A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened featuring one of the most anticipated franchises this year, Applebee’s, a 24-hour Australian pie shop and cafe, Dusit Thani Hotel’s latest all-day buffet restaurant and more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Applebee’s Grill & Bar – The Fort
Applebee’s is a casual diner and bar franchised from the US serving big-plated American favorites including ribs, burgers, steaks, beers and more. This is its flagship store in the Philippines.
Reservations are accepted
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W Global Center, 30th St. cor. 9th Ave.,Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
+63 932 797-9363
Backyard Kitchen + Brew – The Grove by Rockwell
Backyard Kitchen + Brew is a farm-to-table bar and grill concept that serves modern comfort food with a twist by Chef Edward Bugia of Pino and Pi Breakfast & Pies. It also serves a wide selection of beverages and craft beers.
Reservations are accepted
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The Grove by Rockwell Retail Row, near Ortigas Ave., C5, Ugong, Pasig
The Modern Vulca – Mayaman St.
Named after Etruscan artist Vulca, the Modern Vulca is a modern and artsy Filipino-Italian cantina serving organic fusion dishes such as Adobo and Pinakbet pizzas, and Afritada and Bicol Express pastas.
No reservations accepted
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27 Mayaman St., UP Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
+63 917 620-5455
Tenya – SM Southmall
Tenya is Japan’s #1 tendon restaurant chain, their specialty is Tendon or tempura rice bowl. Other items include seafood and vegetable tempura, udon and soba sets, Japanese cheesecake and fruity popsicles for desserts.
No reservations accepted
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SM Southmall, Alabang-Zapote Road, Almanza Uno, Las Piñas
Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant – Ayala Fairview Terraces
Conti’s is a family friendly cafe and bakeshop that serves a number of homegrown signature dishes and desserts. Popular menu items include the Baked Salmon, Roast Beef, Mango Bravo and Turtle Pie.
No reservations accepted
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G/F Central Garden, Unit U064, Ayala Fairview Terraces, Fairview, Quezon City
+63 2 987-2882
Pie Face – Eastwood
Pie Face is an Australian micro bakery and cafe specializing in hand-crafted savoury pies with iconic faces that correspond to the different flavors. It also serves award-winning Di Bella Australian coffee and other pastries. This is its 2nd branch and is open 24 hrs.
No reservations accepted
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G/F Techno Plaza 2, Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City
+63 998 843-9304
The Pantry – Dusit Thani Hotel
The Pantry offers an all-day dining experience featuring the first farm-to-table buffet concept in Manila with 9 food stations, including its most talked about lechon roasting pit.
Reservations are recommended
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Dusit Thani Hotel, EDSA cor. Pasay Road, Arnaiz Ave., Ayala Center, Makati
+63 2 238-8888
Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza – Serendra
Gino’s is a neapolitan-style pizzeria that serves fresh oven-baked 12-inch pizzas specially made with their own kesong puti. This is its 4th branch in metro.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Serendra, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 915 345-9509
South on South – BF Homes
South on South offers the diverse food from Southern USA such as the southern fried chicken, thick cut pork chops, not to mention their craft beer selections.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Unit 104, 65 President’s Arcade, President’s Ave., BF Homes, Parañaque
+63 2 501-7689
OPENING SOON
Mexikombi Casita – Maginhawa
Mexikombi is a food truck serving Mexican street food from a restored VW Kombi. It is one of the pioneer vendors at the StrEAT: Maginhawa Food Park. Watch out for their first casita or “small home” soon.
Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse – Burgos Circle
Fat Daddy’s Smokehouse is a Marikina-hailed smokehouse serving smoked barbecue and other Southern comfort food. It is a passion project of four siblings sharing their love for all things smoked and grilled. This will be its 2nd branch.
The Farm Organics Resto – Twin Lakes Tagaytay
The Farm Organics is a semi self-service farm-to-table concept restaurant that serves certified organic grass-fed beef burgers and steaks sourced from their own breeding cattle farm in Masbate.
The Halal Guys – SM Megamall
The Halal Guys is a halal gyro food cart from New York City serving halal-certified gyro wraps and generous rice platters. This will be its flagship store in the Philippines. Mark your calendars, it’s finally opening on October 13.
Commune Bar + Cafe – Poblacion
Commune is a community cafe that specializes in handcrafted coffee topped with their famous 3D latte art. They also serve pastries and light meals. After almost 3 months of hiatus, Commune 2.0 is finally opening its doors again soon.
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