{"id":11385,"date":"2016-02-22T18:59:21","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T10:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=11385"},"modified":"2019-08-14T13:45:38","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T05:45:38","slug":"wildflour-cafe-allen-buhay-10-favorite-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wildflour-cafe-allen-buhay-10-favorite-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kitchen Genius Behind Wildflour Cafe Names His 10 Favorite Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Know where Chef Allen Buhay gets his siomai, bulalo, sushi and ramen fix.<\/p>\n

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Originally produced by Cathie Carpio<\/h4>\n

Wildflour Caf\u00e9 + 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\u00a0innovative\u00a0new dishes. Our happy palates and bellies\u00a0can thank\u00a0the man behind our favorite Kimchi Fried Rice, Chorizo Fundido, and the new Crispy Fish Sandwich–Chef Allen Buhay.<\/p>\n

Diners can be assured of a complete and satisfying dining experience at Wildflour Cafe, but who takes care of Chef Allen’s cravings?\u00a0We found that out for you. Spot Chef Allen at one of his 10 favorite restaurants.<\/p>\n

Balay Dako<\/a> \u2013 Tagaytay<\/h2>\n

Chef Tony Boy Escalante\u2019s Balay Dako is a Filipino restaurant set in a three-story house in Tagaytay. Like Antonio\u2019s, Balay Dako is one of the most popular stops in Tagaytay that is perfect for family celebrations. This restaurant\u2019s Bulalo and Bangus are Chef Allen\u2019s favorite dishes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @mafbillones<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a> Tagaytay-Nagsugbu Highway, Tagaytay <\/a>
\n+63 917 899-2866<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hap Chan<\/a> \u2013 Makati<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s go place for some late-night dim sum. Also read: 15 Little Restaurant Gems for Best Chinese Food<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @ni_hao_matt <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\n103 Neptune St. Bel Air,Bel-Air, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 895-9340<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Locavore<\/a> \u2013 Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s favorite Locavore dish.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @discoverruss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a> 10 Brixton St, Kapitolyo, Pasig <\/a>
\n+63 917 621-8909<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

LZM Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Tagaytay<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s meal at LZM Restaurant.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @annadimaapi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nMagallanes Square, Maharlika East, Tagaytay<\/a>
\n+63 046 414-0477<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mendokoro Ramenba<\/a> \u2013 Salcedo Village<\/h2>\n

One of the most popular ramen places in Manila is Mendokoro Ramenba, the Makati version of Alabang\u2019s 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<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @jayson_ig<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nG\/F V Corporate Center 125 Leviste St,Salcedo Village, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 215-1751<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sarsa Kitchen + Bar <\/a> \u2013 Fort Bonifacio, Taguig<\/h2>\n

Chef JP Anglo\u2019s 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\u2019s heart.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @sarsakitchen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\nForum South Global, Federacion Drive cor 7th Ave,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig<\/a>
\n+63 866-0912<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sensei Sushi<\/a> \u2013 BF Homes, Para\u00f1aque<\/h2>\n

Chef Bruce Ricketts\u2019 Sensei Sushi, a market-driven restaurant, creates an interesting take on Japanese cuisine. Diners are delighted with the restaurant\u2019s 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<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @aibeecua<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\n268 Aguirre St, BF Homes,<\/a> Para\u00f1aque <\/a>
\n+63 2 358-1387<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

SiamAroi<\/a> \u2013 Jupiter Street, Makati<\/h2>\n

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<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Siam
Photo from @gomanila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\n124 Jupiter St, Bel-Air,<\/a> Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 305-2955<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tim Ho Wan<\/a> \u2013 Ayala Center, Makati<\/h2>\n

Dubbed as the world\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @vanasunglao<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\nG\/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center,<\/a> Makati <\/a>
\n+63 2 729-9367<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tsukiji Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 Pasay Road, Makati<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s go-to place for sashimi.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @chefjgamboa <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\n3\/F Milky Way Bldg., 900 Pasay Rd, San Lorenzo, <\/a> Makati <\/a>
\n+63 2 843-4285<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thinking of visiting these restaurants? Add them all on your must-try list on Booky!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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