{"id":45447,"date":"2019-03-18T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-17T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=45447"},"modified":"2019-12-17T14:14:39","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T06:14:39","slug":"restaurants-in-san-juan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/restaurants-in-san-juan\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Hidden Restaurants in San Juan That Are Worth Uncovering"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good food, guaranteed!<\/p>\n

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San Juan, as a food haven, may not be as popular as Maginhawa, Kapitolyo, or even Legaspi, but it holds some of the most interesting and delicious eats you can find in the metro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As much as we like to keep these gems our dirty little secret, everyone deserves to know where to get good food. Without further ado, here are some of San Juan’s best-kept secret finds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Hai Chix & Steaks is a dining concept where East meets West. It is an Asian fusion<\/strong> restaurant specializing in steaks and Hainanese chicken. It\u2019s for<\/strong> everyone craving some Asian and American specialties without having to visit 2 different restaurants. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> vegetarians. We recommend<\/strong> their bestselling U.S. Angus Ribeye and the Hainanese Chicken Rice. Our insider tip: <\/strong>Have your steaks cooked medium.<\/p>\n

\"Hai
Photo from @haichixandsteaks_official<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nView menu
\n<\/a>View all branches<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>#6 Missouri St., Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 696-3358<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tori Tori Kushiyaki Bar<\/a> – Addition Hills<\/h2>\n

Tori Tori Kushiyaki Bar is an affordable Japanese place that is mostly known for their yakitori and kushiyaki<\/strong> \u2013 skewered meat and vegetables. They’re all about simplicity and authenticity for they want customers to experience a taste of real Japan<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Tori
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n197 Wilson St, Addition Hills, San Juan
\n(0977) 795-0010<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

HotBox Kitchen<\/a> – Wilson St.<\/h2>\n

HotBox specializes in Canadian rustic comfort food<\/strong>, with their homemade smoked bacon and sausages. Recommended dishes include Double Smoked Candied Bacon Crisps, Apple Wood Smoked Sausage Skillet, and Poutine.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"HotBox
Photo from @hotboxkitchenph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>450 CP Guevarra cor Wilson St, San Juan
\n(02) 275-4577<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thirsty Barber<\/a> – Wilson St.<\/h2>\n

Thirsty Barber is a new neighborhood barbershop and speakeasy bar<\/strong> that serves bar chow, rice meals, specialty cocktails, beer, and more. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Thirsty
Photo from Thirsty Barber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Thirsty
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Promenade Building, Wilson St., cor P. Guevarra St., Addition Hills, San Juan
\n(0977) 360-8130<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Darwin Dimsum<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n

Darwin Dimsum is a hole-in-the-wall Chinese<\/strong> place that serves a wide variety of affordable dimsum<\/strong>, noodles, and a few rice meals. What makes them different than the others is that they have specialty Hello Kitty hakaw<\/strong>, panda vegetable buns, and Mickey Mouse radish cakes! Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Darwin
Photo from @dothelancedance<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n2\/F TNA Building, #17 J. Abad Santos St, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(0917) 810-1347<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Flavors of Taiwan<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n

Flavors of Taiwan is one of Little Baguio’s hidden gems, offering authentic and affordable Taiwanese cuisine<\/strong>. Some of their must-tries include xiao long bao, five-flavored squid, fried pork chop, beef noodle soup, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> 11 Most Underrated Taiwanese Restaurants in Metro Manila<\/pre>\n
\"Flavors
Photo from @chefedward<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Flavors
Photo from @hungrymanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View their Instagram account<\/a>
\n20 General Vicente Lim St cor General de Jesus St, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(02) 547-8593<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
CO\/OP Manila<\/a> – A. Mabini Street<\/h2>\n
Co\/Op, short for \u201ccooperation\u201d<\/strong>, is a collaborative project by cousins Polly Caragay, Christine Lee and Michelle Chan. This converted house is a lifestyle cafe<\/strong> and a hipster\u2019s haven for imported and local kitschy items, furniture and home decor, and more importantly, coffee and desserts.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"CO\/OP
Photo from @kakkiness<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"CO\/OP
Photo from @jaycee.matias<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"CO\/OP
Photo from @co.op.manila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n189 A. Mabini Street, San Juan
\n(02) 925-5885<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Cafe Sanso<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n
Cafe Sanso is a small cafe serving Spanish specialties<\/strong> such as chorizo platters, paella, callos and churros. It serves as an ode to Juvenal Sanso, an internationally-renowned painter. Check out the Sanso Museum<\/strong> next door!<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Cafe
Photo from @cafesanso<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cafe
Photo from @cafesanso<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nNo reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n32 V Cruz St. Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(0922) 894-6144<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Choi Hung Roasts<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n
Choi Hung Roasts is one of Little Baguio\u2019s hidden gems, specializing in roast duck<\/strong> and pork asado. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Choi
Photo from @woshijayjay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n243 J. Abad Santos Street, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(02) 925-3553<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Little Store on the Hill<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n
Not many are familiar with this place, but Little Store on the Hill is a specialty shop that offers unique delicacies<\/strong> like sauces, canned goods, spices, and also has a small dining area inside<\/strong>. Expect good and affordable Asian eats<\/strong> here like maki mi, dimsum, lumpia, and more. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Little
Photo from @dreamingofdinner<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n2 Jose Abad Santos St, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(02) 721-9174<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Wu Xiang Restaurant<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n
Wu Xiang is a Chinese chicken specialty restaurant<\/strong> that serves some of our Chinese favorites, but takes pride in their chicken dishes. Try the sincerity fried chicken, 3 cups chicken, frog legs, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Wu
Photo from @chammyboy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\n213- A Ebanez St. cor Abad Santos, Little Baguio, San Juan
\n(02) 722-5438<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mien San Noodle House<\/a> – Greenhills<\/h2>\n
Mien San is a classic noodle house serving Taiwanese specialties<\/strong>. Must tries include their beef noodles, fried siopao and spicy wantons. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mien
Photo from @carlosconsunji<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Mien
Photo from @borly222<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nUnit C, Fox Square Bldg, 53 Connecticut St, Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 532-6368<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mala Tang<\/a> – Little Baguio<\/h2>\n
Mala Tang is a Chinese spot specializing in Hong Kong Roast and Shabu-Shabu<\/strong>. Must-try dishes include their Roasted Duck, White Chicken, and their Make Your Own Shabu-Shabu.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mala
Photo from @malatangph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n207 Jose Abad Santos St, Little Baguio , San Juan
\n(02) 503-3550<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For more options, search for \u2018SAN JUAN<\/strong>\u2018 on the Booky app<\/a> to view the complete list of restaurants with their corresponding menu, location, and contact details. Celebrate your best food moments with us by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and by using our hashtag, #bookymanila for a chance to be featured on our page and on the blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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