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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!

Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater (CLOSED)

Banzai: The Great Teppanyaki Theater (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Two words: Sushi buffet.     One big contribution that the Japanese has brought to the Philippines would be their cuisine. What with all the emerging Japanese restaurants in the metro alone, you’ll know that Japanese cuisine has established a name in the culinary scene here in the Philippines.   One of the most well-known Japanese restaurants in the metro is Banzai. It’s popular because of being a Japanese buffet restaurant, having all sorts of your favorite Japanese food in one place. It’s actually a heaven of Japanese food, whether you want sushi, okonomiyaki, katsu, tempura—it’s totally a world of Japanese […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Buffet
    • La Fiesta: Largest Filipino Buffet

    La Fiesta: Largest Filipino Buffet

    Filipinos love good food. Most people, however, do not like being limited to paying a lot just to get several dishes in one seating. Buffets solve this problem by having several options for one price, but are still limited by the space given to customers. La Fiesta, however, seeks to up the buffet game by claiming the title of the Largest Filipino Buffet.   THE LARGEST FILIPINO BUFFET. La Fiesta is possibly the largest collection of food under one roof, served every single day of the week. Photo courtesy of La Fiesta Largest Filipino Buffet Facebook page.   La Fiesta is located at the SM Mall of Asia and is, […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Buffet
    • Café Creole

    Café Creole

    Never been to New Orleans? Now’s your chance to do so: at Café Creole, you’ll see what New Orleans is all about when it comes to food.   COZY INTERIORS. It’s the place you’d want to spend all-day dining with.   Located at the Resorts World Manila, Café Creole offers a casual dining concept that serves Southern comfort food. They serve coffee, pastries, snacks, desserts, and even rice meals for people who come in to dine in this quaint café.   STEAK AND FRITES (P1,380). Devour on this 10oz Black Angus Rib Eye Steak with Brabant potatoes, French beans, and Aristocrat butter.   BOURBON STREET JAMBALAYA (P390). This dish that’s […]
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • Newport City
  • Cafe
    • The Burger Lab

    The Burger Lab

    The burger game is strong with this one! Big, juicy, and meaty burgers are every person’s dream. When assembled to have the best and delectable ingredients there are in the world, burgers become more lovable and tastier. At Burger Lab, you can find these treats and not only that—you can finally build your dream burgers!     The Burger Lab is a cozy and laidback restaurant owned by Sho Isomura and Rommel Gutierrez as they thought burgers are great to pair with beers. The restaurant looks like a chemistry laboratory, with test tubes and apparatus displayed at some shelves found in the restaurant. It has a sleek motif which makes […]
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  • Pasay
  • Burger
  • Mall of Asia
  • American
  • Burger
    • Hotel Jen Manila’s Windows by the Bay

    Hotel Jen Manila’s Windows by the Bay

    As the newest offering of Hotel Jen, its club lounge Windows by the Bay has been officially unveiled this March where its guests can unwind, located at the 19th floor of the hotel.   WINDOWS BY THE BAY. See Manila Bay’s scenic beauty when you go up at Hotel Jen’s lounge on the 19th floor.   This chill-out lounge presents to its guests a majestic view of the Manila Bay at night, where glimmering lights shine upon the dark backdrop that Windows by the Bay offers. It’s a perfect place to relax especially after a long day of work. Here, you can have a glass of wine while having some […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Ichiba: Japanese Market

    Ichiba: Japanese Market

    There are a lot of Japanese restaurants in the country, but none are quite like Ichiba: Japanese Market at Newport Mall. If their grand opening last Friday, March 4 is any indication, it will be one of the mall’s most sought-after restaurants.   WHO’S WHO OF THE PHILIPPINES. VIPs, including celebrities, were spotted during Ichiba’s grand opening.   Ichiba: Japanese Market is the first Japanese Seafood Market Concept restaurant to hit Philippine shores. Taking its cue from the wholesale Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, the very popular Kuromon Ichiba in Osaka (known to the locals as Gastronome), as well as Kyushu’s and Hokkaido’s multitude of seafood, Ichiba: Japanese Market will […]
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  • Pasay
  • Newport City
  • Japanese
    • Ramen Metro

    Ramen Metro

    Here’s an additional ramen restaurant that fits your budget! In a place like Manila where a number of ramen restaurants are established, this resto stands out. For ramen-lovers who would love to have an experience like no other, check out Ramen Metro for an authentic ramen dining! Ramen Metro is known for bringing modern Japan into the Philippines, by making ramen dishes that makes its customers feel that they are in the country. The traditional ramen dishes that they make are perfected by their own Master Chef, as their ramen and broth are freshly made daily. What makes it loved by its many customers is that while their dishes are […]
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  • Pasay
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • (CLOSED) World of Fries

