Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Manila for December 2016

Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-hailed restaurant that’s considered to be one of the most popular ramen joints in the country today. It’s for Japanese food enthusiasts with high standards for their ramen. It’s not for diners looking for quick items to go. We recommend the Original King (Butao) and the Black King (Kuroo), which is made with squid ink. Our insider tip: You can customize your ramen from your toppings down to the firmness of your noodles.

G-Point is a casual restobar offering a wide menu including international dishes, draft beer, and a value-for-money buffet for just Php 349. It’s for groups looking to unwind over good food and drinks. It’s not for family meals with the kids. We recommend their Filipino dishes, especially the seafood. Our insider tip: The buffet is only available from 11am-3pm Mondays-Saturdays, and 1-4:30pm on Sundays. Ala carte is available all other times.

Buffalo Wings ‘N Things is an American style fast food diner that is home to authentic buffalo wings, as well as other favorites such as burgers, hotdogs and nachos. It uses high quality ingredients in making their signature recipes and sauces that takes you back to Buffalo, New York. It’s for the little ones or for casual night outs with friends. It’s not for people looking for steaks or ribs. We recommend the Triple Sampler and the Chilli & Cheese Nachos. Our insider tip is they don’t serve plain rice. P.S. Margarita Wednesdays get you two glasses for only P99.

Plane Bistro is an air travel-themed restaurant offering the experience of dining inside an airplane, with plane seats and windows to boot. Even more exciting is that guests are served by uniformed flight staff. It’s for university students around the Espana area looking for a quirky spot to hang out in. It’s not for foodies looking for fine dining experience. We recommend the Pizza Nachos, Chicken and Bacon Roll Ups, pasta selections and Salted Caramel Popcorn Turbulence shake. If you love themed restaurants and cafes, check out 22 Crazy Fun Restaurant Concepts to Experience in Manila.

Brand X Burgers started out as a garage burger joint in Lipa, Batangas. It is most known for its crazy over the top burgers and hotdogs made with only freshly bought ingredients everyday. It’s for anyone looking for a new burger experience. It’s not for the faint of hearts. We recommend their signature Goodluck 420, Shove It and the Grind. Our insider tip is check out their awesome daily promos here. P.S. They deliver!

Tien Ma’s is an underrated joint serving authentic Taiwanese specialties. It’s for group lunches or late night runs with your friends or family to satisfy your dim sum cravings. It’s not for fancy celebrations or intimate gatherings. We recommend affordable xiao long bao’s, beef brisket noodles, and 3-cup chicken. Our insider tip: Tien Ma’s has a wide menu selection mostly P199 and below. Go crazy with your orders, you can stay as late as until 2am. See more Taiwanese restaurants here.

CoCo Ichibanya Curry House, Japan’s #1 curry house, was brought to Manila by the UCC Group. Guests can customize their plates from the amount of rice, spiciness of the curry, to the toppings and sides. It’s for anyone who loves spicy curry with lots of rice. It’s not for people who should stay away from rice and fried foods. We recommend their Pork Cutlet, Cheese Hamburger and Shrimp Cutlet curries. Our insider tip: Save room for their coffee jelly dessert.

Cranium Board Game Lounge & Resto is Manila’s latest interactive board game spot serving delicious comfort food like wings, burgers, milkshakes and more. Here, you can play tons of board games for only P50 or for FREE as long as you have 1 food/drink order per person. It’s for students looking for a great way to spend their long breaks or chill after a hectic week at school. It’s not for students who actually want a place to study. We recommend their S’mores Skillet and their crazy Cranium milkshakes. Our insider tip: To see their house rules, search ‘CRANIUM‘ on the Booky app!

Lazy Bastard is a late night burger joint that aims to serve the most ridiculous, greasy, and delicious comfort food through their premium burgers and gourmet hotdogs. It’s for the young and hip crowd looking for after-office spot or late night weekend grub. It’s not for big family or group parties as seats are limited. We recommend the Bacon Cheeseburger and the Honey Parmesan Hotdog. Our insider tip: They now also accept credit card payments.

Pablo is one of Japan’s (and the entire world’s) most popular cheese tart specialists. Apart from their famous cheese tarts, they also serve premium flavored tarts, sabrel cheeses, puddings, and soft-serve ice cream. It’s for the cheese lovers and dessert fanatics. It’s not for those trying to keep a low sugar intake. We recommend the Mini Cheese Tarts, Matcha Premium Cheese Tart, and their Golden Brulee Cheese Pudding. Our insider tip: Aside from their famous tarts, you have to try their equally delicious Cheese Soft Serve. See our full feature here.