{"id":35613,"date":"2017-12-30T03:06:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T19:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=35613"},"modified":"2020-01-07T17:31:46","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T09:31:46","slug":"bucket-list-restaurants-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/bucket-list-restaurants-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Restaurants to Add to Your Philippine Dining Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time to add a few places to your bucket list!
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After countless posts on the newest restaurants in the metro, we thought of listing some of the most unique restaurant experiences for every adventurous diner out there. From upside down restos to toilet-themed diners, here’s the ultimate dining bucket list for the adventurous foodie.<\/p>\n

Boracay Toilet<\/a> – Boracay<\/h2>\n

Boracay Toilet is the first toilet-themed restaurant <\/strong>in the Philippines, <\/strong>which opened just last year. It was inspired by the owner\u2019s first-hand experience at the Modern Toilet restaurant in Taipei. It offers Filipino fusion dishes with quirky pun titles, served in mini toilet bowls and urinal-shaped glasses. READ MORE.<\/em><\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> Old & New: 22 All-Time Favorite Restaurants in Boracay<\/a><\/pre>\n
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nBalabag Plaza, Station 1, 5608 Boracay (near the Holy Rosary Parish Church)
\n(0915) 311-0736<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Nurture Wellness Village<\/a> – Pulong Sagingan<\/h2>\n
A pioneer in the Philippine spa industry, Nurture Wellness Village (formerly known as Nurture Spa) is a DOT-accredited resort and wellness retreat house<\/strong> for ‘ecotherapy’ or healing by and through nature. The customer experience is enhanced by its Filipino-themed d\u00e9cors, spa treatments, and cuisine, you can even pick fresh herbs and greens from their garden if you desire. Walk-ins and day tour packages are available. It is also most famous for its Glamping<\/strong> (glamorous camping) program. <\/em><\/p>\n
Also read: <\/strong>21 Romantic Restaurant Getaways in Tagaytay<\/pre>\n
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Reservations are recommended
\n<\/strong>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Pulong Sagingan, Barangay Maitim II West, Tagaytay
\n<\/a>+63 918 888-8772<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Dinner in the Sky<\/h2>\n
Dinner in the Sky is a Belgium-based novelty restaurant service which uses a crane to hoist its diners, table and waiting staff 150 feet into the air. Subscribe to their email list: http:\/\/ph.dinnerinthesky.com<\/a> to be notified of their opening date! READ MORE<\/em><\/p>\n
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Villa Escudero Waterfalls Restaurant – Laguna<\/h2>\n
The Waterfalls Restaurant in the Villa Escudero resort gives guests a watery thrill<\/strong>, as its bamboo tables are right next to the Labasin Falls, which is man-made. The restaurant promises diners a refreshing buffet meal – while they’re soaked from head-to-toe between courses.<\/em><\/p>\n
Fun fact:  <\/strong>Guests are taken to the Waterfalls Restaurant by a carabao-drawn cart ride while being serenaded with folk songs by musicians in native Filipino costumes.<\/pre>\n
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Reservations are recommended
\n<\/strong>Visit their website<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Villa Escudero, Km 91, Tiaong, Quezon
\n(02) 523-0392 \/ (02) 521-0830 \/ (02) 532-2944
\ninfo@villaescudero.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Seoul Train Korean Barbecue<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
Seoul Train Korean BBQ is a train-themed restaurant<\/strong> that is best known for their yakiniku or Korean charcoal grills<\/strong>. Enjoy the “ride” or arcade crane games and gachapon while waiting for the food. READ MORE.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider Tip<\/strong>: The restaurant also has arcade crane machines, so try your luck at winning a cool prize while waiting for your order!<\/pre>\n
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\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n#28 Sergeant Esguerra Ave, near Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 287-2446<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Caffe Piansa<\/a> \u2013 Marikina<\/h2>\n
Caffe Piansa is the first jail restaurant<\/strong> in the country that allows guests to enjoy delicious food inside a jail or courtroom. Step into the world of a lawbreaker, take snapshots at their different jail sections, including an electric chair.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @janarias<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n57 Dragon St., Midtown Subdivision, San Roque, Marikina<\/a>
\n+63 2 631 4751<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Purple Owl<\/a> \u2013 Villa Pura<\/h2>\n
The Purple Owl is truly one of Tagaytay\u2019s best kept secrets; it\u2019s an events place and a restaurant in one. Guests are required to book at least two days in advance<\/strong> and select between two set course meals by Mrs. Gee\u2019s Kitchen. READ MORE.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> is The Purple Owl personalizes every event based on your preferences and requests, from the display photos and messages to the music.<\/pre>\n
