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Casa Armas (CLOSED)

Casa Armas (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Casa Armas is the perfect classy restaurant that offers Spanish cuisine in the heart of Makati. The ambiance and vibe inside Casa Armas is just perfect for a date, business meeting or family gathering. The open space, large window and their high ceiling make the place feel much bigger. Every night, there are men serenading the customers to make the experience more fun and unforgettable. –   Pella Negra (Php 895 for half-order, Php 1,495 for whole order) –Gambas al ajillo (P365) Gambas al ajillo is a succulent shrimp dish that is sautéed with olive oil and garlic. This is an excellent […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • UCC Mentore

    UCC Mentore

    UCC (Ueshima Coffee Co.) is known as one of Japan’s oldest coffee shops. Here in the Philippines, it is popular for its specialty shops and is known to be the pioneer of Japanese-style coffee making. UCC puts a premium on the beans it uses and the quality of the coffee it makes. Considered as one of the drivers of the Third Wave Coffee movement, UCC offers an exceptional coffee experience that has been well-received by Filipinos. Popular among the older generations, UCC has lately been drawing the young market as well. Since Filipinos are passionate food lovers, all of UCC concept stores have revamped their menu to cater to the […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
  • SM Aura
  • Japanese
  • Cafe
  • Desserts
    • Cafe Mezzanine in Binondo: Your Go-To Place for Chinese Eats

    Cafe Mezzanine in Binondo: Your Go-To Place for Chinese Eats

    In Binondo lies a cafe named Cafe Mezzanine, which promises to serve gastronomic specialties that will make you truly love Chinese cuisine.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

    Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

    Kichitora of Tokyo brings their famous chicken-broth based ramen to the shores of the Philippines.
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • New Po-Heng Lumpia House in Binondo Offers the Best Lumpia in Town

    New Po-Heng Lumpia House in Binondo Offers the Best Lumpia in Town

    New Po-Heng is your go-to place whenever you're craving for a freshly-made lumpia.
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  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Chinatown
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
  • Chinese
  • Chinatown x Divisoria Restaurant 2020
    • Lung Hin at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

    Lung Hin at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

    The finest art of Cantonese cooking at Lung Hin of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila!
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  • Pasig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Chinese
    • 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
    • Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

    Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

    Lucia Ristorante is a semi-fine dining restaurant that serves authentic and classic Italian dishes. Frequented by mostly urbanites and lovers of fine flavors, this chic restaurant is located at the ground floor of Hotel Celeste, an elegant boutique hotel in Makati near the cosmopolitan Greenbelt and Glorietta. Started by the famous Italian Chef Davide Lombardi, the man behind Lombardi’s Italian authentic chain, he combined his passion and expertise in the culinary arts and shared his classic epicurean recipes with his newfound home, the Philippines. Lucia Ristorante is currently run by The Cravings Group, renowned for operating a successful chain of restaurants, cafés and a premier culinary school in the country. […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Locavore Kitchen & Drinks in Pasig: Contemporary Filipino Flare with a Trendy Twist

    Locavore Kitchen & Drinks in Pasig: Contemporary Filipino Flare with a Trendy Twist

    Locavore Kitchen & Drinks is undoubtedly one of Manila’s hottest and hippest local restaurants serving exquisite and contemporary Filipino fare with a trendy twist.
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  • Pasig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Kapitolyo
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
    • Sprout

    Sprout

    Eating healthy is in and what’s supposed to be a trendy fad is turning out to be a lifestyle that’s here to stay. Eating in Salcedo is no different. Along the streets of Rufino and Valero is Sprout, with an image of young leaves sprouting out right above the store name. Opened in 2015, Sprout sells fresh organic food that can be eaten soon after it has been purchased. For those who are on the run, paninis and sandwiches made of fresh organic ingredients are available. Premium coffee and other special beverages such as Bright Eyes (to boost energy) and Ginger Jab (to warm the body) They also have rice […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Chelsea Grand Cafe in Serendra, BGC: Comfy Gourmet Fare

