{"id":5805,"date":"2018-10-31T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=5805"},"modified":"2019-12-05T14:03:38","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T06:03:38","slug":"awesome-filipino-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/awesome-filipino-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Hidden Filipino Gems in and out of Metro Manila that will be your new favorites!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filipino pride!<\/p>\n

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These homegrown restaurants are some of the best under the radar Filipino restaurants in the Metro<\/strong>. Whether they’re classic or modern, home cooked or upscale, there is no denying when it comes to the addicting qualities and flavors of a Filipino dish. Don’t forget to add these restaurants to your ‘Must Try’ lists on the Booky<\/a> app.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: <\/b>See the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila <\/span><\/a>this month!<\/pre>\n
Tahanan Bistro<\/a> – Antipolo<\/h2>\n
Tahanan, meaning ‘home’, is a family-run business set in renowned Filipino artist, Benji Reyes’ home<\/strong> lanai. It serves all-Filipino dishes that are close to home, using only local produce and applied with international techniques from Chef Kevin Tuason’s culinary experience in Melbourne.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n22 Loresville Drive Lores Farm Subdivision, San Roque, Antipolo
\n(0925) 880-1487<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Gata<\/a> – Quezon City<\/h2>\n
Gata Flavors of Bicolandia Atbp is a piece of Bicol right in the middle of QC<\/strong>. They serve authentic Bicolano dishes like Laing, Bicol Express, Adobong Bicol, all with fresh gata or coconut milk. All their dishes are customizable to your preference so no need to be afraid of the spice!<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram<\/a>
\nUnit 3, The Grandia Place, 143 Mother Ignacia Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
\n(0995) 462-7251<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Hapag Heritage Cuisine<\/a> – Maginhawa<\/h2>\n
Hapag Heritage Cuisine serves traditional Filipino dishes from year-old recipes<\/strong> like kare-kare, beef morcon, pochero, bagnet and more. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Hapag
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Hapag
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n140 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 813-967<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Rural Kitchen of Liliw Laguna<\/a> – Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n
Liliw is a southern municipality in the province of Laguna, also deemed the Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines. Rural Kitchen of Liliw Laguna serves homegrown non-deconstructed Filipino dishes<\/strong> headed by Executive Chef Justin Sarabia in a small, non-descript ‘hole’ in Legaspi Village, Makati. All of the recipes are from Justin\u2019s lola. Other hidden treasures in Legaspi Village can be found here.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Rural<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @happytummytravels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Rural<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @beasanpedro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account <\/a>
\n104 HRC Center Building (next to 7\/11), Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
\n(02) 779-8073<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Casa Roces<\/a> – Manila<\/h2>\n
Casa Roces is a Filipino-Spanish restaurant set in an old ancestral home<\/strong> reminiscent of Commonwealth era as characterized by the art walls, bookshelves and homey palace-like interiors.<\/em> The house, which is located inside the Malaca\u00f1an compound, was uninhabited for 15 years before the Roces family decided to partner with Cravings Group and Chef Menoy Gimenez to create Casa Roces. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Casa<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @siennafloresta<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Casa<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @ariainwanderland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are recommended<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>1153 J.P. Laurel St. cor. Aguado St., San Miguel, Manila
\n+63 2 488-1929<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
XO 46 Heritage Bistro<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
XO 46 Heritage Bistro is an award-winning tucked away gem in Salcedo Village<\/strong>. They serve various regional Filipino cuisine including the fiery coconut concoctions from the Bicolandias, earthy, robust flavors from the Ilocos region and Hispanic dishes from Central Luzon. It now has 3 branches in total, there’s one in Estancia Mall and another in Century City Mall.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"XO<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @yourfoodtographer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"XO<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @francistbejerano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Le Grand Condominium, 130 Valero St., Salcedo Village<\/a>, Makati
\n+63 2 553-6632<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Balai Ilocos<\/a> \u2013 multiple branches<\/h2>\n
Balai Ilocos is a Filipino restaurant by the Mendoza family. They serve traditional home-cooked Ilocano dishes such as their \u2018Di Malilimutang (Unforgettable) Mechado, Balai Platter and Dinakdakan. Within just 5 months after they opened their first branch, they opened another one in Pagsanjan, Laguna province. If you want to explore BF Home further, check this list.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Balai<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @angelaslzr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Balai<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @balaiilocos<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu here<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n188 D Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Paranaque
