Love this place. I always request this for lunch when I am in town for business…read more Tried most of the dishes, this review is fir the Tap la the morning. Sarap! Gotta get the Dalandan(not sure how to spell it) juice. Live the sweet tart taste. Cant wait to eat here again next business trip.

I wish this place can also help vegetarians and vegans "recover", too. I had an Oriental salad with…read morepeanut sauce, and it was okay, but what I really was hoping to eat was a hot, heavy rice meal since I was really hungry and tired from biking. Would be super great if they had a tofu and veggie meal option or something, like their meat bowls. Their dalandan juice, however, is fantastic. At Php 99/bottle! It's for sharing, but I actually think I can finish the whole thing because it was so refreshing. Service is fast and friendly, too!

Earlier I ordered the plain churros to kick off the "first timer" treat and I wasnt disappointed at…read moreall. We had 18 pcs in a paper cone. For 6 of us and we couldnt even finish it. The chocolate dip was so strong. They offered so much flavors but if you wanted to start off slowly, i recommend getting the plain one. Its so affordable!

Don't be intimidated by the sound of its name and how swanky it looks from the outside. The place…read moreactually feels homey (in a rustic kind of way) inside and their staff, courteous. The food? Delicious and surprisingly, affordable. They serve their classic churros fresh and hot, and the hot chocolate dip dark and rich. Everything about it makes me think of #rainydaygoals hahaha. Their chocolate-covered churros are served cold, which can be paired perfectly with their latte. We had those big order of classic churros (around 12?), a couple of flavored ones (Dulce de Leche for the win!) and some choco-coated churros for a little over 500 pesos. Not bad, eh? I must say, I'm quite impressed with their menu and value for money. I'll definitely be back soon to try their breakfast sets (French Toast sounds good!).

This is a charming homey restaurant in Westgate. I brought a friend here for dessert. She has…read morenever been here. My friend ordered strawberry shortcrepe and was disappointed that the strawberry was a jam rather than fresh ones. Even then, the jam was minuscule. Instead, it had plenty of strawberry syrup. She liked the crepe itself and thought the strawberry ice cream was delicious. I ordered the Pinay crepe that had plenty of fresh mangoes and chocolate syrup. It did not come with ice cream so I ordered chocolate ice cream as a supplement. I enjoyed every bite because the crepe was warm and the right amount of supple. Surprisingly, it was not too sweet. Hubby ordered the mango crepe with Grand Marnier and coffee ice cream. He enjoyed it. Coming here every time we come to the Philippines has become our tradition. It is comfort food and the service is always excellent.

Cafe Breton has been my go-to creperie for more than a decade & a half already and they still have…read morethat consistency. Also, price hasn't increased that much which is great and service has always been attentive. They serve their crepes on their signature blue and white plates and the interiors haven't changed much too. I always request them to make my crepe a bit crunchy to have more texture. Their coffee and their burgers are good too. Overall happy that this place is still doing well and that they've maintained consistency over the years.

I like Toast Box for several reasons, but the only reason I'll ever need for coming to this place…read moreis Milo Dinosaur. I love drinking Milo, even up to now. And cold Milo, now that's nostalgic. I remember the ones my brothers and I made when we were kids, and we would take a spoonful of Milo powder and eat it straight! Yeah, Toast Box's Milo Dinosaur makes me think of those happy times. The other reasons? Well, I love the Hainanese Chicken too. A humble-looking meal, but so warm and filling. Their chicken curry is also quite tasty. I also like eating my Breadtalk favorites there, like the pork or cheese floss. Their French toast is good too. But even if they remove all these other things and just leave Milo Dinosaur and French toast on the menu, I would still be there.

"Want to try Sex?" I got the shock of my life when a good (female) friend of mine asked me this…read moreover a phone call when we were setting up a lunch date. I guess she got a feel of my facial expression even through the phone and my unusual silence that she laughed out loud about 5 seconds after and explained to me that it meant Sinangag Express. They pretty much serve mostly all-day breakfast food like tapa, tocino, bangus, hotdog, and other kinds of meat cooked different ways with no other than their star - the sinangag a.k.a. fried rice. However, the only thing I ever order is their tapa, which is basically beef flakes. I like to have them cook it thoroughly until almost crispy, as it goes well with their spicy vinegar and my sunny side up egg that's cooked over-easy, just the way I like it. I usually like to have soda with meals like this, but here, I have it with their very own iced tea. It may be a bit sweet for some, but for me, it's the perfect end to a salty-and-spicy meal.

