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Pay What You Can at The Recession Coffee

Pay What You Can at The Recession Coffee

The Recession Coffee is booming with its pay-what-you-can concept. Eastwood, Libis – Its name ‘Recession’ which means ‘downturn’ may sound negative and discouraging but the irony is, this first ever pay-what-you-can concept cafe in the Philippines fuses tongue-in-cheek humor with loads of empathy, generosity, and rich love for coffee! It believes that great coffee should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their level of purchasing power. A concept that has made many people smile as they sip their specialty coffee in delight without feeling guilty or worried about the price. Store-ception and Design The Recession Coffee shares space with the funky gadget accessories shop Digital Walker which makes for a […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Eastwood
  • Cafe
    • The Halal Guys, NYC’s Iconic Food Truck is Now in Manila

    The Halal Guys, NYC’s Iconic Food Truck is Now in Manila

    Photo from The Halal Guys Facebook The New York Post calls The Halal Guys “perhaps the city’s most famous open-air dining destination.” The longest-running food craze that has become an NYC staple streetfood and a worldwide favourite has made its way to Manila at SM Megamall. Find out why New Yorkers are lining up for it like there’s no tomorrow, not minding the long queue as long as they get their platter of the famous gyro and chicken over rice from these guys. Halal is an Arabic term meaning “lawful or permissible”. With over 25 years and counting of great food fame, The Halal Guys are the pioneers of American Halal Food. American […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Mabuhay Restop: Travel + Cafe + Museum

    Mabuhay Restop: Travel + Cafe + Museum

    Mabuhay Restop is not your typical everyday café or restaurant. Yes it offers hearty food and good ambience but everything there is done in the context of the Filipino culture, highlighting the best of it and letting people engage in it in fun and memorable ways. It is a restaurant that has more than just food to offer, but a beautiful spectrum of what Philippine culture is about with a focus on nation building. Upon entering, one will instantly notice the vibrant, distinctly Filipino interiors and the warm hospitality of the staff. A social enterprise inspired by Gawad Kalinga (GK), it is an establishment with the heart to showcase the […]
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  • Manila
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Filipino
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

    Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Saboten is the only franchise venture of Raintree Group of Restaurants specializing in Katsu, a popular Japanese cutlet specialty made from deep-fried meat coated with bread crumbs. This Japanese concept restaurant started in the neighborhood of Shinjuku, Tokyo where its maiden shop opened in 1966. Saboten is now considered as one of the largest Tonkatsu chains with over 500 outlets in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, China and now in the Philippines with branches in Serendra Global City and Glorieta 5 in Makati. Also read: Saboten in BGC: Home of Decades-Old Original Katsu Dining in Saboten is like being […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Serendra
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Tonkatsu
    • Box Park, the Newest Food Park in Town Opens

    Box Park, the Newest Food Park in Town Opens

    After Maginhawa, Metro Manila’s northern food scene welcomes another exciting entrant in the food park landscape. Box Park, a cool place where food stalls come in container shacks opened this month in Quezon City and has been drawing crowds with its variety of food offerings. Bring your family and friends for the ultimate food trip at this hip hub for all hungry foodies. Here’s the list of the shops: BoxYard101 (Australian beef burgers and steaks) Porkfolio (pork crackling dishes) The Pie Guys (The Mashinator pie) Thai Food (Bangkok-style street food) Baste & Taste (comfort food – pasta, chicken etc.) Kazam Kebab House (Mediterranean food galore) Plaza de Taqueria Mexicana Cantina […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Concept dining
  • Concept dining
    • Crunchy Crab

    Crunchy Crab

    Kapitolyo has a new kid on the block, Crunchy Crab. It takes pride in its soft shell crab burger that you won’t be able to find anywhere else in the metro. Soft Shell Crab Burger w/ Mango Cilantro (P165) There’s no question on what to order. The crab burger consists of homegrown deep-fried crab with a choice of two specialties: creamy tartar or mango cilantro. Not only do they serve burgers but they also offer Soft Shell Crab Tacos. And as a seafood shack— their quintessential Fish n’ Chips cannot be missed. Visit Crunchy Crab now and be among the first to try its unique offers that’s sure to satisfy […]
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Seafood
  • Seafood
    • Ristorante delle Mitre

