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Check out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in Mandaluyong, based on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.
10. Borough – The Podium
160 Favorites
Returning entry
Borough, named after New York’s five boroughs–Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, brings New York’s finest comfort food 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is a concept restaurant by New Yorker Cuit Kaufman. It’s for breakfast lovers, casual lunch meetings, people who work graveyard shifts and/or party goers looking to cure a hangover. It’s not for foodies who live far from Mandaluyong. We recommend the Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup, Fried Chicken & Waffles and their signature Mom’s Milk and Cookies. Our insider tip is they have 4 separate menus for each meal of the day, so be sure to check their menu.
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G/F The Podium, 12 ADB Ave., Wack Wack, Mandaluyong
(02) 570-8906
9. Le Petit Souffle – SM Megamall
168 Favorites
Last month’s #5
Le Petit Souffle is a French and Japanese-inspired cafe from the Tasteless Group (of Hole in the Wall, Scout’s Honor, Bad Bird, Wrong Ramen, etc). They serve modern dishes crafted with flavors and precision of Japanese and French cuisines. This is its most anticipated second branch. It’s for anyone with adventurous taste buds. It’s not for people who are on short meal breaks. We recommend you try their French Toast, Foie Mac n Cheese, Squid Ink Rice, then cap off with their soufflés and matcha dessert selections. Here’s an insider tip: This branch houses Workshop Bespoke Bakery, which will be serving freshly baked breads and pastries.
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SM Mega Fashion Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
8. Sambo Kojin – SM Megamall
177 Favorites
Last month’s #9
Sambo Kojin is a modern eat-all-you-can Japanese and Korean Yakiniku (meaning ‘grilled meat’) restaurant focused in providing not only fresh and premium meat, poultry, seafood and produce, but also relaxed dining experience. It’s for people who enjoy grilling your own meats on the table. It’s not for people who want their clothes to be smelling fresh when they leave the restaurant. Our insider tip is house tea is not on the house.
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3/F Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 696-1291
7. Green Pastures – Shangri-la Plaza Mall
198 Favorites
Returning entry
Green Pastures, a farm-to-table concept restaurant created by Chef Robby Goco of crowd-favorite Cyma, promises to deliver locally-sourced and produced, and wholly organic dishes. It’s for people who love salads and higher quality produce. It’s not for people who are craving for some good grease. We recommend their salads, homemade cheeses and juice selection. Our insider tip is Chef Robby constantly updates the menu ‘based on what’s in season, what’s new and what’s fresh,’ which is why their menu is stamped with a validity period.
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4/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, East Wing, Mandaluyong
(02) 654-3219
6. Vikings Luxury Buffet – SM Megamall
199 Favorites
Last month’s #2
Vikings Luxury Buffet has redefined the buffet service industry; what was once mostly available in hotels catering to the upper classes has now been made available to the middle class. It’s for families and groups who are looking to celebrate special occasions affordably. Customers are loving their avocado ice cream. It’s not for people who prefer the ambiance of a hotel buffet. Our insider tips are (1) Visit on your birthday month for a free meal. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID. (2) Book at these branches to get up to P500 off your bill.
Reservations are recommended
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4/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
(02) 656-3888
5. Bliss Bowls – SM Megamall
218 Favorites
New entry
Popularized by smoothie bowl shops in La Union or Siargao, Bliss Bowls is the first smoothie bowl bar in Metro Manila that serves beautiful healthy smoothie bowls, fresh pressed juices, and organic snacks. It’s for anyone excited tot ry these new healthy “fruit soup”. It’s not for those looking for crazy milkshakes. We recommend the Berry Bliss, Green Dream and Cacao Bliss. Our insider tip: All their smoothie bowls are labelled with calorie count.
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4/F Bldg. A, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
4. Din Tai Fung – Mega Fashion Hall
244 Favorites
Last month’s #6
Din Tai Fung is an internationally-known dim sum restaurant from Taiwan and a 5-time Michelin awardee most famous for their xiao long bao. Expect a showcase of their expert wrappers thru their signature open kitchen window. It’s for curious foodies who want to know what the fuss is all about. It’s not for people looking for roasted meat rice toppings. We recommend the Classic and Truffle XLB’s, spicy shrimp wantons, pork chop rice, and the dan dan noodles. Insider tips: (1) The menu is tailor-fitted for the Philippines and may differ from other international menus (i.e., the Golden Lava Salted Egg Yolk Bun), and (2) You can order your beef noodles your way–all beef or all tendon, or half and half.
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SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 997-1935
3. Ooma – Mega Fashion Hall
306 Favorites
Last month’s #3
Ooma is a modern Japanese restaurant by the Moment Group and young acclaimed chef Bruce Ricketts, the same partnership that brought us Mecha Uma. Ooma, a wordplay on Uma meaning ‘good’, promises bold Japanese flavors at affordable prices. It’s for heavy rice eaters, rice is unlimited. It’s not for people looking for ramen. We recommend the Soft Shell Crab Taco-Maki, Hangar Steak and Uni Udon. Our insider tip is that at Ooma, you get to ‘brush’ (not dip) soy sauce on your sushi.
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3/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
(02) 656-4591
2. Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque – Mega Fashion Hall
368 Favorites
Last month’s #3
Mighty Quinn’s is a popular NYC barbeque joint that serves true American-style, traditional and slow-smoked BBQ meats. It started out as a humble vendor at Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg food market in 2012 and has since grown to 10 branches including Manila. It’s for heavy meat eaters. It’s not for vegetarians. We recommend the Brisket, Pulled Pork Sandwich and their signature Brontosaurus Rib. Our insider tip is only the Philippines has dirty rice on the menu. Read our full feature here.
No reservations accepted
3/F SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 721-1733
1. RB CTY / Rib City – Pioneer
1029 Favorites
Last month’s #1
RB CTY / Rib City is a fun and interactive American diner specializing in tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Other items on the menu include pasta, salads, soup and other mains. In line with their restaurant concept, guests are encouraged to play and build legos while waiting for orders. It’s for lunch breaks with workmates in the area, barkada nights out or weekend play dates with the kids. It’s not for people who are looking for a quiet place to work in. We recommend the Big City with CTY rice or the Twin Tower. Our insider tip is enjoy RB CTY’s all-you-can-eat Surf and Turf promo (ribs, chicken, tempura and sides) promo until Feb. 28.
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UG/F Pioneer Highlands North, Pioneer cor Madison, Mandaluyong
(02) 720-5413
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