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Restaurants in the Philippines

Purple Oven

Purple Oven

The moment you enter the store of the Purple Oven, you will be welcomed by the warm smell of freshly baked bread. This pastry shop is quite popular to the local residents of Pasig City, but some people wouldn’t mind taking a drive just to have one of these pastry treats. Two of the best selling goodies are the Margherita Quiche and Quiche Lorraine which are unbelievably yummy. The prices are reasonable. Their cakes and sweets taste heavenly.
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Subspace Coffee House

    Subspace Coffee House

    (1) Purple Potato Latte with Doraemon art and Peanut Butter Latte with Hello Kitty art (2) Homemade Green Tea Waffle This Korean-inspired coffee shop allows you to experience the “Seoul” of their culture, from the quirky interior designs (like the striking chair art installation up the ceiling) to the different vintage furniture and the popular K-Pop songs played as background music. If you’re looking for a place to just relax and catch up with some friends, then this is the perfect place for you. You can even request to perk up your latte with some cute art!    
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  • Pasig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • TWG Tea Salon and Boutique in Greenbelt is a Haven For Every Tea Lover

    TWG Tea Salon and Boutique in Greenbelt is a Haven For Every Tea Lover

    TWG Tea Salon is indeed every tea lovers haven with its world-class tea selections. This finest luxury tea brand in the world has been providing people with over hundreds of teas tried and tested by tea tasters who traveled across the globe to provide just what is best. Here in Greenbelt 5, they provide you not just exquisite teas but also a tea salon for you to enjoy your drink with a meal or a dessert.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
    • Sala Bistro in Makati

    Sala Bistro in Makati

    (1) The Bistro Angus Beef Burger (P580) (2) Valrhona Chocolate Tart (P290) A well-known restaurant of modern European cuisines in Makati, Sala Bistro is a great place for a dinner date with your loved one. This is not only because of its romantic and classy interior but also because of its delightful meals. We urge that you try The Bistro Angus Beef Burger (Photo 1). This juicy 3-centimetre thick, juicy patty is enough to satisfy your taste buds. Also, don’t forget to order the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert. It’s perfectly done and has the right amount of sweetness.  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Heaven and Eggs

    Heaven and Eggs

    We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so get yourself pumped by trying Heaven and Eggs’ popular Jeproks Slammer. Combine this large serving with some tasty longganisa, tocino or tapa and have the ultimate Filipino breakfast you’ve always wanted! You can also choose from their breakfast menu that offers a variety of delectable morning dishes like pancakes, waffles and freshly baked bread. Do try their raisin bread (P200) that is rolled up with just the right amount of sweetness. (1) Jeproks Slammer (P495) (2) Peanut Butter and Banana Waffle (P195) (3) Fruity Tootie Waffle (P235) (4) Angus Steak and Eggs (P999) Heaven and Eggs […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Café Mary Grace

    Café Mary Grace

    If you are looking for a place to eat with a homey atmosphere, then you should try Café Mary Grace. Its antique-style furniture and delicious homemade baked goods will surely make you feel-at-home. Because of her love for baking and her dishes’ popularity among her family and friends, Mary Grace Dimacali became inspired to open her own café. Café Mary Grace was born and instantly became popular. They now have 8 branches in major commercial districts around Metro Manila. We best recommend the exquisite Smoked Salmon with Creamy Pasta (Photo 1) matched with rich and mouth-watering Hot Chocolate (Photo 2). (1) Smoked Salmon with Creamy Pasta (P276) (2) Best selling […]
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • 71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    71 Gramercy (CLOSED)

    (UPDATE: This restaurant is closed.) This New York-style bar/lounge/restaurant is the newest talk of the town! The place is located on the 71st floor of Gramercy Residences in Kalayaan, overlooking the lights and shapes of the metro. The concept was thought of by the people behind Prive, Draft, Opus and Distellery. It’s no no wonder the place is a huge success! 71 Gramercy proves to deliver new heights in the clubbing scene as it easily becomes the place of the cream of the crop of the society. The club has an inside lounge, a bar area, a restaurant area and an outside roof deck terrace with a full bar. All […]
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • House of Wagyu Stonegrill