    Chelsea Grand Cafe in Serendra, BGC: Comfy Gourmet Fare

    Inspired by the iconic Chelsea Market (an enclosed food hall, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan NYC), Chelsea Grand Café has been known for its signature gourmet comfort food made from only the freshest ingredients. Chelsea is another innovative concept under the Raintree Restaurants Group. Refreshing and homey. Chelsea Grand Café is all these and more with its inviting ambiance and menu. This café is a perfect place for romantic dates, social and business gatherings and the like. Once seated inside, you will be greeted by the scent and sight of their homemade freshly baked products, displayed fresh fruits and vegetables […]
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  • Taguig
  • Cafe
  • Salad 2017
  • Serendra
  • Cafe
  • Salad 2017
    • Go Bento

    Go Bento

    “All our food are cooked and made fresh! Everyone deserves a fresh meal!” Backing their words, Go Bento is the newest grab-and-go stop in town that serves delicious, freshly-cooked modern Japanese food for quick take-outs. This concept is all about customizing your bento and enjoying a speedy but healthy meal in-store or to-go. Food is displayed on shelves on either warm or cold display. Customers can create their personalized bento by picking and filling their tray with a starter, a bento rice meal, and add-ons. Payment is made after and the meal is yours to take! You can get your fill of your Japanese favourites for 200-250 pesos in this […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Adaäm and Yves Organic Bistro (CLOSED)

    Adaäm and Yves Organic Bistro (CLOSED)

    UPDATE: Adaäm and Yves Organic Bistro is closed Adaäm & Yves is an all-day brunch bistro that serves a c​leverly curated selection of local and international breakfast favorites, made entirely from fresh, premium, and sustainably-sourced produce. It’s comfort food without the guilt! The name’s reference to Adam and Eve aptly gives us pictures of this bistro that recently opened in Bonifacio Global City – Garden of Eden, natural, pure, organic, fresh greens. And yes, its menu brings these on the table as the owners partnered up with several local farms and suppliers in sourcing out the cleanest and freshest ingredients for the menu. Ensuring that the dishes are the healthier kind […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Matgalne Korean Restaurant

    Matgalne Korean Restaurant

    If you are looking for an inexpensive yet satisfying treat, then Matgalne Korean Restaurant is the best stop for you. The name, which means “delicious and affordable”, speaks for itself. Matgalne is located along Meralco Ave., Ortigas, Pasig City. This restaurant offers buffet dining, where one can order unlimited pork and/or beef to be grilled, along with their side dishes, and can choose from the Korean dishes being served at the buffet table. They also offer additional or ala carte menu. BUFFET-ALL-YOU-CAN. This buffet table serves different Korean cuisines including Bibimbap, Gimbap, Chap Chapchae, Bulgogi and more. Matgalne uses authentic ingredients imported from Korea – from the meat, to the […]
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  • Pasig
  • Korean 2018
  • Ortigas Center
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Four Seasons Hotpot City: Where Dining Dreams Are Fulfilled

    Four Seasons Hotpot City: Where Dining Dreams Are Fulfilled

    Four Seasons Hotpot City is another venture of the Vikings Group (the same company behind the successful Vikings Luxury Buffet and NIU by Vikings). The pioneering brand Four Seasons Hotpot City recently opened its 2nd branch in Manhattan Parkview in Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City that features 60% menu from Vikings Luxury Buffet (which includes a pasta station, carving station and Japanese Station) and 40% menu from Four Seasons Hotpot City. Its maiden branch is located in the seaside area of Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot’s design has a lavish and modern market concept that exudes sophistication and fineness. The understated color scheme with […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Buffet
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Buffet
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Masil Charcoal Grill

    Masil Charcoal Grill

    Get a taste of authentic Korean grill on your table in Masil Charcoal Grill located in Brgy. Oranbo, Pasig City. Masil offers a wide range of delicacies for their customers, from side dishes to barbeques, and to their soups and main dishes. On 1997, Masil started as a small, family-owned cafe concept in Quezon City and later began to offer catering services, which is the second Korean catering service in the country. They transferred in Ortigas on 2009 because of the large population of Korean nationals in that city. The authenticity of the cuisine should be credited to the Korean cook, JS Yoon-Lim, the mother of Masil’s manger. All of […]
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  • Pasig
  • Korean 2018
  • Korean
  • Korean 2018
    • Kettle

    Kettle

    Kettle is an American restaurant which is well known for their popular fried chicken marinated in buttermilk. It’s classy yet casual ambiance is very inviting, making it a great venue for gatherings, from a simple lunch out with friends to special family occasions. Their best-seller is the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The meat is tender, juicy, and mildy sweet because of the buttermilk, while the breading is nice, crisp and has none of that oily smell.   Buttermilk Fried Chicken (P559) Another best-seller is the Pork and Potato Strips, which are thinly sliced potatoes fried until crispy with a bit of pork belly. Its portion is huge and perfect for sharing. […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • American
    • Linguini Fini

