Affordable hidden gems!
Not many people know that in Banawe, a quiet neighborhood in Quezon City, lies many hidden gems of Asian cuisines. It’s filled with underrated hole-in-the-walls that offer your comfort food fix of Taiwanese eats, Chinese, Singaporean, and more.
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Residents like to keep some of these places a secret, but we know better than to do that. Here lies a whole new list of underrated spots for you to discover.
Lam Tin Tea House
Lam Tin Tea House is a Chinese tea place that serves fuss-free Chinese fare with its Chinese-style fried chicken as its specialty.
No reservations accepted
30-U Banawe St cor Cuenco St, Santo Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 708-0989
Shiok Shiok
Shiok Shiok, a phrase that means “great!” or “cool!” in Singapore, specializes in Singaporean hawker food like Beef Rendang, Satay Barbeque, Nasi Lemak, and Laksa.
Read more: 10 New Restaurants Around Banawe You Might Have Missed
No reservations accepted
81A Nicanor Roxas St, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 732-6490
Shuin
Shuin is a Taiwanese hole-in-the-wall that is most popular for its smoked chicken and fried chicken chop. Other specialties include fried dumplings, Taiwan sausage and more.
Read more: 11 Most Underrated Taiwanese Restaurants in Metro Manila
No reservations accepted
100B Maria Clara St, Near Banawe, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 354-1166
Maki Haus
Maki Haus is a noodle specialty house that takes pride in their maki and maki-mi noodles. They also serve good dimsum here.
No reservations accepted
Banawe Ave, St. Peter, Quezon City
(02) 411-8767
Tasty Dumplings
Banawe residents swear by Tasty Dumplings’ famous Taiwanese pork chop, hongma, and dumplings. Their soya milk is also a must-try here!
No reservations accepted
583 N.S. Amorante Ave. cor Banawe St., Sienna, Quezon City
(02) 742-2917
Kabigting’s Halo-Halo
Kabigting’s started as a humble carinderia in Arayat, Pampanga. It specializes in palabok, tokwa’t baboy, and of course, halo-halo.
Also read: 12 Beautiful Pampanga Restaurants for your Next Out of Town Date
No reservations accepted
528 Banawe Ave cor Calamba St, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 354-6156
Kimpo Tea House
Kimpo Tea House is another hidden Chinese tea place that specializes in classic Chinese fare such as spareribs, noodles, and dimsum.
Also read: 13 Must Try Little Dim Sum Places around Metro Manila
No reservations accepted
706 Banawe St, Sienna, Quezon City
(02) 516-6497
Uniku
Uniku is a casual Taiwanese place that serves your typical Taiwanese fare such as dumplings, rice toppings, mantou, and more. Everything here is affordable and under 200 bucks!
No reservations accepted
237 Banawe Street, across 238 Banawe Center, Banawe, Quezon City
(02) 411-9382
Chef Robert
Chef Robert serves specialty comfort food of different cuisines, from Filipino, Italian, Thai, Japanese, and more. Whatever you’re craving for, you’re sure to be satisfied here.
Reservations are accepted
View their Instagram account
847 Banawe St, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 935-2478
G’s Cafe
G’s Cafe by Gears, a car parts and accessories shop, is a casual hang-out place that serves Western comfort food like pizza, pasta, fish and chips, and more.
Reservations are accepted
View their Instagram account
802 Banawe St, Sienna, Quezon City
(02) 516-3352
Garnish by TYK
Previously the Tiny Yellow Kitchen, Garnish by TYK offers a mix of comfort food including all-day breakfast and specialty desserts. They even create custom cakes for any occasion.
Reservations are accepted
View their Instagram account
62 D. Tuazon cor P. Florentino, near Quezon Ave, Quezon City
(02) 781-3070
Daily Veggie n Cafe
Daily Veggie n Cafe is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant that takes the word ‘healthy’ to the next level, with their nutritious and delicious dishes.
Also read: 12 Vegan & Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants for a Healthier 2017
No reservations accepted
114 Sto. Domingo Avenue, Quezon City
(02) 711-8209
Fong Wei Wu
Fong Wei Wu is a casual Taiwanese restaurant that serves authentic Taiwanese cuisine like black pepper rice, pork chop rice, noodles, and more.
No reservations accepted
82 Banawe Corner Samat St, Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 412-5435
Wan Chai Tea House
Wan Chai is a well-loved Chinese restaurant that serves authentic fare like dimsum, fried rice, stir-fried noodles, and more.
No reservations accepted
835 Banawe St., Sienna, Del Monte, Quezon City
(02) 742-6200
Shanghai Hand-Pulled Noodles
Shanghai Hand-Pulled Noodles is a Chinese noodles specialty house that specializes in hand-pulled noodles, but they also serve dimsum, chowfan, and rice toppings here.
Also read: 13 Best-Kept Secret Chinese Restaurants Around Metro Manila
No reservations accepted
411 N.S. Amoranto St., Retiro, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City
(02) 743-0286
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