Know where Chef Allen Buhay gets his siomai, bulalo, sushi and ramen fix.
Originally produced by Cathie Carpio
Wildflour Café + Bakery, one of the most popular brunch places in the metro, continues to capture a lot of foodies’ interests with their popular collection of masterfully crafted classic go-to dishes and innovative new dishes. Our happy palates and bellies can thank the man behind our favorite Kimchi Fried Rice, Chorizo Fundido, and the new Crispy Fish Sandwich–Chef Allen Buhay.
Diners can be assured of a complete and satisfying dining experience at Wildflour Cafe, but who takes care of Chef Allen’s cravings? We found that out for you. Spot Chef Allen at one of his 10 favorite restaurants.
Balay Dako – Tagaytay
Chef Tony Boy Escalante’s Balay Dako is a Filipino restaurant set in a three-story house in Tagaytay. Like Antonio’s, Balay Dako is one of the most popular stops in Tagaytay that is perfect for family celebrations. This restaurant’s Bulalo and Bangus are Chef Allen’s favorite dishes.
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Tagaytay-Nagsugbu Highway, Tagaytay
+63 917 899-2866
Hap Chan – Makati
Hap Chan is a Chinese restaurant serving affordable dim sum, noodles and other Chinese food favorites. Diners looking for delicious, no-frills Chinese food have been flocking to Hap Chan for decades. This restaurant is Chef Allen’s go place for some late-night dim sum. Also read: 15 Little Restaurant Gems for Best Chinese Food
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103 Neptune St. Bel Air,Bel-Air, Makati
+63 2 895-9340
Locavore – Kapitolyo
Locavore is a casual restaurant in Kapitolyo specializing in modern Filipino food that brought us Sizzling Sinigang and Lechon & Oyster Sisig. The restaurant gets plus points for using locally grown and locally produced ingredients. Ginataang Kaldereta is Chef Allen’s favorite Locavore dish.
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10 Brixton St, Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 917 621-8909
LZM Restaurant – Tagaytay
LZM Restaurant specializes in Filipino comfort food and known for its huge and crispy boneless bangus. This restaurant would not disappoint families and groups looking for a homey dining experience and affordable and quality Filipino food. Bulalo and boneless bangus are always part of Chef Allen’s meal at LZM Restaurant.
No reservations accepted
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Magallanes Square, Maharlika East, Tagaytay
+63 046 414-0477
Mendokoro Ramenba – Salcedo Village
One of the most popular ramen places in Manila is Mendokoro Ramenba, the Makati version of Alabang’s favorite, Ramen Yushoken. From its tonkotsu and cold ramen to tsukemen options, visiting this restaurant will not disappoint. You might find Chef Allen here enjoying a bowl of shoyu or any other ramen. Also read: Top 10 Ramen Joints in Manila
No reservations accepted
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G/F V Corporate Center 125 Leviste St,Salcedo Village, Makati
+63 2 215-1751
Sarsa Kitchen + Bar – Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Chef JP Anglo’s Sarsa Kitchen + Bar, a restaurant specializing in Negrense cuisine, has been one of the most-loved Filipino restaurants since it opened its doors in 2013. Sizzling Kansi and Isaw has been popular to diners, but its Crispy Dilis remains closer to Chef Allen’s heart.
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Forum South Global, Federacion Drive cor 7th Ave,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 866-0912
Sensei Sushi – BF Homes, Parañaque
Chef Bruce Ricketts’ Sensei Sushi, a market-driven restaurant, creates an interesting take on Japanese cuisine. Diners are delighted with the restaurant’s sashimi and sushi selection, but another sufficient reason to come back is the frequently changing blackboard specials. Chef Allen likes the selection of sushi rolls at Sensei. Also read: 24 Most Searched Sushi in Manila
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268 Aguirre St, BF Homes, Parañaque
+63 2 358-1387
SiamAroi – Jupiter Street, Makati
SiamAroi is a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant offering curry, noodles, rice dishes and desserts. The Thai family who owns the restaurant shares their original recipes, which would appeal to diners who want excellent authentic pad Thai or delectable sweet sticky rice. Chef Allen particularly likes the pad Thai here. Also read: 14 Restaurants in Bel-Air Village, Makati
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124 Jupiter St, Bel-Air, Makati
+63 2 305-2955
Tim Ho Wan – Ayala Center, Makati
Dubbed as the world’s most affordable Michellin-star restaurant, Tim Ho Wan specializes in dim sum. The usual long line in Tim Ho Wan, which can be partly explained by its popular pork buns, reflects how a restaurant with limited menu can still wow diners. Chef Allen likes ordering the pork rolls here.
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G/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati
+63 2 729-9367
Tsukiji Restaurant – Pasay Road, Makati
Tsukiji Restaurant has proven its worth in serving authentic Japanese cuisine using the best ingredients from different parts of the world. Whether you are craving for sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki and yakiniku, Tsukiji got you covered. This restaurant is Chef Allen’s go-to place for sashimi.
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3/F Milky Way Bldg., 900 Pasay Rd, San Lorenzo, Makati
+63 2 843-4285
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