Here’s a suggestion for Valentine’s Day *wink wink*
Either you love ’em or hate ’em; believe it or not but oysters a a favourite of many Filipinos. This slimy yet tasty delicacy can be eaten raw, topped with cheese and other spices, or even deep-friend to a crisp! And if you must know, oysters are aphrodisiacs meaning they are high in zinc – a mineral that helps boost your sex drive and keeps your energy up. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, eh?
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If you’re looking for good restaurants that offer delicious oyster dishes cooked in different ways, then this is the place to be! Freshly-shucked, rockefeller, mornay or in sisig form, you will enjoy this list if you love oysters as much as we do.
Bondi & Bourke – multiple branches
Bondi & Bourke features a menu of Australia’s most loved dishes like meat pies and steaks. They also have a private dining room with its own Chef’s Table, where guests of up to 20 can get an exclusive behind-the-scene glimpse of the kitchen in action.
What to order: Oysters Kilpatrick and Oysters Mornay
Tip: Order for delivery and make a reservation by calling these numbers: +63 998 840 6268 or +028 833 1812.
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Melo’s – various branches
Melo’s is known for cooking up big slabs of juicy, tender, mouth-watering steaks that will make you feel like a proud carnivore. But did you know they also have delicious oysters on their menu? They’re the best choice for appetizers, but if you ask us, they’re pretty much the star of the show, too!
What to eat: Baked Oyster Rockefeller or Florentine
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Wantusawa – Makati
Wantusawa pairs their scrumptious oyster dishes with another Pinoy fave–alcohol! They serve the best catch of oysters in various ways–baked, grilled, fried, and fresh–but perhaps, one of the most exciting things on their menu is the Sake Oyster Shots! It gives you that kick of alcohol and that sweetness of the oysters in one go!
What to eat: Fresh Oysters, Oyster Ceviche, Sake Oyster Shots
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5811 Jacobo St. 1210 Makati
0977 813 8989
2nd Street Oysters – Quezon City and Makati
What kind of oyster mood are you in? Do you wanna go for a classic steamed plate or have a burst of flavor from a baked Rockefellers? Craving it with a kick of barbecue sauce or some three-cheese with bacon? Follow your cravings to 2nd Street Oysters!
What to eat: Baked oysters in various flavors
Sincerity Cafe – various branches
Sincerity Cafe has been in the food business for 65 years and has become a food landmark in the streets of Binondo. Their offerings span from hearty, traditional Chinese dishes to Pinoy favorites! Be sure to try their best-selling fried oyster cake when you swing by!
What to eat: Oyster Tausi, Fried Oyster Cake, Fried Oyster Balls
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Via Mare – various branches
Via Mare is an expert when it comes to serving classic Filipino dishes with an extra flair. Their oyster specialties feature freshly shucked oysters in different flavors–Oysters Boursin, Oysters Parmesan, Oysters Nagano, and of course, Oysters Rockefeller!
What to eat: Oysters Boursin, Oysters Rockefeller, Baked Oyster Platters
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Locavore – multiple branches
Locavore serves locally grown and produced Filipino dishes with a French touch. They’re also known for their modern take on Pinoy favorites such as the Sizzling Sinigang, Lechon and Oyster Sisig, and Kare-Kare Wings!
What to order: Lechon and Oyster Sisig
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Lugang Cafe – multiple branches
Lugang Café is a Shanghai-based café focused on providing quality and contemporary Taiwanese cuisine. They are popular for their xiao long bao but not to miss is their oyster omelette!
What to order: Oyster Omelette
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Fat Fook – various branches
These Fried Crispy Oysters are what’s poppin’ in Fat Fook as they’re perfect to pair with their wide range of noodle dishes and rice bowls! Craving other seafood dishes? They’ve also got Oyster omelette, fried squid, and hot prawn salad!
What to eat: Fried Crispy Oysters
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Yabu – multiple branches
Yabu is a homegrown Japanese concept that specializes in all things katsu. Their katsu set meals allow you to choose between pork, chicken, fish, prawn, and oysters! Plus, their katsu sets come with unlimited cabbage and rice!
What to order: Rosu & Oyster Katsu, Seafood Mix Set
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