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The Royal Touch

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
    • NBA Cafe Manila

    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

    Ogetsu Hime

    The attendants at Ogetsu Hime always greet its customers with a welcoming smile. They wear kimono-style costumes as uniforms. The restaurant interior is stylish and modern. They have corners for sushi and teppanyaki. The sushi is uniquely prepared by the Japanese chef in Ogetsu Hime. Rainbow Batera is made with Ogetsu Hime sauce and topped with tuna, salmon, ika, kani, saba, ebi. One of the best sellers is the Tokubetsu which is a selection of delectable fresh sashimi which are mostly produced in the Philippines except for the prawns which come from Japan. Other menu includes the teppanyaki and sukiyaki dishes which served with premium meat Matsusaka beef.
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  • Taguig
  • Japanese
    • Yakitori One

    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 Restaurant in BGC: Home of Authentic Spanish Cuisine in Manila

    Barcino Restaurant in BGC: Home of Authentic Spanish Cuisine in Manila

    They only serve Authentic Spanish dishes, pair it with wine while enjoying the romantic ambiance.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Rockwell
  • Location
  • Makati
  • Pasig
  • Taguig
  • Alabang
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Ortigas Center
  • Spanish
  • Location
  • 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
    • Paul Boulangerie Café

    Paul Boulangerie Café

    “Once PAUL sits at the table the whole bread oven experience is in your plate.” Started in 1889 at Croix France, PAUL is a well-known French bakery and has been serving the freshest and handcrafted bread in the last 125 years. It happens to be located at the ground floor of SM Aura. It is hard not to notice PAUL not only because it is situated near the mall entrance, but also because of the fancy black wall outside and the well-designed interior. The interior speaks very French with its vintage lamps, high drape curtains, elegant chairs and tables. It has the cozy warm ambiance of a library. You can […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • SM Aura
  • French
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Because of the rave reviews received by their main branch in Katipunan, Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza opened another branch in the heart of Salcedo Village, Makati early this year. Owned by Filipino food entrepreneurs Jutes and Cello Templo and named after their son, this Neapolitan style restaurant offers only the freshest pizzas carefully and individually baked in brick ovens. They use their own kesong puti­ (white cheese)made with milk from the Philippine Carabao Institute. For a small restaurant in Bautista near Tordesillas Street, Gino’s is surprisingly packed with customers. Customers line up outside and have their orders placed in advance, especially during peak hours. Once you take your seat inside though, […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • The Black Pig

    The Black Pig

    THE BLACK PIG is a charcuterie, bar & restaurant headed by Chef Carlos Garcia, a Spanish chef who previously worked for Michelin Star French restaurant Gauthier Soho in London. Chef Carlos, together with couples  Steve & Tricia MacDonald and Anton & Berna Garriz, lines up to offer European-inspired dishes that use fresh local ingredients. Moreover, they also offer signature draft beers on tap and a rare selection of wines from humble wine makers across the globe. The name of the restaurant is inspired by Spain’s black Iberico pig, also known to be the finest ham all over the world, and our very own lechon. Their approach is creating innovative and distinct dishes […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
    • Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

    Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

    Ganso-Shabuway is a shabu-shabu restaurant that has branches in Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Power Plant Mall in Rockwell and Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Since their opening in 2011, they have been loved by many. Last year, they increased their non-hotpot menus. A la carte menus for appetizers and rice bowls are now available! Primer introduces the lead role, shabu-shabu, as well as the non-hotpot menus! Meyer Natural Angus Beef (Regular-P595, USDA Choice Angus Beef Sukiyaki Set (P588) Their popular shabu-shabu set, Meyer Natural Angus Beef regular uses Natural Angus Beef from the US. The beef comes from cows that are fed with healthy and natural foods and not with the ones that  have additives […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Tampopo

    Tampopo

    Tampopo is one of the top restaurants in Singapore. Also, it already has 2 branches in Manila. The deluxe tampopo black pig shabu ramen is the most recommended dish and it has been tagged as the best ramen dish in Singapore.
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Tamagoya! Noodle House

