{"id":8609,"date":"2015-10-22T19:59:51","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T11:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=8609"},"modified":"2019-12-09T14:37:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T06:37:24","slug":"14-of-the-hottest-specialty-restaurants-that-opened-at-up-town-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/14-of-the-hottest-specialty-restaurants-that-opened-at-up-town-center\/","title":{"rendered":"14 of the Hottest New Restaurants that Opened at UP Town Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the south has ‘town’, then the north has ‘U.P. Town’!<\/p>\n

U.P. Town Center has been booming with a lot of new restaurants lately. From churros to tacos to scoops of ice cream being thrown at you, they just have it all. The Booky correspondents have compiled the hottest and the newest restaurants there to fulfill whatever craving you have.<\/p>\n

Backyard Kitchen + Brew<\/a><\/h2>\n

Backyard Kitchen + Brew is a farm-to-table bar and grill concept from Chef Edward Bugia (of Pino, The Burger Project and Pi Breakfast and Pies fame) and a number of celebrities like KC Montero, Paolo Paraiso and Sam YG. It serves modern comfort food with a twist, as well as a wide selection of beverages and craft beers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Backyard
Photo from @kylexplorer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table via SMS to get up 15% off. Download Booky!<\/a><\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 999 366-6921<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mama Lou\u2019s Italian Kitchen is one of South\u2018s biggest neighborhood secrets, but because good restaurants can\u2019t hide forever, it is now a foodie\u2019s destination for authentic Italian eats. Foodies love their pizzas which they can get 2 flavors in one, as well as their Risotto Tartufo Funghi and Spaghetti Seafood Olio.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Mama
Photo from @margot_deleon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 958-5563<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

John & Yoko<\/a><\/h2>\n

John & Yoko, from the Sumosam Group, is a modern Japanese cosmopolitan restaurant that aims to serve only the best fusions from the east and from the west. Expect first-rate Japanese dishes by internationally-trained chefs, and exceptional service by a dynamic and compassionate dining team.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"John
Photo from @angelovillasenor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table via SMS to get up 10% off. Download Booky!<\/a><\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nUP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City<\/a>
\n+63 2 720-9737<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ramen Nagi<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ramen Nagi serves Butao (\u2018Buta\u2019 meaning pork and \u2018O\u2019 meaning king), the rich signature tonkotsu broth used in every bowl they serve. Its MOA branch has been consistently on our top 10 most loved restaurants in Pasay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Ramen
Photo from @biancalegaspi<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations allowed<\/strong>
\nView the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave.<\/a>, Quezon City
\n+63 2 990-5438<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Churreria La Lola<\/a><\/h2>\n

Churreria La Lola, from the same owners of Rambla, is a dessert shop featuring a popular Spanish dough pastry, the deep fried churros. They offer classic churros served with their signature Belgian chocolate dip and a variety of xuxos or stuffed churros, as well as sandwiches and horchata, which is a traditional summer Spanish drink.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"La
Photo from @iamannem<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 281-0226<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Silantro<\/a><\/h2>\n

Silantro is a rustic local restaurant and homegrown concept from Dagupan serving the best of Mexican comfort food with a Filipino twist. Bestsellers include the beef nachos, soft tacos and caliente wings. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Silantro
Photo from @angelaprats<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wingman<\/a><\/h2>\n

Wingman is a casual American diner serving quality and handcrafted specialty wings, in 15 different flavors. It was one of Makati’s hidden gems when it opened back in 2009, and is now on its 4th branch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Wingman\"
Photo from @themarvingan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman,<\/a> Quezon City<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Torch<\/a><\/h2>\n

Torch serves international fusion cuisine; their specialties include thin crisp pizzas, sizzling marbled Angus steaks and oven baked sushi. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Torch
Photo from @_vickyminaj<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
\n+63 2 287-8675<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Casa Verde<\/a><\/h2>\n

Casa Verde, one of Cebu\u2019s most popular dining destination, finally arrived in Manila in late 2013. It is a family-style American restaurant serving their signature value-for-money ribs, steaks, giant burgers and milkshakes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Casa
Photo from @chrissydionisio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City<\/a>
\n+63 2 364-4154<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

8 Cuts Burger Blends<\/a><\/h2>\n

8 Cuts is a make-your-own burger joint serving handcrafted and 100% pure beef patty burgers. The name “8 cuts” is a reference to the 8 cuts of beef used in its own customer burger blends.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"8
Photo from @davidguison<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Intagram account
\n<\/a>2\/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 955-2264<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Shrimp Bucket<\/a> \u2013 UP Town Center<\/h2>\n

The Shrimp Bucket is a casual seafood restaurant that specializes in bags-by-the-pound of shrimps, mussels or crabs and served with your choice of special sauce. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"The
Photo from @halleydeneb<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nUP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 625-4603<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Steveston Pizza<\/a><\/h2>\n

Steveston Pizza is an underrated small town pizza shop from Steveston Village in Richmond, B.C. It serves handcrafted pizzas using quality ingredients that reflect Steveston\u2019s fresh seafood fare. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Steveston
Photo from @omgggiuh<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 955-2273<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ba Noi’s<\/a><\/h2>\n

B\u00e0 N\u1ed9i\u2019s used to be a little hole-in-the wall in Makati offering the fresh and authentic flavors of Vietnam but has now turned into one of people\u2019s go-to places for a bowl of Pho or fresh spring rolls.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Ba
Photo from @denicetiu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, <\/a>Quezon City
\n<\/a>+63 2 294-8095<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

 <\/strong><\/p>\n

RUB Ribs & BBQ<\/a><\/h2>\n

RUB offers no frills American grub specializing in racks of ribs with the sidings of your choice. Other appetizers and entrees are served as well. This is their 5th branch in the metro. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Rub
Photo from @kgquijano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman,<\/a>Quezon City<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But really, how do these words taste like? We suggest you stop reading and start eating! Check out the Booky App to see restaurants nearby! It’s as easy as typing “nearby”!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it\u2019s free to download on iPhones<\/a> and Android<\/a>. Stay updated with the latest on new restaurant openings via the Booky<\/a> app\u2019s \u2018New Restaurant Alert\u2019 feature!<\/p>\n

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