If the south has ‘town’, then the north has ‘U.P. Town’!
U.P. Town Center has been booming with a lot of new restaurants lately. From churros to tacos to scoops of ice cream being thrown at you, they just have it all. The Booky correspondents have compiled the hottest and the newest restaurants there to fulfill whatever craving you have.
Backyard Kitchen + Brew
Backyard Kitchen + Brew is a farm-to-table bar and grill concept from Chef Edward Bugia (of Pino, The Burger Project and Pi Breakfast and Pies fame) and a number of celebrities like KC Montero, Paolo Paraiso and Sam YG. It serves modern comfort food with a twist, as well as a wide selection of beverages and craft beers.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
+63 999 366-6921
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen is one of South‘s biggest neighborhood secrets, but because good restaurants can’t hide forever, it is now a foodie’s destination for authentic Italian eats. Foodies love their pizzas which they can get 2 flavors in one, as well as their Risotto Tartufo Funghi and Spaghetti Seafood Olio.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
+63 2 958-5563
John & Yoko
John & Yoko, from the Sumosam Group, is a modern Japanese cosmopolitan restaurant that aims to serve only the best fusions from the east and from the west. Expect first-rate Japanese dishes by internationally-trained chefs, and exceptional service by a dynamic and compassionate dining team.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
+63 2 720-9737
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi serves Butao (‘Buta’ meaning pork and ‘O’ meaning king), the rich signature tonkotsu broth used in every bowl they serve. Its MOA branch has been consistently on our top 10 most loved restaurants in Pasay.
No reservations allowed
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
+63 2 990-5438
Churreria La Lola
Churreria La Lola, from the same owners of Rambla, is a dessert shop featuring a popular Spanish dough pastry, the deep fried churros. They offer classic churros served with their signature Belgian chocolate dip and a variety of xuxos or stuffed churros, as well as sandwiches and horchata, which is a traditional summer Spanish drink.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
+63 2 281-0226
Silantro
Silantro is a rustic local restaurant and homegrown concept from Dagupan serving the best of Mexican comfort food with a Filipino twist. Bestsellers include the beef nachos, soft tacos and caliente wings.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
Wingman
Wingman is a casual American diner serving quality and handcrafted specialty wings, in 15 different flavors. It was one of Makati’s hidden gems when it opened back in 2009, and is now on its 4th branch.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
Torch
Torch serves international fusion cuisine; their specialties include thin crisp pizzas, sizzling marbled Angus steaks and oven baked sushi.
Reservations are accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 287-8675
Casa Verde
Casa Verde, one of Cebu’s most popular dining destination, finally arrived in Manila in late 2013. It is a family-style American restaurant serving their signature value-for-money ribs, steaks, giant burgers and milkshakes.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 364-4154
8 Cuts Burger Blends
8 Cuts is a make-your-own burger joint serving handcrafted and 100% pure beef patty burgers. The name “8 cuts” is a reference to the 8 cuts of beef used in its own customer burger blends.
No reservations accepted
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2/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 955-2264
The Shrimp Bucket – UP Town Center
The Shrimp Bucket is a casual seafood restaurant that specializes in bags-by-the-pound of shrimps, mussels or crabs and served with your choice of special sauce.
Reservations are accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 625-4603
Steveston Pizza
Steveston Pizza is an underrated small town pizza shop from Steveston Village in Richmond, B.C. It serves handcrafted pizzas using quality ingredients that reflect Steveston’s fresh seafood fare.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 955-2273
Ba Noi’s
Bà Nội’s used to be a little hole-in-the wall in Makati offering the fresh and authentic flavors of Vietnam but has now turned into one of people’s go-to places for a bowl of Pho or fresh spring rolls.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 294-8095
RUB Ribs & BBQ
RUB offers no frills American grub specializing in racks of ribs with the sidings of your choice. Other appetizers and entrees are served as well. This is their 5th branch in the metro.
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman,Quezon City
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