\n(02) 216-5369<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pamana<\/a> – Tagaytay<\/h2>\n
Pamana is a homegrown and classic Filipino restaurant which opened in Tagaytay in 2009<\/strong>. Aside from its dishes, the place became popular for its homey interiors and photo-filled walls. Three years later, the group opened their second branch in Boracay and then 2 years later, a 3rd branch in Legaspi Village, Makati. Most of the dishes are preserved and updated heirloom recipes from owner Happy Ongpauco-Tiu\u2019s family. <\/em><\/p>\n
\"Pamana<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @chao3011<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Pamana<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @innaantig<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are recommended
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Tagaytay – Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay City, Tagaytay
\n<\/a>+63 2 413-2461<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Victorino\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
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Victorino\u2019s is a fine dining restaurant with old fashioned Filipino home interiors<\/strong>. They serve Ilocano-Filipino cuisine and desserts from partner Chef Heny Sison. Their specialties include the Poqui-poqui, Bagnet and their famous Mango Chocolate Torte. Try their halo-halo as well.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\"Victorino's<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @perleanastacio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Victorino's<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @migscipriano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n11th Jamboree St. cor. Sct. Rallos, Laging Handa, Quezon City
\n+63 917 833-4148<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Mateo’s Restaurant Cafe<\/a> – Horseshoe Drive<\/h2>\n
Mateo’s Restaurant Cafe offers Spanish-inspired Filipino fusion cuisine<\/strong>. The Spanish touch you’ll find in their dishes are drawn from heirloom recipes handed down by the family patriarch, Mateo del Castillo, a full-blooded Spaniard with a passion for food. People swear by their Spanish Paella, crispy bagnet sisig, sisig pasta and homemade caramel cakes. Mateo’s was originally located in the Diliman area.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Mateo's<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @ptrlarryuy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Mateo's<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @jphernandez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>54 N. Domingo Ave., Horseshoe Village, Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 696-3724<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Terraza of Balay Dako<\/a> – Tagaytay<\/h2>\n
Balay Dako, meaning \u2018big house\u2019, is the newest addition to the Antonio\u2019s group of restaurants that serves proudly Filipino food. It is a 3-storey converted restaurant where each floor features a specific section. (1) Comedor, the main dining area on the 2nd floor, (2) Silong, a private event area on the 1st floor and (3) Terraza, a semi-open bar on the top floor<\/strong>. Terraza of Balay Dako stands on its own with their signature cocktails and their mouthwatering tapas, pizzas and grilled items amidst breathtaking views of Taal Lake. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\"Terraza
Photo from @ninapascual<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted for function areas<\/strong>
\nView menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account<\/a>
\nEmilio Aguinaldo Highway, (Nasugbu \u2013 Tagaytay Road), Silang Crossing West, Tagaytay
\n(046) 483-4847<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Purple Yam<\/a> – Malate<\/h2>\n
Purple Yam is a Brooklyn-based Filipino restaurant<\/strong>, it is one of the many pioneers and advocates in globalizing Filipino cuisine and ingredients and is a big supporter of small local producers. Purple Yam Malate, set in a 1950s ancestral home, was born out of chef Amy Besa’s love for the Philippines and her goal of leaving a legacy by passing on her knowledge to passionate culinary students. To ensure quality and the freshest ingredients, Purple Yam is only available by reservation. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\"Purple<\/a>
Photo from GMA Network<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Purple<\/a>
Photo from Instagram c\/o @foodmagazine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are required<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n603 Julio Nakpil St. cor. Bacobo, Malate<\/a>, Manila
\n<\/a>+63 2 523-3497<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pepita’s Kitchen<\/a> – Magallanes Village<\/h2>\n
Pepita’s Kitchen is the home of Lechon Diva, Dedet de la Fuente, a private dining home restaurant in Legaspi Village, Makati where an 8 to 12-course Lechon Degustation menu is being served<\/strong> (depending on the themed menu Dedet has created). Dedet aims to make Pinoy lechon global by stuffing it with flavored rice or noodle (i.e., truffle for French, chorizo and talangka for Spanish, curry for Japanese and binagoongan for Pinoy, etc.). Pepita’s Kitchen was first discovered in 2010 when it won one of Anton Diaz’s (of Our Awesome Planet) events, Ultimate Test Test 4.0.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Pepita's<\/a>
Phoot from Instagram c\/o @sharplustan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are required<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n1050 Magallanes Ave, Magallanes Village, Makati
\n+63 917 866-0662<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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