NEW BOOKY FEATURE ALERT! Because you asked for it, the Booky<\/a> app can now search for restaurants around you! Just type in ‘nearby’ or ‘nearby ramen’ for a more specific search. P.S. Don’t forget to turn on Location Services.<\/p>\n Here is the top 10 most loved restaurants in San Juan & Mandaluyong for the month of June. Enjoy!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 72 Favorites Tuan Tuan<\/em>, which <\/em>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 family and friends. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people looking for sushi, rice meals, pastas or other cuisines. We recommend<\/strong> the US Premium Beef Rib and Tendon Curry, Braised Ox Tongue, and snowy buns. Our insider tip<\/strong> is don\u2019t go mild on your Laksa. P.S. Watch out for their new Strawberry Pannacotta.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 77 Favorites Cafe Sanso is a small cafe serving Spanish<\/strong> specialties such as chorizo platters, paella, callos and churros. It serves as an ode to Juvenal Sanso, an internationally-renowned painter. It’s for<\/strong> people who apprecite Spanish cuisine. It’s not for<\/strong> people looking for a big menu. We recommend<\/strong> the Serano Especial platter, Francesinha sandwich, and their Churros and Leche Frita (or Fried Milk) for desserts. Our insider tip<\/strong> is just next door is the Sanso Museum, which is a showcase of the legend\u2019s 65 years in art. It houses the artist\u2019s personal collection with many works and award-winning masterpieces that have never been seen by the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reservations are accepted <\/p>\n 86 Favorites Duck & Buvette is the old Cafe Provencal reinvented. It\u2019s a French bistro and bakery <\/strong>specializing in duck confit and buvettes (the French version of tapas or small plates that uses seasonal produce and hand-picked ingredients). It\u2019s for<\/strong> weekend lunches and dinners with family or friends. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> children looking for spaghetti or fried chicken. We recommend<\/strong> the Maple Candied Bacon & Lemon, D&B Crispy Half Duck Confit and French Ice Cream Sandwich. Our insider tip<\/strong> is they serve Intelligentsia specialty coffee, a leading coffee roaster company in Chicago. P.S. They\u2019ve now opened a casual French bakery serving their freshly baked breads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 109 Favorites Executive chef Chiloy Santos drew inspiration from his culinary travels to San Francisco and New Orleans<\/strong>, came back and created Kettle. Kettle offers traditional American<\/strong> comfort food like hamburgers, fried chicken and steaks and amped them up with their own sauces and spices. It\u2019s for<\/strong> people who enjoy American style platters. It\u2019s not<\/strong> for solo diners, servings are generous. We recommend<\/strong> the Pork and Potato Strips for starters and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Miso Glazed Salmon for mains. Our insider tip<\/strong> is all Kettle desserts are made by Chef Chiloy\u2019s mom, Vilma Santos (no, not the actress). Try her Instagram-worthy Checkered Cake. P.S. Kettle is coming to Eastwood soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 127 Favorites Yabu is the leader in all things Katsu<\/strong><\/em> (meaning cutlet in English). Owner John Concepcion of Uniliver RFM Ice Cream, Inc. brought in Chef Kazuya Takeda from Tokyo to partner with and create this specialized dining experience with him. It\u2019s for <\/strong>people of all ages who like their food deep fried. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people looking for a wide Japanese menu selection. We recommend<\/strong> the Kurobuta Premium set (\u2018Kurobuta\u2019<\/em>is also known as the kobe beef of pork). Our insider tip<\/strong> is fill up their VIP form and get a \u2018surprise\u2019 e-mail (a.k.a. free Katsu) on your birthday. P.S. If you don\u2019t already know, \u2018The Yabu Promise\u2019 is they will serve you within 20 minutes or it\u2019s free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 138 Favorites Joining the make-your-own burger<\/strong> wagon is the highly raved about 8Cuts Burger Blends. \u20188 Cuts<\/em>\u2019 is a reference to the eight cuts of beef used in the five custom blends that only they offer. It\u2019s for<\/strong> people who enjoy getting their hands dirty. It\u2019s not for <\/strong>people looking for a quick take out burger. We recommend<\/strong> the Q-Daddy Burger. Our insider tip<\/strong> is go try the Rogue Burger Pighead<\/a>, only available until the end of the month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 148 Favorites Ippudo is the first branch of this international group in the Philippines. A joint venture with the guys at Yabu, it specializes in Hakata-style Tonkotsu <\/b>(pork-based) ramen produced in their kitchen and tailor-fitted for the Filipino palate. It\u2019s for <\/b>straight up ramen minus the fancy embellishments of modern cuisine. It\u2019s not for <\/b>people looking for an extensive Japanese menu. We recommend<\/b> their Shiromaru Motoji ramen and the pork buns. Our insider tip<\/b> is to come in pairs for quicker accommodation. \u201cKiddie sets\u201d may be requested for your little ones. P.S. Watch out for Ippudo Matsuri<\/a>, a series of new ‘ramen sidekicks’ launching this June 15, 2015.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No reservations accepted<\/b> <\/p>\n 158 Favorites Rita\u2019s is the largest Italian Ice<\/strong> concept in the world, with over 600 stores in the U.S. The popular chain offers a variety of cool treats including its famous Italian Ice, made fresh daily with real fruits, available in over 65 flavors. It\u2019s for<\/strong> the kids and the kids at heart. