Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants for Mandaluyong for March 2017

Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings. It’s for people who are looking for a healthier dining option. It’s not for sushi lovers. We recommend the Set B (for 2) with Spicy Miso broth, Wagyu beef set, and their Seafood Deluxe Set. We’ve been reading great reviews about their dipping sauces, so make sure to try those as well. Our insider tip is every order of single or sharing shabu-shabu set comes with unlimited rice, soup refills and dipping sauces.

Gringo is a homegrown restaurant serving Latin American and Tex-Mex specialties such as ribs, chicken, burritos and more. It’s a quick and casual concept brought to us by the same group behind the Tokyo Bubble Tea franchise. It’s for office goers’ lunch breaks, quick bites and afterwork drinks. It’s not for foodies looking for many rice meal options. We recommend the Southern Spice Chicken, Gringo Baby Back Ribs, Truffle Queso Quesadilla, Crispy Taco. Our insider tip is they also have kids menu for the little ones.

8. Sambo Kojin – SM Megamall

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Galileo Enoteca Deli is one of Metro Manila’s best kept secret romantic fine dining restaurants. It serves authentic Italian dishes and boasts of their vast collection of wine to perfectly match their food, giving diners the ability to explore the world of fine alcohol of the European regions. It’s for couples celebrating a special occasion or ladies’ wine night. It’s not for the big boys looking to chug beer. We recommend the cheese and cold cuts platter (Formaggi & Salumi Misti), Shrimp & Garlic pizza,Penne Con Funghi Porcini & Tartufo Bianco, and Risotto Al Nero Di Seppia. Our insider tip is it’s even an ideal spot for proposal, inquire to book one of their private wine rooms.

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.

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. Don’t miss their duck fat fries. 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.

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.

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.

Dubbed as the “house of unlimited”, En Tirage (en ti-haj) is a resto and wine bar that offers everyday unlimited promos on their liquor and other alcoholic beverages. It also serves Italian favorites and all-day Filipino breakfast. It’s for ladies’ wine night. It’s not for kiddie parties. We recommend the Pesto Zucchini pizza, Wagyu Salpicao, Paella Negra, and big breakfast plates. Our insider tip is: En Tirage is also the first in the metro to offer build your own cheese and deli platter. Read more here.

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.