\nCheck out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in Manila<\/strong><\/a>, based on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.<\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> If you book at the Prime Restaurants below through Booky<\/a> you can get a free dessert<\/strong> after your meal when you fill out the feedback form on our app!<\/pre>\n\n10. Kenny Rogers Roasters<\/a> – SM San Lazaro<\/h2>\n
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\nLast month’s #8<\/p>\nPhoto from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nWith their signature roasted chicken and famous muffins<\/strong>, Kenny Rogers has been a staple restaurant for Filipinos for generations. Homestyle meals, healthy options, steaks, and ribs \u2013 plus an assortment of sides that have countless of combinations! It\u2019s for <\/strong>people who are looking for affordable and delicious meals. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people who are looking for a fine dining experience. We recommend<\/strong> the Roast Chicken Plate, Honey Bourbon Ribs, Spaghetti with Meatballs and OMG Unfried Fried Chicken. Our insider tip:<\/strong> you can get buy one get one deals like Cheeseburgers, Chicken Quesadillas, and Burrito! Read more here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nG\/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila
\n(02) 714-2738<\/p><\/blockquote>\n9. Wai Ying Fastfood<\/a> – Binondo<\/h2>\n
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\nNew entry<\/p>\nPhoto from @patricksaints01<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nWai Ying is a famous casual Chinese restaurant that\u2019s popular for its cheap dimsum and HK roast rice toppings<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of Binondo\u2019s most go-to and iconic restaurants. Everything that\u2019s served here is pretty straightforward so don\u2019t expect fancy interiors and plating when you visit.<\/em> It\u2019s for <\/strong>people who are craving for authentic Hong Kong rice toppings. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people who are looking for a fine dining experience. We recommend <\/strong>the Roasted Duck\/Asado Rice, Sweet & Sour Pork Rice, Wanton Mami, and Bola-Bola Congee. Our insider tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n810 Benavidez St., Binondo, Manila
\n(02) 243-6665<\/p><\/blockquote>\n8. Ilustrado<\/a> \u2013 Intramuros<\/h2>\n
114 Favorites
\nLast month’s #4<\/p>\nPhoto from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nIlustrado is a fine dining Filipino-Spanish restaurant that has been operating since 1989 inside the historic walled city, Intramuros. Ilustrado features a Hispanic architectural design with old world interiors and known to serve world-class Filipino, Spanish, as well as Global cuisines. It’s for<\/strong> people who want to bring their family and friends for a get together meal. It’s not for<\/strong> people who are not willing to drive all the way to Intramuros. We recommend<\/strong> you to try their Paella Ilustrado, Adobong Bagnet with Prawns, kare-kare, sinigang, kaldereta and morcon. Our insider tip<\/strong>: Try their Sampaguita Ice Cream! You’ll only be able to find it at Ilustrado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n744 Calle Real Del Palacio, Intramuros, Manila
\n(02) 527-3674<\/p><\/blockquote>\n7. Yabu – Robinsons Place Manila<\/h2>\n
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\nReturning entry<\/p>\nPhoto from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nYabu is the leader in all things katsu<\/strong>, which is Japanese for the word \u2018cutlet\u2019. Owner John Concepcion of Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc. brought in Chef Kazuya Takeda from Tokyo to partner with him in creating this specialized dining experience. It\u2019s for <\/strong>people of all ages who like their food deep-fried and can eat unlimited sides. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> people looking for a wide Japanese menu selection. We recommend<\/strong> the Kurobuta Premium set. Our insider tip:<\/strong> Fill out their VIP form and get a \u2018surprise\u2019 e-mail (a.k.a. free Katsu) on your birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>G\/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St., Ermita, <\/a>Manila
\n<\/a>+63 2 554-0339<\/p><\/blockquote>\n6. Makchang Korea Restaurant<\/a> – Adriatico<\/h2>\n
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\nReturning entry<\/p>\nPhoto from @chloowiie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nMak Chang is a Korean<\/strong> restaurant specializing in grilled meat.. It\u2019s for<\/strong>friends and families who want an authentic Korean dining experience. It\u2019s not for<\/strong> small appetites, as each customer is required to order at least 2 meat dishes from their menu. We recommend<\/strong> their specialties like the Galbisal and Beef Galbi and Samkyupsal, which come with unlimited sides. Our insider tip:<\/strong> Mak Chang is open until 4am.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nAdriatico St cor Pedro Gil, Malate, Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n5. Cuaderno <\/a>– Strada Street Food Park<\/h2>\n
