Ortigas, here we go!
Ortigas is a business district, and that means a lot of people need to be fed. Naturally, restaurants are popping left and right in this busy area, and some of them are knockouts that need recognition.
Desserts, date places, cafes, and buffets—we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of absolute must-try restaurants in Ortigas.
Manam – SM Megamall
Manam is The Moment Group’s Filipino concept that reinvents Filipino comfort food in innovative ways. You’d think sinigang is perfect the way it is, but wait until you try Manam’s Sinigang na Beef Short Rib and Watermelon—it’s a totally new experience that you should try with your family.
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 531 1493
B&P – Garnet Road
B&P is a quirkily-decorated all-day breakfast spot along Garnet Road that serves the owner’s family breakfast recipes. The owners, Bea and Pia, are granddaughters of Annie Pascual-Guerrero, the woman behind Cravings. Try their best-selling rice bowl, Don Malutong, with your officemates! It’s their unique take on the classic bacon silog. Read our full feature here.
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Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha, Garnet Rd, Ortigas Center, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 997 3218
The Happy Chef – Linden Suites
The Happy Chef Restaurant serves authentic local and international (specifically Filipino and Italian) cuisines to the fast-paced and the well-traveled alike.
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Linden Suites, Tower 1, 37 San Miguel Ave, Ugong, Pasig
(02) 638-7878
Sibyullee Flavors of Seoul – Ayala Malls the 30th
Sibyullee serves modern Seoul BBQ and unique street food dishes like their Volcano Kimchi Fried Rice, Galbi Cheese Barbecue and Tornado Potato (which can come as a set or you can order a la carte). They also offer unlimited side dishes and soup, so full bellies are guaranteed.
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G/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 958 6986
Kko Kko – Sapphire Bloc
Kko Kko goes against most Korean restaurants by focusing on Korean chicken. Their Rabokki is a mixture of tteokbokki and ramen is equal parts cheesy and spicy. It’s a soupy dish that’s prepared right in front of you, so you get to see the magic happening. Make sure to bring your friend group—there are so man dishes at Kko Kko that are for sharing.
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North Tower, The Sapphire Bloc Building, Sapphire Road cor Onyx and Garnet St, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 535 7689
Niu – The Podium
Niu is The Vikings Group’s sixth concept in their growing list of buffet restaurants. You can find local and international cuisines and unlimited alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, sake, and even cocktails. It’s the perfect date place for couples who appreciate the finer things in life—make sure to sit by the piano!
Insider Tip: You could get P200 off your bill when you use Booky to reserve a table at their SM Aura branch.
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12 ADB Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
(02) 635 7888 or (02) 638 7888
Shinsen – Sapphire Bloc
Shinsen is a homegrown sushi bar with beautiful murals and decorations. The restaurant offers fresh sushi rolls and sashimi, okonomiyaki, ramen, and teppanyaki. We highly recommend their Kaki Kari Kari Yaki, which are crispy oysters served in a special sauce. Shinsen is for Japanese food lovers looking for a new place to try. Read our full feature here.
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North Tower, The Sapphire Bloc Building, Sapphire Road cor Onyx and Garnet St, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 535 5992
Din Tai Fung – SM Megamall
If authentic Taiwanese food is what you’re looking for, look no further than Din Tai Fung, a Michelin-star awarded restaurant that specializes in Xiao Long Bao. The franchise is ranked as one of the 10 best restaurants in the world by The New York Times. Big family? Din Tai Fung’s Megamall branch is very spacious, so seating shouldn’t be a problem.
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UG/F SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 997 1935, (02) 997 1936, (02) 997 0931
Nikkei – The Podium
Nikkei is a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant that specializes in sushi and ceviche. “Nikkei” is Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese who started to migrate to Peru in the 19th century and is now becoming the latest food trend in Europe. Their Podium branch has minimalist wooden decor which lends a romantic atmosphere, making it a good place to bring the bae!
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G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(0995) 908 3145
Cibo – SM Megamall
Helmed by Margarita Fores, Cibo, which means “food” in Italian, serves authentic Italian fare that is adjusted to satisfy the Filipino palate. You can’t go wrong with their pastas, especially the classic creamy tomato Penne al Telefono. It’s a good place to meet up with fellow titas as the place also offers good cocktails for your afternoon chika sesh.
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G/F SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 726 2426
Las Flores – The Podium
Las Flores serves authentic Spanish food with a contemporary style that’s surprising yet comforting. The menu is heavily influenced by Catalan culture, from food to furniture. Try their tapas—the Bombas Barceloneta and Salmon & Salmon—and their extensive drink menu. It’s a dinner date you won’t forget! Read our full feature here.
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G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(0915) 654 5231
Cafe 1771 – El Pueblo
Cafe 1771 is El Pueblo’s cornerstone restaurant that’s popular among the business crowd. The restaurant serves European food inside their Parisian-library inspired space. Try their 1771 Burger that a hearty 200g certified Angus beef patty and gruyere cheese in between brioche buns.
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El Pueblo Real de Manila, Dona Julia Vargas Ave cor ADB Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 631 7340
Tsujiri – The Podium
Tsujiri is a 155-year-old Japanese tea brand that pioneered matcha desserts. The franchise only uses genuine and high quality green tea from Uji, and the traditional grinding methods to get the best aroma and flavor. Try their Matcha Citronne, a fluffy cake with a gentle balance of matcha and citrus.
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2/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 637 6179
Ooma – SM Megamall
Ooma offers bold and new Japanese fare, like their Aburi maki that’s probably the best torched sushi in town. The restaurant was born out of a collaboration between The Moment Group and Chef Bruce Ricketts, one of Manila’s youngest and brightest chefs who happens to specialize in traditional and fusion Japanese cuisine.
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 656 4591
Mesa – Ayala Malls the 30th
Mesa offers modern Filipino and Asian fusion dishes that’s perfect for family dining because each dish can feed 2 to 3 people. The food menu is extensive, but noteworthy items are the Baked Scallops with Garlic Butter and Swahe on the Rocks.
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G/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 955 1736
Wildflour Café + Bakery – The Podium
Wildflour offers specialty breads and cakes aside from their International cuisine dishes. They have a superb brunch menu, and is one of the most popular places for Manila folk who brunch. Make sure to have a bite of their Kimchi Fried Rice, which is served with flat iron steak and eggs.
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G/F The Podium, ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 571 8588
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