{"id":36464,"date":"2016-12-01T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T05:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=36464"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:29:57","slug":"top-10-san-juan-december-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/top-10-san-juan-december-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in San Juan for December 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas dinner venues, check!<\/p>\n


\nCheck out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in San Juan,<\/strong> based on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n

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10.\u00a0Pig Tales Gastropub<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Wilson St.<\/h2>\n

82\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #9<\/p>\n

Photo from @iza.gram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pig Tales Gastropub is a tucked away restaurant that prides itself for its reinvented\u00a0bacon-infused dishes<\/strong>.\u00a0From the name of the restaurant itself, you instantly get that they cater to pork-lovers.\u00a0It\u2019s for<\/strong>\u00a0lunch-outs with your workmates or for excellent grub and drinks after hours with your friends. It’s not for<\/strong> vegetarians, there aren’t many options. We recommend<\/strong> the Mozzarella Balls,\u00a0Kofta Balls, and the Pig Slab. Insider tip:<\/strong> Pig Tales comes out with a special country-themed menu each month. Last month it was Japanese! Read our full feature here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n192 Wilson, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 726-2726<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

9.\u00a0Chef Laudico Guevarra\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0P. Guevarra St.<\/h2>\n

93\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #7<\/p>\n

Photo from @eatsplorations<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chef Laudico Guevarra\u2019s, by chefs Roland and Jacqueline Laudico, is a 1920s heritage house converted into a restaurant and events place where guests can enjoy an upscale but\u00a0affordable\u00a0Filipino buffet dining<\/strong> experience. It\u2019s for<\/strong>\u00a0special business meetings or big\u00a0family celebrations. It\u2019s not a place<\/strong> to\u00a0treat your friends if you\u2019re on a tight budget. We recommend<\/strong> the angus beef tapa, kare-kare, grilled gindara and cream dory with mango curry sauce. Our insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Their clean plate policy charges you P100 for every 100 grams left. P.S. Buffet\u00a0price is half for kids 4 feet and below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Reservations are\u00a0recommended<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>387 P. Guevarra St. cor. Agnonne St.,\u00a0Addition Hills, San Juan
\n(02)\u00a0705-1811<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Carousel Creamery<\/a>\u00a0– 8 Missouri<\/h2>\n

102\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #5<\/p>\n

Photo from @readmyliffs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Carousel Creamery is a neighborhood dessert parlour\u00a0boasting 101\u00a0classic and whimsical flavors of premium handcrafted ice cream<\/strong>, made in small batches. Customers can enjoy scoops (single, double or triple), a sampler plate of 5 or even takeaway pint-sized tubs. It’s for<\/strong>\u00a0families and friends who want to catch up and bond over ice cream. It’s not for<\/strong> diabetics or foodies who need to cut down on sugar. If you’re adventurous, we recommend<\/strong> the Beer & Chicharon, Wasabi, Red Pepper Walnut and more.\u00a0Our insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Ask the servers for the ingredients list, especially for those with nut allergies. P.S. Free taste all the flavors you want, don’t tell them we told you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>8 Missouri Building, Missouri St.,\u00a0Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02)\u00a0775-9092<\/p>\n

VIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

7.\u00a0Eggspresso<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n

116 Favorites
\nNew entry<\/p>\n

Photo from @iamjeffong<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Eggspresso is a new\u00a0all-day brunch cafe\u00a0that\u00a0<\/strong>serves egg-centric dishes<\/strong> and coffee.\u00a0<\/strong>They also serve desserts like ice cream, cakes, muffins, and more. It’s for<\/strong> breakfast lovers with a preference for all things coffee and eggs. It’s not for<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday brunches as they’re only open Mon-Sat. We recommend<\/strong> the Protein Punch, Eggs in Hell, Eggs in Heaven, and KSP Rice. Our insider tip:<\/strong> Check out their homemade salted egg chips! Read our full feature here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F G&L Building, J. Abad Santos cor V. Cruz St, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(0977) 805-8990<\/p>\n

VIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

6. TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie<\/a> – Promenade<\/h2>\n

129\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #6<\/p>\n

Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tuan Tuan, which literally means \u2018to put together\u2019, best describes the restaurant\u2019s goal of putting together the best of Hong Kong comfort food<\/strong> in a French brasserie setting. It is a homegrown concept from the Lugang group. It\u2019s for<\/strong> casual but fancy and affordable lunches or dinners.\u00a0It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people looking for dim sum,\u00a0breads and pastries. We recommend<\/strong>\u00a0the US Premium Beef Rib and Tendon Curry, Braised Ox Tongue, Pork Snow\u00a0Buns, and Salted Egg Custard Snow Buns. Our insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t go mild on your Laksa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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\nView all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F New Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(0906) 433-2565<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5. Tomo Japanese Dining<\/a> – Addition Hills<\/h2>\n

