{"id":63489,"date":"2017-12-13T00:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=63489"},"modified":"2019-12-18T14:03:15","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T06:03:15","slug":"most-booked-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/most-booked-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Most Popular Restaurants in Metro Manila for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s what you loved in 2017!<\/p>\n\n

2017 has been a delicious year for foodies<\/strong>, with some of the best restaurants opening this year alone and prominent homegrown concepts breaking new ground reaching a new level of sarap!<\/em> for the Philippine food scene.<\/p>\n

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This year has definitely satisfied many cravings, and in celebration we present the best of the best<\/strong> – these are the top restaurants that you, our beloved Booky users, loved and dined in throughout 2017!<\/p>\n
20. La Spezia MNL<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
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La Spezia is an Italian hole-in-the-wall that serves timeless pasta dishes and dessert standouts. <\/strong>Their Carbonara with Black Italian Truffles is a must-try! Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n90 Scout Dr Lascano St, Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 960 6903<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
19. Shinsen Sushi Bar and Restaurant<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Shinsen \u2013 \u201cfresh\u201d in Japanese \u2013 is a homegrown sushi bar<\/strong> that now has two branches around Pasig. While it is known for its fresh sushi selections, oysters and teppanyaki, which you can read about here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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18. Royal Indian Curry House<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Royal Indian Curry House or R.I.C.H. is a popular late night sports bar and restaurant in the growing Poblacion food hub in Makati. It serves authentic Indian cuisine <\/strong>and is also an all-in-one hangout spot that boasts of five floors <\/strong>of entertainment and dining areas. If you find their dishes too savory for your liking, order a cup of their lassi yogurt<\/strong> to balance out the flavors. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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17. Grape Escape PH<\/a> – Maginhawa<\/h2>\n
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Grape Escape is a wine lounge and kitchen <\/strong>and is the first of its kind in Maginhawa<\/strong>. They first made its appearance a year ago in the food park, StrEAT: Maginhawa. The owners wanted a more permanent place for people to socialize and enjoy wine<\/strong> so they opened this full-fledged restaurant. Read their full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n99 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
\n(02) 405-2546<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
16. Nikuya Charcoal Grill & Shabu-Shabu – Now Closed<\/h2>\n
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Nikuya is a local concept that’s first to offer Korean grill with <\/strong>Japanese hotpot <\/strong>in one place. Nikuya, along with new restaurants like Kko Kko<\/a>, Buta+Wagyu<\/a>, etc.  is owned by TV personality and host, Grace Lee.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Closed<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
15. Lugang Cafe<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Lugang Caf\u00e9 is a Shanghai-based caf\u00e9 focused on providing quality and contemporary Taiwanese<\/strong> cuisine. They are popular for their xiao long bao!<\/em><\/p>\n

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14. Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew<\/a> – Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n
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Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew by Chef Jerwyn Rabo is a fun, gastronomic fusion of the Filipino cuisine, with a Latin American twist. <\/strong><\/b>Check out our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
\n(02) 532-3414<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
13. Blake’s Wings & Steaks<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Blake’s Wings & Steaks is an all-American diner<\/strong> that first opened in Marikina. It serves hefty portions of wings, ribs and steaks <\/strong>for the entire family to enjoy.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n186 Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge A, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 635-2097<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
12. Hamaru Yakitori & Sushi – Now Closed<\/h2>\n
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Hamaru is a newly-opened Japanese bar and restaurant<\/strong>, hidden behind the The Food Hive<\/a> food park. It serves modern Japanese food, with bestsellers like the black sakura, Hamaru soft shell crab roll, and a wide range of yakitori and kushiyaki. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n
Closed<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
11. Romulo Cafe<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Romulo Cafe offers traditional Filipino comfort food<\/strong> from heirloom recipes set in a comfy museum-style restaurant that gives you a glimpse of Philippine history.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Nikkei<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Nikkei is Manila\u2019s first ever Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar <\/strong>and restaurant serving curated specialties like ceviche, sushi, causa, tiraditos, and Japanese craft spirits. It is refreshing and new to the palate, boldly marrying the finest Eastern and Western cuisines together<\/strong>. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. Lola Cafe+Bar<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
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LoLa Cafe is a destination restaurant that offers specialty Filipino cuisine<\/strong> helmed by Chef John Mangibin, his first under the LoLa Group.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n99 Sct Lozano St, Quezon City
\n(02) 501-2620<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
8. Va Bene Pasta Deli<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Va Bene (which means \u201cit\u2019s good\u201d in Italian) has been named one Manila\u2019s best Italian restaurants<\/strong> one too many times and is known for serving fresh handmade pastas by Italian Chef Massimo Veronesi. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Ganso-Shabuway<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot<\/strong>. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings.<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Vanderlust Bistro + Pastisserie<\/a> – Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n
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Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie is a hidden pastry shop and restaurant in Tomas Morato<\/a> serving up unique European pastries and dishes inspired from the owners\u2019 honeymoon in Europe. Taking their inspiration from three countries they visited (Germany, Italy, and Spain)<\/strong> they\u2019ve created an immersive European dining experience for Filipinos to enjoy. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n100 Sct De Guia cor Tomas Morato, Sacred Heart, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(02) 954-0401<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
5. Soru Izakaya<\/a> – Maginhawa<\/h2>\n
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Soru Izakaya is a restaurant that offers a modern take on traditional Japanese food<\/strong>. They call this type of cuisine as \u201cnew Nippon\u201d which translates to new Japanese.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n140 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City
\n(0917) 704-0515<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
4. Vikings<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Vikings is the absolute best buffet experience in the country, featuring a cornucopia of flavors that can\u2019t be found anywhere else. Vikings features several food stations including the appetizer and salad station, the Asian, Western and Mediterranean stations and the dessert station.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nParticipating branches:<\/strong>
\nSM City BF Paranaque<\/a> | SM Marikina<\/a> | SM Jazz<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
3. Niu by Vikings<\/a> – SM Aura<\/h2>\n
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NIU is Vikings 2.0<\/strong> \u2013 an upgrade from its pioneer brand, Vikings Luxury Buffet. The interiors are modern and luxurious, and the buffet stations are grander and of top quality.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>6\/F SM Aura, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 478-3888<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
2. Gringo<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Gringo is a homegrown restaurant serving Latin American and Tex-Mex <\/strong>specialties such as ribs<\/strong>, chicken<\/strong>, burritos<\/strong> and more. It\u2019s a quick and casual concept brought to us by the same group behind the Tokyo Bubble Tea franchise.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Kko Kko<\/a> – multiple branches<\/h2>\n
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Kko Kko is a modern Korean chicken house<\/strong> that uses traditional and contemporary recipes from owner Grace Lee and her mom. They aim to bring together Korea and Manila through food. Kko Kko has a three-part menu that includes Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food, and Dosirak (Korean Lunchbox).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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