If you're going to the Philippines as a vegetarian/vegan and you're going to the mall, your trip is…read morenot complete without a trip to Bodhi. I literally crave this when I come back home. The food is so tasty. I highly recommend the barbecue! The combo includes two ulams, noodles, rice, and iced tea. I was really full but I finished it all. I'm so grateful the man that worked there told me that two of the ulams I was going to pick were based off the same sauce so I did not end up with the same tasting food. Even my meat eating sister loved the food here! If you're short on time and don't have a chance to try out other vegetarian restaurants here (due to meat eating traveling companions and a bunch of family living here) you need to at least come here!

I am not a vegetarian and I don't have any plans of becoming one. To be honest, I don't even like…read morevegan food because I can't live without real meat. Bodhi is definitely an exception. It serves Filipino staple foods like Kare-Kare, Pansit, Beef and Broccoli, Barbecue, and many more. The only twist is all of these dishes don't contain any kind of meat in them. How can you have Beef and Broccoli without beef? Is there even a type of Barbecue that's not made out of meat? Well, Bodhi uses tofu as a meat substitute. Their food tastes so good, you can't even tell that everything is made out of tofu. It's way healthier and cheaper. I usually have issues concerning my weight. I just can't imagine myself looking fat. Whenever I feel like I am gaining a few pounds, I just stop eating at fast food restaurants and I go to healthier options like Bodhi. They have a wide selection of meals to choose from and all of their dishes are sold at a very fair price.

This was our go to place for lunch and dinner while vacationing in Manila. We love everything…read more Especially the dishes made with coconut milk. They were super delicious. We need to go back some more to try their other dishes instead of sticking with the ones we have been familiar with. No wonder this place was always crowded. They even occupied the outside space to accommodate more customers. Great place to dine and great service too.

I can't remember why I wanted to try this place. However, it's near Discovery Primea Hotel, which…read moreis where we stayed. Upon entering, two 'guards' were at the door. We had to flag someone to have our orders taken. The staff were either talking to each other by the front door or by the baarea. We ordered: Pinakbet, which was really good. Bangus in Yellow Bean Sauce. Just OK. Didn't taste deep fried at all. Not even crispy. Crab Omelette. I like this one. Went well with Pinakbet. Turon Kanin Club. They should just stick with plain bananas. The whole stuffing combination doesn't work. When the food was delivered, the server didn't even acknowledge us or tell us to enjoy our meal. To get our bill, we had to wave at the server who was all the way at the back. Very disappointed at the staff. Some of the food was very good. But, I can not recommend a place who treats their guests in such a way. There are many other great Filipino restaurants with much friendlier staff, such as Manam.

I really do not eat here often enough. I hate that Kanzhu branches are mostly located at places…read morethat aren't easily accessible via commute, but I guess that makes it more exciting when I actually dine there. I have a soft spot for Taiwanese hand-pulled noodles, and Kanzhu is one of those places that does them so well. The dry noodles, especially the beef brisket dry noodles, may not look like much - it's a bowl of noodles with a few cubes of beef and some veggies on top - but you'd be surprised at how delicious and filling they are. The density of the noodles fills you up so fast, and they aren't overly cloying or 'umay'-inducing when it comes to flavor. The dumplings also taste like they are made fresh on the spot, because the wrapper is so thick; it definitely doesn't taste like pre-packaged dumpling wrappers were used, and this is a plus. I also love how Kanzhu's price points aren't excessive, because I believe that there should be more places that give you ACTUAL bang for your buck. Expect to shell out 250 pesos per head, and be super, SUPER full after. Even their fried rice, specifically the Olive Fried Rice, is really, REALLY good.

We made a reservation and had a table ready when we came in. The restaurant has been around for 10…read moreyears and yet that decor looks modern with a mix of dark floors and tables and white subway tiles on the walls. We ordered a number of dishes to try. First off was the tuna tartare... the crisps were super think and light. The tuna tartare came with a sauce with slight kick. Delicious! Next one a beef rendang nacho dish. Not sure how they pulled it off but the fusion of flavors were amazing! Next was pork belly dish with curry. Another hit! Last but not least is their signature salmon dish. That was really good too! Staff was super friendly and provided great recommendations to try out. Highly recommended and give it a try if you are in the area.