    Ristorante delle Mitre

    A Catholic-themed restaurant just beside San Agustin Church in Intramuros—Ristorante delle Mitre serves various culinary dishes but is also a mini-museum showcasing historical photos and artifacts for its interiors. Although guests can venture into the entrée menu of the restaurant, Ristorante delle Mitre is also best enjoyed in the afternoons with a cup of coffee and their pastry. A slice of Apple Cinnamon Cheese Cake is recommended—a cake not commonly present in the usual pastry stores.  Apple Cinnamon Cheese Cake (P118) But for those looking into the entrée, Ristorante delle Mitre’s Paella, Crispy Pata, and Lumpiang Sariwa deserve to be on the top list of must-order food.       A recommended […]
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  • Manila
  • Intramuros
  • Filipino
    • Milkcow: Premium Organic Ice Cream

    Milkcow: Premium Organic Ice Cream

    Screaming for ice cream today? Treat your sweet tooth at Milkcow—an ice cream parlor nestled at the ground floor of Eastwood Mall. But wait, there’s more. It’s not just your everyday ice cream; Milkcow serves premium organic soft serve ice cream! A quick background, Milkcow originated from Korea where it found enormous success resulting to further expansions to countries such as Malaysia, Japan, China, US, Singapore and eventually to the Philippines. Milkcow Philippines President, Seann Tan, tells that he discovered Milkcow during his stay in Seoul, and he knew from there on that he had to bring Milkcow to the Philipines. Milky Cube “M3” (P170) For first-time visitors who have […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • Eastwood
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
    • La Nuova Pasteleria

    La Nuova Pasteleria

    La Nuova Pasteleria has been a favorite dining place in Makati for decades. The pastry shop started in 1978 and has since satisfied countless patrons of its Italian menu offerings. Recognized as one of the top 10 Italian Restaurants in Manila serving comfort food with Italian flair and flavors, it continues to please the palate of its old and new generations of loyal customers. La Nuova Pasteleria exudes quiet elegance and has a wide range of fare to offer. Aside from Italian cuisine staples pasta and pizza, La Nuova also serves wide-ranging choices of cakes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, wines, cheese, and ham selections and other cold cuts. Fresh Fish Platter […]
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • A Flavorful Adventure with Baskin-Robbins

    A Flavorful Adventure with Baskin-Robbins

    Enjoy a world-class ice cream experience with Baskin-Robbins as the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops brings Filipinos its famous signature offerings. Baskin-Robbins flavors are worth raving about since each tastes like a sweet adventure anyone can enjoy. Never miss a time to get a scoop as the global brand also offers seasonal flavors that you don’t want to miss. For one, the delightful Caramel Turtle Truffle is a definite sweet satisfaction. Aside from their signature ice cream selections, Baskin-Robbins offers some equally awesome refreshments like Milkshakes and Coffee-based beverages. You can also celebrate with or without an occasion each time you get yourself one of their heavenly […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, an Idyllic Japanese Cuisine Experience

    Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant, an Idyllic Japanese Cuisine Experience

    Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant’s theme is Japanese through and through, from the food to every bit of its interiors, which is a picture of rural and traditional Japan. It is the perfect place for those who want to have a taste and feel of Japan without leaving the country. It is located in Kapitolyo Pasig and right beside Café Juanita. The two restaurants are owned by Dr. Efren “Boy” R. Vazquez M.D, a distinguished doctor turned successful restaurateur. Doctor Vazquez turned his passion for food into flourishing ventures and now sits at the helm of his restaurants’ operations along with his son who is also a doctor. Dining at […]
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  • Pasig
  • Kapitolyo
  • Japanese
    • Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Craving for some sumptuous and ingenious Filipino fare? Kafe Batwan perfectly fits the bill. The restaurant presents modern and innovative yet authentic and familiar Filipino food with a strong local identity. The restaurant’s name is inspired by ‘batwan’, a native fruit in the Visayas region that is used to give kansi (a popular local meaty soup) its distinct sour flavor. Kafe Batwan is located at the Joya Lofts and Tower in Rockwell Center Makati City. Guests are in for a satisfying and relaxing dining experience with the restaurant’s cozy wooden theme and gourmet Filipino menu. Its design is modern, airy and chic with a hint of the rustic and native. […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo is an international coffee and gelato chain that revolutionized the café landscape worldwide with its offering of first-rate coffee and authentic Italian gelato. A match that proved to be made in heaven. Its flagship branch in the Philippines is located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The café maintains a fine and elegant design with an Italian outdoor ambience. One of Caffe Ti-Amo’s most-loved offerings is the Waffle Gelato (P389). This world-famous Italian gelato creation features gelato, fruits and cream atop the delightful waffle and is best for sharing up to four persons. And there’s the popular coffee-based dessert Affogato (P120). The vanilla or tiramisu gelato is lusciously […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio

    As December approaches and the weather starts to become chilly, comes the perfect time for a ‘snuggle’ like what we do with the soft furry head of a bunny, whether a pet or a stuffed toy. This warm, cute, and comforting feeling is what inspired the theme for the Bunny Baker Café and Cake Studio at One Hemady Square. THE LOVEBUNNY. The cupcake that started it all. The cutesy café started with the idea of Aila Yonzon, a Bunny Boss in the making, when she first whipped up the Lovebunny cupcake. From there stemmed the creative picture of a café enamored with the words “cute”, “rabbit” and “good food”. A […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant in BGC

    Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant in BGC

    Carefully thought and with intricate design and architecture, Ogawa promises customers to have the experience of being in Japan with their vibe and dishes.
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese 2018
  • Japanese
  • Japanese 2018
    • Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Ying Ying Tea House in Binondo: Great Chinese Food at a Reasonable Price

    Binondo's Ying Ying Tea House boasts Chinese specialties and their own blend of delicious milk tea.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Tasty Dumplings in Binondo Serves Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Tasty Dumplings in Binondo Serves Delicious Dumplings and Tasty Porkchops

    Sample delicious dumplings and more at Binondo's Tasty Dumplings!
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Lan Zhou La Mien in Binondo: Home of Hand-Pulled Noodles

    Famed for serving one of the best noodles in Binondo, Chinatown, Lan Zhou La Mien takes pride in their hand-pulled (la mien) noodles as the key ingredient in the success of the well-loved restaurant.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Toastbox: Southeast Asia’s well-loved foodie destination

    Toastbox: Southeast Asia’s well-loved foodie destination

    Toastbox, under the same family with BreadTalk, is a popular Singaporean restaurant chain that has become a favorite breakfast (and more!) destination in Asia including Manila. It currently has six branches in major key shopping and commercial districts in the metro serving traditional and well-loved Singaporean and Southeast Asian cuisine, from the famous ‘chicken hainanese rice’ to the aromatic ‘kopi’. The restaurant’s design is very relaxing with its light gray hue combined with white color scheme. It also has some nicely done floor patterns, glass walls and mirrors that make the area look even more airy.  The restaurant’s total look is clean, simple and modest but definitely stylish in a […]
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  • San Juan
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Greenhills
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
    • Wai Ying Fastfood

    Wai Ying Fastfood

    Experience a classic Chinese diner at Binondo, Chinatown with Wai Ying Fastfood. The seats can get filled quite fast during lunch hours so it’s recommended to drop off in the early afternoon.     Get a quick meal with Wai Ying’s Beef Wonton Noodles served with generous portions of beef and dimsum and complement it with Hakaw or shrimp dumplings.   Beef Wonton Noodles (P110)     Hakaw (P70 / 4 pieces)   The price at Wai Ying is unbelievably cheap for something authentic and delicious. It’s one of the best places for a quick bite of Chinese food for workers nearby.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • Ohsama Ramen

