Must see restaurants in Manila

Earthy and laid-back, Greens serves wonderful vegetarian and vegan fare, including eggplant parmigiana and delicious logic-defying meatless sisig (usually…

Famous across Manila for its fried chicken and other home-style Hokkien cooking; run by a third-generation family.

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…

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.

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…

Across from the Mind Museum, this intimate New York–style bistro serves up anything from buttermilk fried chicken and waffles to Manhattan clam chowder…

Nuns often help cook dishes named after archbishops in this unique and attractive bistro decked out in Catholic paraphernalia – appropriately opposite San…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

This outdoor food court next to A Venue Mall is a great introduction to Filipino food, including many regional specialities.

Ermita’s main mall has scores of eating options, including an extensive top-floor food court.

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;…