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My brother Rommel who worked in Vietnam for a couple of months was craving for authentic Vietnamese food when he got back in Manila. His search led him to this authentic hole-in-the-wall Banhmi place in Makati which was opened recently by chi Anne Le. I was skeptical about this until I’ve tasted the Banhmi. Check … Continue reading BON BANHMI: The BEST Banhmi in Manila?!
TAMPOPO is a ramen and tonkatsu specialty store founded by Takaaki Takagi in Singapore. Takagi is best known for starting Tonkichi, one of Singapore’s best Tonkatsu Restaurants. The name Tampopo, which literally means “dandelion”, is inspired by the 1985 Japanese “Ramen Western” film of the same name. The Philippine franchise, owned by George Huang, … Continue reading TAMPOPO たんぽぽ Philippines: Deluxe Black Pig Shabu Ramen and Top Grade Black Pig Tonkatsu! @tampopo_ph
PAUL Boulangerie and Patisserie has been baking bread and pastries in France since 1889. Finally, after 124 years, they have opened a store in Manila this December 2013. Their bread is baked traditionally, hand-crafted using the best natural ingredients that are freshly flown in all the way from France. The local franchise is owned by … Continue reading PAUL: Boulangerie, Patisserie, Restaurant, and Salon de Thé in Manila! (First Look)
SPIRAL is the gold standard for the most extensive and interactive gourmet dining buffet in Manila. A year after it was launched, it continues to be hailed by foodies as Manila’s BEST buffet. Here are our Top 10 Favorites in SPIRAL – the BEST buffet in town… SOFITEL Staycation Series 2014 SOFITEL: Ultimate Foodie Staycation … Continue reading SPIRAL BUFFET: Our Top 10 Favorites in SPIRAL Sunday Brunch, the BEST Buffet in Town! @SpiralManila @SofitelManila
Bistronomia Restaurant Series:• RUMBA // NEW Mediterranean Resto at The Shops at Ayala Triangle (A REVIEW) (2022)• LAS FLORES Alabang: Best Spanish Restaurant in the South! (2022)• Las Flores Dining+: Is Intimate Dining the New Normal? (2021)• Introducing… LAS FLORES Degustacion by Spanish Chef Ignacio Alcala! (2019)• Rambla Salcedo Makati: Best Tapas Bar in the Salcedo Neighborhood (2019)• BCN by Rambla: … Continue reading RAMBLA Rockwell: Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine by Chef Pepe Lopez @RamblaPH
CHAMPÊTRE is an authentic French restaurant owned by the family of French Chef Marc Aubry. Formerly known as “Je Suis Gourmand” when he initially ran the resto with some partners, it’s one of the best authentic restaurants in Manila loved by both Filipinos and French alike. 🙂 (Related Blog Post: Aidan’s Je Suis Gourmand Birthday Dinner) … Continue reading CHAMPÊTRE: Boutique & Restaurant with Chef Marc Aubry and @LifestylePhilip
Finally, Dulcelin Gourmet by Ricky & Mico Morelos has opened their first branch at the new U.P. Town Center, offering our favorite Dulcelin gourmet dishes such as the Wagyu Tri-tip (only available for advanced orders) and signature desserts, like the much raved-about Mango Torte. Check out Dulcelin Gourmet whenever you’re in the U.P. Town Center. Here’s peek at what … Continue reading DULCELIN GOURMET: Ricky Morelos’ Restaurant Foodies have been waiting for!
We’re fans of UCC’s Hubert Young’s taste for good Japanese food, like UCC’s Tan Tan Mian Tonkotsu Ramen and MITSUYADO SEI-MEN’s Double Cheese Sauce TSUKEMEN! So when we heard about his new venture, MENTORÉ, we decided to visit their standalone store beside Fairmont. We hesitated at first because it highlights itself as a “Coffee + Bar”, but … Continue reading MENTORE: High-End Coffee & Japanese Food Experience by UCC!
Chef Cecille Chang of Thai at Silk is back with SILK ROAD, the latest in Modern Thai Food dining in BGC. Hailed as the Queen of Thai Cuisine in Manila, she just came back from a year of culinary study in Thailand to introduce modern Thai dishes and her own signature recipes. Here’s what to expect from … Continue reading SILK ROAD THAI BISTRO: Chef Cecille Chang is back in BGC!
ITAEWON is a shopping district for local and global brands, with cool bars at night. It’s a melting pot of diverse cultures and the hip place to go for food and restaurants offering international cuisines. We spent our last night in Korea here and how I wish we had more time to explore. Check out … Continue reading ITAEWON: IP Boutique Hotel & Flying Pan Korean Brunch Experience @KTOManila