    House of Wagyu Stonegrill

    The House of Wagyu Stonegrill is the place I go to when I want to eat the best steak. Its high quality always exceeds expectation. The steak smells fragrant as it sizzles on a burning stone, stimulating the five senses intensely. The beef can be chosen from a variety of prime grades starting from grade 5. Only sea salt and pepper are used as seasoning to draw the meat’s natural taste and fragrance. It is best to share the steak as a group because of the differing textures on each part of the meat. The cooking plates are imported directly from Japan, and they are warmed in an oven for […]
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  • San Juan
  • Greenhills
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Le Petit Cheri (CLOSED)

    Le Petit Cheri (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. It was when Edna Cureg traveled to France with her family that she felt the desire to recreate what she found there to her friends in the Philippines.   Delicious course menus include main dishes, salads, and crepes. Danish and suites, baked in a pot every morning, is excellent to none (P300 / 1 person, P550 / 2 people). Tea, coffee, sweets and bread served in an all-you-can buffet leave your tummy and your heart greatly satisfied.  
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  • Muntinlupa
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Stockton Place

    Stockton Place

    Locals have filled Stockton Place up every night since it opened in May last year. The chef who has trained in Peninsula hotel, has captivated female customers in particular. The menu is littered with “New American Cuisine,” arranged in a sophisticated, fanciful goodness of the material. This off-the-beaten-track restaurant is popular for its Rib Eye Steak in Bordeaux sauce. The flavor, taste, and smell of the steak are trapped beautifully through its cooking in an extremely low temperature of 100 degrees or less. The fries are garnished with truffle oil that lingers in the mouth, a different experience from the usual potato. The flavors of the Foie Gras Salad (Photo […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
  • Bar and Resto
  • Cafe
    • Gaudi

    Gaudi

    Gaudi is a well-established Spanish restaurant located on the 4th floor of Greenbelt 3 and at Serendra in Fort Bonifacio. This restaurant offers Spanish cuisine that is deeply rooted in tradition. The name of this restaurant is actually from the famous Spanish architect, Antoni Gaudi. This establishment does not only bear an artistic name but also a creative ambiance, which will enchant you. In Gaudi, it offers food that is good for 2-3 people so it is advisable to come into groups. One of its dishes that have a bountiful volume is its ‘salad.’ In addition, this restaurant also serves ‘Paella,’ which has a mouth-watering fragrance that will excite you […]
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  • Taguig
  • Serendra
  • Spanish
    • Don Juan BBQ

    Don Juan BBQ

    Don Juan Barbeque offers Filipino dishes, such as yellow ginger adobo (P 120) and ihaw-ihaw (grilled chicken stick for P35, pig’s knuckles for P75, rear end for P80). This store is located at the right side of the Taal Market. You’ll feel refreshed from the Philippines’ hot weather once you step inside this restaurant. You’ll experience a comfortable ambiance, just like when visiting your neighbour’s house. The restaurant’s interior reminds you of the old houses of the Spanish era. With its brick roof and windows made from Capiz shell, Don Juan BBQ irrefutably gives off a chic and warm ambiance.  
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

    Golden Cowrie Native Restaurant

    There are 5 branches of this popular Filipino restaurant around Cebu. Crispy Pork Kare-kare (P 250) is the Golden Cowrie’s featured dish. It has also been chosen as Cebu’s best Kare-kare. This dish uses a sumptuous peanut paste, and once you start eating the vegetables with bagoong, you’ll never stop.
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  • Cebu
  • Filipino
    • Romulo Café

    Romulo Café

    “Is Filipino cuisine delicious and does it have stylish presentation?” At first, our editor K thought that Filipino food tastes simple and lacks in variety. However, K’s opinion changed dramatically when he encountered the Romulo Café. The restaurant’s sumptuous Chicken Relleno (P 615) is a stuffed chicken dish that has a lot of ingredients in it. Also, Romulo’s original dessert, Crispy Suman (P 65), is a traditional fried rice cake. The dishes in Romulo Café are quite surprising because of their delicate presentation and deep flavour. Black and white photographs are hung around the store, narrating the history of the Philippines. This design gives a very chic feeling to the […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Bistro Coron