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Reservations are required
\n<\/strong>View rates and details here
\nGardenia Loop, Villa Pura, Tagaytay
\nEmail: <\/strong>thepurpleowltagaytay@gmail.com<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mon’s<\/a> – Camp Benjamin<\/h2>\n
Camp Benjamin<\/strong> is a 4.7-hectare multi-purpose facility with an adjacent 8-hectare integrated and natural farm located in Alfonso, Cavite, an upland municipality literally just a few minutes off of main Tagaytay. <\/em>Short for Meant for Organic and Natural, Mon\u2019s is a farm-to-plate<\/strong> concept restaurant that values health and wellness. <\/em>Enjoy Mon\u2019s all-day breakfast and merienda menu, burgers and sandwiches, salads, and various inspired regional dishes. READ MORE.<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read: <\/strong>21 Romantic Restaurant Getaways in Tagaytay<\/pre>\n
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Reservations are recommended
\n<\/strong>View menu
\n<\/a>View website<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Alfonso-Maragondon Road, Brgy. Taywanak Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite
\n(0977) 134-9078<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ili-Likha Artist Village<\/a> – Baguio City<\/h2>\n
Ili-likha Artist Village is a whimsical and creative space for artists and foodies<\/strong> that showcases the Cordillera culture. Located inside is Balbacua at Urban Kamote, a farm to table all-day breakfast place specializing in Balbacua, a beef stew specialty from Southern Mindanao made of beef skin and meat slow cooked in herbs for 6 hours. READ MORE.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nKiwing na Kahoy Food Kommunity, Ili Likha Artist Village, Baguio City
\n(074) 442-4880<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Gerry’s Jeepney<\/a> – Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n
Gerry\u2019s Jeepney is a themed Filipino restaurant featuring one of the country\u2019s most popular mode of commute, the jeepney. Customers are served classic favorites like grilled foods, sisig, binagoongan, lechon kawali, and more, either plated or boodle-style, inside a jeepney. READ MORE.<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n72 East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Sip & Gogh<\/a> – various branches<\/h2>\n
Sip & Gogh is the first ever paint-and-sip studio in the Philippines. You can set up your next special date here and enjoy their selection of wines and snacks while you’re painting. Everyone is an artist here because their staff will always be there to assist you when you’ve run out of “inspiration.” You can take home your painting as a souvenir after your session. This is their fourth branch. More details on their site<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @arnievillanueva_<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @emiyonce<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Another Story<\/a> \u2013 Evia Lifestyle Center<\/h2>\n
From the same owner of Cafe Voi La in Tagaytay, comes this new restaurant concept from Ica Sebastian called, \u2018Another Story<\/strong>\u2018. This whimsical storybook-inspired cafe in the South is a bookworm\u2019s dream!<\/p>\n
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Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nEvia Lifestyle Center, Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Pi\u00f1as
\n(0995) 267-7163<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pan de Amerikana<\/a> – Katipunan Ave.<\/h2>\n
A Marikina-hailed bakery and restaurant serving 1950\u2019s pandesal and a number of distinct local dishes including Ilokano, Bikolano and Cebuano, as well as some steaks, pastas and Chinese. Visit to experience a topsy-turvy world inside this restaurant, a giant windmill and a life-sized chess set.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @officialpandeamerikana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @keytleeeen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hobbit House<\/a> – Ermita<\/h2>\n
Hobbit House is considered a classic hangout spot along Ermita where midget waiters and waitresses are the star of the show. There’s another branch in Boracay if you happen to be there for vacation.<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\n12 M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita, Ermita, Manila
\n(02) 484-0982<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Persephone<\/a> \u2013 Jupiter St.<\/h2>\n
Persephone is a newly blossomed joint along Jupiter Street that opened its doors with a menu that will change with the seasons. <\/strong>The Filipino-Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant<\/strong> serves up some creative eats that your eyes and stomachs will bow down to<\/p>\n
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Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView this restaurant<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F 120 Jupiter St, Bel-Air, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Spot a new restaurant? Let us know! Send us an email at support@phonebooky.com<\/a> with all the details. Keep tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> #bookymanila so we can join your food trips around the city.<\/p>\n
If you still haven\u2019t, download Booky<\/a> for free on iOS and Android and enjoy the convenience of searching and booking restaurants OFFLINE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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