Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2025)

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Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl

 

In the metro

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2023)

Let's continue filling-in our tummy while visiting the old and new places around the city.

2021 Philippines: Food Crawl in Ortigas

While dine-in is still not encourage, let us continue to have fun in tasting food from the list of restaurants.  This post will be dedicated to cafes and restaurants found in Ortigas Center (most names are available from Podium). 

Philippines: Flavors of Pasay (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Pasay City.

Mitsuyado Sei-men
Food: matcha iced cream (P120)
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, tasty dessert

Philippines: Flavors of Makati (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of Makati Central Business District.

8 cuts Burger, Greenbelt
Food: A half-pounder worth of sliders (P320),
Personal Preference: 9 out of 10, pricey but tasteful.

Avail Booky Promo - Stay Hungry!

Another available option here in the metro to live your city for less is by enjoying the coupon discounts from Booky! 

What is Booky Prime?

Booky Prime is a membership program that gives you new buy 1 get 1 digital coupons every month and unlimited table bookings with up to P500 off your bill (subject to P1000 spend) at over 1000 restaurant partners. Click here to know more before you download the booky application for your mobile

What member perks can I enjoy?

Most of the top restaurants and fast food brands in Manila offer exclusive perks to Booky Prime members. Restaurants like Vikings, Gringo, Kko Kko and Wildflour offer discounts and free dessert. Fast food brands like Auntie Anne's, Jamba Juice, Kenny Rogers and Llao Llao offer buy 1 get 1 deals on their best-selling products. New restaurant partners and exclusive offers added every day.

Sushi Nori  #thanksbooky

Food: Kitachino Nest Ale (P295), Okonomiyaki sushi (tamago, kani, bonito flakes, spring onions, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo - P169), Spicy Tuna (spicy tuna overload, tempura flakes, spring onions, spicy mayo), Tamago (P69, courtesy of booky)

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi

Personal Preference: pricey for both food and drinks; service needs more practice;

Philippines: Flavors of Taguig (2018) - Restaurants in Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

Pink Panda #metrodealseries

Food: steamed pork siomai (P95), Thai beef salad (grilled Bolzico steak, basil, cucumber, tomato, carrots, jicama [the crisp, white-fleshed, edible tuber of a Central American climbing plant of the pea family], roasted rice - P320)

Philippines: The Taste of South (2018)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of the southern metro!

The Cheesecake Fairy
Cuisine: bakery, desserts, cakes, cafe

Philippines: The Taste of South (2017)

Another year of tasting classic, fusion and amazing edibles served in the restaurants of the metro!

Las Pinas

Another Story
Cuisine: American Asian

Food: Paella (395ph), Feta Cheese and dried berries (Feta Cheese and dried beriies with a balsamic viniagrette dressing and tossed assprted lettuce salad drizzled with candied walnuts. 295ph for solo serving can already be shared), Roast Pork Belly (Roast Pork Belly with mushroom gravy and applesauce with potato au gratin or buttered rice or mashed potatoes, 495ph)

Personal Preference: 10 out of 10.  The food is tasty.  The sauce used in pork belly, vegetables and salad are in rich flavor.  The ambiance the best!

Location: 2F inside Evia Mall, Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas, 1750

Philippines: Flavors of Pasay (2017)

Philippines has been a fusion of Western and Oriental restaurants.  Enjoy those that listed below as seen in SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex.

Botejyu
Cuisine: Japanese
Food: takoyaki, grilled pork
Personal Preference: 7 out of 10.  The taste is good.  However, the location is on the secluded newly open area (might possible be lively as soon as the Galleon Museum becomes open).  Sanitation of the area is a concern.

The Cafe at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

The Café at the Hyatt City of Dreams Manila has been open to the public for quiet sometime now. But it was only recently when we had a chance to try it’s lunch buffet, thanks to the metrodeal coupon! From P1638 to discounted promo rate of P1105 net is quite a catch!