    (CLOSED) World of Fries

    Did you know that February is National Potato Lovers Month? Here’s a great way to celebrate the Potato-est day of our lives: head on over at the SM Mall of Asia and see the wondrous World of Fries. LIKE IT CHOCOLATEY. Check out World of Fries’ S’mores Fries drizzled with chocolate and caramel syrup. Have you ever wondered what other interesting flavors you can mix and match your potatoes with? At the World of Fries, you can see your potato flavor dreams come into life. Have you ever heard of S’mores fries? Well, come and taste it as it is available now in the Philippines. PLAIN JANE. If you want […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Mall of Asia
  • American
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Mentore Coffee Bar by UCC in Pasay: Premium Japanese Coffee and Delicacies

    Mentore Coffee Bar by UCC in Pasay: Premium Japanese Coffee and Delicacies

    They offer many types of coffee using the a variety of brewing methods.
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • S' Maison
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
    • Potts Point Café: Manila’s Aussie-Inspired Organic Food Haven

    Potts Point Café: Manila’s Aussie-Inspired Organic Food Haven

    Potts Point Café is an Australian-themed restaurant that serves healthy dishes with ingredients sourced from 100% organic produce from its local partner communities. The café’s name is inspired by Potts Point, an affluent suburb in Sydney considered as the region’s center of history, culture and sophisticated living. Potts Point Cafe is located at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The restaurant is managed by the same company behind the successful The Old Spaghetti House and Grilla chain of restaurants. Its main branch is located in Eastwood Mall in Libis, Quezon City. The restaurant exudes a casual and relaxing atmosphere with its modern industrial interiors and lighting. This neat and […]
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  • Pasay
  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Eastwood
  • Mall of Asia
  • Australian
  • Cafe
    • The Food Club’s Buffet

    The Food Club’s Buffet

    The burgeoning number of luxury buffet restaurants has made it possible for the average restaurant goer to enjoy limitless gourmet food in a lavish setting for only a fraction of the fine-dining price. – – Among those who recently joined the growing ranks of luxury buffet joints in the Philippines is The Food Club (TFC), a 400-seater installment in the sassy Blue Baywalk Complex. The Food Club has all the essentials requisite for fine dining without frills: snazzy chandeliers and centerpieces, plush tangerine seats, Zen-themed counters and spaces, impeccable service, and above all, a top-notch buffet spread consisting of signature dishes from every part of the world. A total of […]
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • Velvet Friends Cat Café

    Velvet Friends Cat Café

    If heaven is a place on Earth, it must be The Haven at the Velvet Friends Cat Café in Blue Bay Walk, Pasay. On soft opening since Independence Day, it is the home of 14 soft-pawed felines whose job is to bring joy to passersby and guests. – COFFEE MAKES EVERYTHING POSSIBLE. Unlike other cat cafes in the Metro, the cafe is separated from the cat play area. – WELCOME. The maneki-neko welcomes the visitors of Velvet Friends. – It may come out as a surprise that before venturing to cats, owner Chito Aclon is a certified dog lover, and before that, a rabbit person. Together with Mrs. Venus Salangsang, […]
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • 5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    5 Best Sports Bars in the Metro

    Back to the game, boys! With the epic Pacquio-Mayweather match happening very soon, Primer highlights our top five sports bars in Manila for that perfect boys’ night-out: —— Photo by JoTan23 via WhenInManila.com Snaps Sports Bar – Tucked inside Sofitel Philippine Plaza, one of the premier hotels in Manila, is this awe-mazing sports bar. Though a bit pricey, it’s a favorite among tourists because of its modern look and its spacious bar. While waiting for your game to be shown, play billiards or dart matches all night long as Snaps is open twenty-four (24) hours a day! —— Photo from Skinny Mike’s via juice.ph Skinny Mike’s – Located in Bonifacio Global […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 […]
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  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • The Podium
  • Italian
  • 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
    • Cafe Maxims

    Cafe Maxims

    Located at the ground floor the luxurious Maxims Hotel in Pasay City, Cafe Maxims only offers a relaxing atmosphere to its guests and customers. The calm setting of this high-end restaurant is the reason why a lot of business meetings are being held here. Sometimes, guests choose this place to have a nice coffee or tea with their friends and loved ones. Aside from the drinks, Cafe Maxims offers a variety of food choices. Ramen Angus Beef One of the best-sellers is the Cafe Maxims Ramen Angus Beef, a new sense of burger paired with ramen baked buns. Mango Yoghurt Cheesecake They also have Mango Yoghurt Cheesecake (Photo 3) with […]
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  • Pasay
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Passion

