A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened, featuring a new Korean bingsu dessert cafe, an upscale Japanese whisky bar, the newest community food park in Quezon City plus a whole lot more! Scroll down a little further for the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.

RECENTLY OPENED:

Caffe Da Illy – Z Square Mall

A specialty cafe dedicated to Italian espresso brand, Illy. Caffe da Illy also serves a number of dishes and desserts, including gelato.

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Trellis Park, Z Square Mall, Del Monte Ave. cor Banawe St., Quezon City

 

Kitchen Diaries Cafe – Kapitolyo

A kid-friendly cafe serving all-day breakfast meals, pastries and coffee.

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Unit 1E, 1st St. cor. San Rafael St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 932 880-2589

Cafe SeolHwa Bingsu – The Fort

A Korean dessert cafe serving snowflake Korean bingsu or snowflake shaved ice made of milk. It is located inside Koko Buri: House of Rising Chicken.

Photo from Instagram c/o @anthony.cidro

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Forum South Global, Federacion Drive 7th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

 

Lit Manila – Serendra

A specialty bar offering an extensive collection of fine Japanese whisky and spirits.

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G/F Serendra, 26th St., Fort Bonifacio,Taguig
+63 917 510-0014

 

Lucy in the Sky Cafe – Greenhills

An all-vegetarian cafe offering traditional American, Filipino, Italian and Mediterranean dishes. 

Photo from Instagram c/o @lucyintheskycafeph

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222 Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan
+63 2 370-4113

 

Rye Tasting Room – Salcedo Village

Il Ponticello has turned their VIP room into a new and exciting tasting room featuring a new curated drinking experience. Rye Tasting Room offers an extensive selection of single malt whiskies and other alcoholic beverages, as well as small plates for pairing.

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2/F Antel Corporate Center, 121 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati
+63 2 553-9971

 

StrEAT: Maginhawa Food Park – Maginhawa

The latest food community to hit Quezon City is not just about food trucks, it features 11 new food concepts housed in customized shipping containers and backyard picnic style dining. It’s a collective space for foodies to hangout with family, friends, strangers and pets.

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1. The Lost Bread

All about French Toasts and Milkshakes with a twist.

Photo from Instagram c/o @kaxpaintsyoured
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City
+63 917 821-2111

 

2. G.R.EAT Burger Truck

A burger truck offering quick-service burgers and various flavored fries that aims to put a party to its customers’ palates.

Photo from Instagram c/o @anjelinggg
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

3. Mexikombi

Mexikombi offers Mexican street food, such as burritos, soft tacos and nachos, served from a ’74 VW Kombi, hence the name. They accept bookings for private events and parties.

Photo from Instagram c/o @yarapalacay
Photo from Instagram c/o @official_rodz

 

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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

4. Mio Gelati

 An mobile ice cream truck serving various Italian gelato by the scoop or by the pint. They accept bookings for private events and parties.

Photo from Instagram c/o @trishizzle93

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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

5. The Soul Food Truck

A mobile food truck serving Southern comfort food like corn dogs, deep fried cheese and country steak.

Photo from Instagram c/o @danessavillar
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City
+63 916 717-8935

 

6. Me Love You Long Time

 A Southeast Asian joint serving Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese specialties.

Photo from Instagram c/o @jayson_kit
Photo from Instagram c/o @chiquitooots

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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

7. Saucy Food Manila

Serving saucy rice toppings. Guests can choose from 3 toppings: fried chicken cutlet, crispy pork strips and beer-battered fish and a number of sauces.

Photo from Instagram c/o @saucyfoodmnl
Photo from Instagram c/o @francis14_maranan

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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

8. Grape Escape

A Spanish-Italian container bistro & wine bar serving a unique, straight-forward and honest food and wine selection at a reasonable price.

Photo from Instagram c/o @grapeescapeph
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

9. Bricks and Copper Turkish Cuisine

Serving 100% authentic Turkish cuisine including kebabs, shawarma, Turkish pizza and coffee. They have one other branch in Shaw Blvd.

Photo from Instagram c/o @bricksandcopper

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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City
+63 2 654-3741

 

10. Endless Summer Cafe

 A beach lover’s dream cafe that started in UP Diliman. It aims to make summer endless by offering beachside small bites such as potato balls and chori burger, rice meals and fresh fruit smoothies. 

Photo from Instagram c/o @martanretuerma
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City

 

11. Magpie Cafe

A Korean dessert shop serving magpies and specialty coffees.

Photo from Instagram c/o @pengepiso
Photo from Instagram c/o @rh700_

No reservations accepted
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StrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St., UP Village, Quezon City
+63 917 578-0350

 

OPENING SOON:

 

Karen’s Kitchen – Kapitolyo

Karen’s Kitchen is a bakery and cafe offering premium cakes and pastries by home baker Karen Young. Her bestsellers include the Red Velvet Cake, Chocolate Ganache and Carrot Cake.

Photo from Instagram c/o @karenskitchenph

 

 

Churreria La Lola – SM Aura

The most popular Churros in Power Plant Mall is now coming to SM Aura. Churreria La Lola features a popular Latin American deep fried dough pastry, the churros, in different forms. They offer classic churros served with their signature Belgian chocolate sauce and stuffed churros.

Photo from Instagram c/o @ivanneee

 

 

 

Tim Ho Wan – Robinson’s Place Manila

Tim Ho Wan has been everyone’s go-to dim sum restaurant when visiting Hong Kong; after all it has been recognized as the cheapest One Michelin star in the world. Its famous buns and dim sum selection is coming to Manila soon.

Photo from Instagram c/o @alishelee

 

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