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Carousel Creamery

Carousel Creamery

The sweetest way to a dessert-lover’s heart is well, through ice cream. Check out Carousel Creamery’s 101 premium ice cream flavors and more for a satisfying sugar rush!   SWEET SCOOP. For only P85, you can get a single scoop of the flavor you want.   Carousel Creamery is a local handcrafted ice cream shop located at Greenhills in San Juan. The dainty dessert shop is famous for its 101 premium flavors you will sure love. Here’s the catch: you will love their unique flavors you never thought would taste great in an ice cream. Have you ever heard of chocolate orange, chicharon and beer, and ginger ice cream? We […]
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  • San Juan
  • Desserts
  • Greenhills
  • Desserts
    • Tori Ichi Yakitori & Bar Offers An Array of Meat Skewer Choices

    Tori Ichi Yakitori & Bar Offers An Array of Meat Skewer Choices

    Tori Ichi, which is short for "Yakitori Ichiban", is a restaurant that originated in Kyoto, Japan.
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  • Taguig
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Bay City Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese 2018
  • Yakitori
    • Tsukumo Ramen

    Tsukumo Ramen

    If you’re looking for a ramen place to satisfy your ramen cravings, we know a place called Tsukumo Ramen that you should definitely try!     Tsukumo Ramen is a place that serves authentic Japanese ramen. What makes it stand out among other ramen places in Manila is that it uses Tokyo noodles which will make you feel like you’re in Tokyo as you indulge on your ramen. According to their head chef, the noodle they use for their ramen differs in appearance and flavor compared to noodles used in other ramen restaurants.   RAMEN CHEF. Tsukumo Ramen’s head chef carefully prepares the ramen they will serve their customers.   […]
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  • Manila
  • Ermita
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Café Pronto

    Café Pronto

    Cafe Pronto Favourites On-The-Go at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila     OFFERING an array of appetizing savouries, sandwiches, designer cakes, chocolates and a host of freshly baked confections perfect for a cup of coffee or tea is Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s chic yet casual coffee shop, Café Pronto. Located at the heart of the Ortigas Business District on the ground floor of the hotel tower, Café Pronto has been the new go-to place for casual business meetings, social gatherings, or personal relaxation for coffee enthusiasts. With its wide variety of flavourful creations and fresh beverages, Café Pronto’s to-go treats will give its customers that all-day lasting boost and inspiration from […]
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  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Cafe
    • Yoshinobu Japanese Cuisine

    Yoshinobu Japanese Cuisine

    Experience a great Japanese cuisine dining experience that lets you in on delectable fusion dishes through innovative creations in the name of Yoshinobu.     Yoshinobu is a hidden Japanese restaurant gem located at the second floor of the Antel Corporate Center in Salcedo Village. Though it can be quite difficult to locate, you’ll be amazed at how cozy its interiors are, perfect for midday meetings or a relaxed dining situation.   DINE IN. Yoshinobu’s spacious and well-lit restaurant is decorated with paintings hung on the wall for a contemporary feeling.   FOR PRIVACY. If you want privacy, you can opt to dine at their function room which is ideal […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Toki (CLOSED)

    Toki (CLOSED)

    Update: Toki is now permanently closed, effective May 16, 2017. The gold standard for Japanese fine dining in the Philippines Japanese restaurants have been popping up like daisies in every corner of the metro, but none have managed to stay on for as long as TOKI, located in the 32nd and 5th Building, Bonifacio Global City.   JAPANESE DONE RIGHT. Toki takes its Japanese cuisine seriously.   TOKI opened its doors to the public in December 2008. Since then, it has been recognized by Philippine Tatler as one of the country’s Best Restaurants for five straight years (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014).Today, it is still regarded as the best […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
    • Lazy Bastard

    Lazy Bastard

    A burger den of ridiculous comfort food Looking for the best burgers and hotdogs in the metro to satisfy your craving? Lazy Bastard seamlessly fills your raging tummy. Get ready for this hole-in-the-wall late night burger joint situated in an underground place along Jupiter Street, Makati City. This New York-style burger chain serves ridiculously amazing premium burgers, epicurean hotdogs and satisfying all-day breakfast sandwiches. The burger joint’s distinct name sounds comical and ambiguous in some aspects, but according to its managing owner, Patrick Cuartero, “the name is what you become after eating our food’.     Lazy Bastard resembles a cool, hip New York pub – minimalist yet trendy interiors, […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • American
  • Burger
  • Sandwich
    • Chibi’s Karaage

    Chibi’s Karaage

    Affordable. Delectable. Satisfying. That’s Chibi Karaage for you.   GRAB AND GO. Who says you can’t eat your food while you shop? Chibi’s lets you enjoy your food in a cup for only P90 (regular) or P120 (large) drizzled with your choice of 2 flavorful sauces.   Located at a quaint nook in SM North Edsa’s Sky Garden, Chibi’s Karaage offers you bento boxes and more for a quick Japanese food fix.   DINE IN. See the interior of Chibi’s Karaage’s nook in SM North EDSA.   This Japanese fast food will let you in on a delightful Japanese cuisine experience without having to spend too much, especially that most […]
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  • Quezon City
  • SM North EDSA
  • Japanese
    • Café Enye in Bonifacio Global City: Your Next Filipino-Spanish Food Destination!