    Passion

    Passion is an authentic Cantonese restaurant that is located at the second floor of the luxurious Maxim Hotel. The interior is very classy and spacious. The round tables are neatly arranged. This is the largest restaurant in Resorts World Manila; it can accommodate 400 people.  This restaurant is, indeed, grandeur. Chef David Chu Wai Fung continues to protect the distinctive taste of the food that Passion offers. Most of their customers are patrons. Two of the most popular dishes are the crispy roasted pigeon (Photo 1) and the green crab dish (Photo 2). They also offer all-you-can eat dim sum for only P750 for adults and P500 for children 6 to 11 […]
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  • Pasay
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Chinese
    • (CLOSED) Old Penang in Pasay: A Fusion of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian Cuisine

    (CLOSED) Old Penang in Pasay: A Fusion of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian Cuisine

    Old Penang is a Malaysian restaurant in a casual atmosphere that fits the environment of the Resorts World.
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  • Pasay
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Asian
    • Mercado

    Mercado

    Mercado is a restaurant buffet within the Resorts World Manila Casino. A lot of their customers are patrons and casino-goers. Mercado offers not only common Filipino dishes but also a variety of Asian and Western cuisines. Unlike other restaurant buffet, Mercado offers limited food choices but everything is, without a doubt, delicious. If you want to eat in a buffet restaurant and leave with a satisfied stomach and wallet, then Mercado is one of the best choices for you.
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Filipino
  • Buffet
    • Spiral

    Spiral

    Enjoy your buffet experience while watching the beautiful view of Manila Bay! Spiral is said to be the best and largest buffet restaurant in the Philippines. Located at the first-class hotel Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Spiral is one of the restaurants you should try at least once. All dishes offered are exquisite and high in quality. If you want to try a luxurious buffet treat with a loved one, this is the restaurant you should go to. The atmosphere is very elegant. Budget per person is P2000. All children 7 to 12 years old get 50% off and children 6 years old and below are free. Reservation is needed.    
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • Vikings Luxury Buffet

    Vikings Luxury Buffet

    A 5-minute walk from Bay Side area of MOA, Vikings offers 300 kinds of dishes from the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, China, the USA and Europe. Food is neatly arranged per section. They have promos for birthday celebrants and for customers aged 75 years and older. Branches of Vikings
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  • Pasay
  • Buffet
  • Mall of Asia
  • Buffet
    • Ramen Santouka in BGC: A Taste of Hokkaido in the Philippines

    Ramen Santouka in BGC: A Taste of Hokkaido in the Philippines

    Ramen Santouka is a ramen restaurant that originated from Hokkaido, Japan.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Greenhills
  • Mall of Asia
  • Ramen
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
  • Tonkatsu
    • Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki

    Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki

    Tonkotsu Ramen Menya Genki is a well-known restaurant that specializes in ‘tonkotsu.’ With an earnest commitment in making a high-quality stock, this restaurant has created a flavor that will make you reminisce of your good old days. PRIVATE ROOM: Has 50 seats
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  • Pasay
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Mother’s Crepe and Café

    Mother’s Crepe and Café

    Mother’s Crepe and Café is famous for their delicious and healthy crepes, as implied by their motto. The signature crepe is made from fresh eggs, dietary fiber and rich flour. From the first bite, you can already taste the creamy filling without it being too sweet. For beverages, they have the popular green tea smoothie (P95). The famous Halo-halo smoothie (P125) is also a must try.      
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  • Pasay
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Mall of Asia
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Tokyo Café

    Tokyo Café

    A Japanese-style family restaurant that offers delicious Japanese and western dishes. The place is designed to make customers feel as if they are back home in Japan. The ambiance is homey and friendly. It is a perfect place to dine with your family and friends. The menu is in English, but is also available in Japanese. A lot of customers here are Japanese. The service is like being in a family restaurant in Japan. Their budget meal is P300.    
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  • Pasay
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
    • House of Wagyu in Pasay: A Searing Way to Enjoy Wagyu

    House of Wagyu in Pasay: A Searing Way to Enjoy Wagyu

    Sear your own slice of perfection, sip on fine spirits, and enjoy the best beef in the world only at House of Wagyu Stone Grill.
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Tanabe Japanese Restaurant, MOA

    Tanabe Japanese Restaurant, MOA

    Tanabe is a Japanese restaurant that has branches in MOA and Malate. Mr. Honda, the chef who handles the branch in MOA, has been a sushi chef in a first-class hotel in Thailand and Tokyo for more than 40 years. This restaurant’s high quality sashimi has 8 varieties of raw fishes (photo 1) and is good for 2 servings. Tanabe also offers the appetizing shrimp tempura with vegetables (photo 2) and the perfect drinking snack, asparagus wrapped in bacon (photo 3).  
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  • Pasay
  • Mall of Asia
  • Japanese