You can even bring the kids!
This list is for the pickiest eaters of Manila!
DIY, build/create/cook-your-own, or whatever you call it, this type of dining experience is definitely suited for all ages. Everyone wants control over their food or their meals, and you can definitely have that at these popular foodie destinations. Enjoy customizing your burger and tempura sets, your cookies and your first ever cotton cloud milkshakes!
Don’t take too long deciding, now.
Trufa Pasta Bar – Legaspi Village
Trufa is a cozy and rustic Catalan-inspired pasta bar that creatively combines the best of Barcelona and Manila, a fusion of Spanish and Filipino cultures through the art of taste. At Trufa, diners have the liberty to customize their orders starting with the sauce, pasta and toppings. READ MORE
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109 Esteban St., Planters Bldg, Unit A, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 771-2581
Dohtonbori – various branches
Dohtonbori is the #1 okonomiyaki restaurant chain in Japan, which first opened in Tokyo in 1990. It is the first in the Philippines to offer the first and only cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience in Manila. Don’t worry because a server will be there to assist you! READ MORE
La Maripili – various branches
La Maripili is a Southern dessert destination that specializes in a wide array of churros, from classic to stuffed, sweet to savory, or served with various flavored dipping sauces. Recently, they launched a new affordable build-your-own lunch set: Pick from their new salads and grilled sandwiches list, every set comes with churros con chocolate.
Price: Save P200 for two orders of small churros with chocolate dip only with Booky! Read more here.
Scout’s Honor – Hole in the Wall
Scout’s Honor is a craft-your-own cookie concept that takes a modern approach on the classic girl scout cookies. Their hot-off-the-oven signature cookies, monster cookies, cookie tarts are best paired with their homemade flavored milk.
Also read: 11 Specialty Stalls to Try at Hole in the Wall Makati
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Hole In The Wall, 4F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati
(02) 887-2698
BRGR: The Burger Project – Maginhawa
The Burger Project is a popular build-your-own burger joint to the Diliman community. Customize your hearts out starting from the buns, the burger, sauce and toppings.
Also featured in: 22 Must Try Restaurants around UP Diliman QC
Reservations are accepted
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122 Maginhawa, Teachers Village, Quezon City
(02) 351-7474
Kenshin – Makati
Kenshin is a new Makati hole-in-the-wall currently best known for being the first to offer a unique cook-your-own takoyaki dining experience. Guests will be able to mix and cook their own fluffy takoyaki balls on their personal cooking sets. Sushi, ramen and other Japanese favorites are also served. READ MORE
Insider tip: Post a photo of Kenshin on your social media pages and show it to the staff to get a free soda or dessert!
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The Linear Tower, Yakal St cor Mayapis, San Antonio, Makati
(0917) 551-4605
Asakusa – The Grove Pasig
Asakusa: House of Tempura serves Japanese cuisine specializing in all kinds of tempura including prawns, scallops, squid, vegetables and more. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous or picky, opt for their unique make-your-own-tempura sets. Guests can freely choose the tempura they want by piece, the sides and even the sauce. READ MORE
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Grove Retail Row, Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong,Pasig
(02) 941-0157
Nomads BBQ + Refuge – Jupiter St.
Nomads BBQ + Refuge is a modern Taiwanese bar and restaurant along Jupiter in Makati that offers unlimited DIY Mongolian bowls paired with affordable drinks and cocktails.
Insider tip: Vegetarians are welcome here; their cooking area showcases a divider to separate vegetarian bowls from the rest of the orders.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Valdecon Bldg, 20 Jupiter cor. Antares St, Bel-Air, Makati
(02) 772-3845
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast – various branches
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is one of Kapitolyo’s most popular 24/7 all-day breakfast diners. It is a modern and upgraded ‘carinderia’ that offers value-for-money 100-peso meals, yes that includes a build your own breakfast plate with all your favorite toppings.
Also read: 14 Must Try Tapsilog Joints in Every City
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Woodchuck House – Magiting St.
Woodchuck House at the The Square on Magiting St. Woodchuck House reinvents Filipino favorites through their unique deconstructed menu items that diners can enjoy “building”; this includes breakfast plates, panini sandwiches and main dishes such as the crispy pork sinigang soup.
Reservations are accepted
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51 Magiting Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 896-1618
Freezer Burn – Bonifacio High St.
Freezerburn is a new retro-themed ice cream parlour serving unique hot and cold dessert pairings. Think fries served with mayo and ketchup ice cream or brownies served with mint ice cream. Aside from these, Freezerburn also offers build-your-own milkshake. Select from their outrageous and freshly made ice cream line and toppings like chocolate or caramel sauce, sprinkles, cocoa or cinnamon powder, and more. Your shakes are then finished off with a cotton candy cloud. READ MORE
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Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0927) 387-2703
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