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Check out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in Manila, based on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.
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10. My Own Ramen – Malate
182 Favorites
Last month’s #10
My Own Ramen lets you customize your own ramen bowl and enjoy handcrafted noodles, toppings, and soup. This is their first branch in the Metro. It’s for ramen lovers who like to add something extra to their bowl. It’s not for people who don’t like Japanese food, or noodles, or happiness in general.
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1751 A. Mabini St, Malate, Manila
9. Happy Lemon – Robinsons Place Manila
184 Favorites
Last month’s #9
Happy Lemon is a Hong Kong milk tea brand mainly serving fun tea beverages, coffee and juices. It’s for everyone in need of a quick sweet fix, especially for a nice hangout over a fresh cup of milk tea. It’s not for those who have the opposite of a sweet tooth! Our insider tip: Treat your friend to a Buy 1 Get 1 Lemon Special Cooler with Booky!
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3/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila
(02) 212 1212
8. Bad Bird – Robinson’s Place Manila
196 Favorites
Last month’s #8
Bad Bird specializes in deep fried chicken flavored with umami spices served with sides like waffles, dirty rice, corn cobs and hush puppies. It’s for everyone who loves a good fried chicken with a twist and spicy kick. It’s not for people who shy away from deep fried food. We recommend the Waffle Plate plus dirty rice, corn cobs and hush puppies on the side. Everyone loves their corn. Our insider tip is their gravy isn’t free.
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Robinsons Place Manila, Midtown Wing, Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila
7. Gong Cha – Robinsons Place Manila
191 Favorites
Last month’s #7
Gong Cha serves milk tea, fruit juices, ice smoothies, brewed tea, chocolate beverages, and coffee. There are over 170 outlets worldwide spreading from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It’s for those riding that Korean wave of treats! It’s not for those who like their milk plain. Our insider tip is to enjoy a Buy 1 Get 1 Gong Cha Milk Brown Sugar with Booky
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3/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila
(0910) 781-2459
6. Ilustrado – Intramuros
198 Favorites
Last month’s #6
Ilustrado is a fine dining Filipino-Spanish restaurant that has been operating since 1989 inside the historic walled city, Intramuros. It’s for the foodies who love a good narrative behind their dish. It’s not for those who aren’t fans of Spanish cuisine. Our insider tip: plan a trip here at the end of a day spent around Intramuros.
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744 Calle Real Del Palacio, Intramuros, Manila
(02) 527 3674
5. Auntie Anne’s – Robinsons Place Manila
209 Favorites
Last month’s #5
Dubbed as “the world’s most loved pretzels,” Auntie Anne’s features all-time favorites such as their signature pretzels, pretzel nuggets, choco chip cream cheese stix, and more. It’s for carb lovers who like their pretzels savory and sweet! It’s not for people on adiet, it’s carb heavy!
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G/F Robinsons Place Manila, Midtown Wing, Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila
(0923) 705 2272
4. Kanto Freestyle Breakfast – Taft Ave.
217 Favorites
Last month’s #4
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is a popular 24/7 all-day breakfast spot. Customers are able to build their own choosing from their long list of breakfast items. ‘Kanto’, which means street corner in English, is a local term for a point where friends decide to meet. It’s for people who want a good meal for their Php 100. It’s not for who are looking for isaw and tusok-tusok. We recommend their Batangas Beef Tapa, Honey Garlic Chicken and Mixed Berry Pancake.
3. Crepes & Cream – Robinsons Place Manila
305 Favorites
Last month’s #3
Insider tip: Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Death by Chocolate and more at Crepes & Cream with Booky!
Crepes & Cream offers the best sweet and savory crepes around town. With htat thin layer that we all know and love that wraps around the flavor of our choice like PB&J, Chocolate, or even Taco, get the perfect crepe made just for you.
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2/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St.
(02) 567 2029
2. Red Baron Ribs & Steaks – Sta. Cruz
333 Favorites
Last month’s #2
Red Baron Ribs and Steaks defines itself as a “value for money” casual dining restaurant that serves good quality meals that caters to the community, foodies and car enthusiasts. They specialize in different kinds of steaks and pork ribs. It’s for meat lovers, of course. It’s not for vegetarians, duh. We recommend their Original Meltique Steak, Lamb Steak, and Ribs.
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2/F 1357 Severino Reyes St cor Bambang St, Sta. Cruz, Manila
(02) 714-5149
1. BITE (Buffet In Time Esplanade) – Sta. Cruz
1051 Favorites
Last month’s #1
BITE (Buffet in Time Espalanade) is the first to offer time-based buffet (168.00 for 30 minutes) in the Philippines. They offer a wide selection of an eat-all-you-can Asian and Western dishes. It’s for people who are on a budget, but still want a heavy meal. It’s not for people who want a sit down meal. We recommend their P368 buffet rate for unli time.
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2/F JT Centrale, 1686 V. Fugoso cor Felix Huerta, Sta. Cruz, Manila
(02) 252-26334
So, did your favorite restaurants in Manila make the list? Remember that your buds count, so don’t forget to always cast your votes! You can vote for them by clicking ‘Add to Favorites’ on the Booky app—we tally them each month to see the city’s best picks.
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