    Tamagoya! Noodle House

    A lot of people drive away all the way to Antipolo just to try some of Tamagoya’s ramen. The owner is Japanese and is a ramen lover. He runs Tamagoya together with his wife. Their ramen is really more affordable compared to others. One of the most ordered dish is the Stamina Ramen (P168). It’s miso-base and has plenty of vegetables.
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  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen opened in 2007 and it has become one of the most popular ramen joints in Metro Manila. The source of the delicious soup is a rare kind of chicken, the Ukokkei. A long time ago, it has been used in Chinese medicinal cooking because the nutrients were effective for stabilizing blood pressure, revitalizing the liver, and preventing aging and other stuff. Since the soup is stewed for 12 hours, it gives it the golden colour and makes it so flavorful. They serve three types of ramen: miso, soy sauce and salt which are all ordered from Japan.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Malate
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho

    Ramen Daisho‘s soup uses only high-quality ingredients. It is made with medicinal herbs used for cooking in China. The noodles are made in Japan. They have three types of noodles: chewy curly noodles, soft flat noodles, and the straight noodles, specifically Hakata-style noodles. One of the most popular ramen is the miso chasu ramen.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi Japanese Cuisine

    Takashi opened in Kapitolyo, Pasig just this June. Here, you can expect more shoyu or soy sauce ramen features with plenty of pork, chicken bones and vegetables. The curled egg noodles are homemade with black garlic oil. They feature different ramen every month!
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    Wrong Ramen (CLOSED)

    UPDATE: This restaurant is CLOSED as of May 30, 2019.  The shop’s name is very playful. “Wrong Ramen” is not your typical ramen house. As a matter of fact, it dares to deviate from the standard Japanese-style ramen. However, they make their own ramen noodle using a machine made in Japan. The menu is also very playful and funny. They have names like “F.U. ramen” and the “Sea Men ramen”.   The Communist (Php 395) Tonkotsu Rich (Php 380) Tantanmen (Php 395) Sea Men Ramen (Php 345) FU Ramen (Php 425)
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Nihonbashitei

    Nihonbashitei

    The most ordered dish is the akake ramen (Php 260). It is a Chinese-style runny soup topped with hearty seafood and vegetables and plenty of Chinese bean paste. It is like soup but quite thick. akake ramen (Php 260)
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Malate
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Bamba Bistro

    Bamba Bistro

    Bamba Bistro serves Filipino-Western cuisines that are from the original concept of the restaurant’s owner. The owner grew up fond of cooking, Ms. Cristina ‘Tina’ Legarda is a talented chef who trained under under the famous names in the culinary world like Chef Jessie, Billy King and Maio Batali. Bamba Bistro is a combination of gourmet comfort food and modern bistro. Her recipes are the reinvention of the family’s favourite. The menu consists of the food on which she grew up with but has a diverse and playful approach on it. The restaurant’s interior and style also gives a comfortable ambiance to the customers. inside Bamba Bistro One of their bestsellers is […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Filipino
    • A Taste of L.A. Cafe

    A Taste of L.A. Cafe

    A Taste of LA Cafe has an atmosphere of an old and classic Spanish-style mansion. It is divided into 5 rooms: dining, loft, coffee counter, tea room and the bar. You can joy your meal anytime at your favourite spot. Since there is a major TV network near, a lot of regular customers are celebrities. They offer international cuisines. The most popular is the pasta, fondue and homemade pizzeria baked in an oven.
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  • Quezon City
  • Tomas Morato
    • 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

    • Sam Won Garden

    (PHOTO 1) Grilled Beef Short Ribs (P330)  (PHOTO 2) Dolsot Bibimbap (P270) Owned by a Korean chef with 20 years of experience in cooking, Sam Won Garden provides a family-friendly restaurant and keeps its traditional atmosphere. Sam Won Garden is known in Aguirre Avenue because of their authentic Korean cuisines for an affordable price, and friendly and accommodating Filipino staffs. Most of the customers are patrons and locals. The grilled beef short ribs (Photo 1) are a popular dish from their menu. They use good quality of beef produced in the Philippines. The Dolsot Bibimbap (Photo 2) is another best-seller. The seasoning for this is served separately so you can […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Shabu Yaki

