10 Cool Places with Exclusive Promos + Freebies You’ll Love

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It’s (almost) payday weekend and we know what you’re thinking: FOOD TRIP. There are tons of new restaurants out there, but 300 special ones give you free dessert and discounts of up to P500 off. Sample desserts include cheesecakes, creme brulee and more. Subscribe to Booky Prime for instant P1000 worth of discount credits.

How does it work? Just book a table at these restaurants via the Booky app (or click the Book Now buttons in this article!), show your confirmation text when you dine, and enjoy your discounts and free dessert. Download the Booky app to get started!

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ArroZeria – BGC

ArroZeria is a homegrown Spanish restaurant aims to create a higher standard of service and to provide good quality food using local ingredients. It is headed by Chef Chele Gonzales of Vask Tapas Room. It’s for diners who can’t get enough of paella. It’s not for people trying to lower their carb intake. We recommend their Surf and Turf Board, Paella Valenciana and Paella Negra. Fun Fact: ArroZeria means ‘home of the paella’.

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U/G C3 Building, Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue, BGC, Taguig
(02) 946 3793

Atelier Vivanda – Forbes Town Center

From Paris to HK, and now in Manila, Atelier Vivanda is a French bistro and steakhouse headed by 2-star Michelin chef, Akrame Benallal. It’s for people who love premium steaks. It’s not for diners looking to keep a strict diet. We recommend the Pommes Darphin, 50-Day Aged Smoked Beef with Pepper Oil, and their Ribeye Steak. Our insider tip is that you should get your steaks cooked medium, which is the standard in French cuisine.

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U-A8 Forbes Town Center, Forbes Town Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 2 663-0765

Cocina Peruvia – BGC

Cocina Peruvia is an ambient, quaint restaurant specializing in Peruvian cuisine. It’s for families and friends looking for a chill place to enjoy South American food. It’s not for Asian cuisine loyalists. We recommend the Mixto Anticuchos, Lomo Saltado, Adobo Peruvia, Pescado al Ajillo and Arroz Verde con Pollo. Our insider tip: If you’re unfamiliar with the dishes, ask their servers for more info.

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G/F Bonifacio One Technology Tower, Rizal Drive cor 31st St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 955-9975

Confusion Diner – BF Homes

Confusion Diner is a Filipino-American fusion restaurant that combines traditional and modern comfort food. It’s for friends who love trying out different twists on familiar dishes. It’s not for diners who aren’t fans of local ingredients. We recommend the One More Chance, Haring Tulisan, and Volcano Dessert. Our insider tip: Check their website for event updates!

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231 Aguirre Ave. BF Homes, Parañaque
02) 510-9209

Mango Tree Cafe – BGC

Mango Tree is a picturesque bistro offering authentic Thai cuisine. It’s for families or couples looking for a relaxing place to enjoy good food. It’s not for diners looking for steaks. We recommend their Pad Thai Goong, Gaeng Phed Ped Yang (Roasted duck with pineapple in red curry), and Khao Niew Ma Muang (Ripe mango with sticky rice). Fun Fact: Mango Tree is an international restaurant chain headed by Chef Siwat Korsem, who has over 27 years of experience in cooking Thai food.

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G/F Bonifacio High St Central, 7th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 621-3233

Rue Bourbon – Tomas Morato, Alabang, Eastwood

Rue Bourbon, a New Orleans themed restaurant, is most popular for their beverage menu ranging from plain beer to mixed drinks. It’s for yuppies looking for some solid comfort food and generous servings of beer. It’s not for diners who want a dainty little cocktail. We recommend their signature Caramel Beers, Baby Back Ribs, and the Seafood Bayou. Our insider tip is to challenge your friends by ordering their Jaegermeister, which comes in a huge tumbler.

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COCA Restaurant – SM Aura

COCA Restaurant is an international franchise specializing in Thai-Cantonese cuisine and their hotpot style called Suki. It’s for families looking for a different way to experience Asian cuisine. It’s not for diners lazy to cook their own suki. We recommend the Thai Signature Hotpot, Prawns with Salted Egg, Pacific Sunset crabs, and Steamed Garoupa. Our insider tip: You can have your suki pot split into 2 soup bases instead of 1!

5/F SM Aura, 26th St cor McKinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 218-1110

United Coffee – Kapitolyo

United Coffee is a minimalist specialty coffee shop that serves hand brewed or pulled espresso shots from freshly roasted coffee beans by popular EDSA Beverage Design Group. They also serve pasta, cakes and cookies. It’s for artsy coffee crawlers. It’s not for beer drinkers. We recommend the Roast Beef Sandwich, Lava Cake ala Mode and their espresso selection. Our insider tip is parking may be challenging, an alternative would be inside Pioneer Center.

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16 United St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 2 211-1544

Slappy Cakes – SM Jazz, SM the Block, SM Aura

SM Jazz, SM the Block, SM Aura | Breakfast

Slappy Cakes is a one-of-a-kind breakfast place best known for its make-your-own pancakes. It’s for friends or families who love bringing their kids to interactive restaurants for a fun experience. It’s not for diners looking for a quiet dining/working space. We recommend their Buttermilk Pancake Batter, Red Velvet Pancake Batter, and their Bacon Benedict. Our insider tip: Make your pancake experience more fun by getting their combination order where you have 3 different pancake flavors (and colors!).

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Terrace 45 – Tomas Morato

Terrace 45 is a neighborhood restaurant and cafe known for their hearty and comforting dishes. It’s for families and friends looking for a comfy place to catch up over good food. It’s not for those unwilling to drive to the North. We recommend the Pork Rind Poutine, Sweet Corn Fritters, and Prawn Thermidor Pasta. Our insider tip: They’re closed on Sundays.

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45 Dr Lazcano cor Scout Santiago near Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 374-5486

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