order from their menu:   Fig & Prosciutto (Php 530) T.E. Two Way […]
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  • Taguig
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • SM Aura
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
    • (CLOSED) NBA Cafe Manila

    (CLOSED) NBA Cafe Manila

    The first ever NBA Cafe is found in SM Aura Premier, Taguig. You might immediately think that this is a sports bar for basketball fanatics. However, when you go inside, the restaurant is very spacious and family-friendly. The interior is, of course, inspired by the prominent men’s basketball league in North America, NBA (or National Basketball Association). The chairs and sofas have the same texture of a basketball. They have installed flat screen TV’s in all corners which air sports events. They do not only display basketball memorabilia and replicas but also sell it to whoever is interested. At the opening of NBA Cafe just April of this year, basketball superstar Gordon Hayward […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • SM Aura
  • American
  • Cafe
    • Ogetsu Hime: Where You Can Enjoy the Unique Artistry of Culinary Japan

    Ogetsu Hime: Where You Can Enjoy the Unique Artistry of Culinary Japan

    If you’re on a quest for delicious Japanese fare, Ogetsu Hime has a trove of stellar beef dishes, sushi, and premium menu favorites right here in the city.
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  • Taguig
  • Japanese
    • (CLOSED) Yakitori One

    (CLOSED) Yakitori One

    Yakitori One restaurant is set up in the food court of SM Aura which is at the 4/F. The store is like an open-kitchen style wherein you can see how the yakitori is grilled. They only grill the yakitori once it is ordered.  Choose from Takoyaki (Octopus balls Php 88), Arabiki (Sausage grits Php 70), Quail Egg Pork Wrap (Php 60), Karaage (Php 60), Chicken Skin (Php 30), Chicken Thighs (Php 60), Cut Steak (Php 60). They also have a special sauce that is made from Japan. It is usually cooked with the Yakitori rice. You can also add on miso soup (Php 30) or Shouga soup (ginger soup Php […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • SM Aura
  • Japanese
    • Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    They only serve Authentic Spanish dishes. Pair it with wine while enjoying the romantic ambiance.
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Spanish
  • Bar and Resto
    • (CLOSED) Coca in Taguig

    (CLOSED) Coca in Taguig

    (Update: Coca is permanently closed) Nowadays, a lot of different cuisines from various countries have become in demand in Metro Manila, catching every heart of food lovers. One of Primer’s favourites is COCA, a Thai-Cantonese restaurant located in SM Aura. “COCA” was derived from the Mandarin word “kekou” which means “appetizing.” True enough, Coca has been serving authentic dishes since 1957. They are most famous for their own version of Thai suki which is a hot pot dish similar to shabu-shabu. It was first introduced when they open their first branch in Soi Tantawan, Bangkok. One of the things you need to know about their suki dish is that it […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • SM Aura
  • Chinese
  • Thai