152\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #4<\/p>\n

Photo from @darlenedy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tomo Japanese Dining is an authentic\u00a0Japanese <\/strong>restaurant serving classic dishes in an offbeat refurbished house with modern,\u00a0minimalist Japanese interiors. It’s for<\/strong>\u00a0people who are fans of\u00a0Sugi Japanese Restaurant, the\u00a0same\u00a0Chef heads the kitchen here. It’s not for<\/strong>\u00a0Little Tokyo loyalists. We recommend<\/strong> the Australian Wagyu Steak, Kari Kari Kari Yaki oysters, Mackerel sashimi, and their aburi sushi. Our insider tip<\/strong>: No need to worry about parking because they have lots of space, but you may have to\u00a0prepare cash as they don’t accept credit cards yet. Read our full feature here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>137 Araullo Street,\u00a0<\/span>Addition Hills, San Juan
\n(0977) 859-7622<\/span><\/p>\n

VIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

4.\u00a0Kraken Takoyaki<\/a> –\u00a0Promenade<\/h2>\n

154\u00a0favorites
\nNew entry<\/p>\n

Photo from @krakentakoyaki<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kraken Takoyaki is a humble\u00a0Japanese food stall serving up authentic\u00a0Osaka-style takoyaki<\/strong> – no squid, no crabsticks, no shrimp, no ham and bacon, just real octopus. It started as a campus favorite along Taft Ave.;\u00a0this is its second stall.\u00a0It’s for <\/strong>foodies\u00a0looking for the best movie snack\u00a0their 98\u00a0pesos could get. It’s not for<\/strong>\u00a0those looking for a restaurant dine-in experience. We recommend<\/strong> the\u00a0Miso Butter Corn, Japanese Curry and their bestselling 2-cheese takoyaki. Our insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Kraken Takoyaki offers catering \/ party package services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(0917) 895-1305<\/p>\n

VIEW MENU<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. WAFU<\/a> – Greenhills Shopping Center<\/h2>\n

273\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #2<\/p>\n

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

WAFU is a modern\u00a0Japanese<\/strong> restaurant that speaks of class and elegance from interiors down to food. It’s helmed by the new executive chef,\u00a0Chef Nobuyoshi Onishii, former Sushi Master from the renowned Midori Sushi in Japan. It’s for<\/strong> intimate gatherings or relaxing catch-up sessions with your family and friends. It’s not for<\/strong> those looking for good Japanese food on a tight budget. We recommend<\/strong> the U.S. Flat Iron Steak, Sukiyaki Cut Beef, and Oyster Teppan. Our insider tip<\/strong>: Check out their Php999 promo, where you are given 2\u00a0hours to enjoy teppan-all-you-can at\u00a0their teppanyaki stations\u00a0on the second floor. Book ahead as there are limited slots per seating time. See more photos here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nN Western St., Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 570-3242<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2.\u00a0Hai Chix & Steaks<\/a> \u2013 Missouri St.<\/h2>\n

275\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #3<\/p>\n

Photo from @mlvf11<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Hai Chix & Steaks is a\u00a0restaurant where East meets West under one roof. It is an\u00a0Asian fusion<\/strong> restaurant\u00a0specializing in steaks and Hainanese chicken dishes.\u00a0It\u2019s for<\/strong>\u00a0everyone\u00a0craving some Asian and American specialties\u00a0without having to visit 2 different restaurants. It\u2019s not for<\/strong>\u00a0vegetarians.\u00a0We recommend<\/strong> their bestselling U.S. Angus Ribeye and the\u00a0Hainanese Chicken Rice.\u00a0Our insider tip: <\/strong>Have\u00a0your steaks cooked medium. P.S. It recently opened a third branch in Salcedo Village.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nView menu
\n<\/a>View all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>#6 Missouri St., Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02)\u00a0696-3358<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

1.\u00a0Dohtonbori<\/a> \u2013 Greenhills<\/h2>\n

417\u00a0Favorites
\nLast month’s #1<\/p>\n

Photo from @dohtonbori_ph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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All the way from Tokyo, Dohtonbori\u00a0is Japan\u2019s #1 okonomiyaki<\/strong> restaurant chain that offers the first cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience in Manila. This is its first branch\u00a0in the Philippines. It\u2019s for<\/strong> foodies who enjoy DIY meals, don’t worry the servers can also cook for you. It\u2019s not for <\/strong>people who prefer American-style pancakes.\u00a0We recommend<\/strong> the Deluxe Okonomiyaki, Four-Cheese and Dohtonbori pizzas, and their premium yakiniku. Our insider tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Skip the queue, you can now book a table through\u00a0Booky at their Greenhills and SM North<\/a> branches!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n8 Missouri Building, Missouri St.,\u00a0Greenhills, San Juan
\n+63 2\u00a0570-2765<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dying\u00a0to try these restaurants? Tag your food buddy and click the\u00a0\u2018NAVIGATE<\/strong>\u2019 feature on the Booky app<\/a>!\u00a0(Hint:<\/strong> It will be your best friend in searching for these restaurants.)<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to show\u00a0us your food adventures\u00a0by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and #bookymanila!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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