Philippines: Flavors of Makati (2017)

Le Petit Souffle Restaurant
Location: Third Floor, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City 1210 (10:00 -
21:00)

Philippines: Flavors of Taguig (2017) - Restaurants in Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

The Cook by Hongleepark

Location: 1F, The Forum, 7th Avenue Corner Federacion Drive, Bonifacio Global City
Food: Spicy Chicken Steak Salad (chicken, seafood in homemade spicy sauce and veggies, 699php)
Cuisine: Fusion of Korean & Italian
Personal Preference: 8 out of 10.  Tasty, but pricey.
Review on Tripadvisor

Philippines: The Taste of South

Las Pinas

Ikkoryu Ramen

Location: Food Strip, Southmall

Food: chasu ramen, chicken karaage

Personal Preference: 8 out of 10.  Tasty and quick service.  Was able to accommodate us with house tea and roasted sesame seeds for the perfect taste of Japanese cuisine.

Are you looking for famous, best, top restaurant or places to experience food in the Philippines, click on the following links:

• Restaurants in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig (2017|2016)
• Restaurants in Las Pinas (2017|2016)
• Restaurants in Pasay
• Restaurants in Kapitolyo, Pasig
• Restaurants in Bacolod (2015)
• Restaurants in Iloilo (2014)
• Restaurants in Albay (2013)

2016 Philippines: Flavors of Kapitolyo

United Coffee 
Location: 16 United St, Pasig, Metro Manila
Food: coffee, tea, sweets, cake
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unitedcoffeeph/
Personal Preference: 7 out of 10.  There is a narrow passage and stairs before getting there.  

Philippines: Flavors of Taguig (2016)

Passion by Gerard Dubois [Restaurant Closed] 
Location: Shop C2 of the NetPark, 5th Ave, Taguig
Food: pasta, vegetable salad, cake, macaroons
Menu: http://www.passionbygd.ph/menu.php
Personal Preference: 8 out of 10.  Pastries are for sale after 8 or 9pm.  Wide choice of ice cream and macaroons.

2015 Jan: Philippines: Negros Occ: The Taste of Bacolod

Silay:

El Ideal

Food: Pancit Guisado, Double Decker chicken and tuna sandwich with melted cheese

Value: Affordable (230php)

Atmosphere: old restaurant, with wooden chairs and marble-made table.

Location: 118 Rizal St, Silay City Heritage Zone, Negros Occidental (near park and bus stop)

Personal Preference: 8 out 10

Bacolod:
31 Korea
Food: tuna mayo kimbap, kokiyo chicken
Value: affordable (249php, 2015)
Atmosphere: Not the galbi-cooking that I'm expecting, but the only one I've seen with the toy I've been looking for.
The video screen is showing tvN channel with the replay of MNET Awards 2014 in Hong Kong.

Location : Citywalk, Robinsons

2014 Jan: Philippines: 7 tasted restaurants in Iloilo

Tibiao Bakery

Food: 8 out of 10

Value: Affordable

Atmosphere: 7 out of 10

Food: Chicken Mami with Egg (37php), Ham Sandwich

Feels like Pan De Manila inside because of the brick wall.  They are very generous on vegetables and ingredients for the soup.  It tastes so good as well.  It is commendable that they served the sandwich hot and yummy.

Floyd's Famous BBQ

Food: 7 out of 10

Value: Affordable

Atmosphere: 7 out of 10

Order: Country Sausage Meal, hot chocolate, four season’s juice

The one in Atrium closes early, but the one near Small Ville area stays open late in the evening since it is place for late drinking.

2013 Aug: Brewing in Manila (Part 2)

Let me continue my piece on Cafes Brewing in Manila. 

Tous Les Jours

History: In 1958, CJ began the milling business as a leading food and service company in Korea.  Since the, CJ has been developing various kinds of flour in top quality.  Tous Le Jours is the bakery of a whole new level from the beginning.  We use the top quality flour from CJ’s leading technology.  It is known to be a neighborhood artisan bakery.  Enjoy various kinds of bread freshly baked from the oven everyday.

Being a fan of Korea, the feeling inside the bakeshop brings back the days during my visit in Seoul, Busan and Jeju.  Reminds me so much of their rival bakeshop Paris Baguette.