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people watching their sugar intake. We recommend<\/strong> their Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard with Mango Ice. Our insider tip<\/strong> is certain flavors can get a tad bit sweeter than you want, make sure to ask before you order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> <\/p>\n 259 Favorites Green Pastures, another farm-to-table<\/strong> concept restaurant created by Chef Robby Goco of crowd-favorite Cyma, promises to deliver wholly organic and locally-sourced dishes. It\u2019s for<\/strong> people who love salads and higher quality produce. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people who are craving a rice meal. We recommend<\/strong> their salads, homemade cheeses and juice selection. Our insider tip<\/strong> is Chef Robby constantly updates the menu \u2018based on what\u2019s in season, what\u2019s new and what\u2019s fresh,\u2019 <\/em>which is why their menu is stamped with a validity period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reservations are allowed <\/p>\n 459 Favorites Tim Ho Wan is Hong Kong\u2019s most celebrated dim sum <\/strong>restaurant, after all it\u2019s the cheapest One Michelin star in the world. It\u2019s for<\/strong> affordable and fast dim sum. It\u2019s not for <\/strong>people who don\u2019t want to queue. Their crowd stealer<\/strong> is the Baked Bun with BBQ Pork. We also recommend<\/strong> their Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling and Steamed Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp. Our insider tip <\/strong>is take out orders are now allowed and there is a separate queue. And Tim Ho Wan just confirmed it, watch out for their next branch in Robinsons Place Manila.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No reservations accepted <\/p>\n Tim Ho Wan has continued to dominate this list. There are no signs of it being debunked anytime soon even the 2nd place has a long way to go. Although we should add that it’s a clean slate for everyone every month so the rest should catch up quite easily.<\/p>\n Do you agree with this list? Vote for your own favorites by adding restaurants you\u2019ve tried to your \u2018Favorites\u2019 list and maybe we\u2019ll see them in one of the top 10 lists next month. If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it\u2019s free to download on iPhones<\/a> and Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n For managers and owners of restaurants, food stalls, diet delivery services, home-based food businesses, etc., you are welcome to join the growing database of Booky, just follow these steps.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There’s a new Spanish cafe in San Juan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[663,662],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5899"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":132537,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5899\/revisions\/132537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=5899"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=5899"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=5899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}10. Tuan Tuan Chinese Brasserie<\/a> \u2013 Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n
\nReturning entry<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n3\/F SM Mega Fashion Hall, Mandaluyong
\n<\/a>+63 2 570-9011<\/p><\/blockquote>\n9. Cafe Sanso<\/a> \u2013 San Juan<\/h2>\n
\nNew entry<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\n<\/strong>32 V. Cruz, San Juan
\n<\/a>+63 922 894-6144<\/p><\/blockquote>\n8. D&B Duck & Buvette<\/a> \u2013 Shangri-la Plaza Mall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #6<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong
\n+63 2 631-0675<\/p><\/blockquote>\n7. Kettle<\/a> \u2013 Shangri-la Plaza Mall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #6<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n5th floor, Shangri-La Mall, East Wing, Mandaluyong
\n<\/a>+63 2 654-7077<\/p><\/blockquote>\n6. Yabu: House of Katsu<\/a> \u2013 SM Megamall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #8<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n2\/F SM Megamall, Julia Vargas, Wack-wack, Mandaluyong<\/a>
\n+63 2 631-1192<\/p><\/blockquote>\n5. 8 Cuts Burger Blends<\/a> \u2013 Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #9<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>3\/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong<\/a>
\n+63 2 631-4388<\/p><\/blockquote>\n4. Ippudo Philippines<\/a> \u2013 Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #4<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n3\/F Mega Fashion Hall, EDSA, Mandaluyong<\/a>
\n+63 2 470-1837<\/p><\/blockquote>\n3. Rita\u2019s Italian Ice<\/a> \u2013 Greenhills<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #2<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F V-Mall, Greenhills<\/a>, San Juan
\n+63 2 650-5859<\/p><\/blockquote>\n2. Green Pastures<\/a> \u2013 Shangri-la Plaza Mall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #5<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>4\/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, East Wing, Mandaluyong<\/a>
\n+63 2 654-3219<\/p><\/blockquote>\n1. Tim Ho Wan<\/a> \u2013 Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n
\nLast month’s #1<\/p>\n\n<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Ground Floor, SM Megamall<\/a>, Julia Vargas St., Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City
\n+63 2 470-8836<\/p><\/blockquote>\n