Walked in and were lucky they had tables open at this Michelin recommended restaurant. Staff were…read morequick to help and assist. Ordered a few things: 1. Beef Lechon Toast - 10/10. Solid choice! Light on truffle so not overpowering, the cheese on there is lightly salted sort of like a parmesan. Amazing. 2. Roast Beef Bun - 10/10. Another banger. The hoisin sauce was thick and reminds of me of a peanut sauce. Nonetheless a sauce worth mopping up and having on the side. I don't know what they did to the hoisin but it was phenomenal. 3. Pork Kare Curry - 6/10. I'm a huge kare kare fan but I think the sauce lacked the kare kare punch I wanted. The pork belly was also quite firm on the non fatty spots of the cut of pork. The rice that came with it was awesome. 4. Indo Smashed Chicken - 8/10. Well cooked thigh, good flavor. 5. Ginamos Rendang Halibut - 9/10. Can taste the Indonesian flavors. Light but filling. Great choice if you don't want to feel heavy after lunch.

Awesome food and service was great. The tortang talong was the best of the best. And the Crispy…read morePata was amazing. Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The server was friendly and fast service.

The Crispy Pata was incredible! The pork inside was so tender and the outside skin was crispy. The…read moreservice was attentive, the tables clean and the location in Manila was easy to get to. I ate here 3 times and each time the food was consistently delicious.

Location & Directions The street faces the A Venue entrance…read morewith Domino's Pizza and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. (on foot) From "A Venue", cross Makati Ave, walk along Guanzon, and you'll see the restaurant on your left. Restaurant I expected it to be warm since it's hole-in-the-wall but it's kinda breezy during the evening, making our stay relaxing. The dine-in space is limited with a few seats outside but they have a bar, high chairs and all. Morning Glory with Garlic This one is typical veggies. It's okay to have for mixing things up but I won't really look for it. Thai Basil Chicken We liked it enough to get an extra order. We shared but each order is already a meal for one person. Thai Stir Fried Glass Noodles This is their Pad Thai. It's good but not the best I've had just yet. Service It was quick up to taking care of the bill.

Crying Tiger Street Kitchen is one of Poblacion's ever favorite hole-in-the-wall Southeast Asian…read morecuisine restaurants that will take you back to the street market food stalls of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A bit hidden on P. Guanzon, the street directly facing the frontside of A.Venue Mall, this restaurant is widely known among the neighborhood, but could be easily located on an online map. Dining was an easy breezy as the dishes are described in the updated menu spread with photos of their best-selling items. We had their famous Mee Goreng, Beef Rendang, and Thai Iced Tea. Our food was served in less than 15 minutes, considered fast for table-service restaurants. Calling the attention of the service crew, asking for recommendations, and ordering were all easy. Most service crews were welcoming, though we encountered one who just grabbed the menu spread and the tissue rack off our table when we were still dining. We didn't mind, but it could have been much more courteous if she spoke with us and asked for permission, as we were still eating. Also, the music could have been much softer to preserve the relaxing vibe, because it was hard to hear my companions when we were chatting, to the point that we had to shout at each other. Their Mee Goreng was full of ingredients and a plate could serve up to two to three people--but less in seafood. I mean, what's a "spicy seafood noodles" without much spice and just a few pieces of seafood? It was flavorful and a bit on the sweet-spicy side, may be catering to Filipino tongues that are used to the sweet palette. Beef Rendang, their take on Malaysia's spicy beef curry, was an instant favorite. The meat in the dish generously spicy and soft that it tasted like it was braised slowly and carefully. With rice, the dish can only serve and would leave you wishing you'd have more. The Thai Iced Tea was the spice quencher, if it suddenly feels hot when eating both the Mee Goreng and the Beef Rendang. Crying Tiger is definitely a must-visit in the area if you crave for Southeast Asian dishes, but make sure to get a table before groups go in around dinnertime as it gets full with avid patrons.

Japanese & Korean cuisines are one of my favorite dishes and this resto is just perfect place for…read moreme. Who ever thought there was such a kimchi gyoza? Will frequent this place

Growing up in the provinces back in the late 80's / early 90's, kids were hard-pressed to find a…read moregood way to spend time. A hot, boring afternoon quickly turns into a game of bahay-bahayan (upon insistence of the girls), which also includes lutu-lutuan. Younger pyros, like me, are quick to pounce on this suggestion, as this gives us a reason to do two things: start fires, and burn things with wide-eyed, maniacal glee. Fast forward to now, and the pyro in me still demands that a sacrifice be made to gods of fire (preferably through a tiki statue), while I demand constant feeding, preferably barbecued beef. For a fee, I can indulge in both through Sambokojin. This buffet joint is, pardon my enthusiasm, the balls! I get to eat as much Korean fried chicken (but of course), and I get to cook and eat as much beef as is ethically allowed. Their cakes and desserts are tempting enough that I do manage to slyly fall off my wagon when I do this, and that's saying something for a guy with diabetes and no sweet tooth; I actually actively seek out something I have no interest in, and prohibited to me. To cut a long love letter short, cook your own food on a hot plate, eat fried chicken, finish with dessert. Yum!