    Café Enye in Bonifacio Global City: Your Next Filipino-Spanish Food Destination!

    Your next Filipino-Spanish food destination has just arrived with the opening of Café Enye in Eastwood City, Libis!
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Spanish
    • Fireside by Kettle

    Fireside by Kettle

    If you love Kettle and its buttermilk fried chicken, you’ll love it even more as they build another restaurant that serves equally appetizing meals, in the name of Fireside.       Fireside by Kettle is also an American restaurant that serves delicious comfort food. It serves the kind of food you would want to eat when you want to just relax as you dine in its spacious area. The place has a laidback interior perfect to bring your friends for company. With Kettle being known for their tasty buttermilk fried chicken, Fireside’s version of this will not disappoint you. Fireside’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers served with home-style gravy, honey, […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • American
    • WHISK Asian Bistro Café

    WHISK Asian Bistro Café

    The hustle and bustle of today often leaves you in a weakened state. Places to take a break are few and far between, especially in a city like Makati. Good thing there’s WHISK Asian Bistro Café.   WHISK ASIAN BISTRO CAFÉ: Your new place for R & R in the hustle and bustle of Makati.   WHISK is a place where you can enjoy a fusion of Asian flavours in a place that’s a cross between an industrialist café and a minimalist bistro. What you get is the best of both worlds: great food with a great view of the city at ground level.   MINIMALIST AND INDUSTRIAL. At WHISK, […]
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  • Makati
    • Pound by Todd English

    Pound by Todd English

    Foodee Global Concepts, the people that brought you the Todd English Food Hall in SM Aura Premier, will be unleashing another restaurant in collaboration with Chef Todd English that’s sure to send a buzz around town: Pound by Todd English, located at BGC High Street on Feb. 5. BOARDS DOWN, SIGNS UP. Pound by Todd English will open its doors to the public on Feb. 5. Pound by Todd English can be considered as an offspring of SM Aura’s Food Hall. According to Eric Dee, the popularity of their burger station at Todd English Food Hall prompted them to collaborate with the celebrity chef. The result: a place that has […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • American
  • Burger
    • Rock and Seoul

    Rock and Seoul

    They say that if you want something done right, do it yourself. Have the liberty to create your style of Bibimbap dish at Rock and Seoul in Manila!   SIGNATURE SEOUL. Rock and Seoul’s Bibimbaps are all served with egg, spicy kimchi butter, and house sauce. If you’re a fan of Korean cuisine, Rock and Seoul should be one of the restaurants you go to. This restaurant is being operated by the Relish Group, which is also the same group behind popular establishments such as Wee Nam Kee, Osaka Ohsho, and Kumori Japanese Bakery. Signature Korean dish Bibimbap is the Rock and Seoul’s main concept. What makes them different among […]
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  • Quezon City
  • SM North EDSA
  • Korean
    • Alley

    Alley

    Don’t let the title mislead you: Alley might just be your newest hangout come February 8, 2016. THE GROVE’S LATEST. Alley will have its grand opening on Feb. 8. Alley, located at The Grove by Rockwell, is the latest addition to its slew of quality dining restaurants. It’s pegged as a sandwich shop, but don’t let that fool you, as it offers more than your humble sub. POSSIBLE BESTSELLER? The B.E.C., their take on breakfast in bed. The B.E.C. looks to be their best seller, with its breakfast-in-bed ensemble of smoked bacon, fried eggs, cheddar, and strawberry jam on a freshly-baked pain de mie and a side of home-made root […]
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  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Cafe Seol Hwa

    Cafe Seol Hwa

    When the heat in the Philippines is too much to handle, we know a place where you can chill out. Seol Hwa (설화) is a new Korean dessert shop which first opened in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig in May 2015. Now, they have branches at Century City Mall and Alabang. In English, seol hwa means snow flake or snow flower. True to its name, they serve snow-like ice creams called bingsu which is very popular in Korea. Bingsu is composed of shaved ice topped with fruit and/or ice cream. It’s more popular during summer season because it’s served really cold and it melts in your mouth, just like a snow […]
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Desserts
  • Desserts
    • Pizza World