    Bistro Coron

    Bistro Coron is a restaurant that has been serving both Filipino and French cuisine for 9 years. The Double Herb Meat Fillet served with Butter Sauce (P215) is the restaurant’s star dish which has 5 side dish choices: boiled potatoes, sautéed potatoes, French fries, rice, and spaghetti. In addition, the meat fillet in this dish can be beef, chicken or pork. At night, this restaurant transforms into a bar where you can enjoy a drink or two. ‘Bistro’ means “a small restaurant that can be used with ease” in French. The Bistro Coron is exactly as its name suggests. This restaurant is well-liked by  tourists and local people.
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  • Palawan
  • Filipino
  • French
    • La Preciosa Restaurant

    La Preciosa Restaurant

    The restaurant’s stylish ceiling, which has paintings of the San Augustine Church and the Sinking Bell, makes its patrons look up to admire its beauty. Just looking at every single accessory, such as the clock and electric lights, is actually quite enjoyable. In La Preciosa, customers can feel very comfortable because it’s very spacious. It also has a cafe and a function room on the second floor. There are a lot of delicious food in Ilocos Norte, and Crispy Bagnet is one of them. Aside from its fragrant aroma, this juicy pork dish has a sweet taste that spreads in your mouth.
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  • Ilocos Norte
  • Filipino
    • Marina Tuna Seafood Market and Restaurant

    Marina Tuna Seafood Market and Restaurant

    Now in its 11th year, Marina Tuna is still popular with its patrons. This well-know seafood restaurant has not changed much since its early years. Based on its name, the main dishes of this restaurant are usually made with tuna. During lunchtime, there are no vacant seats in this restaurant most of the time because of its overflowing Filipino customers. This restaurant is therefore fondly called “the restaurant loved by the locals.” Their Grilled Tuna Jaw (Tuna Jaw, P600-/ kg) is roasted until it becomes golden brown.The large size of this tuna surprises many of its customers. When you eat the restaurant’s tuna, you will taste its juiciness and its […]
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  • Davao
  • Filipino
    • Nanay Bebeng Restaurant

    Nanay Bebeng Restaurant

    Nanay Bebeng is famous for its eat-all-you-can buffet. It also amazes its customers because of its low prices and great quantity. Plus, they can choose from 9 kinds of main dishes, 7 appetizers, 5 kinds of desserts and soup for only P320! The fresh tuna, which is cut into chunks, is especially remarkable because it doesn’t have a foul smell. This dish is served with Japanese soy sauce. Nanay Bebeng is always full of Filipino and tourist customers because of its fresh dishes such as Teriyaki Swordfish and Stir-fried Crab in Oyster sauce.
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  • Davao
  • Filipino
    • Luz Kinilaw

    Luz Kinilaw

      If you want to feel the local atmosphere here, visit Luz Kinilaw! This restaurant has been cooking skewered tuna fillet over charcoal fire for 43 years. This dish is very popular among locals and travelers alike. Luz Kinilaw gets their fresh tuna from the harbour of General Santos City.  
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  • Davao
  • Filipino
    • Davao Dencia’s Restaurant

    Davao Dencia’s Restaurant

    Davao Dencia’s Restaurant is a prestigious restaurant that offers Chinese and Filipino cuisine. It is also an establishment that has been well-loved by the locals of Davao for 50 years. It is said that the current store was opened in 1999, while the first store located in Manila began its operation in 1950s. Since the prices are low and the food tastes wonderful, Dencia’s name became known throughout Davao. The lugaw (Chinese rice porridge) and tokwa’t baboy, which are also included in Dencia’s menu, have a lot of fans in the entire Philippines. Their chop suey is another dish that you should also try out. Japanese customers might like Davao […]
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  • Davao
  • Chinese
  • Filipino
    • Chinatown and Magsaysay Fruit Vendor Association

    Chinatown and Magsaysay Fruit Vendor Association

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  • Davao
  • Filipino
    • Epic Boracay: Serving World-Class Beach Cuisine and Longest Happy Hour on the Island

    Epic Boracay: Serving World-Class Beach Cuisine and Longest Happy Hour on the Island

    Strategically located near the shopping hub of D’Mall in Station 2, Epic remains to be one of the go-to bar and restaurant of both locals and tourists on the island.
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay Restaurant 2019
    • Tambayan sa Kanto

