{"id":9661,"date":"2015-12-27T17:03:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-27T09:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=9661"},"modified":"2019-03-05T17:48:27","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T09:48:27","slug":"metro-manilas-most-favorite-restaurants-of-2015-by-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/metro-manilas-most-favorite-restaurants-of-2015-by-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Manila’s Most Favorite Restaurants of 2015 (by Category)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You voted, we counted. It’s our year-end round up of the best restaurants around the metro according to you our Booky app users! See if your Favorites made the cut!<\/p>\n

In case it\u2019s your first time hearing about Booky<\/a>, it\u00a0is a pocket-friendly and offline restaurant\u00a0directory app\u00a0with a super easy table reservations feature that lets you get discounts of up to P500 at currently over 200 partner restaurants. Sign up to the free trial and make your first booking today! (Links are available under each Prime restaurant photo.)<\/p>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Asian
\nYour Local<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n

Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving Southeast Asian\u00a0<\/b>dishes with a twist. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. Everyone went loco over their innovative Torched Salmon Donburi.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @drearomualdez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table now and\u00a0get P100 off!<\/a><\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nUniversal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 823-6206<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Bakery
\nWildflour Caf\u00e9\u00a0+ Bakery<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0BGC<\/h2>\n

Wildflour Caf\u00e9\u00a0+\u00a0Bakery Fort Bonifacio is the original branch\u00a0of this popular restaurant group offering international fare and specialty breads and cakes<\/b>. It\u2019s a\u00a0bakery at heart and was the first\u00a0purveyor of cronuts\u00a0in Manila.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @wildflourmanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table now\u00a0and get P100 off!<\/strong><\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F Net Lima Bldg, 4th Ave. cor. 26th St.,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n<\/a>+63 2 856-700<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Breakfast
\nKanto Freestyle Breakfast<\/a>\u00a0– Kapitolyo<\/span><\/h2>\n

Kanto Style Breakfast serves\u00a0affordable breakfast favorites 24\/7<\/strong>. \u2018Kanto\u2019, which means street corner in English, is a local term for a point where friends decide to meet. They are the modern and upgraded tapsihan\/carinderia. If you’re a morning person, then you’ll love these\u00a018 Breakfast Places Around Kapitolyo.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Kanto
Photo from @mangpeds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations\u00a0accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n1st Street,\u00a0Kapitolyo<\/a>, Pasig
\n+63 2 775-5428<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Buffet
\nVikings Luxury Buffet<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0SM by the Bay<\/h2>\n

Vikings Luxury Buffet have redefined\u00a0the buffet service<\/strong> industry, it is a pioneer in offering quality buffet at affordable prices to cater to all types of diners and occasions. It even offers free buffet promos for birthday celebrants, graduates, OFWs and more (subject to terms and conditions). Check out the 10 best value buffets in the metro, here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Vikings
Photo from @vikingsluxurybuffet<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are recommended<\/strong>
\nView the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>SM\u00a0By The Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Seaside Blvd., Pasay
\n<\/a>+63 2 656-3888<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Burger
\nLazy Bastard<\/a>\u00a0– Jupiter St.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lazy Bastard is a late night\u00a0<\/strong>burger joint in an\u00a0underground location. (Just follow the sign \u201cBacon & Burgers This Way\u201d sign.) They aim to serve the greasiest and most ridiculous comfort food through their premium burgers and gourmet hotdogs<\/strong>. You have to try their Bacon Cheeseburger and Honey Parmesan dog. Also check out the hidden speakeasy behind the wooden door, ABV bar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Lazy
Photo from @kgonzaga<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>View their website<\/a>
\nBasement, 22 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Village, Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2 832-5330<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Chinese
\nTim Ho Wan<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 SM Megamall<\/h2>\n

Tim Ho Wan, one of the most anticipated franchises to open in\u00a0Manila in 2014,\u00a0has been everyone\u2019s go-to-dimsum<\/strong> when visiting Hong Kong; after all, it is\u00a0the cheapest one Michelin star in the world. It is most popular for\u00a0its\u00a0baked pork buns.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Tim
Photo from @jigsgcruz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations\u00a0accepted
\n<\/strong>View the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account
\n<\/a>G\/F, SM Megamall<\/a>, Julia Vargas St.,\u00a0Mandaluyong City
\n+63 2 470-8836<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Coffee
\nYardstick Coffee<\/a>\u00a0– Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n

Yardstick is an independent coffee shop<\/strong>, a distributor of coffee beans, machines and equipment to partner cafes and restaurants, as well as a center for training workshops. It’s a popular study\/work nook, an after-dinner spot and breakfast place. Find the 11 Cafes for the Best Brews in Manila, here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Yardstick
Photo from @michellebfong<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village<\/a>, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 845-0073<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Dessert
\nThe Lost Bread<\/a>\u00a0– Maginhawa<\/h2>\n