FYI, I ate Balut on this trip!!!!!!!! Finally Freeeeeeeeeee. Hahhahaahahahha…read more I'm so confused. Admittedly, Filipino food for the most part, not my jam. Most likely Tim Ho Wan curtailed their menu/dishes, way of cooking to the fillipino palate......maybe???? I'm confused that a previously Michelin rated domain super franchise has some super mediocre dishes. Actually the Yang Chow fried rice is 1 star at best. Didn't even finish it. The pork chop was decent, they had a different take on the frying and I appreciated it. But the fried rice, 3 bites, nope. The Prawn Fried Chicken wings and drums........soooo confusing. When it arrived I smelled shrimp, it was strong enough to overtake the table, not in a bad way just had u questioning how chicken could smell so strongly Prawn. I guess that's why they call it that! Perhaps it's a thing here or am existing trend I'm clueless about, but for me, yea.......no. Fried chicken itself was good, just like the Tim How Wan in China (without the prawn frying) but the prawn frying here was just nope! The beef brisket noodle soup.......noodles mushy. A big nonooooooooo. Beef and tendons were just ok. Broth just ok..... The BBQ Pork Buns thankfully NOT messed with. Always the shining star of Tim Ho Wan. Flaky, hot, tasty. The salvaging only dish here. Everything but the Buns (4 Star), 1 Star. Service, hard working people, especially front desk taking names and numbers - 4 Star girl. 2 stars overall. Super odd, and I hope a super outlier for a franchise I expect WAY MORE FROME.

Michelin star status and there's a reason why. The dim sum was so unique and so good. My sister and…read moreI shared some fan favorites and some Tim Ho Wan specials. Pictures are worth 1,000 words so will let the pictures speak for itself. There may be a wait but trust me, it's worth it.

Abe is one of my favorite restaurants in Metro Manila and I usually have a great experience with…read morethe food...I really appreciate the authentic flavors and the elevated quality. On a recent visit I had the Manyamang Beef Asado, which was a nice hearty slice of beef with excellent flavors, I also had the Baby Squid Rice, which complemented the beef dish with its more subtle flavors, although still very rich. The customer service was attentive and the ambiance felt polished, but still comfortable. This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side, but you are paying for the higher quality. I really enjoyed my meal here and on my next visit, I'm looking forward to trying other options from their large menu.

While my visits to the motherland have been limited lately, I feel like Mandaluyong is underrated…read morefor food spots per square meter (mile, block, kalye?) Here's a secret, chop up some of their octopus and wrap them in their fish skin. Boom: pescatarian protein tacos. You're welcome!

AMBIENCE They are located at the Shangri-la Plaza entrance…read morenear the Mercury Drug branch found outside. It actually looks a bit hidden because more people enter the mall from the entrances near Starbucks, MRT, and Shaw. A couple of tables are available for dine-in plus a few more hidden ones under the escalator. Surprisingly, we never had problems getting seats there yet. FOOD & BEVERAGE Stir Fry Chicken and Vegetable on Crispy Noodle (Php305) was very filling and tasty. Noodles and ingredients with sauce were served separately, and we enjoyed them by cutting noodles into portions first. Then we placed the sauce with ingredients on each portion. That way, we could enjoy both crunchy and soft noodles. Thai Iced Tea (Php110) was simply delicious. SERVICE Food and bill wait times were reasonable.

Amidst the influx of newer restaurants in Shangri-La Mall, and the eventual closing of much older…read moreones, Lemongrass has been one of those that has stood strong. When my parents feel discouraged by how expensive the restaurants at East Wing, our fall back restaurant will always be Lemongrass. This Thai restaurant serves you simple, delicious food without the pomp and flare. Our all time favorites are Tom Yum, Pandan Chicken, Korean Beef Brisket, and Thai Tago. Enjoy!