Puerto Galera
A hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that also sells fancy meats, cheeses and other imported picnic supplies.
Must-see restaurants in Philippines
Puerto Galera
Open-air place with a comprehensive menu of sizzling dishes, Filipino classics, steaks and budget meals.
Mindoro
The night market, on a lane near the City Market in the centre, is great for local budget meals.
Manila
Ermita’s main mall has scores of eating options, including an extensive top-floor food court.
Davao
A basic Chinatown eatery serving cafeteria-style veggie meals popular with local shop workers.
Panglao Island
On the beach, Hayahay serves pizzas and Thai food, plus meat pies for homesick Aussies.
Siargao
The place to go for imported wines, pasta, cheese and olive oil, plus dried meats.
Manila
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;…
Ayette's Bamboo House Restaurant
Port Barton
Near the Caltex station, Ayette's is a friendly family-run place with several tablecloth-clad picnic tables and a few small nipa huts in the yard. Seafood…
Mindoro
Offers a mix of pre-made and cooked-to-order dishes. You can cobble together a takeaway lunch of cold chicken legs and other snacks for your Apo Reef trip…
Coron Town
Three tables and a counter, that's all there's room for at this authentic Korean spot. Ramen, bulgogi and tofu are on the menu.
Puerto Princesa
Decent central option for Vietnamese chaolong (a Filipino version of pho).
Mindanao
About 1km north of the Edwin Andrews Air Base, and housed in a large, flashy version of the native-style outdoor pavilion, Mano-Mano specialises in…
Southern Mindanao
Directly across the street from several large oil depots, this spot serves goat meat in a variety of ways, including goat testicle soup – which some…
Mindanao
One of the more pleasant places to eat is this outdoor restaurant, inside the resort of the same name, just past the Yakan Weaving Village (taxi P100),…
Mindanao
Across the street from Timoga Springs and along the waterfront is Gloria’s Ihaw Ihaw, serving delicious kinilaw (raw seafood cured in vinegar), grilled…
Southern Mindanao
An outdoor night market and culinary adventure where pointing at your choice of freshly caught seafood results in a delicious meal minutes later.