The Lost Bread is a container dessert shop that specializes in over-the-top, whimsical\u00a0french toasts and milkshakes<\/strong>.\u00a0It is one of the 12 vendors\u00a0at the Streat: Maginhawa Food Park\u00a0and also one of the\u00a0most popularly Instagrammed desserts. FYI, it has a brother called Mr. Diggins at the new Box Park\u00a0food park\u00a0along Congressional Avenue.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @ohcamf<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Show your Booky Prime card and get P100 off!<\/a><\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nStrEat Food Park, 91 Maginhawa St.,\u00a0UP Village<\/a>, Quezon City
\n+63 917\u00a0821-2111<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Drinking Spot
\nEl Chupacabra<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Poblacion<\/h2>\n

El Chupacabra is a\u00a0Mexican-American\u00a0restaurant serving street tacos, barbecue and cheap beer.\u00a0<\/strong>The place originally\u00a0served as the comissary of Mexicali. FYI, it already has 2 other branches under different names: El Cabrito<\/a> in Greenhills and El Hijo de Cabra<\/a> in Mandaluyong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"El
Photo from @plaincutouts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu
\n<\/a>View their Instagram account<\/a>
\n5782 Felipe St. cor. Polaris St., Makati City
\n+63 2 895-1919<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Filipino
\nLocavore Kitchen + Drinks<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n

True to its name, Locavore serves only locally grown and produced Filipino dishes with a French touch <\/strong>from Chef Mikel Zaguirre. It is most popular for its signature dishes like Sizzling Sinigang and Lechon Oyster Sisig. If you love Filipino food, check out these\u00a017 other Awesome Filipino Restaurants You Probably Didn’t Know Existed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Locavore\"
Photo from @glendelatorre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>10 Brixton St., Kapitolyo<\/a>, Pasig
\n+63 2 632-9600<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Healthy
\nThe Wholesome Table<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Bonifacio High Street<\/h2>\n

The Wholesome Table is a wholly-organic<\/strong> restaurant that serves comfort food inspired\u00a0by the dishes prepared by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde at home. All produce used in the dishes are organic and sourced locally where possible, the power juices are also prepared daily as well. Read also: 23 Restaurants for Delicious Organic Food in Manila.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu <\/a>
\nView their Instagram account <\/a>
\n2\/F, 30th cor. 7th Ave., Bonifacio High Street, Taguig<\/a>
\n+63 2 621-4111<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Ice Cream
\nFarmacy Ice Cream & Soda Fountain<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0BGC<\/h2>\n

The Farmacy is an old-fashioned ice cream parlour<\/strong> serving \u2018a dose of deliciousness\u2019 that\u2019s good for the soul. Opened by the same team behind the popular Wildflour Cafe + Bakery restaurants, they offer a variety of fresh homemade ice creams, including various ice cream sandwiches such as waffle cone ice cream sandwiches, and ice cream sandwiches. Love ice cream sandwiches? Check out the 2015 Ultimate Guide to Manila’s Most Unique Ice Cream Sandwiches.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @thebaldbakerph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table now and get P100 off!<\/strong><\/a>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Net Lima Bldg, 4th Ave cor 26th St,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio<\/a>, Taguig
\n+63 2 887-3622<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Japanese
\nIzakaya Kikufuji<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Little Tokyo<\/h2>\n

Izakaya Kikufuji is one of the treasure restaurants to discover in Little Tokyo, Makati.\u00a0This category of restaurant prefers to focus on consistent quality of food over\u00a0any marketing campaigns. Izakaya Kikufuji serves fresh sashimi\u00a0<\/strong>and affordable and tummy-filling\u00a0bento\u00a0sets.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Izakaya
Photo from @aszy1985<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations\u00a0are recommended
\n<\/strong>View the full menu
\n<\/a>2277 Pasong Tamo, Legaspi Village<\/a>,\u00a0Makati
\n+63 2 893-7319<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Korean
\nBad Bird<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Century City Mall<\/h2>\n

Bad Bird specializes in fried chicken<\/strong>\u00a0flavored\u00a0with umami\u00a0spices served with some Japanese & Korean inspired sides. Umami\u00a0is actually Japanese for \u2018pleasant savory taste\u2019 and is widely coined\u00a0as the 5th taste (categorically in line with salty, sweet, sour and bitter) because of its unique attributes, learn more about it here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Bad
Photo from @grabthatgrub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nHole In The Wall, 4\/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0887-2076<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Mexican
\nSilantro Fil-Mex Cantina<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Kapitolyo<\/h2>\n

