{"id":8099,"date":"2016-07-25T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T00:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=8099"},"modified":"2019-03-05T17:07:14","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T09:07:14","slug":"restaurants-pronunciation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/restaurants-pronunciation\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Popular Restaurant Names in Manila We’ve Been Pronouncing Wrong"},"content":{"rendered":"

How many can you get right?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

It’s a battle between common\u00a0and correct pronunciation. Whichever you choose to pursue, it’s still always fun to learn new things, or in this case, new words.<\/p>\n

SHARE your score with your friends\u00a0then challenge them as well. Go!<\/p>\n

Se\u00f1or Pollo<\/a>\u00a0– Tomas Morato<\/h2>\n

Se\u00f1or Pollo is the home of the \u2018Famous Latin Chicken\u2019, as its name so directly suggests. Se\u00f1or means mister in Spanish and pollo is chicken.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Senor<\/p>\n

No reservations allowed<\/strong>
\nView their full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>F7 building, Scout Rallos, Tomas Morato<\/a>, Quezon City
\n+63 977 142-9273<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dolcelatte<\/a>\u00a0– Quezon Ave.<\/h2>\n

\u2018Dolce\u2019 is Italian, meaning sweet, while \u2018latte\u2019 means milk.\u00a0Founded in 2008, Dolcelatte is\u00a0a cafe and bakeshop serving classic\u00a0gourmet meals and specialty cakes.\u00a0Fast forward to 2013, a wave of popularity dawned\u00a0upon Dolcelatte when they\u00a0introduced New York\u2019s famous \u00a0\u2018croughnuts\u2019 to Manila. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Dolce<\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>1616 Quezon Ave.,\u00a0South Triangle,\u00a0Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0425-0313<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bondi & Bourke<\/a> – Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n

Bondi & Bourke is all about Aussie cuisine–meat pies, steaks, roasted lambs and meaty burgers.\u00a0For those of us who aren’t so familiar with Sydney and its many beautiful places, Bondi is a popular beach and is considered one of the most visited tourist spots in Sydney. while Bourke is said to be one of the busiest streets in Melbourne.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Bondi<\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Cattleya Condominium, Salcedo St.,\u00a0Legazpi Village, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0833-1812<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ph\u00f3 H\u014da<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Robinsons Place Manila<\/h2>\n

Ph\u00f3 H\u014da, a U.S.-hailed Vietnamese noodle house, specializes in naturally flavored and healthy soups that brings harmony to the body because of its soothing effect. Borrowing from its name: Pho is the\u00a0Vietnames style noodle soup we all love, while Hoa means harmony. Founded nearly three decades ago, Pho Hoa operates what is today the largest Vietnamese fast-casual dining chain in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Pho<\/p>\n

No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>2\/F Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St. cor. Pedro Gil,\u00a0Ermita<\/a>, Manila
\n+63 2\u00a0567-2126<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cibo<\/a> – Power Plant Mall<\/h2>\n

Cibo\u00a0is a\u00a0local\u00a0restaurant chain by Margarita Flores serving authentic Italian fare that is impressively consistent in taste and quality across branches, and suits the Filipino palate.\u00a0Quite literally, Cibo means ‘food’ in Italian.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Cibo\"<\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Power Plant Mall, Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell, Makati
\n+632 633 2426<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ladur\u00e9e<\/a> – 8 Rockwell<\/h2>\n

Ladur\u00e9e is a French luxury bakery and sweets maker house created in 1862; it is one of the top premier sellers of the double-decker macaron. Named after\u00a0Louis-Ernest Ladur\u00e9e, a miller and prolific writer, who opened the bakery in 1862, Ladur\u00e9e’s\u00a0rise to fame only came\u00a0in 1930 when his grandson introduced the idea of the double-decker macarons with ganache filling.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Laduree\"<\/p>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>8\u00a0Rockwell, Lopez Tower, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tous Les Jours<\/a> –\u00a0Greenbelt 5<\/h2>\n

Established in Korea in 1996, Tous les Jours is a French-Asian Bakery serving a unique selection of bakery goods and beverages made with the highest quality ingredients. Tous les Jours is French for ‘everyday’, which aptly conveys the idea of freshly baked goods.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Tous<\/p>\n

While the spelling says ‘ju-ru’, less emphasis is put on the 2nd ‘u’ while the ‘r’ is rolled. So when you hear people say it, the ‘ru’ seems to be lost.<\/em><\/p>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Greenbelt 5,\u00a0Legazpi Village, <\/a>Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0754-9966<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Outr\u00e9 Manila<\/a> –\u00a0Aguirre<\/h2>\n

Outr\u00e9 Manila, meaning unusual, startling or rebellious, is a little\u00a0ice cream house\u00a0serving liquid nitrogen ice cream and delicious comfort food that you woudn\u2019t find anywhere else. It is created by\u00a0good friends Neslly Breta\u00f1a and MC Ambrocio.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Outre\"<\/p>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>169 Aguirre Ave.,\u00a0BF Homes,<\/a>\u00a0Para\u00f1aque
\n+63 2\u00a0832-2990<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ryu Ramen Curry<\/a> – UP Town Center<\/h2>\n

Often mistaken for a character in Street Fighter, Ryu\u00a0actually means ‘dragon’ in Japanese. Ryu\u00a0specializes in tantanmen ramen,\u00a0curry dishes and other Japanese comfort food. Unlike other ramen houses, Ryu has\u00a05 varieties of the spicy tantanmen, which can actually be adjusted so kids can enjoy them too. Here\u2019s a fun fact: 4 of the owners were born under the dragon sign (the 5th is singer-songwriter, Ogie Alcasid).<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Ryu\"<\/p>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave.,\u00a0Diliman,<\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0294-3574<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Le Petit Souffl\u00e9<\/a> – Century City Mall<\/h2>\n

Le Petit Souffl\u00e9 is\u00a0a new\u00a0French and Japanese-inspired cafe that serves modern dishes and desserts crafted with flavors and precision of Japanese and\u00a0French\u00a0cuisines. Le Petit Souffl\u00e9 means ‘the little souffle’.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Le<\/p>\n

Book now and get up to P150 off!<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram acccount<\/a>
\n3\/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave.,\u00a0Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0886-3056<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Eric Kayser<\/a> – The Podium<\/h2>\n

Eric Kayser is a French artisan boulangerie serving freshly baked breads using top quality ingredients including their secret ingredient, natural liquid leaven, which is what sets them apart from other local bakeries. Aside from breads, they also serve some light meals such as sandwiches, soups, salads, quiche, and coffee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Eric<\/p>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave.,\u00a0Ortigas,<\/a>Mandaluyong
\n<\/a>+63 915 864-6113<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

NIU by Vikings<\/a> – SM Aura<\/h2>\n

Niu, means ‘nine’\u00a0in Vikings language, and is the 9th installation of the Vikings group. It features an\u00a0elegantly designed space with\u00a0regal\u00a0interiors and a grand 9-station buffet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Niu\"<\/p>\n

Book now to get P100 off!<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>6\/F SM Aura, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n+63 2 478-3888<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Got any other restaurants in your mind that you know are mispronounced a lot? Share it with us in the comments section below!<\/p>\n

Search for these restaurants on the Booky app even when you’re offline. Menus and maps are also available so you can plan your trip and orders ahead.\u00a0If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it\u2019s free to download on iPhones<\/a>\u00a0and Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Mic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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