{"id":209693,"date":"2024-10-16T15:27:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T07:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=209693"},"modified":"2024-10-18T13:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T05:53:15","slug":"metro-manila-all-day-food-trip-pepsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/metro-manila-all-day-food-trip-pepsi\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Restaurants In and Around Metro Manila for an All-Day Food Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perfect for the never busog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Food has evolved to the point where specific dishes taste slightly better depending on the time, season, and location. It\u2019s a big reason why food is the first thing we mug up when learning a new culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read: Where to Celebrate Your Last Day with Work Besties After Resigning<\/a><\/strong><\/kbd><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Filipino cuisine is not exempt. Breakfast, lunch, merienda, and dinner all have different expressions. So let us take on a culinary journey as we list the 20 best restaurants for an all-day food trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California Pizza Kitchen<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

California Pizza Kitchen is an American restaurant that serves Westernized pizzas and pasta. Their prosciutto<\/strong>, pepperoni supremo<\/strong>, and Margherita <\/strong>pizzas are classic flavors refined to the next level. On the other hand, their kung pao pizza<\/strong> is a Chinese-Italian fusion with a medley of flavors topped with a nice kick from the red chilis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>2\/F, Shaw Blvd cor EDSA, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong, Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Hummus Elijah<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s always fun to try something different, and Hummus Elijah does exactly that. Their take on hummus, a popular Middle Eastern dish, stays faithful to the original. Hummus Elijah<\/strong> is a spiced version of the dish that features tahini, chickpeas, and olive oil. Meanwhile, hummus with chicken shawarma<\/strong> combines two popular Middle Eastern dishes to form the perfect flavor marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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G\/F, 5059 P Burgos St cor San Marcos St, Poblacion, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

La Guada Mas<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located in Rockwell and BF Homes, La Guada Mas is making a name for itself as the go-to for authentic Mexican dishes. Its birrias <\/strong>come in different flavors, all with the same thrilling taste. Of course, you can’t discuss Mexican food without talking about tacos<\/strong>. La Guada Mas’ tacos come with pulled pork<\/strong>, shrimp<\/strong>, or fish<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Burnt Bean<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for the perfect barbecue lunch? Check out Burnt Bean in BGC! They serve mouth-watering barbecues, including Iberico pork<\/strong>, Angus beef ribs<\/strong>, prime ribeye<\/strong>, and grilled pompano<\/strong>. The same charcoals used for their barbecues are also used to make their flatbread pizzas, which come in various flavors like prosciutto<\/strong>, four cheese<\/strong>, truffle mushroom<\/strong>, and blue cheese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kanto Pares<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get your fill on your afternoon meryenda by giving Kanto Pares a try! The backbone of this diner is their beef pares with bone marrow<\/strong>, as the dish is a flavorful and textural experience. Kanto Pares also has a variety of bagnet-based dishes, including bagnet rice<\/strong>, bagnet kare kare<\/strong>, bagnet sisig,<\/strong> and bagnet binagoongan rice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Commonwealth Ave, Caltex Neopolitan, Fairview, Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Boxstop<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boxstop is a Japanese-inspired restaurant that serves classic cuisine like donburi and ramen. Their donburi has different proteins, including katsudon<\/strong>, sukiyakidon<\/strong>, and chukadon<\/strong>. Meanwhile, Boxstop’s ramen is the perfect dish for a cold evening. Take your pick from their chicken spicy paitan<\/strong>, miso<\/strong>, curry<\/strong>, and tantanmen <\/strong>ramen to satisfy cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>2\/F, Zevron Gas Station, Congressional Ave Ext, Congressional, Culiat, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Hungry Homies<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hungry Homies is the perfect merienda if you want something greasy and filling. Their American-style burgers are flavorful, juicy, and generous. Hypebeef <\/strong>is a Cali-style smash burger<\/strong> topped with caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. On the other hand, The Purist<\/strong> is an Oklahoma-style burger<\/strong> with pickled chips and a mayo-mustard dressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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M Bakery<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cupcake shop from New York, M Bakery is slowly making its way to the Philippines. Their specialty cupcakes are decadent and moist, with varying flavors, including german chocolate<\/strong>, hummingbird<\/strong>, lemon<\/strong>, peanut butter<\/strong> and jelly<\/strong>, ube<\/strong>, and more. They also have a velvety, old-fashioned cheesecake<\/strong> on a cookie crumb crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bakmi Nyonya<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bakmi Nyonya is an Indonesian-inspired restaurant that serves classic dishes catered to Filipinos. Some of their signature dishes include bakmi aya<\/strong>, bakmi babi<\/strong>, and bakmi sapi<\/strong>, all variations of the Indonesian noodle dish. If you want rice, we recommend giving their nasi goreng<\/strong> a try paired with chicken, shrimp, or both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12c-4 Bread Station<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Relieve part of