    Pizza World

    Most people look at pizza as comfort food. There are also people who take one look at pizza and say “if you’ve tasted one, you’ve tasted them all.” Pizza World begs to differ. LOVE OR PIZZA? You can tell they love their pizza. Pizza World is a definite diamond in the ruff. It’s been around for almost 3 months, but it’s already the talk of the town on social media, especially with people who often pass by Chino Roces Avenue in Makati. Pizza World, which opened last November 2015, is run by the trio of Dr. Farzaneh Shamsi, Dr. Shahideh Nikbin and Julie Anne Ghasemi. It gives off a vibe […]
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  • Makati
  • Pizza
  • Pizza
    • HEAT

    HEAT

    Located at the luxurious EDSA Shangri-La hotel, HEAT offers sumptuous all-day dining for its guests. HEAT is an all-day restaurant that offers sumptuous serving for its guests, masterfully prepared by international executive chefs. The dining offers Asian and continental specialties through a lavish buffet with a live-kitchen concept. The spacious restaurant has a seating capacity of 426 people that also offers an outdoor setting that has a garden and a pool view. But if you want to dine there privately, you can do so by choosing among its private rooms called Celsius, Kelvin, Rankine, and Fahrenheit. As for HEAT’s buffet servings, you will see various dishes of international cuisine. The […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Shangri-La Plaza
    • ArroZeria

    ArroZeria

    Update: As of March 19, 2017, ArroZeria is no longer operational. An authentic Spanish restaurant where rice is a hero. If you love paella, you should check out this restaurant! ArroZeria is touted as one of Manila’s best Spanish restaurants specializing in authentic paella. In Spanish, the restaurant’s name means “house of rice.” This casual dining restaurant has branches at Century City Mall and BGC, Taguig. The restaurant promotes the significance of rice as they partnered with International Research Institute (IRRI) that has about 80% of their ingredients being locally sourced. With Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzales and Spanish Chef Paco Bermudez, they make their dishes remain done the traditional […]
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Spanish
    • World of Fries

    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
  • Desserts
  • Mall of Asia
  • American
  • Desserts
    • BurgerPub in Pasig

    BurgerPub in Pasig

    "No muss, mind the patty." Sounds about right for this pub in Ortigas.
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  • Pasig
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • American
  • Burger
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
    • The Pig Pen in Nuvali Sta. Rosa: A Festivity of International Flavors

    The Pig Pen in Nuvali Sta. Rosa: A Festivity of International Flavors

    Everything is about quality in The Pigpen.
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  • Cuisines
  • Laguna
  • Santa Rosa
  • Cuisines
    • Honey Creme

    Honey Creme

    If you’re craving for a different kind of ice cream, then you should definitely try Honey Creme. This Korean-Taiwanese brand offers soft served ice cream levelled up with unique toppings, such as cotton candy, popcorn and honeycombs. Another unique thing is that, aside from the traditional cone, they also serve spiral bread for your ice cream. Honey Creme was first launched in Taipei Zhongxiau on March 20, 2014 with their newly formulated dessert treat using farm fresh milk and cream, and with the rich milk flavour as its base. Their all-time favourite is the “Honeycomb Soft Serve Ice Cream”, a cup of their specially formulated ice cream topped with a […]
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  • Taguig
  • Desserts
  • SM Aura
  • Desserts
    • Din Tai Fung in SM Megamall: Taiwan’s Xiao Long Bao Heaven

    Din Tai Fung in SM Megamall: Taiwan’s Xiao Long Bao Heaven

    If you’re a fan of Taiwanese cuisine, we have one great restaurant choice for you. It’s Din Tai Fung, a legendary Taiwanese cuisine restaurant. DIN TAI FUNG. The newest Taiwanese restaurant franchise in Manila. Photo grabbed from Din Tai Fung’s Facebook page Din Tai Fung is a world-renowned restaurant, famous for being a “xiao long bao heaven.” It started in Taiwan in the 1950s, and eventually branched out in several countries such as in US, Australia and all through Asia. It became celebrated for its xiao long bao, which is still their bestseller in all their restaurants. As being bestsellers, they have different variations of xiao long bao (steamed soup-filled […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Taiwanese
    • Tomahawk Chops and Grill