    Linguini Fini

    Fall in love with Italian cuisine over and over again at Linguini Fini at SM Megamall. Having found much success in Hong Kong—this chic Italian restaurant opened its doors in the Philippines just a year ago. The interiors take inspiration from New York while the food is, of course, another story. Linguini Fini serves one of the finest Italian cuisines in the metro as it only serves the freshest ingredients, and whenever possible—source the ingredients locally as a way of giving back to the local farmers. Treat yourself with some truffles goodness with the Truffle Cream Fettucine. The pasta dish has a striking aroma rooted from the muskiness of the […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • SM Megamall
  • Italian
    • Kokoro Ramenya

    Kokoro Ramenya

    Looking for a place to eat to your heart’s content? Worry no more! From wonderful service to tasty servings, Kokoro Ramenya has got the seat for you. ‘Kokoro’ means heart in Japanese, this means a lot of things beyond the crew and the restaurant. From hospitality and warmth towards customers to their love for giving the best and authentic Ramen, everything is done from the heart. Each of its growing branches is considered a place of ramen goodness. Authenticity This ramen joint is led by the Japanese chef and Ramen connoisseur from Shinjuku, Susumo Murata, offering a wide variety of selections using fresh ingredients that burst with flavor and big […]
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  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Z Hostel Café + Bar Now Open

    Z Hostel Café + Bar Now Open

    The chic and sleek Z Hostel in Poblacion Makati finally extends its door to hungry hippies as it opens the Z Café + Bar. The café offers classic Filipino dishes such as Sinigang na Baka and Bagnet. If that’s not enough to satisfy a hungry stomach then better opt for the guilty pleasure Crispy Pata or Sizzling Sisig. After a good time eating, what better way to relax but with an iced cold beer which is enjoyed best at the roof deck of Z Hostel. There are a lot of things happening at the roof deck whether that be beer pong competitions, live bands, or anything in between. More than […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Gillian Gail Dessert Buffet: Dessert at its Finest

    Gillian Gail Dessert Buffet: Dessert at its Finest

    Loyola Heights, Katipunan City – We all need sugar rush and this time you can have it unlimited! For 299php, enjoy three (3) hours of mouthwatering desserts and unlimited drinks from Gillian Gail Dessert Buffet located at 3/F 317 Oracle Hotel & Residences at Katipunan. The Course and Space From candies to cupcakes and everything else saccharine, the dessert buffet offers a variety of sweets that would dare you lose your sugar pumps and raise the bar to overload! With its preppy and artsy type of interiors, it gives off a sweet and dandy vibe especially for girls. This buffet being a dessert kingdom also makes for a sweet date […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Desserts
  • Desserts
    • TENYA Tempura Tendon

    TENYA Tempura Tendon

    Tenya hails from Asakusa in Tokyo where it’s been serving arguably the best Tendon in Japan with its chain of restaurants. And today, Tenya extends its reach to the Philippines having established a branch in SM Megamall. But what is a Tendon? It’s simply a combination of tempura and a don (rice topped with toppings) making it a Tendon. There are many selections from the entrée but the Jo Tempura is a favorite choice. It offers the classic Tendon experience paired with Soba or Udon that can either be hot or cold.   Jo Tempura Soba / Udon (P445)  Those who’ve dined at Tenya know that the most addicting part […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Ortigas Center
  • Japanese
    • Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe of Tokyo

    Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe of Tokyo

    Where sweet dreams are made – one layer at a time Acclaimed to be among the finest and best desserts in Tokyo, the exquisite cake creations of Tokyo’s Grand Dame of Specialty Cakes, Madame Kazuko Emy Wada, are now served in Manila with the much-awaited opening of Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe. With branches on the first floor of Glorietta 3 and on the 4th floor of TriNoma, dessert lovers from North to South can now get to experience Paper Moon’s signature offering, the Original Mille Crepe, literally meaning “a thousand crepes,” more popularly known as the “Crepe Cake.” Madame Emy’s creation is an exquisite masterpiece of no less […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • TriNoma Mall
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • 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