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Ortigas has plenty of dining options, but it all comes down to the point of choosing the best that gives you the bang for your buck. Restaurants of big names and hole-in-the-walls can be found everywhere, but we’re here to give you some insider tips on which ones are worth a visit.
Korean fried chicken with a cheese bowl? Check. Torched salmon aburi sushi? Double check. Modern Filipino food? Triple check. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a big satisfying meal for the hungry tummy, we’ve got you covered.
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Kko Kko – Sapphire Bloc
Owned by Grace Lee, Kko Kko is a modern restaurant that serves authentic and reinvented Korean favorites that are mostly chicken dishes. Some of their must-tries include the chicken cheese fondue, dosirak, snow chicken, and rabokki. 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) 535-7689
Burgoo – Robinsons Galleria
Founded in 1999, Burgoo is a casual dining restaurant that specializes in American cuisine serving favorites like ribs, wings, pastas and shakes. Be that as it may, if the classic Chicken BBQ doesn’t do the trick, their Barbecued Baby Back Ribs might.
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4/F Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor Ortigas, Ugong Norte, Quezon City
(02) 633-6256
Nikkei – The Podium
Nikkei is Manila’s first ever Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar and restaurant serving curated specialties like ceviche, sushi, causa, tiraditos, and Japanese craft spirits. It is refreshing and new to the palate, boldly marrying the finest Eastern and Western cuisines together.
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G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(0995) 908-3145
The Noodle Studio – Ayala Malls The 30th
The Noodle Studio offers modern Asian cuisine, specializing in Asian noodles and other delicacies. They also have their Creative Menu featuring their chef’s modern renditions of some of our beloved dishes such as laksa, char kway teow, and more. Read our full feature here.
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2/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(0928) 389-8583
Shinsen – Sapphire Bloc
Shinsen, which means “fresh” in Japanese, is a home-grown sushi bar serving authentic Japanese food fare made with only the freshest ingredients available in the market.
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North Tower, The Sapphire Bloc Building, Sapphire Road cor Onyx and Garnet St, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 535-5992
Gumbo – SM Megamall
Gumbo, A Taste of New Orleans is a casual dining restaurant that provides extra ordinary atmosphere of fun, quality food, best service and cleanliness. It serves authentic taste of Cajun and Creole cooking, specializing in seafood fare.
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2/F SM Megamall, Atrium, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 635-3015
Basil – Ayala Malls The 30th
Basil is Katipunan’s once secret garden restaurant gem. It serves authentic and traditional Thai cuisine in a beautiful garden-inspired house designed by the owners who are both plant and art enthusiasts. Some of their bestsellers include the tom yum, pad thai, and sticky mango rice!
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G/F Ayala Malls The 30th, 30 Meralco Ave, Ortigas, Pasig
(02) 535-5514
Mesa – Robinsons Galleria
Mesa serves a wide variety of modern Filipino and Asian fusion dishes from appetizers to soups, main dishes to well-known grilled items, choice of meat and seafood complemented with a selection of desserts, coupled with specialty drinks. Because of the restaurant’s success, it now has more than 10 restaurants nationwide.
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3/F Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor Ortigas Ave, Ugong Norte, Quezon City
(0926) 085-9091
Osaka Ohsho – SM Megamall
Osaka Ohsho is a Japanese restaurant chain that specializes in gyoza, which comes in different flavors. Aside from gyoza, Osaka Ohsho also offers other Japanese favorites like tonkatsu, donburi, teppanyaki, and more.
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
(02) 631-7494
Sentro 1771 – Capitol Commons
Sentro 1771 is one of the pioneers in the modern Filipino cuisine scene. A favourite and always a must-order when dining here is their Corned Beef Sinigang.
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Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave. cor Shaw Blvd., Kapitolyo, Oranbo, Pasig
(02) 941-8277
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