Almost 100php more for every viand from other romuli branches. Pancit molo was good nit worth the…read moreprice. Rhw same thing with thw adobo romulo style and pinoy ensalada. Their place was okay but I dont think is a prime place to demand the price. 1 pinoy ensalada, single serve pancit moli, tinapa rolls 6 halves, adobo. 40usd? I dont think so. Serving size was small as well.

The food is excellent but I gave it only 4 stars for the grim and unhappy faces of the staff at…read morebreakfast. Dinner was excellent, a large variety of Filipino dishes with an upscale flair. Staff at dinner were polite and friendly. Breakfast buffet has adequate variety and is fresh, but the somber and serious frowning faces of the staff was a distraction for our entire party. We finally had to tell our server Sherwee to smile and his face lit up and we were surprised to find he was very nice once told he wasn't smiling. The same goes for the cashier who also smiled once we pointed out that all the staff looked so unhappy.

Pancake House is responsible for making pancakes more than just breakfast food here in the…read morePhilippines. This place sets the standard for pancakes for me. I have yet to find another restaurant that serves better pancakes. I can have two (or three) pieces of their Classic (or walnut) pancake any time of the day. Like their pancakes, the other food on their menu is also good for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their spaghetti is delicious and so is the Best Taco in Town (the title is debatable though), and I'm assuming they're using one meat recipe for these. For those who are loyal to their 'Silogs, their Beef Tapa is a runaway winner. My current favorite though is the Spicy Chicken Fillet with Brown Rice Pilaf. The staff at their new location in SM Southmall (they transferred to the lower ground floor) seems to not have settled in yet. Only one person goes around to take orders or assist the customers while the others are always behind the counter and aren't as attentive and perky as they used to be. Somebody give these people some pancakes for breakfast please.

It was ok...I ordered delivery with scrambled eggs and was not (Overeasy). Also, some hash browns…read morethat were soogie by the time it reached me. The classic pancakes were good though. Overall, ok for a quick bite to eat, probably better if dine in.

My fav spot to go for Happy Hour with the team, even if Happy Hour is at 8am…read more Cold beer and yummy food enough said. Always get the Sisig and Totkwat Baboy best pulutan!

Yum! This place was near our hotel and we were sick of the breakfast buffet that was provided so we…read moredecided to venture out and found Whistlestop! The place was very clean and the food we got was very delicious! We tried to order random things that we can't find in the US / or what we would like to call "traditional" Filipino food. Everything we got was good and it was very reasonably priced. The best dish was probably the fresh lumpia. We thought we were getting the fried stuff but when it came out, we were pretty skeptical. Turned out to be me and my friends favorite dish of the meal! Well done Whistlestop!

great customer service yummy noodles nice and tasty dessert clean Parking is limited but inside a…read morenostalgic place

BF Homes is the place where every street and corner has a restaurant you can eat at. But its…read moredifferent if we're talking about the restaurants that are open when you want to eat breakfast. Most of the restaurants in BF Homes open at 11 am, earliest probably is 10 or 9:30. Little Quiapo opens at 7 am so if you are too lazy to cook breakfast just go here. They offer a wide variety of Filipino dishes, you wont run out of things to order. Breakfast, lunch or dinner they have it. I recomment the gourmet tuyo, their tapa and vigan longganisa for breakfast

After seeing my friend's wife post on Facebook photos of manam CAFE's Crispy Pancit Palabok, they…read morewere automatically added to my bucket list. Needless to say, as we were planning our November, 2024 trip to the Philippines, I made sure to add manam CAFE to our itinerary. Part of The Moment Group, a premier, fast-growing restaurant group in the Philippines known for creating popular homegrown brands like 8cuts BURGER BLENDS and ooma, manam CAFE is a casual, all-day dining version of the popular manam COMFORT FILIPINO restaurant. They are widely celebrated for serving Filipino classics in two ways: Classics (traditional recipes) and Twists (modern reinterpretations). My much-anticipated visit to manam CAFE was for lunch at the MOLITO Lifestyle Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024. We were a large party of 13 persons, so when we arrived around 11 AM, we had to wait a few minutes for a long table nearby the entrance. The dining room was quite busy with most if not all tables occupied. The venue was clean and bright with natural light shining through the windows despite the light rain that day. The vibrant setting was perfect for lunching. manam CAFE's extensive menu boasts a curated, diverse culinary offering tailored to satisfy every palate. From traditional Filipino dishes like Sinigang na Baboy sa Sampaloc (₱235, ₱430, ₱795) and Chocolate Champorado (₱185) to innovative creations like Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (₱295, ₱530, ₱925) and Ube Champorado (₱185), the dining experience is fit for curious eaters. We ordered: Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (L, ₱295) - Is it just me or is ubod (heart of palm) a new lumpia filling? I never saw this before this trip. The sweet-savoury peanut sauce was tasty, but I do prefer lumpiang sariwa (fresh) with sautéed vegetables over ubod. Crispy Pancit Palabok (L, ₱745) - One of their signature dishes, this rendition of palabok with a fun twist was what reeled me in to manam CAFE and it did not disappoint. After the wow factor from the savoury orange sauce creatively poured atop the mound of crisp noodles, the unique pancit transformed into a pleasantly chewy noodle dish with layers of textures. Crispy Pata with Garlic Chili Bits (M, ₱685) - The golden-brown crispy pork knuckles stood out as the star dish of the lunch for its burst of flavour in every bite and lasting crisp from the crunchy, spicy garlic-chili bits. Munggo & Chicharon - (M, ₱340) - This is one of my favourite stews, definitely comfort food for me. manam serves this as more of a hearty mung bean bisque, creamy like ginataan (cooked with coconut milk). While it still embodied the heartwarming flavours that I expected, I wasn't into the creaminess. Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (L, ₱295) - Despite Kuya Peter telling us that this sinigang with watermelon "sounds weird, but it works," this adaptation of the Filipino tamarind soup was not a favourite of the family's due to the sweet flavour. I wasn't as disappointed in this dish as everyone else was, but I was the only American-born of the group. Does that make a difference? Not-so-dirty Ice Cream (₱115) - Our party ordered two; one Ube and one Macapuno or maybe it was Vanilla? Both cups of sorbetes were fully enjoyed. Turon of Mango & Kesong Puti with Ice Cream (₱175) - Banana lumpia with a modern twist, incorporating mangoes and Kesong Puti (Filipino soft, aged white cheese) and served with ice cream. Interesting, but I prefer the classic. Bibingkang Galapong with Salted Egg (₱145) - The Filipino rice cake made with fermented glutinous rice and salted egg wasn't bad, but I was looking for the banana leaf wrap. Puto Bumbong with Muscovado Butter (₱130) - This seasonal dessert, one of Mom's longtime favourites, is usually served only during Christmas, but, thanks to manam, aficionados can enjoy it here all year-long. The muscovado butter's rich, caramel-like richness is meant to elevate the purple earthy-sweet chewy rice cake, but Mom longed for the traditional version instead. Ube + Sago (₱175) - A purple glass of happiness with ube's satisfying earthy notes perfectly complemented by the chewy sago (tapioca balls). Namnam Halo-halo (₱185) - This Filipino-style shaved ice made with sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies and topped with milk, Leche Flan and Ube ice cream was vibrantly colourful and refreshing. Iced Coffee + Black Sago (₱205) - The mouthwatering shake-like coffee drink with chewy tapioca could have double served as a dessert. Guinumis (₱155) - Yum, this cooler highlighted the creaminess of the coconut milk, the silky smoothness of the pink gulaman (a gelatin made from agar or carrageenan extracted from edible seaweed), and the lovely toasted flavour of pinipig (flattened, immature grains of glutinous rice). Service was attentive and friendly. Serving local favourites alongside modern, reinvented dishes, manam CAFE caters to both traditionalists & adventurous eaters who want to try new twists on old staples.

Ambiance - Clean, typical family style restaurant. We were a party of four and were seated almost…read moreimmediately. Food - I appreciate having choices (small, medium, large) on the serving sizes for all the dishes. We ordered the traditional pansit palabok, crispy sisig, beef watermelon sinigang, fresh lumpiang ubod and beef salpicao. The palabok and the sisig were a perfect combination. The sisig was so crispy and flavorful. The palabok tasted even better with calamansi and had the right amount of sauce. The watermelon flavor in the sinigang was recognizable but did not take away from its original flavor. We ordered the medium size but it did not seem to have enough veges or beef. The salpicao was very good, maybe a tad salty. The beef was tender. The fresh lumpiang ubod was delicious. The ubod tasted fresh. We loved every dish. Oh, we also had the buko pandan shake and ube shake. Soooo good! I know I will miss this place when we return to the U.S. Service - our water glasses were always filled. Appreciated our server's wit and humor. When we all made fun of ourselves for whipping out our senior ids at the same time when he asked for our ids, he immediately said, "student ids po." Of course, we all laughed at his quick wit. We were so hungry and excited to eat, we forgot to take pictures of the food. Bottom line, Manam is one of my favorite Filipino restaurant. The food is great and the prices are so reasonable.