    Shabu Yaki

    This shabu-shabu restaurant has been in the business for three years. Managed and owned by a Korean, Shabu Yaki maintains its traditional look and atmosphere and offers only authentic Korean dishes. For only PHP 549, you can get the seafood set (Photo 1) with various vegetables, kimchi, salad, porridge and noodles. The beef is imported from the US. They offer the beef set at a reasonable price of PHP 499. For the the pork and short ribs (Photo 2), they are grilled and served with kimchi and 6 more appetizers.
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Korean
    • Sophia’s Cuisina

    Sophia’s Cuisina

    (Photo 1) Chicken Kebab with Greek Salad, Pitta Bread and Yogurt Dip (PHP 195) (Photo 2) 12″ family-size Arrabiatta (PHP 375) (Photo 3) Vegetarian Pizza (PHP 350) (Photo 4) Spaghetti Gamberi  (PHP 350) Relocated on the 1/F of Pergola Mall just this year, Sophia’s Cuisina is a Mediterranean seafood restaurant that has been established for 20 years. It is run by an Australian chef and his Filipina wife. It was originally an Italian restaurant called Picolo Mondo but they added Israeli, Turkish, Greek, and North African cuisines to the menu. Thus, they changed and named it after the owner’s mom – Sophia. The restaurant is small but serves a family-size portion […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Seafood
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Seafood
    • Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

    Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub

      Among the series of Sports Bar Howzat of Karayan street, Mulligan’s Irish Gastro Pub is one of the best. It has three stores in Aguirre Avenue. Its goal is to bring the Irish pub tradition in the Philippines. It serves a wide range of beer from Belgium and Ireland. Their menu is adopted and conceptualize in Europe, America and the Philippines offering a multinational cuisine and wide selection of Children’s menu and breakfast.  
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Shortcrust Cake Shop

    Shortcrust Cake Shop

    Shortcrust Bakery Shortcrust Bakery is a well-established cake shop known for its Lantern Cake. It is a cake decorated using sugar craft with a lighted lamp inside. It competed in the World Tournament of Pastry and is now one of the cake decorations being taught in workshops. It is highly recommended for weddings, birthdays, and other events.    
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen

    Mama Lou’s is an Italian restaurant located in the residential area of B.F. International, Las Pinas. Their authentic Italian cuisine is famous among the local residents. This home restaurant is owned by a French Canadian and his late wife, whom the place was named after. Now, it is managed by their daughter, Crystal Tremblay, and his partner David Sison. Pizza and pasta are well-known in the menu.  The secret to the strong aroma of their pizza and baked lasagna is the way dishes are made which is using the traditional brick-oven. It is recommended to try Mama Lou’s Special pizza topped with prosciutto ham, mango, and mozzarella cheese in rich […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • Italian 2017
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
    • Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen

    Kafe Yen is a Thai Restaurant that Started in 2013. Its second branch can be found in San Diego in the United States.  You can enjoy a rich variety of their menu originally conceptualized by the owner. They serve Thai food such as the Tom Yum Shrimp and Bagoong rice, and Other southeast Asian dishes. (Photo 1) Tom Yum Shrimp, PHP 189 (Photo 2) Bagoong Rice, PHP 259
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Thai
    • Persia Grill

    Persia Grill

    If you are thinking of trying something new, how about dining in a Persian restaurant? Persia Grill started as small Middle Eastern restaurant in Salcedo Village. Now, it already has 6 branches. The owner is from Tehran, Iran. The dishes were inspired by his grandmother’s own recipe. They only use natural ingredients and don’t add any preservatives. They also use a lot of eggplants in their dishes like All Vegetable Mussaka (Photo 2), which is one of their best-sellers. It is seasoned with olive oil, tomatoes and chickpeas. Of course, don’t forget to try the all-time specialty kebabs like the Chelo Kebab Kubideh (Photo 1) served with yoghurt dip and Persian […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Persian