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\nLast month’s #2<\/p>\nPhoto from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nCuaderno is a library-inspired Filipino-Mexican joint serving up dishes like sisig nachos, Mexican braised beef ribs, and nacho chili con rice. With a mission to encourage a culture of knowledge, Cuaderno also offers a wide range of books for reading that its customers can enjoy while dining. It’s for<\/strong> students who are looking for a meal after class. It’s not for <\/strong>people who aren’t into reading. We recommend<\/strong> you get their Cuaderno’s Mexican Braised Ribs, Buffalo Wings, Beef & Cheese Quesadillas, and Nacho Grande. Insider tip: <\/strong>Some of the books in Cuaderno are for sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>Strada Street Food Park, 1013 Estrada Street, Malate, Manila
\n(0935) 523-6438<\/p><\/blockquote>\n4. Samgyupsalamat<\/a> – Leon Guinto, Malate<\/h2>\n
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\nLast month’s #6<\/p>\nPhoto from @angelaeu_<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nSamgyupsalamat is a Korean BBQ restaurant<\/strong> popular to students and nearby residents of DLSU-Manila. It recently opened a new branch in Jupiter. Enjoy barbecuing and other Korean favorites like Bibimbap, spicy noodles and other grilled meat. It’s for<\/strong> meat and Korean food lovers alike. Hungry folks looking to unwind are welcome too. It’s not fo<\/strong>r shy appetites. We recommend<\/strong> you wear loose jeans (sweatpants are ideal) and come hungry. You’ll thank us later. Our insider tip<\/strong>: stock up on a plate each for meat and greens. It saves time and effort in the long run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nLeon Guinto cor Estrada St, Malate, Manila
\n(02) 484-3084<\/p><\/blockquote>\n3. Bao Bar<\/a> – UN Ave.<\/h2>\n
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\nNew entry<\/p>\nPhoto from @bao.bar.escolta<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nTucked in Hub: Make Lab, Bao Bar offers different flavored bao, noodles, and other Asian dishes. This is their first branch in the Metro. It’s for<\/strong> people who are crazy Asian cuisine fanatics. It’s not for<\/strong> people who are looking for big portion meals. We recommend<\/strong> the Pork Bao, Chicken Bao, Drunken Noodles, and Bao + Noodles combo. Our insider tip<\/strong>: watch out for their rice meals! They’re coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\nHub: Make Lab, First United Building Corp, Escolta, Manila
\n(0926) 658-3918<\/p><\/blockquote>\n2. Tim Hortons<\/a> \u2014 UN Ave.<\/h2>\n
168 Favorites
\nLast month’s #3<\/p>\nPhoto from @ariannejanev<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nTim Hortons is Canada’s world-renowned coffee house. <\/strong>It’s for<\/strong> all coffee lovers who have a taste for premium caffeine blends and all the pastries that go with it. It’s not for<\/strong> third-wave coffee enthusiasts. We recommend<\/strong> the Original Blend Coffee, Iced Capps, and their donuts. Our insider tip:<\/strong> Tim Hortons now brews 24\/7!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n1007 United Nations Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n1. BITE (Buffet In Time Esplanade)<\/a> – Sta. Cruz<\/h2>\n
1572 Favorites
\nLast month’s #1<\/p>\nPhoto from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \nBITE (Buffet in Time Espalanade) is the first to offer time-based buffet (168.00 for 30 minutes) in the Philippines. They offer a wide selection of an eat-all-you-can Asian and Western dishes. It’s for <\/b>people who are on a budget, <\/b>but still want a heavy meal. It’s not for<\/strong> people who want a sit down meal. We recommend<\/strong> their P368 buffet rate for unli time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n<\/a>2\/F JT Centrale, 1686 V. Fugoso cor Felix Huerta, Sta. Cruz, Manila
\n(02) 252-26334<\/p><\/blockquote>\nSo, did your favorite restaurants in Manila make the list? Remember that your buds count, so don’t forget to always cast your votes! You can vote for them by clicking ‘Add to Favorites’ on the Booky app<\/a>\u2014<\/strong>we tally them each month to see the city’s best picks.<\/p>\n
Tag us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and use the hashtag #bookymanila<\/a> to share your food adventures with us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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