Here’s what you loved in 2017!
2017 has been a delicious year for foodies, with some of the best restaurants opening this year alone and prominent homegrown concepts breaking new ground reaching a new level of sarap! for the Philippine food scene.
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This year has definitely satisfied many cravings, and in celebration we present the best of the best – these are the top restaurants that you, our beloved Booky users, loved and dined in throughout 2017!
20. La Spezia MNL – Tomas Morato
La Spezia is an Italian hole-in-the-wall that serves timeless pasta dishes and dessert standouts. Their Carbonara with Black Italian Truffles is a must-try! Read more here.
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90 Scout Dr Lascano St, Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 960 6903
19. Shinsen Sushi Bar and Restaurant – multiple branches
Shinsen – “fresh” in Japanese – is a homegrown sushi bar that now has two branches around Pasig. While it is known for its fresh sushi selections, oysters and teppanyaki, which you can read about here.
18. Royal Indian Curry House – multiple branches
Royal Indian Curry House or R.I.C.H. is a popular late night sports bar and restaurant in the growing Poblacion food hub in Makati. It serves authentic Indian cuisine and is also an all-in-one hangout spot that boasts of five floors of entertainment and dining areas. If you find their dishes too savory for your liking, order a cup of their lassi yogurt to balance out the flavors. Read our full feature here.
17. Grape Escape PH – Maginhawa
Grape Escape is a wine lounge and kitchen and is the first of its kind in Maginhawa. They first made its appearance a year ago in the food park, StrEAT: Maginhawa. The owners wanted a more permanent place for people to socialize and enjoy wine so they opened this full-fledged restaurant. Read their full feature here.
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99 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
(02) 405-2546
16. Nikuya Charcoal Grill & Shabu-Shabu – Now Closed
Nikuya is a local concept that’s first to offer Korean grill with Japanese hotpot in one place. Nikuya, along with new restaurants like Kko Kko, Buta+Wagyu, etc. is owned by TV personality and host, Grace Lee.
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15. Lugang Cafe – multiple branches
Lugang Café is a Shanghai-based café focused on providing quality and contemporary Taiwanese cuisine. They are popular for their xiao long bao!
14. Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew – Kapitolyo
Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew by Chef Jerwyn Rabo is a fun, gastronomic fusion of the Filipino cuisine, with a Latin American twist. Check out our full feature here.
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16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 532-3414
13. Blake’s Wings & Steaks – multiple branches
Blake’s Wings & Steaks is an all-American diner that first opened in Marikina. It serves hefty portions of wings, ribs and steaks for the entire family to enjoy.
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186 Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge A, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 635-2097
12. Hamaru Yakitori & Sushi – Now Closed
Hamaru is a newly-opened Japanese bar and restaurant, hidden behind the The Food Hive food park. It serves modern Japanese food, with bestsellers like the black sakura, Hamaru soft shell crab roll, and a wide range of yakitori and kushiyaki. Read more here.
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11. Romulo Cafe – multiple branches
Romulo Cafe offers traditional Filipino comfort food from heirloom recipes set in a comfy museum-style restaurant that gives you a glimpse of Philippine history.
10. Nikkei – multiple branches
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. Read more here.
9. Lola Cafe+Bar – Tomas Morato
LoLa Cafe is a destination restaurant that offers specialty Filipino cuisine helmed by Chef John Mangibin, his first under the LoLa Group.
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99 Sct Lozano St, Quezon City
(02) 501-2620
8. Va Bene Pasta Deli – multiple branches
Va Bene (which means “it’s good” in Italian) has been named one Manila’s best Italian restaurants one too many times and is known for serving fresh handmade pastas by Italian Chef Massimo Veronesi. Read our full feature here.
7. Ganso-Shabuway – multiple branches
Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings.
6. Vanderlust Bistro + Pastisserie – Tomas Morato
Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie is a hidden pastry shop and restaurant in Tomas Morato serving up unique European pastries and dishes inspired from the owners’ honeymoon in Europe. Taking their inspiration from three countries they visited (Germany, Italy, and Spain) they’ve created an immersive European dining experience for Filipinos to enjoy. Read more here.
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100 Sct De Guia cor Tomas Morato, Sacred Heart, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 954-0401
5. Soru Izakaya – Maginhawa
Soru Izakaya is a restaurant that offers a modern take on traditional Japanese food. They call this type of cuisine as “new Nippon” which translates to new Japanese.
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140 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 704-0515
4. Vikings – multiple branches
Vikings is the absolute best buffet experience in the country, featuring a cornucopia of flavors that can’t be found anywhere else. Vikings features several food stations including the appetizer and salad station, the Asian, Western and Mediterranean stations and the dessert station.
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Participating branches:
SM City BF Paranaque | SM Marikina | SM Jazz
3. Niu by Vikings – SM Aura
NIU is Vikings 2.0 – an upgrade from its pioneer brand, Vikings Luxury Buffet. The interiors are modern and luxurious, and the buffet stations are grander and of top quality.
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6/F SM Aura, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 478-3888
2. Gringo – multiple branches
Gringo is a homegrown restaurant serving Latin American and Tex-Mex specialties such as ribs, chicken, burritos and more. It’s a quick and casual concept brought to us by the same group behind the Tokyo Bubble Tea franchise.
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1. Kko Kko – multiple branches
Kko Kko is a modern Korean chicken house that uses traditional and contemporary recipes from owner Grace Lee and her mom. They aim to bring together Korea and Manila through food. Kko Kko has a three-part menu that includes Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food, and Dosirak (Korean Lunchbox).
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