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One of the first establishments to plant its flag at the Collective, Wingman caters to local hipsters with its American diner food, most notably several…
Must-see restaurants in Manila
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Mercato Centrale is a pop-up food park of sorts that sees close to 50 vendors appear every weekend (and Thursdays) in one of the few vacant lots left in…
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This intimate bistro has just four tables and – fittingly – 18 dishes on the menu. Small plates are the speciality – go for the baked prawn casserole and…
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Soru is a slick new Japanese bistro known for mouthwatering aburi (torched) sushi in the heart of QC's Maginhawa foodie district. It also has great ramen,…
Manila
Not even in the American heartland itself could there be a diner with as much 1950s pop-culture paraphernalia as you’ll find stuffed inside this P Burgos…
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Just up the road from the Marikina Shoe Museum, this a good spot for a lunch break within the atmospheric late-17th-century former home of Kapitan Moy,…
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This laid-back yet classy bistro is a good stop for lunch or a meryenda (snack) if you're on a tour of the Malacañang Palace. Dishes are Spanish Filipino,…
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Salcedo Community Market is a great spot to hit for brunch, with stalls selling everything from burgers and local desserts to a boggling array of grilled…
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The speciality here is, naturally, chicken – we prefer it roasted with a couple of sides. Nachos, quesadillas, margaritas and local craft beer on tap …
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This laid-back farmers markets has an array of local specialities. Here you'll find stalls serving cuisine from Filipino food-crazy regions such as Ilocos…
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This unassuming eatery has acquired cult status and is a de-rigueur stop on any tour of historic Escolta St. In addition to ice cream (try the nine-scoop…
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This is where the creatives at the HUB get their caffeine fix and work on their laptops to soothing coffee-presser sounds. It's crisp and cool with an…
Manila
Blink and you'll miss this hippy, trippy Rumi–inspired cafe specialising in delicious vegan sandwiches and fair-trade coffee from Benguet in North Luzon…
Manila
One of the newer and nicer Korean restaurants in Poblacion, Gogi throws down a suite of free appetisers then gets to work grilling delicious strips of…
Manila
This hip little cafe is home to the pizzadilla, the bastard child of pizza and the quesadilla. Paintings and vintage bric-a-brac are on sale, and many…
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The food here is mostly Mediterranean–inspired, with Indian and Vietnamese tastes thrown in. Opt for the Moroccan braised chicken, try an original…
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This stylish modern Thai restaurant does a mix of classic and envelope-pushing dishes, all with authentic flavours and gorgeously presented. Dine indoors…
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This old-school Spanish favourite is known for its 15 varieties of paella, pollo al Ajillo (boneless chicken in spicy garlic sauce), long tapas menu, and…
Manila
Still the best Korean restaurant in Malate. Try the stone-pot bibimbap (rice with meat, vegetables, egg and chilli; vegetarian version also available) or…
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Out front is Tambai, serving quick but highly original Japanese-infused Filipino snacks – try the to-die-for yakitori sticks. At the back are oyster bar…
Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
Manila
Earthy and laid-back, Greens serves wonderful vegetarian and vegan fare, including eggplant parmigiana and delicious logic-defying meatless sisig (usually…
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Famous across Manila for its fried chicken and other home-style Hokkien cooking; run by a third-generation family.
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In an elegant space within the Casa Manila complex, Barbara’s does a buffet dinner that includes a cultural show (7.15pm) with traditional music and…
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This slightly upscale turu-turò (point-point, or fast food) restaurant is a great introduction to home-cooked Filipino food, in an air-conditioned setting.
Manila
As the name (The Store) implies, this long-running Spanish eatery doubles as a gourmet food shop. The restaurant proper doles out fine tapas such as…
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Across from the Mind Museum, this intimate New York–style bistro serves up anything from buttermilk fried chicken and waffles to Manhattan clam chowder…
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Nuns often help cook dishes named after archbishops in this unique and attractive bistro decked out in Catholic paraphernalia – appropriately opposite San…
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A modern gastropub with dark-wood panelling and a winning menu of American food and English pub classics, with an occasional Asian twist. It shares a…
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Patio de Conchita is an atmospheric turu-turò eatery within an ancestral house in the heart of Intramuros. Decent food and cheap beer make it popular with…
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Their handmade dumplings – you can see them being made in the window – are a northern Chinese variety, in contrast to the Hokkien (southern) cuisine that…
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This bright and shiny clean restaurant is the original branch of what has become one of Manila’s more popular Chinese chains; it’s known for dim sum but…
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Well located next to Manila Cathedral, this is a great place to escape the heat with a cold caffeinated beverage. A few pasta dishes, sandwiches and…
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The original location of the now-widespread Filipino restobar chain is a Quezon City institution. Look no further for an introduction to Filipino bar food…
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An unassuming turu-turò style vegetarian place in the heart of Chinatown, serving stewed or barbecued fake meat plus dim sum. The fried cashew 'shrimp' is…
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Experience the singular joys of black mung bean hopia (dense Chinese Filipino sweet cakes), sticky moon cakes and all manner of odd and exotic baked goods…
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This open-air food fair outside the Market! Market! mall is lined with eateries serving regional cuisine and is one of the rare places for a cheap meal in…
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Filipino take on an old-school meat-and-potatoes American diner. Home in on the budget set meals, which include a soup and iced tea.
Manila
This outdoor food court next to A Venue Mall is a great introduction to Filipino food, including many regional specialities.
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Ermita’s main mall has scores of eating options, including an extensive top-floor food court.
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The long ice counter here looks much like the seafood tank at a grocery store. Point to your preference, then watch as a team of chefs cooks your meal;…
