San Juan

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

Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

Greeka Kouzina (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. If you go straight Guevara Street, a refreshing sky blue sign of Greeka Kouzina is hardly unnoticeable among passerby. Greeka Kouzina is the only Greek restaurant in the north of Manila. The restaurant is located at P. Guevarra Streets in San Juan. Inside, bright lamp balls are floating above the tables, the interior are pretty much simple and very Greek. The menu is extensive but the presentation is practically straightforward, lots of salad, grilled meats and side dishes. One of the dishes from their menu is the Chicken Salad served with cashew nuts in a platter which is big enough for 2. […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • (CLOSED) Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    (CLOSED) Charlie’s Grind and Grill

    Charlie’s Grind and Grill was elected No.1 as the Philippines’ largest gourmet burger contest in MBKRS. Their cheeseburgers can feed up to five people. The ingredients to every burger the make are chemical-free. This place is perfect for burger lovers and those who want to spend their time hanging out with friends, loved ones or their family.
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  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Burger
  • Greenhills
  • Burger
    • Torch Restaurant

    Torch Restaurant

    A restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere, an outdoor terrace, original Italian and Japanese cuisine, Torch Restaurant is called an “international fusion cuisine” restaurant. They offer dishes at an affordable price such as the Salpicao Medallion- US Angus beef wrapped in bacon and served in a sizzling plate, Cheesesteak and Gambas, and now their latest dish, the Ramen Burger: grilled noodles and hamburger sandwich with fried egg and fresh vegetables.    
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Fusion
    • (CLOSED) Damaso Residencia in San Juan

    (CLOSED) Damaso Residencia in San Juan

    At first glance, Damaso Residencia looks like a large mansion along the street of Ortigas Ave. But inside is an elegant antique-style restaurant that offers a mix of traditional Spanish and Filipino cuisines. The interior is for diners who come in groups. Reservation is advisable since the place is usually full during lunch and dinner. (1) Sautéed white fish, shrimp and mussels (2) Special dessert plate
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Private Dining 2017
  • Filipino
  • Spanish
  • Private Dining 2017
    • 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
    • Chef Laudico Guevarra’s

    Chef Laudico Guevarra’s

    Since its establishment in March 2013, this extremely popular buffet restaurant is not only packed with locals but also with customers worldwide. The store’s interior has a warm ambiance that seems to take you back to your grandma’s house. Its inner architecture from the 1920s is still the same, complimenting the restaurant’s dishes. In order to avoid boring the customers, about 70 different traditional and modern Filipino cuisines are prepared for the daytime, nightime, weekday and holiday menus. Not only that, its prices are cheaper than a hotel, successfully accomplishing a high quality dream restaurant: customers can wholeheartedly enjoy food without worrying about the price. Since this restaurant provides us […]
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  • San Juan
  • Buffet
  • Filipino
  • Buffet
    • Wafu, San Juan (CLOSED)

    Wafu, San Juan (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Wafu is a Japanese restaurant that is prominent in Greenhills. Its chef studied Japanese-style dishes in Shibuya, Tokyo, which is why this restaurant can offer authentic Japanese cuisine. Wafu is very spacious. It can accommodate about 250 people. This restaurant also has a unique, impressive Lotus-shaped partition. Wafu’s wall is decorated with bottles of Japanese Sake, Shochu, and Awamori (photo 4), giving a Japanese atmosphere throughout the place. The Sushi Counter, on the other hand, has 9 seats and located on the first floor, while the 7 Teppanyaki tables are on the second floor. To keep the customers interested and […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Japanese
    • Kimpura Japanese Restaurant, Makati

    Kimpura Japanese Restaurant, Makati

    Kimpura is a traditional Japanese restaurant that has been in the business for 42 years and has set up 2 more stores in Metro Manila. Its branch in Greenhills is on its 25th year already. Classic Japanese Sukiyaki (PHP680) Nigiri Sushi (PHP675) A skilled Japanese chef visits the restaurant every day in order to maintain the quality of the dishes. To make the ambiance more Japanese, customers are greeted by waitresses dressed in kimono. The restaurant’s interior is very spacious and its sushi and tempura counters have 10 seats each. To meet the various needs of the customers in terms of space, Kimpura has 8 teppanyaki tables and 6 private […]
  • TAGS:
  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Japanese
    • (CLOSED) Il Piccino Trattoria, San Juan

    (CLOSED) Il Piccino Trattoria, San Juan

    Il Paccino Trattoria is a perfect hideaway that serves a homely, authentic Italian cuisine. You can locate this restaurant in Alfonso Street, near Chef Natalia’s home. Il Paccino Trattoria changes its menu on a regular basis. Their chef, Natalia, had culinary training in Florence, Italy. After returning home, she just cooked for her friends and family. Then, three years ago, Chef Natalia was able to open her own restaurant. As much as possible, this restaurant uses ingredients that can be found in the Philippines, creating a meal with simple yet high quality ingredients. The main dishes of this restaurant until the end of September are lapu-lapu, lamb chops, beef stew, […]
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  • San Juan
  • Italian
    • Choi Garden Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant at San Juan

    Choi Garden Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant at San Juan

    You will immediately feel like you are in Hong Kong the moment you step inside this restaurant. Choi Garden Seafood and Shark’s Fin Restaurant serves genuine Cantonese cuisine and is mostly teeming with their local patrons. The succulent roasted layer pork is ordered by most of its customers. It has 3 layers of soft meat and a crispy top layer. Take a bite out of  it and it will surely just simply melt in your mouth.  Roasted Layer Pork The shark fin soup is the shop’s specialty. It obviously inspired the name of the shop, too. This delicacy is garnished with raw sprouts and crunchy bean sprouts. Shark Fin Soup  
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  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Chinese
    • (CLOSED) CiÇou

    (CLOSED) CiÇou

    In November 2008, Cicou opened and offered genuine French cuisine at the Pearl of the Orient. This restaurant serves authentic French dishes,  but also finds a way to casually include the Filipino culture and the different flavors of its cuisine. Lamb Shank One of this restaurant’s delicious dishes is The Lamb, elaborate roasted meat fillet wrapped in herbs. The luscious meat used in this dish is even imported from Australia! If you are not in the mood for meat, then try Cicou’s tuna belly. This is dish grilled and spiced to perfection, topped with a refreshing sauce. Cicou’s also offers a wide variety of desserts, and among the 12 it offers, […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • French