Wonderful chinese restaurant with dim sum and seafood! The taro woo kok was amazing! Definitely try…read moreit!

One of the best restaurant in Manila. All the staffs are attentive, friendly and welcoming. The…read morefood are excellent. Fresh foods, live seafoods to choose from & will cook to your likings. Will definitely comeback. Highly recommended

Chef Akrame Benallal's passion to share good food extends to Manila. He is known for Akrame his…read morefirst restaurant that open back in 2011, which sensationalised enough to receive a 2-Star mark on the Michelin Guide. That may have affected their early days here in Manila as expectations were high beyond reason. I decided to wait out the hype and let the restaurant warm-up to a stable state, which made my dining experience excellent. Ambiance is bright on the sides and shaded on some, overall feel is modern. Table setup is casual with features, such as the knife holder integrated on the table. The numerous glassware and utensils may seem cumbersome, but an ideal setup of their class, no need to request for anything when everything is on the table. SPECIAL LUNCH SET (950 PHP) Atelier Vivanda Manila makes lunch more than just a munch with their 6 piece set, composed of an Appetiser, Main Course, Pomme de Terre (Starch), Salad, Coffee or Tea, and finally a dessert to sweeten the deal further. Besides the savings, one has the total curated experience that represents Atelier Vivanda. (1) APPETISER Pumpkin Soup Smooth pumpkin puree and crisp pumpkin chips gives a nice contrasting texture thats supported in flavour by the fried shallots and sweet candied walnuts. OR The Cauliflower Soup Smoked Haddock and Parmesan Cheese (2) MAIN COURSE Grilled Rack of Lamb (850 PHP) Although the lamb was a bit of a challenge to slice the rich meaty flavour was too good to pass. When it's meat I don't mind using my teeth. OR Duck Confit (975 PHP) Cooked to a crisp texture that holds a savoury treat within. Amazing that you can have this for only (950 PHP) with the lunch and more. OR Yellow Fin Tuna (650 PHP) OR Le Croquavor (675 PHP) This their version of a burger, which I'm curious to try. (3) POMME DE TERRE (POTATO) Mashed Potatoes A very fine mashed potato that was mistaken for a sauce. It's an ideal pair with their crispy duck confit. OR Sauteed Potatoes and Pommes Dauphine Marbled potatoes sautéed with spice for a punchy starch. (4) SALAD Mixed Green Salad A nice leafy cushion for the filling lunch set (5) BEVERAGE Coffee or Tea with Walnut Fanancier No need to retreat elsewhere for a post-meal coffee, because they have illy coffee to brew. (6) DESSERTS Vanilla Créme Brulée (350 PHP) OR Chocolate Pot / Praline (350 PHP) HAPPY HOUR MENU Happy Hour menu composes of delicious and handy treats that pairs all to well with their Unlimited White and Red wine for 595 PHP or Sparkling Wine for 695 PHP available from 4-7 PM daily. Truffle Fries (245 PHP) A satisfying stack of crispy and filling pieces of potato with a nice coat of truffle. This pairs well with their unlimited wine offers. Mussels (465 PHP) A feel good bowl of mussel simmered in white wine, onion, garlic, and sprinkled with parsley. DRINKS Vivanda Manila Signature Cocktail (350 PHP) I personal enjoyed this calm drink with a nice peak half way, which descends shortly after. Calamansi Cooler (250 PHP) Cool down with Atelier Vivanda Manila's refreshing citrus drinks.

With the mixed reviews on their facebook page and Zomato, I was a bit unsure, but still wanted to…read moretry them out. They have this location, another in Paris, one in Hong Kong and none in the US. So with that in mind (and also because they teamed up with a French Michelin star chef) we decided to make dinner reservations the first day we arrived in Manila and I'm so glad we did. I loved it. We loved it. I liked that they didn't have a large selection on their menu. It was very simple. You can choose to order ala cart or a prefix. We went with the prefix which came with unlimited sides. One of the sides we have gotten was the gratin and it was so good! Our party was able to share the holstein beef. It was a huge and thick cut of meat, cooked perfectly the way we wanted it. Melt in your mouth kind of meat. One the best steaks I've had. There was 5 of us and we still had some left over steak which we took home. The staff was very nice and accomodating. We came back a different night to have some drinks and appetizers with family. We grabbed the cheese platter and some pata negra. The manager remembered us and welcomed us back which was nice. If I'm ever back in the area, I will definitely be back.

Bag O' Shrimps - 5 Stars If you're craving a messy,…read moredelicious seafood feast, Bag O' Shrimps hits the spot. The crab boil was bursting with flavor -- rich, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned so every bite packed a punch. Portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly affordable for the quality and freshness. What really made the experience stand out was the warm, family-friendly vibe. The staff treated us like old friends, making the whole meal feel relaxed and fun. The casual, welcoming ambiance is perfect for rolling up your sleeves, digging in, and enjoying great seafood with great company. This is the kind of place you leave with a full stomach, a happy heart, and maybe a little sauce on your shirt -- exactly how a crab boil should be.

Experience:…read more Prominent things in this restaurant would be the hanging decoration near the lights and walls, gloves for eating, seafood in a bag, and a sink for hand washing. There's no restroom inside but Atrium's is just right across. Clam Chowder: This was a good way to start our meal! Soup was thick, having a creamy texture that was filling enough along with some clam. Seafood Specialties: Main course of today's meal was mussels and shrimp. Before anything, I gotta mention how fun it was to eat everything with plastic gloves on. I've tried this with wings elsewhere and now seafood at Bag O' Shrimps; just pure fun! I still dare to put aside using a spoon to eat the rice drenched in their amazing sauces. Shrimps were fresh plus easy and fun to peel before dipping back into its amazing sauce before eating. We added corn to everything and even that was fun to eat. It's a bit messy on the mouth though. Mussels were impressively large and probably the largest I've seen so far. You can easily tell from the shells already and when you see the actual mussels, amazing! The sauce was just as tasty as the shrimps' but with a bit more spice. Service: Standard good service! Good luck eating the rice with your hands. I'd also love to hear everyone's thoughts! Did scooping a handful and pushing it up with your thumb still work with the gloves on.

When I need a quick but satisfying meal, Army Navy is the place! I absolutely love their Freedom…read moreFries (and I know a lot of people are addicted to this)! They're Seasoned, thin-cut, crispy, zesty fries! Yum. Something I like more than their fries, is their Onion Rings which I usually dip in their very own spicy garlic sauce! I usually order either their fries, or the onion rings with the best brewed iced tea ever.. their LIBERTY Iced tea. Army Navy surprised me with how good their Tortilla Soup! It has a kick of Jalapeno, and a lot of tomato goodness! Another amazing dish of theirs is the Queridia Mia Verde which is an open faced quesadilla packed with mozarrella cheese, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper, onions, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, and sour cream.... What is this awesome sorcery???!!! Actually, Army Navy is really known for their burritos too, and the best one for me, being the breakfast person that I am, is their Breakfast Burrito (beef, hashbrown and Scrambled eggs)... Okay, so this review has gotten my tummy rumbling.

Army Navy is probably the go-to place of most Pinoys for their Tex-Mex cravings…read more It's one of those no-frills diner that my family frequents when we're too hungry to argue on where to eat. This wins by default, but always with good reason. They're the best! I'm just really intrigued why they made their counters like that. It's so hard to communicate. But that's just me. Being a creature of habit, I always end up going for their steak burrito. That handful mix of Spanish rice, meat, beans, onions and sour cream (yum!) is great on its own, but put guacamole in it and it's phenomenal. The burrito is quite big and really filling so I usually eat the first half when I'm there and save the remaining half when I get hungry at home. I can eat all of it in one sitting, but I might not be able to participate in devouring the Blueberry Freedom Toast that is our dessert. I may always order burrito, but I also always take a bite from my siblings' orders so I know that their quesadilla is sinfully cheesy, and their fried chicken leans a bit on the spicy side. My brother's favorite breakfast burrito is also habit-forming. Still, I'm making a mental note to try more items on their menu (like the milkshake and nachos) on my next visit.

still worth the stop/visit if you're in the area. I still think they're one of the best "Pares" in…read moreMetro Manila!

Cocoy is literally just across the street from where I live which makes it really easy for me to…read morebring home some pares after school whenever I feel like it. It was first introduced to me by my aunt; I didn't want to try it at first because I used to be so choosy when it comes to where and what I eat. The place doesn't look like much. It is just a small, open diner which isn't really for the finicky and fussy type. My aunt ordered Beef Pares for me, and once I tried it, all my misgivings about the place just flew into the air and waved goodbye. The beef was really tender and the sauce was savory. They also gave a generous amount of rice and a side of broth. Overall, it was a very fulfilling and affordable meal. Aside from pares, they also have other famous Filipino favorites such as mami and silog meals. I think I'll be sticking to the pares though.

My all-time favorite joint in the Timog/Tomas Morato area--even perhaps all of Manila! Everything…read moreis on point from the house blend iced tea to chicken cordon bleu, pastas, pizzas, sisig and desserts. Even the sangria is amazing. The only con is the parking situation. Just get dropped off if possible.

Place - the ambience is right for catching up. It's not noisy. The washrooms are clean as well…read more They could improve by matching the music with their theme and not rock songs. Food - we ordered herbed chicken salad, pork short ribs , grilled salmon and salsa, buffalo wings, ripe mango shake and watermelon shake - all are delicious. The mashed potato was surprisingly above expectations

A Filipino restaurant located inside Robinson Magnolia, situated across the Garden and has 2…read moreentrances (one coming from the mall and the other outside the terrace). We are here for dinner with a few friends. To start while I wait for everyone, I ordered fish and squid balls. A typical street food with 3 sauces (spicy, sweet and suka). As everyone arrived, we ordered some appies first: crispy calamari, calamari cooked in olive oil, baked mussels. 6/10 Garlic rice: 8/10, Fried bangus: 9/10, Deep fried baby crabs: 8/100 Sisig: 7/10, beef salpicao: 6/10, beef bulalo: 9/10, garlic shrimp: 7/10 Overall, pretty good.

Having lunch here with family…read more We ordered Fish (Pompano) in black bean sauce and onions. Sinuglao (Filipino Ceviche), Chicken Inasal with grilled chicken liver and Talong (Eggplant) omelette. The fish in black bean sauce is grilled and moist, not dry. It's delicious! The Filipino Ceviche has chunks of tuna marinated in white vinegar and fresh mini chilies. It's spicy, taste fresh and taste great as appetizer. The Chicken Inasal is grilled and marinated. Soft and moist. The grilled chicken liver that comes along with the chicken is soft and marinated both are in the skewers. Taste great. The Catfish in coconut milk is fried and marinated. It's moist and soft, not dry. Taste sooogood! This Filipino restaurant is inside Robinson's Mall in Quezon City. Serving Staff are helpful and courteous. Their food is pricey and serving is average. But it's worth a try. Clean and neutral gender bathroom.

I haven't seen my barkada since the last time I came to the Philippines in 2011 and they treated me…read morehere at Cerchio. Located in an indistinct part of the Scout area in Quezon City, Cerchio offers delicious Filipino food. A requirement is their Cherchio's Pork Sisig. I must say that Cerchio really does justice to this infamous Filipino dish. Properly 'crunched' and seasoned, each of the three scoops of sisig is topped by a sunny side quail egg, a really nice touch. We also had some grilled liempo and some prawn dish. They were delicious, but nothing out of the ordinary. Their sisig though is memorably delicious that Cerchio warrants another visit. (Hope to get back to Phil soon!)

One of my favorite places for dinner whenever I'm in that area. I love the elegant interiors, the…read moreattentive staff and most of all, good food. We always start our order with their Singaporean Crispy Squid heads and go on to the "putok bato" part of the menu, Cerchio's Pork Sisig, Oven Baked Crispy Pata, and Grilled Kare-Kare paired with their pineapple fried rice. I've added two new entrees to my favorites recently: Cerchio's Chicken Barbecue and Peri-Peri Chicken. Now I know most people don't comment on dessert in places like this, but I was really surprised on how delightful their strawberry cheesecake was. I only ordered to appease my little girl (who loves all things strawberry and sweet), but I ended up finishing it. The cheesecake really melts in your mouth.