    Ohsama Ramen

    Adding more flavor to the ramen scene The sister company of the already established and more popular ramen house in Makati City Nihonbashitei, OHSAMA RAMEN which started in January 2015 serves a wide-range selection of delectable ramen especially created to excite more lovers of the iconic noodle staple in and around the metro. The ramen house’s interiors has the Japanese minimalist vibe with its generous space, clean lines, contemporary tables and chairs setting, subdued, easy-on-the-eye colors, high ceiling and roomy loft-type second floor which also has function rooms for small and big events like meetings, birthdays, and other occasions. The location is also a big draw because it is right […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro is another innovative concept of Raintree Restaurants serving exquisite and modern selections of locally sourced and outright Filipino cuisine with modern impressions. Here, you can explore the Philippines through your palate with dishes from the different regions of the archipelago. Kabila is prominently located at the Ayala Museum Complex just beside (‘Kabila’ is the local translation for ‘the other side’) Museum Café, also under Raintree. Kabila is like a world-class showcase of Filipino ingenuity in terms of cuisine and artistry as the restaurant’s design incorporates native Filipino crafts with a very 21st century vibe. And yes, the sophistication of the traditional also translates to the menu offered […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo: Home of the Mouthwatering Sincerity Fried Chicken

    Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo: Home of the Mouthwatering Sincerity Fried Chicken

    Sincerity Café and Restaurant serves delectable Chinese eats and the famous Sincerity Chicken.
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  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Dong Bei Dumpling in Binondo Serves Delectable Dumplings and Chinese Favorites

    Dong Bei Dumpling in Binondo Serves Delectable Dumplings and Chinese Favorites

    Binondo's Dong Bei Dumpling serves up delicious Chinese favorites that are worth the journey!
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Park Avenue Desserts

    Park Avenue Desserts

    Savor the sweet life Park Avenue Desserts (PAD) is one of Manila’s finest when it comes to desserts and pastries. The shop, now on its 15th year, is strategically located in the bustling district of Magallanes in Makati City. At the helm of the operations are Pastry Chef Buddy Trinidad and his wife Rita. Chef Buddy spent 15 years of culinary and pastry expertise in some of the most respected food establishments in the US and is known for his glorious dessert creations for the exclusive Oscar Awards party hosted by Vanity Fair at Mortons. He is also one of the Founders and the current President of Pastry Alliance of […]
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  • Makati
  • Desserts
  • Desserts
    • Quick Snack (CLOSED)

    Quick Snack (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Quick Snack is located along the quaint street of Carvajal in Binondo Chinatown which is reminiscent of the old Hong Kong market alleys. No cars can pass the narrow streets of Carvajal. Be prepared for a long walk although the effort will definitely be worth it upon arriving at Quick Snack. Interior Start with Kuchay Ah, which simply are chives in Chinese. It is a fried pastry with chives as its filling. It is pretty delicious and can easily be eaten; it’s literally a quick snack. Kuchay Ah And then delve into the Indonesian Tauhu which looks like a mystery dish […]
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinese
    • The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo Serves Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    The Original Salido Restaurant in Binondo Serves Flavorful Chinese Specialties

    The Original Salido introduces you to the diversity of Chinese cuisine, which is one important component of China's rich culture.
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  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant

    Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant

    The biggest consequence one could think of when leaving home for work or any other reason is missing home itself. This is what a group of friends from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland felt. They longed for their home so much they decided to open a restaurant that would eventually heal their homesickness especially their longing for Bavarian food and beverages. Brotzeit which originally began in Singapore opened its first store in the Philippines last 2013 at Edsa Shangri-La Mall. The name of the restaurant comes from two German words: Brot for bread and Zeit for time, and when combined, expresses an invitation for a meal. Thus, making it a direct […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Bar and Resto
  • Shangri-La Plaza
  • German
  • Bar and Resto
    • Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    Stella Wood Fired Bistro

    Roasted and Fired Up at STELLA Stella is a wood fire bistro located at Bonifacio High Street where you can savor a fresh cuisine of West Coast, the Mediterranean, and South America. The dishes are cooked using natural wood, a cooking technique that allows the flavor aromas to bloom. Dig-in to their Black Pepper Crab Cream (P295) a light and refreshing pasta consisting of malagos pecorino and a fresh lemon that makes the difference. Taste the difference of a wood fire pizza such as their Cured Bacon (P350) consisting of double smoked bacon, maple cured, carbonara cream, and eggs. Enjoy a heartful snack with their Piri Piri Chilean Mussels (P550) […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Greek & Mediterranean