{"id":29712,"date":"2016-10-13T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T17:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=29712"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:38:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:38:45","slug":"modern-filipino-restaurants-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/modern-filipino-restaurants-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Restaurants in Manila that Serve the Best Filipino Food with a Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filipino food like you’ve never tasted before!<\/p>\n

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Once in a while we enjoy the trying other worldly cuisines, but we almost always find ourselves coming back to our own. When it comes to food, we’re biased towards home cooked style Filipino dishes that bring back great memories from the past.<\/p>\n

We, Filipinos, are known to be creative, especially when it comes to food. Everyone is trying to be ‘the next big thing’ by reinventing traditional dishes.<\/strong> <\/em>While there is no foolproof formula, a dish must still provide a sense of familiarity to the diners. After all, the original is what we fell in love with in the first place.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking to try a unique set of Filipino dishes in the metro, here’s a curated list of restaurants that serve Lechon Carbonara, Sizzling Sinigang, Liempo Cheese Fundido. Eat away!<\/p>\n

Related post:<\/strong> The Ultimate Guide to Manila's Best Reinvented Filipino Desserts<\/pre>\n
Locavore<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
 Locavore serves locally grown and produced Filipino dishes with a French touch <\/strong>from Chef Mikel Zaguirre. It’s consistently on our monthly Top 10 lists and is really a top choice for reinvented Filipino dishes. <\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY: <\/strong>Sizzling Sinigang (featured in our rare Sinigang dishes), Lechon and Oyster Sisig<\/p>\n
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Photo from @eboymdonato<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sizzling Sinigang | Photo from @magocarla<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Cafe Enye<\/a> – Eastwood<\/h2>\n
Cafe Enye (\u00d1) serves signature fusion dishes that are inspired by colonial Spanish cuisine<\/strong>. Its menu shows a distinct character, as well as its bar list of handcrafted cocktails and craft beers.<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY: <\/strong>Lechon Carbonara, Steak with Sofrito Butter, Caesar Salad Mojo Chicken Breast<\/p>\n
Also featured here:<\/strong> 10 Must Visit Restaurants in Eastwood City<\/pre>\n
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Photo from @paperjammed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lechon Carbonara | Photo from @cafe_enye<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\nG\/F Excelsior Bldg., Eastwood Ave, Libis, Quezon City
\n(02) 671-3230<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Alab<\/a> – QC & BGC<\/h2>\n
\u2018Alab\u2019, which is Tagalog for flame, serves the same \u2018burning with passion\u2019 modern<\/strong> Filipino dishes<\/strong> that are youthful and forward thinking.<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY: <\/strong>Honey Lechon, Palabok Negra, New York Cubao Bibingka Cheesecake, Laing Ice Cream<\/p>\n
New York Cubao Bibingka Cheesecake | Photo from @dreydavid<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted
\nView their menu<\/a>
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\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Neil’s Kitchen<\/a> – Westgate Alabang<\/h2>\n
Neil\u2019s Kitchen is a favorite dining destination in the South that offers reinvented Filipino dishes by Chef Neil Ramos, <\/strong>who was first known for his catering business, The Hills at Silang. <\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY: <\/strong>Sinigang Paella, Bagoong Paella, Crab Fat Palabok, Grilled Chicken & Crispy Pork Dinuguan Fondue<\/p>\n
Also featured here:<\/strong> 11 Restaurants You Can Check Out at Westgate, Alabang<\/pre>\n
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Photo from @alyssamascarina<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bagoong Paella with Kare-Kare | Photo from @nicoledorig<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nLot C701-704 Westgate Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa
\n(02) 771-1334<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lola Cafe + Bar<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
Named after the mother of the Sanvictores family, Lola Victoria, this post-WWII era home is one of Quezon City\u2019s most well kept secret restaurants. Lola Cafe + Bar offers Filipino specialty cuisine by Chef John Mangibin<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
 Some of their bestselling dishes are the Bone Marrow Sisig, Wagyu Salpicao, Spicy Tinapa Pasta, and Kimchi Kaldereta. Read more in our full feature here. <\/em><\/p>\n
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Bone Marrow Sisig | Photo from @lolacafe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n99 Sct Lozano St, Quezon City
\n(02) 501-2620<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sarsa Kitchen + Bar<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Sarsa Kitchen + Bar (\u2018sarsa\u2019 meaning sauce in English) was created on the premise that Filipinos love eating food with accompanying sauces or condiments. Celebrity chef JP Anglo, who is from Bacolod, has successfully curated the best of Filipino-Negrense<\/strong> dishes, with little tweaks.<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY:<\/strong> S<\/em>izzling Kansi, Bangus Belly Salad, Pritchon Pancake, Piaya Ice Cream Sandwich<\/p>\n
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Photo from @janarias<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Sizzling Kansi | Photo from @serialeater_mnl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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Manam<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Manam is a homegrown concept from the Moment Group and is said to be the home of the \u2018best sisig in the metro today. It takes modern Filipino food to a whole new level with its two-part menu–one side shows the traditional version and the other, the twists.<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY:<\/strong> <\/em>Crispy Pansit Palabok, Beef Short Ribs Sinigang with Watermelon, Lamb Curry Kare, Bibingkang Ube<\/p>\n
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Photo from @manamph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Crispy Pansit Palabok | Photo from @manamph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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Alamat Filipino Pub & Deli<\/a> – Poblacion<\/h2>\n
Alamat is one of the newest night spots in Makati that aims to serve \u2018the best pulutan (beer match) of your life\u2019<\/strong>. Also featured in 12 Newest Restaurants to Open in Makati<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY:<\/strong> Kare-kare Skewers,Bagoong Pork Jowls, Bacon Bagnet, Adobo & Salted Egg Sausage<\/p>\n
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Photo from @lowdownphcreep<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bagoong Pork Jowls | Photo from @chefninolaus<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F 5666 Don Pedro St, Poblacion, Makati
\n(0917) 530-2580<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
7107 Culture + Cuisine<\/a> – BGC<\/h2>\n
7107 Culture + Cuisine is primarily a culinary and hospitality food hall<\/strong> that aims to promote the heritage and local food of the Filipinos. The place is divided into five different sections, each highlighting the distinctive set of local dishes that the Philippines has to offer from merienda to desserts. <\/em>READ MORE<\/em><\/p>\n
MUST TRY:<\/strong> Malunggay Pestocino, Chocolate Binagoongan, Molten Pastillas Lava Cake, Bulalo V 2.0.<\/p>\n
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Photo from @7107restaurant<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Treston International College, University Parkway District, 32nd St cor C-5 Rd, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(0917) 807-8023<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Are you excited to give this list a try? Don\u2019t forget to tag us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and share your experiences with us by using the hashtag #bookymanila<\/a> when posting photos. If we missed out any of your favourites or latest discoveries, let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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