your childhood by visiting 12c-4 Bread Station in Timog. This bakery serves classic Filipino bread like pandesal<\/strong>, cheese rolls<\/strong>, ensaymada<\/strong>, pan de coco<\/strong>, and Spanish bread<\/strong>, among others. For those looking for something different, they also have premium breads like mango graham buns<\/strong>, spring roll floss<\/strong>, and Korean garlic buns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Mezzanine, Timog Ave cor Panay Ave, Shoppes@ Victoria Towers, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Mapishi Food House<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mapishi Food House is an Eastern African restaurant that serves cuisine that may be unfamiliar to most. Their pilau <\/strong>is perfect for those who want something familiar. It’s a classic rice dish with tropical spices and proteins like chicken<\/strong>, beef<\/strong>, and lamb<\/strong>. On the other hand, Mapishi’s samaki <\/strong>is a pan-fried fish with basmati rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>9 Shorthorn St, Bahay Toro, Project 8, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Maiora Bistro<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you in the mood for a fancy lunch? We recommend giving Maiora Bistro a try! It’s an elegant bistro that serves Spanish, Italian, and Asian cuisine. Their seafood rice<\/strong> consists of tomato crunchy rice littered with mixed seafood. Similarly, Maiora’s carbonara <\/strong>is the perfect love letter to the Italians, as it’s prepped authentically with egg yolk and parmesan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>Lot 2 Wisco Compd, Katipunan Ave, Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Bored Egg<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bored Egg is a cafe that’s capitalizing on the egg drop sandwich<\/strong> hype, preparing some of the best meryenda dishes in the Metro. Some of the flavors we recommend are savory bulgogi BBQ<\/strong>, the sweet and salty spam mango nori<\/strong>, and the this-shouldn’t-work-but-it-does mango chicken sandwich<\/strong>. And if you haven’t tried it yet, Korean fries<\/strong> are crispy and airy, making for a perfect side dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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825 Pizzeria<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We won’t judge you if you have pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, especially if it’s from 825 Pizzeria. Their pizzas are beyond extraordinary because the ingredients they use are fresh and of quality. If you’re unsure what to get, the ricotta pesto<\/strong> is rich, zingy, and light, making for the perfect meryenda. And if you’re looking for something familiar, the spicy pepperoni<\/strong> is perfect for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>7 St John St, Quezon City, Kaunlaran, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Czaczacza Cafe<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cafe in Marikina, The Taste of Czaczacza, offers an all-day breakfast menu you can enjoy any time! One dish that stands out is the Salisbury steak<\/strong>, topped with a creamy, rich gravy. Similarly, the longganisa patty <\/strong>with salted egg and tomato salsa is an elevated take on a classic Filipino breakfast meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>4 J Chanyungco St, Marikina, Sta Elena, Marikina, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Ponce<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ponce is the place to be if you’re on the lookout for a fancy dinner date. This restaurant’s pollo organico con verduras<\/strong> is a fancy fried chicken dish with cauliflower puree, roasted vegetables, and chicken jus on the side. And, of course, paella <\/strong>is a must if you want the full Spanish experience, as Ponce’s comes with meatballs, clams, prawns, or chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>124 Sct Dr Lazcano St, Quezon City, Sacred Heart, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Stoned Steaks<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With mouth-watering steaks and a must-experience ambiance, Stoned Steaks is a restaurant that should be on your radar. They have grade 9 wagyu ribeye<\/strong>, A5 Japanese wagyu<\/strong>, and grade 7 wagyu tenderloin <\/strong>as part of their premium cuts menu. And if you can’t get enough of the umami, their steak fried rice<\/strong> is an excellent side dish to pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotties Gourmet Sausages<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hotties Gourmet Sausages is one of those restaurants that nails the three meal times. Their breakfast menu has Filipino classics such as beef tapa <\/strong>and pork tocino<\/strong>. Meanwhile, their sausage platter<\/strong> is perfect for lunch, as it’s served with protein and vegetables. Lastly, cap the day off with their sizzling sisig <\/strong>paired with not-too-sweet milk tea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong><\/a>Commercial Center, D Lucas, Marikina-Infanta Hwy, Antipolo, 1820 Rizal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Orlando’s Churrasqueira<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orlando’s Churrasqueira is the ideal restaurant if you want to have a casual lunch with family, as the ambiance is inviting and the food is exquisite. Their carne de porco a alentejana<\/strong> is marinated pork tenderloin dish served with clams and potatoes. Meanwhile, the polvo a lagareiro<\/strong> is ideal for those looking for something different, a grilled octopus with baked potatoes dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>UG\/F, Alabang-Zapote Rd cor Filinvest Ave, Westgate Alabang, Alabang, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Four Leg<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With branches in Pasig and Katipunan, Four Leg is slowly turning into a household name. Their signature dish is, without a doubt, the juicy and generous burgers <\/strong>they serve, as it has varying flavors like bacon<\/strong>, four cheese<\/strong>, mushroom<\/strong>, and even peanut butter and jelly<\/strong>! Four Leg also has rice meals, including chicken rice<\/strong>, back ribs<\/strong>, and USDA beef tapa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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