The first of its kind, Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina is a rustic local restaurant\u00a0serving the best of Mexican<\/strong> comfort food with a Filipino twist<\/strong>. It is a homegrown concept from Dagupan, Pangasinan and is now part of the Kapitolyo food community. Read also: 20 of Manila’s Best Mexican Taquerias to Try Before You Die.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nEast Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo<\/a>, Pasig
\n+63 2 654-9657<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Middle Eastern
\nThe Halal Guys<\/a> \u2013 Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n

The Halal Guys is a halal<\/strong>\u00a0gyro food cart<\/strong> based in New York City,\u00a0founded in 1990. Their bright red and yellow umbrellas and flags quickly caught\u00a0the attention of\u00a0New Yorkers and tourists alike and soon\u00a0long queues became its norm. 2nd branch just opened at Bonifacio High Street. Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

No reservations accepted
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Food Hall, 5\/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall,\u00a0Mandaluyong
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0858-7080<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Ramen
\nIppudo<\/a>\u00a0– Mega Fashion Hall<\/h2>\n

Ippudo is a ramen house<\/strong> that specializes in Hakata-style Tonkotsu (pork-based) ramen tailor-fitted for the Filipino palate. Special ramen flavors and other limited items are regularly introduced.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n\n

\"Ippudo
Photo from @hunnystings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/b>
\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>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Spanish
\nRambla<\/a> \u2013 Rockwell<\/h2>\n

Rambla is a Spanish Mediterranean<\/strong> restaurant specializing in Catalan food brought to us by the guys behind Las Flores. Spanish chef Pepe Lopez uses modern gastronomy techniques on familiar dishes and offers a great wine list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Photo from @aileenkingang<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table now and get P200 off!<\/a><\/strong>
\nView their full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nG\/F Joya Building, Rockwell<\/a>, Makati
\n+63 2 823-6468<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Steak
\nMamou<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Serendra<\/h2>\n

Tagged as \u00a0\u2018A Home Kitchen\u2019 and best known for their steaks and pastas<\/strong>, Mamou has been included on Tatler Magazine\u2019s annual Best Restaurants List for 7 straight years (which is the same number of years they\u2019ve been operating).<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Mamou\"
Photo from @ejdcruzz<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Serendra, 26th St,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio<\/a>, Taguig
\n+63 2 856-3569<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Thai
\nPeople\u2019s Palace<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Greenbelt 3<\/h2>\n

People\u2019s Palace\u00a0is a modern thai restaurant<\/strong> created by Scottish restaurateur Chef Colin Mackay some time\u00a0after arriving to the Philippines from Hong Kong in 1996. They\u00a0serve\u00a0modern Thai cuisine in an impressive and refreshingly spacious setting. Their curries and salads are sure winners.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"People's
Photo from @juntender<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reservations are\u00a0recommended<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nG\/F Greenbelt 3-Garden Side, Ayala Center, Makati<\/a>
\n+63 2 729-2888<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Themed Restaurant
\nGerry\u2019s Jeepney<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Maginhawa<\/h2>\n

Gerry\u2019s Jeepney is a Filipino<\/strong>\u00a0restaurant featuring one of the country\u2019s\u00a0most popular\u00a0mode of commute, the jeepney. Customers are\u00a0served classic favorites like grilled foods, sisig, binagoongan and lechon kawali, and more, either plated or boodle-style. Read also: 22 Crazy Fun Restaurant Concepts to Experience in Manila.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

\"Gerry's
Photo from @isteeep<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>7 Maginhawa St.,\u00a0Quezon City<\/a>
\n<\/a>+63 2\u00a0435-6824<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Most Favorite\u00a0Vietnamese
\nBawai\u2019s Vietnamese Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Katipunan Ave.<\/h2>\n

Bawai is a specialty restaurant serving authentic home-cooked Vietnamese food. Bestsellers include their fresh spring rolls, their famous Pho Bo (beef noodles) and Vietnamese coffee.\u00a0<\/strong>The restaurant name,\u00a0Bawai, means grandmother in Vietnamese and is inspired by its owner Yong, who is fondly called Bawai.\u00a0<\/em>Read also:\u00a014 classic restaurants around White Plains loved by foodies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GsPq9mzFNGY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Book a table now and\u00a0get up to P300 off!<\/a>
\n<\/strong>View the full menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n79 Katipunan Ave., Bellitudo, White Plains, Quezon City
\n+63 2\u00a0442-8874<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Share to and tag friends who would love to\u00a0try these\u00a0awesome desserts with you,\u00a0don\u2019t forget to tag us on Instagram @bookymanila<\/a> #bookymanila so we can join you on your ultimate cheat day!\u00a0If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, it\u2019s free to download on\u00a0iPhone<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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