    Tambayan sa Kanto

    Filipino food is amusing because each district has different characteristics. The menu of Tambayan sa Kanto is centred on Ilocano cuisine. This restaurant uses ingredients that came directly from Ilocos region and the origin of its homey recipes are from the owner’s grandmother who resides in Ilocos. Its hipon (P358), which is this restaurant’s recommended dish, is a healthy soup that has onion, whitebait (Japanese anchovy), tomato, and ginger. Ensaladang gamet (photo 2), a seaweed and tomato salad, and bagnet (P430), crispy fried pork that is cut into small pieces, are just some of the typical Ilocano cuisine that Tambayan sa Kanto serves.  
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Filipino
    • Café de Bonifacio

    Café de Bonifacio

    “Revolutionizing Filipino Cuisine” is the strong statement that Cafe de Bonifacio released which focuses on innovation in Filipino food. This café’s original recipe added a delicate twist to the Filipino dishes it offers, which is something worth boasting about. Its dishes have incorporated the cooking principles of Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Cafe de Bonifacio’s Lumpia (photo 1) is similar to a spring roll that is then cut and arranged beautifully, making it easy to eat. This restaurant’s Tilapia (photo 2), which looks like it’s going to swim at any moment, is a dish that is very tasty up to its tail!
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  • Mandaluyong
  • The Podium
  • Filipino
    • Mesa Filipino Moderne in Makati Serves Innovative Filipino Flavors

    Mesa Filipino Moderne in Makati Serves Innovative Filipino Flavors

    Mesa Filipino Moderne serves innovate Filipino dishes that will surely delight any palate.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Fely J’s Kitchen in Makati Presents Filipino-Asian Dishes to Crave For

    Fely J’s Kitchen in Makati Presents Filipino-Asian Dishes to Crave For

    Fely J's Kitchen in Makati boasts a variety of Asian and Filipino dishes that are served in the Fely J's style of fresh, natural, and attractive.
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • Lorenzo’s Way in Greenbelt 5 Serves a Legacy of Filipino and European Dishes

    Lorenzo’s Way in Greenbelt 5 Serves a Legacy of Filipino and European Dishes

    If you are looking for a place where you can delightfully savor exceptional Filipino and Spanish dishes, Lorenzo's Way in Greenbelt 5 is the place to be!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • Pia Y Damaso

    Pia Y Damaso

    The original menu, plus, the bold arrangement in its dishes is something that Damaso is proud of. Its entire menu is full of originality and it is said that its menu is inspired by ‘Noli Me Tangere,’ a famous book that is written by the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal. Placido Penitente (photo 1) is a risotto using Northern Luzon’s exquisite brown rice, topped with white fish and baked squid. Customers usually add a hint of lemon to it for a refreshing taste, Smoked BBQ Mango Pork (photo 2) is Damaso’s recommended menu. It is grilled pork that is suited with fried garlic rice, spinach, and nuts.  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Café Adriatico

    Café Adriatico

    Since its opening in 1979, this well-established café is loved by many patrons and is considered as Manila’s original bistro (a restaurant for the masses). Filipino cuisine, Western cuisine and rich liquors is enjoyed in here. The wood interior of this restaurant gives off a classical feel, making it a perfect place to just chill out with friends. Its refined atmosphere has attracted many college students and artists, which actually led in nurturing the youth culture of Manila. You can find Cafe Adriatico at the open space café, which you can’t overlook. It faces one of the landmarks in Malate District and Remedios Circle.
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Filipino
    • Zamboanga Restaurant

    Zamboanga Restaurant

    Since its establishment in 1973, this traditional Filipino restaurant has been in business for over 40 years. The authentic Filipino cuisine that Zamboanga Restaurant offers, such as fresh seafood, lechon, pinakbet, and lumpia, are loved by many generations. Aside from its food, the traditional dance of Visaya and Mindanao performed in this restaurant’s wide stage is also a highlight of the said establishment. The dance company showcases their talents from 10:30 pm for about 1 hour. Their show is worth a look, so make sure not to miss it. To celebrate weddings and other events, dancers who are under the contract with Zambanga Restaurant are dressed in traditional costumes such […]
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  • Manila
  • Malate
  • Filipino