A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened featuring–the newest speakeasy bar where you can make “fun investments”, the first Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Manila and more. Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Habitual Coffee – Chino Roces Ave.
Ortigas’ well-loved specialty cafe has already moved to Makati. Habitual Coffee serves single origin espresso and aeropress-brewed coffee, and currently, a limited but delightful menu of light meals.
No reservations accepted
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2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati
Asakusa: Home of Tempura – The Grove by Rockwell
Asakusa serves Japanese cuisine featuring a wide variety of tempura dishes (shrimp, fish, squid, scallop and vegetables), which is their specialty, and non-tempura dishes including salads, udon, soba, makis and more. This is a dream project come true of husband and wife, Chef Jacob and fashion designer Celline Bautista with friend Rolf Madrid.
No reservations accepted
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Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong,Pasig
Nikkei – Legaspi Village
Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese Sushi Bar in Manila headed by Argentinan Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese who started to migrate to Peru in the 19th century and is now becoming the latest food trend in Europe. Its soft opening menu includes causas, ceviches and tiraditos.
Reservations are accepted
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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 880-0231
Highway Ribbery Grille – N.S. Amoranto St.
Highway Ribbery Grille is a casual diner specializing in baby back ribs and other American comfort food such as pulled pork sandwich, grilled sausage, wings and fish & chips. It recently made our 15 restaurant finds in Banawe worth visiting list.
No reservations accepted
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Unit 105 R Place Bldg., 255 NS Amoranto St. (near Banawe), La Loma, Quezon City
+63 917 600-1847
Bank Bar – The Fort
Bank Bar is a speakeasy bar by the Moment Group where you can make “fun” investments. The best part is actually finding it. Aside from its extensive bar selection, it also serves delicious bar chows including porchetta.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F RCBC Corporate Center (inside 7/11), 25th & 26th St., Fort Bonifacio,Taguig
Brinner Cafe – Sampaloc
Brinner (or Breakfast for Dinner) is a pastry cafe that serves all day breakfast, DIY breakfast plates, waffles, sandwiches and more. It also accepts orders for custom cakes and pastries.
No reservations accepted
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1676 Piy Margal St. cor. M. Dela Fuente, Sampaloc, Manila
+63 906 410-3969
Wasabi Warriors – Serendra
Wasabi Warriors is an Australian sushi brand that serves fresh and high quality sushi for people on the go. This is its 2nd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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Serendra, 11th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 915 657-3986
Johnny Kahuku’s Hawaiian Shrimphouse – Newport Mall
Johnny Kahuku is a Hawaiian-themed restaurant specializing in fresh seafood fare and other island-inspired dishes. It is a concept restaurant from the Red Crab group.
Reservations are accepted
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2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay
+63 2 856-0087
Wishbone – Kapitolyo
Wishbone is a wings joint by the people behind Pomodoro Pizza serving what they call new American cuisine, a fusion between American and Asian/South American flavors. Unique wing flavors include: salted egg, Thai curry and Sirachamansi.
No reservations accepted
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56B East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 916 697-4992
Watering Hole – Forbes Town Center
Watering Hole is a bistro and bar serving all-day breakfast, Filipino fusion dishes as well as healthy options. “Watering Hole” is an idiom for taverns or bars.
Reservations are accepted
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Unit F132, Forbes Wood Retail, Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 2 831-4692
Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken – Capitol Commons
Peri-Peri serves Portugese-style chicken grilled with their signature African-Portugese spice mix brought all the way from Africa. ‘Peri-Peri’ refers to African bird’s eye chili, which is a key ingredient in creating their customized sauces.
No reservations accepted
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Unit R1.1 Retail Pads, Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave. cor. Shaw Blvd., Oranbo,Pasig
+63 2 656-0518
OPENING SOON
Backyard Kitchen + Brew – The Grove by Rockwell / Circuit Makati
Backyard MNL is a farm-to-table bar and grill concept headed by Chef Edward Bugia (of Pino, The Burger Project and Pi Breakfast and Pies). It serves modern comfort food with a twist, as well as a wide selection of beverages and craft beers.
Milkcow – Forbes Town Center
Milkcow is a Korean dessert cafe specializing in organic milk soft-serve ice cream topped with gourmet toppings and sauces paired with premium Italian coffee. Popular toppings include fresh honeycomb and homemade macarons.
Yamato Bakery Cafe – Rockwell Business Center
Yamato is a bakery and cafe that serves affordable Japanese breads and pastries baked daily using fresh local ingredients. It also offers coffee from sister company, UCC.
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