    Tomahawk Chops and Grill

    Flap those wings and fly to Tomahawk Chops and Grill for some good old American food. Chili cheese fries, chops, wings and, of course, grilled meats are available for grabs at this unique restaurant. Tomahawk is a place for hot off-the-grill ribs, freshly cooked buffalo wings and crispy onion rings. Perfect for a night cap, family night, steak night or just any night and if you’re having that on the spot drinking session, Tomahawk serves beer as well. Tomahawk’s Country Fried Steak They just announced their existing UNLI WINGS promo will be extended till the end of January. So go and visit Tomahawk at 56-A East Capitol Drive, Brgy Kapitolyo. […]
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • BLK 513

    BLK 513

    Frozen yogurts aren’t new in the business, but there’s a new yogurt place on the 2nd floor of SM Megamall that will make you say “whaaat?!”. #DARKSKIMYOGURT. Say hello to the newest froyo in town! BLK513, or Block 513, is currently making a buzz in the dessert biz because of its unusual product: Dark Skim Frozen Yogurt. This froyo is made of U.S. Premium Greek yogurt and all-natural ingredients. It’s also low in calories and fat which is a big deal for those who are health conscious. The dark colour comes NOT from artificial colouring, but from natural activated charcoal that is known for having health benefits such as detoxification […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Desserts
  • SM Megamall
  • Desserts
    • The Beef Barn

    The Beef Barn

    The Beef Barn at Eastwood Citywalk 2 offers delicious, melts-in-your-mouth Angus Beef from US and thick cut bacon at an affordable price. The Beef Barn started as a stall in Mercato in 2013 where they gained most of their loyal consumers. Because of its popularity, they were able to put up their first branch in Eastwood on Dec 30, 2015. By investing hours of hard work and experimentation, co-owner and head Chef Ivory Yat found the right formula for her famous meats that clicks. Chef Yat was determined to share this to the people to provide them another perspective about beef— that it’s fine to be an everyday food. BEST-SELLER. […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • American
    • Mr. Diggins

    Mr. Diggins

    SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM. Check out other interesting flavors they serve. Photo from Mr. Diggins Facebook page It’s not yet summer but the scorching heat in the metro already feels like it. What better way to beat this heat than to devour on a delicious ice cream? Mr. Diggins is one new place in the metro that serves this delectable delight and more. Found in Manila’s newest food parks called Box Park, Mr. Diggins is the stall you should go to if you want an ice cream fix. Its cute stall makes it stand out as it has that interesting Instagram-worthy features foodies will surely love. INSTAGRAM WORTHY. Check out […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Desserts
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Desserts
    • Caution Hot! Spicy Noodle House

    Caution Hot! Spicy Noodle House

    Spicy yet flavorful is the name of the game at Caution Hot! Spicy Noodle House in Quezon City. RED IS A WARNING. (L) Caution Hot! from the outside. (R) The chalkboard-painted wall, decorated by the owner himself, Byron Ong. Caution Hot! is, according to owner Byron Ong, a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that serves “the other side of Chinese noodles”. If you’re used to the Chinese restaurants in Binondo, Manila, be warned: you will be in for an entirely different experience. CHINESE OR NOT? Don’t be fooled. You are inside a Chinese noodle house. The restaurant’s layout perfectly captures the Maginhawa experience. It exudes a modern, underground vibe that will have you […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Maginhawa
  • Chinese
    • Beppinkan Restaurant

    Beppinkan Restaurant

    TASTE TEPPANYAKI. A must-try dish good for 1-2 persons priced at P720. Photo from Beppinkan Facebook page. East Asian cuisine is known for its rich food history, which is why foodies love the flavorful ingredients that make up their various delectable dishes. Check out Beppinkan Restaurant if you’re up for some Japanese style Korean restaurant goodness. Located at BF homes in Parañaque, Beppinkan Restaurant lets you enjoy the variety of Korean dishes they serve—in a Japanese way. Devour on their bestselling Teppanyaki, which is a combination of beef, pork, chicken slices, with a generous serving of vegetables that make the dish more flavorful. If you like it spicy, they top […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Japanese
    • Ricing Bowl

    Ricing Bowl

    Rice bowls done Your Way If you’ve ever fancied a bowl of rice as something more than, well, a bowl of rice, then Ricing Bowl in Makati is the place for you. A “RICING” PROSPECT. Ricing Bowl in Makati takes a bowl of rice and lets you have your way with it. Ricing Bowl takes the humble bowl of rice and elevates it with, as the restaurant puts it, “great combinations of veggies, meats, and Asian sauces.” OPTIONS. You’re given a choice from these three favourites (from L-R): Lemongrass Fish, Liempo, and Pandan Chicken, which, sadly, no photo was available. This is not, however, your standard fall-in-line, pick-from-our-menu kind of […]
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  • Makati
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Concept dining