{"id":34271,"date":"2016-12-24T17:00:23","date_gmt":"2016-12-24T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=34271"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:24:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:24:09","slug":"metro-manila-best-restaurants-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/metro-manila-best-restaurants-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Manila’s 20 Best Restaurants of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

And the overall #1 this year is…<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve summed up all of your \u201cFavorites\u201d on the Booky app from January until mid-December 2015 and here are your 20 most loved restaurants for the year 2016.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila this month! <\/b><\/a><\/pre>\n
Some of you may have easily completed this list, one week at a time, but for those who haven\u2019t, this is the list to complete! There\u2019s a reason why they\u2019ve been consistently voted in our Top 10 lists every month.<\/p>\n
20. Breakfast at Antonio’s<\/a> – Tagaytay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Often dubbed as THE breakfast destination in Tagaytay<\/strong>, Breakfast at Antonio\u2019s sits on the Tagaytay ridge, giving diners a picture-perfect view of the majestic Taal Lake. This 170-seater all-day breakfast cafe has an open space design, which makes for a cool and sunny vibe. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Booky Tip:<\/strong> Request for a table beside the window for an overlooking view of Taal.<\/pre>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nAguinaldo Highway, Barangay Bagong Tubig 4120, Tagaytay
\n(046) 413-0738<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
19. Dohtonbori<\/a> – Greenhills<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dohtonbori is the <\/strong>#1 okonomiyaki restaurant chain in Japan, established in Tokyo in 1990. It is the only Japanese restaurant that offers the first and only cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience <\/strong>in Manila. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Disclaimer:<\/strong> And because it opened late 2015, it did not get a chance to be included in the 2015 list, so we've made an exception because they've done so well in our charts this year.<\/pre>\n
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\n<\/a>Cullinan Prime Bldg., 8 Missouri St., Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 570-2765<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
18. Pound by Todd English<\/a> – Bonifacio High Street<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pound is an old school counter-style burger joint<\/strong> with a 1920s speakeasy vibe, a direct spin-off of Todd English Food Hall’s burger station. Popular for their signature burgers and sliders, you shouldn’t miss their Pound Burger (which has foie gras), the T.E. Crispy Chicken and the Amsterdam burgers.<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> Watch out for two more branches in SM Megamall<\/a> and Alabang Town Center<\/a>.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @karlowiththek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nB3, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 617-8633<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
17. Hai Chix & Steaks<\/a> – Greenhills<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hai Chix & Steaks is a restaurant where East meets West under one roof. It is an Asian-Western fusion<\/strong> restaurant specializing in steaks and Hainanese chicken.<\/p>\n
Photo from @iamjoro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n2\/F #6 Missouri St, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 696-3358<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
16. Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen<\/a> – UP Town Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n
From humble beginnings to a success story, Mama Lou\u2019s definitely hits the spot when it comes to home cooked Italian comfort food<\/strong>. Everything is made to order and quality assured; their signature pastas are fresh and handmade everyday. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Photo from @patmartires<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nG\/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 958-5563<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
15. Le Petit Souffl\u00e9<\/a> – Century City Mall<\/h2>\n
Le Petit Souffle is a French and Japanese-inspired cafe <\/strong>from the Tasteless Group (of Hole in the Wall, Scout\u2019s Honor, Bad Bird, Wrong Ramen, and more). They serve modern dishes crafted with flavors and precision of Japanese and French cuisines. It recently opened a second branch in SM Megamall<\/a>, and a third one is coming soon in UP Town Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Photo from @meiringal<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/a>4\/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati
\n(02) 718-5681<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
14. Vikings Luxury Buffet<\/a> – SM North<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Vikings opened its first branch at the Mall of Asia in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines\u2019 largest luxury buffet<\/strong> chain, offering a wide selection of fine cuisines and beverages. Each branch has its own unique themed design and exclusive specials. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> Get P200 OFF when you book at these Vikings branches<\/a>.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @aileenleenn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\n<\/a>4\/F SM City North EDSA, The Block, Quezon City
\n(02) 376-3888<\/p>\n
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13. RB CTY \/ Rib City<\/a> \u2013 Pioneer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
RB Cty is a fun and interactive restaurant specializing in tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs<\/strong>. In line with their restaurant concept, they encourage guests to play and build legos while waiting for orders. This is their second branch after the famous one in Maginhawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nUG\/F Pioneer Highlands North, Pioneer cor Madison, Mandaluyong
\n(02) 720-5413<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
12. Locavore Kitchen + Drinks<\/a> \u2013 Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n
True to its name, Locavore serves only locally grown and produced Filipino dishes<\/strong> with a French touch from Chef Mikel Zaguirre (of Empingao!<\/a>, Taqueria 101<\/a> and newly opened Carnival\u00e9<\/a>). It has consistently been on every best restaurants list this year for its innovative and exciting menu. Must orders include the Sizzling Sinigang, Sizzling Oysters and its most underrated Ginataang Kalabasa.<\/p>\n
Photo from @cornerandabove<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are recommended<\/strong>
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\n<\/a>10 Brixton St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
\n(02) 632-9600<\/p>\n
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11. Single Origin<\/a> – BGC<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Single Origin is the second collaboration between Carlo Lorenzana and Dodgie Vialogo, the same duo behind Nikkei fame. Today, this specialty cafe<\/strong> has become a go-to meeting place by day, and a chill, after-work drinking spot by night. READ MORE<\/p>\n
