A weekly summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened, featuring: an Australian-inspired cafe, a cheese ramen specialist from Tokyo, a popular steakhouse from Australia and more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Precynct – The Grove by Rockwell
Inspired by the city that loves to drink coffee, Precynct brings the dynamic, immersive and cutting edge coffee scene of Melbourne to Manila.
No reservations accepted
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Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5
Yumchee Fastfood + Takeout – BGC Stopover
Yumchee is a quick-service Chinese restaurant that offers affordable meals for people-on-the-go. Menu includes set meals, congee, noodles, dimsum and even milk tea drinks and shaved ice desserts.
No reservations accepted
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G/F BGC Stopover Pavillion, Rizal Dr. cor. 31st St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 917 717-2821
The Clean Plate by Twist Resto – Serendra
The Clean Plate serves traditional, healthy and organic comfort food, embellished with Asian and European flavors, in a modern and refreshing French-inspired space. This is its 3rd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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G/F Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 2 835-7480
Exile on Main St. – Katipunan
Exile on Main St., named after one of the greatest albums of The Rolling Stones, is a small hipster diner and art gallery most popular to the Taft crowd. It serves rice meals, pasta, finger foods, cheap beer and desserts. This is its 2nd branch in metro, this time catering to the Katipunan crowd.
No reservations accepted
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Unit H 299 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Om Indian Kitchen – The Grove by Rockwell
Om Indian Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine including its bestselling Samosas and Biryani Bowls. They also have vegan options!
No reservations are accepted
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The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong, Pasig
+63 2 622-0064
Hog’s Breath Cafe – Alabang
Hog’s Breath Cafe, one of Australia’s most popular steakhouses since 1989, specializes in 18-hour slow-cooked Prime Rib Steaks. Its diverse menu also includes a range of chicken and seafood dishes, ribs, burgers, pasta and more.
Reservations are accepted
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Civic Drive River Park Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa
+63 2 833-2608
Tsukumo Ramen – Robinsons Place Manila
Tsukumo Ramen from Ebisu, Tokyo specializes in classic, as well as in non-traditional ramen bowls, such as its most popular thick and creamy Hokkaido grated cheese-topped miso ramen bowls.
No reservations accepted
G/F Robinsons Place Manila, Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila
+63 915 113-5865
The Coffee Empire – The Venice Piazza
The Coffee Empire is a third wave coffee shop and roasting company. Aside from its freshly-brewed and handcrafted coffee, Coffee Empire also offers all-day breakfast, other light dishes, as well as timely coffee classes. This is its 2nd branch.
No reservations accepted
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The Venice Piazza, Upper McKinley Road, Taguig
OPENING SOON
Ichiba Japanese Market – Resorts World Manila
Inspired by the hustling and bustling markets of Japan (Kuromon, Tsukiji, Hokkaido and Kyushu), Ichiba will be the first Japanese seafood market and food hall in the Philippines offering a vast selection of fresh and quality seafood fare and more.
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Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay
Mac & Jar – Congressional Ave.
Mac & Jar is a dessert specialist that will be the first in Manila to offer LA’s most famous giant macaron ice cream sandwiches and take-home jar drinks. One of their bestsellers is the Pink Oreo (in photo), but customers are allowed to customize their own macaron and ice cream pairing.
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Street Food Cinema, Lot 14 Congressional Ave Ext., Quezon City
Garde Manger – Hole in the Wall
Garde Manger, pronounced as “gard man-zhāy”, is a healthy-not-so-healthy concept restaurant and salad and juice bar from the Tasteless restaurant group. Fresh salads, appetizers, terrines, canapes and pates are comin’ our way. (Opens Nov 23, Monday)
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Hole In The Wall, 4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave, Makati
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