A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened, featuring Chef Tony Escalante’s newest Tagaytay restaurant, a smokin’ rib joint in the South, a bicycle-inspired cafe by cyclists and whole lot more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Oyasumi Ramen – San Juan
Oyasumi Ramen serves Yokohama Iekei Ramen. “Iekei”, which literally means house, is a Yokohama-hailed ramen variant characterized by its thick, greasy, pork-flavored, some say creamy, broth. The noodles are thick and made fresh daily. Here’s an off-menu tip: If you still got leftover soup, ask their server to turn it into cheesy risotto.
Reservations are accepted
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308 P. Guevarra St. cor. Seaview St., San Juan
7 Flavors – San Juan
7 Flavors is an artisan bakery, a gourmet cafe and a world fusion buffet by Chef Boy Logro. The restaurant’s name refers to (1) 7 taste attributes–sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, spicy and astringent, which are also incorporated in the dishes and (2) 7 different world cuisines buffet for each day of the week.
Reservations are accepted
196 A. Mabini St,. Addition Hills, San Juan
+63 2 543-0325
The Smoking Joint – Aguirre Ave.
A grill house in Metro South that offers barbeque cooked low and slow. Aside from smoked meat and ribs, The Smoking Joint also offers sandwiches, beer, and a selection of sides.
No reservations accepted
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308 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Parañaque
+63 2 834-2970
Mr. Grahams Sandwich Shop – Tomas Morato
If you are a regular at Mrs. Graham’s Cafe, then you’ll be seeing a new shop beside it. It’s Mrs. Graham’s Mister, Mr. Grahams Sandwich Shop. It offers 3 kinds of gourmet sandwiches that come with crisps and coleslaw. Every sandwich also comes with a free macaron from Mrs. G.
No reservations accepted
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51-C Scout Rallos St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City
+63 2 351-5115
Balay Dako – Tagaytay
Balay Dako offers traditional and flavorful Filipino dishes with the signature touch of Chef Tony Boy Escalante. ‘Balay Dako’, which is Negrense for big house, is set in a 3-storey house in Tagaytay where each floor will feature a specific section of the restaurant–Terrazas, a semi-open bar on the top floor; Comedor, the main dining area on the 2nd floor; and Silong, the private event area of the restaurant on the ground. The second floor dining area is the only one open for now.
Reservations are recommended
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Tagaytay-Nagsugbu Highway, Tagaytay
+63 917 899-2866
Route 88 Bike Cafe – Anonas
Route 88 is a bicycle-themed café right beside LBS Glorious Ride Bike Shop, also of the same owners. The cafe offers P88-peso all-day breakfast (beef tapa, adobo longganisa, corned beef, tocino, spam & adobo flakes served with egg & steamed/garlic rice), as well as pasta, sandwiches, entrees, appetizers, coffee and soft drinks.
No reservations accepted
88 A. Anonas St., East Kamias, Quezon City
+63 2 433-5368
The Wholesome Table – Salcedo Village
The Wholesome Table is an organic restaurant that serves comfort food opened by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde. All produce is organic and sourced locally where possible, the meat is pasture raised and ingredients are not processed or refined. Its BGC branch has been continuously on our Top 10 lists for the past months.
Reservations are accepted
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Infinity Tower, HV Dela Costa cor. LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Bel-Air, Makati
Book and Borders Cafe – Tomas Morato
A hangout place where you can have a cup of coffee and read for free from their collection of over 600 books and magazines. Book and Borders Cafe also serves pasta and sandwiches.
No reservations accepted
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281 Tomas Morato St., Diliman, Quezon City
+63 917 571-5886
Easy Skate Surf – Kapitolyo
EASY Skate-Surf is a cafe and sports shop made by skaters and surfers for skaters, surfers and the overall sports enthusiast. The store features a curated mix of established international and local brands selling sports gear, safety, apparel, and accessories, while the cafe serves coffee from specialty cafe, EDSA Beverage Design Group.
No reservations accepted
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Unit 104, #3 Brixton St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 2 238-4852
Project Pie – SM Southmall
Project Pie is a casual and quick service kustom pizzeria where you can “design, build, eat” your own creations. Unknown to many, it is actually a franchised concept from California, US. This is the group’s 5th branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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SM Southmall, Alabang-Zapote Rd., Almanza Uno, Las Piñas
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery – Legaspi Village
Wildflour Café + Bakery Fort Bonifacio is bakery and cafe offering international fare and specialty breads and cakes. It’s the first purveyor of cronuts in Manila. This is their 3rd branch in the metro.
Reservations are accepted
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Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 833-9799
OPENING SOON
Milkcow PH – Power Plant Mall
Milkcow is a dessert cafe serving ‘the best soft serve ice cream’. This popular Korean brand only opened late 2013 but have grown so much following because of their organic ice creams and honeycomb.
Applebee’s – The Fort / Eastwood
Applebee’s is a casual diner, a grill and a bar serving big-plated American favorites including ribs, burgers, steaks and more. Expect to be served dishes similar to Friday’s or Chili’s. The first branch is set to open in BGC this July. Read our feature here.
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