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\n<\/a>2\/F C3 Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue cor 30th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 894-4042<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
10. Din Tai Fung<\/a> – SM Megamall<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Din Tai Fung is an internationally-known dim sum restaurant<\/strong> from Taiwan and a 5-time Michelin awardee most famous for their xiao long bao. Expect a showcase of their expert wrappers thru their signature open kitchen window. The xiao long baos, pork chop rice and the Philippine special lava salted egg yolk bun are their most popular dishes.<\/p>\n
Photo from @wickedkhriz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
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\n<\/a>SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas<\/a>, Mandaluyong
\n(02) 997-1935<\/p>\n
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9. Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina<\/a> \u2013 Kapitolyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The first of its kind, Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina is a rustic local restaurant serving the best of Mexican<\/strong> comfort food with a Filipino twist<\/strong>. It is a homegrown concept from Dagupan, Pangasinan and is now one of the most popular restaurants in Manila for its super hefty servings and affordable prices.<\/p>\n
Photo from @wanniboi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
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\n<\/a>75 East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig
\n(02) 654-9657<\/p>\n
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8. Vikings Luxury Buffet<\/a> – SM Mall of Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Vikings opened its first branch at the Mall of Asia in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines\u2019 largest luxury buffet<\/strong> chain, offering a wide selection of fine cuisines and beverages. Each branch has its own unique themed design and exclusive specials. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> Get P200 OFF when you book at these Vikings branches<\/a>.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @spoonsaroundtheworld<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\n<\/a>Bldg B By The Bay, Seaside Blvd, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
\n(02) 846-4888<\/p>\n
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7. The Frazzled Cook<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Frazzled Cook offers homey<\/strong> international dishes<\/strong> with the same quirky twist that the place imbibes. \u2018Frazzled\u2019, which means completely exhausted, says nothing of the food, but the passion and hard work put in to every dish they serve. <\/em>Customer favorites include the sizzling squid, Wagyu salpicao, truffle pasta, and spicy shrimp pasta. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 15 Restaurants with Function Rooms You Can Book for any Occasion<\/pre>\n
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\n<\/a>78 Scout Gandia cor Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City
\n(02) 374-6879<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
6. Wildflour Cafe + Bakery<\/a> – BGC<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Wildflour Caf\u00e9 + Bakery offers international fare and specialty pastries<\/strong>, famous for being the first purveyor of the wildly popular cronuts in Manila. It is the same group that brought us Hollywood’s most famous dogs, Pink’s Hotdogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> Get pastries and breads at 50% off after 7PM.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @shiela_culpa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/a>G\/F Net Lima Bldg, 4th Ave cor 26th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 856-7600<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
5. Nikkei<\/a> – Legaspi Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Nikkei is Manila\u2019s first ever Japanese-Peruvian<\/strong> sushi bar and restaurant <\/strong>serving curated specialties like ceviche, sushi, causa, tiraditos, and Japanese craft spirits. It is refreshing and new to the palate, boldly marrying the finest Eastern and Western cuisines together. READ MORE<\/p>\n
Fun Fact:<\/strong> \u201cNikkei\u201d is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese who started to migrate to Peru in the 19th century and is now becoming the latest food trend in Europe.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @nikkeiph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n<\/strong>Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
\n<\/a>(02) 880-0231<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
4. Your Local<\/a> \u2013 Legaspi Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving Southeast Asian <\/b>dishes with a twist. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. Its breakthrough dish is the most talked about Torched Salmon Donburi.<\/p>\n
Photo from @janzen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nUniversal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
\n(02) 823-6206<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
3. Todd English Food Hall<\/a> \u2013 SM Aura<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Named after an American celebrity Chef, Todd English offers food from all over the world<\/b> in an upscale food hall setting. It has nine different food stations including: salad & charcuterie, sushi, raw, Asian, pizza, pasta, grill & ocean, and the wine & tapas bar.<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> They are open until 11PM.<\/pre>\n
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\n<\/a>5\/F SM Aura Sky Park, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n<\/a>(0917) 863-3364<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
2. Izakaya Kikufuji<\/a> – Little Tokyo Makati<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Izakaya Kikufuji is one of the restaurants found inside the Little Tokyo of Makati. It serves fresh sashimi and affordable bento lunch sets. It is also known to serve delicious Wagyu sticks!<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> Claim one coupon for every P500 spent, for a free glass of beer on your next visit.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @joelbrets<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted (until 7pm)<\/strong>
\n<\/a>2277 Pasong Tamo, Legaspi Village, Makati
\n(02) 893-7319<\/p>\n
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1. RB CTY \/ Rib City<\/a> \u2013 Maginhawa<\/strong><\/h2>\n
RB Cty is a fun and interactive restaurant specializing in tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs<\/strong>. In line with their restaurant concept, they encourage guests to play and build legos while waiting for orders.<\/p>\n
Photo from @rbctyfoodconcepts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\n63 Maginhawa st., UP Village, Quezon City
\n(0917) 871-4681<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Thank you for being with us and joining our food adventures all year round. We hope you keep supporting the blog and the app. We appreciate all your suggestions and feedback. Keep messaging us and tagging us, we are excited for 2017 as we move forward with more new partner restaurants<\/a> and features!<\/p>\n
See you all next year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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