A summary of all the hotetest new restaurants that recently opened featuring a pay-what-you-want coffee shop, a Cubano sandwich commisary turned diner, a famous Japanese izakaya’s 5th branch and more. Scroll down further to find out the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters – Chino Roces Ave.
Toby’s is a premier roasting company from Australia serving specialty coffee using beans from owner Toby Smith’s plantation in Panama. It also serves breakfast, all-day meals and pastries. This is its 6th branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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2314 Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati
Salad Stop! – Legaspi Village
Salad Stop! is a quick service salad bar concept franchised from Singapore which allows customers to choose from over 10 signature wraps or to customize using 35 ingredients and 18 homemade dressings. This is its 3rd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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G/F One Palanca Bldg, 100 C. Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 808-7566
Recession Coffee – Eastwood
At Recession Coffee, customers decide how much they want to pay for their coffee. It’s a cafe that believes good coffee should be recession-proof. The pastries by Chef Miko Aspiras (of Scout’s Honor cookies), however, come with a price tag.
No reservations accepted
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3/F Eastwood Mall (inside Digital Walker), Eastwood City, Libis,Quezon City
+63 2 584-3745
Arkadas Mediterranean Grill – Katipunan
Arkadas serves off-the-grill Mediterranean specialties with healthy options. Their menu includes kababs, keema, grilled meat items, and fresh salads. Arkadas is Turkish for friends.
No reservations accepted
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Citigold Plaza, 175 Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge, Quezon City
+63 2 361-9155
Nihonbashi Tei – Tomas Morato
Nihonbashi Tei is a humble izakaya offering an extensive list of authentic Japanese specialties at fairly affordable prices. Their menu includes sushi, ramen, yakitori, curries, donburi, chirashi and many more.
No reservations accepted
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281 Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City
+63 2 441-5395
Bro’s Bagnet – Sampaloc
Bro’s Bagnet is a student-friendly restaurant serving various bagnet specialty meals such as bagsilog, sisig bagnet, kare-kareng bagnet and other options.
No reservations accepted
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1223 Delos Reyes St. cor. P. Noval., Sampaloc, Manila
+63 906 328-6950
8 Cuts Burger Blends – Eastwood
8 Cuts Burger Blends is a make-your-own burger joint that uses eight cuts of beef to create their handcrafted custom burger blends. This is its 9th branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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G/F Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City
Churreria La Lola – SM Megamall / Serendra
Churreria La Lola is a dessert shop from the same guys behind Rambla featuring the popular Spanish dough pastry, churros. This is its 4th and 5th branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Serendra, 11th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
The Washery – Industria Mall
The Washery is a quirky and modern laundromat cafe offering various laundry services with coffee and small bites on the side. This is The Washery’s 2nd branch but it is the first branch with a cafe concept.
No reservations accepted
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I-103 Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
Omori Curry – Industria Mall
Omori Curry is a local Japanese curry house serving big curry plates that you can top with katsu, karaage, beef, kani cream croquette and hamburger. They also serve classic and wasabi gyozas.
No reservations accepted
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I-103 Industria Mall, Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
+63 917 521-8682
Zark’s Burgers – SM Manila
Zark’s used to be just a university burger joint with a 20 sqm shop in Taft, Manila opened by then 21-year old Zark in 2009. Today it has expanded to almost 10 all-company owned branches serving their famous greasy and gigantic burgers. Their burger eating challenge is a must try and must see attraction as well.
No reservations accepted
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SM Manila, Ermita, Manila
5 Loaves & 2 Fish – Holy Spirit Drive
5 Loaves & 2 Fish is a passion project of Dinah with husband Anthony Miro offering Dinah’s culinary and baked creations, some of which were inspired by her Mom’s home-cooked meals. 5L2F actually started in 2011 just selling its signature healthy vegetable Lavosh chips and gourmet dips at a popular night market.
No reservations accepted
Holy Spirit Drive, Quezon City
OPENING SOON
Mudpie Heaven – The Circuit
Mudpie Heaven will be serving fusion and reinvented comfort food taken from 30-year old recipes handed down by co-owner Ashley Cayuca’s mom. Menu will include Mudpie, Salmon Cheesecake, Bone Marrow & Steak and more.
PEPI Cubano – Legaspi Village
PEPI Cubano is one of Makati’s best kept secrets serving authentic Cubanos and other sandwiches for take-out and delivery only. Menu includes the classic Pepi Cubano, Pan de Bistec, and Pan de Lechon, among others. This is its first sit down branch in the metro.
Ally’s All-Day Breakfast Place – The Rock Lifestyle Hub
Ally’s All-Day Breakfast Place is the first all-day breakfast joint in Teacher’s Village, Diliman featuring DIY pancakes and waffles, as well as Pinoy breakfast plates. This will be its 2nd branch in the metro.
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