The food is delicious! The squid was tender and the sauce was just right. I would definitely…read morerecommend this restaurant to my family and friends. Sarap

We've been eating here for years. This visit I got the Shoyu ramen while my husband ordered the…read moreShio ramen but he liked the Shoyu more so we switched. I enjoyed the Shio ramen since the flavor was not overpowering. Even my toddler liked it.

Best ramen in Alabang! Ambiance is cozy, service is fast, and food is always consistent…read more Definitely worth the visit

My husband and I, we're not sophisticated eaters. We just want good comfort food with great value…read morefor money. But on special occasions, we do try to be a little more adventurous and swanky than our usual laidback buffalo wings, nachos and milk tea dates. So on one of those special occasions, we went to Bamba. The one thing I noticed about this place is how unassuming it is. Their servers are polite and attentive, even if we came in 30 minutes before closing time. Food is served quickly despite the effort that was put in the cooking and preparation. I traded my buffalo wings for their Mushroom Ravioli and I was not disappointed. Each bite was oozing with flavor that it's impossible not to savor it. Hubby ordered the lamb adobo. On his first bite, he said it was too salty. But later on he said it was just right and that the lamb was rid of it's usual pungent smell (I think they call it maanggo in Tagalog). One thing I realized though is that I'm not a fan of those half-baked cookie desserts. The Pizookie was over-rated in my opinion, but well, that's just me. I'll keep in mind to order a different dessert next time. When another special occasion comes up that's worthy of a Bamba Bistro dinner. P.S. Another thing I liked about the place was they have this funny sign board that said something like, "Don't ask us the WiFi password. Talk to each other." That's something to think about for their diners. Enjoy good food with good company.

Since the first time we tried Bamba early 2014, my friends and I have been back a couple of times…read morefor our favorites. Our definite, must-order list consists of the Huevos Flamencos, French Fries Moderne, Le Cochon Sliders, and their goodness-gracious-this-is-incredible Pizzookie. My personal favorites would have to be the fries and the pizzookie though. I never thought French fries would go well with honey and real cheese (versus the store-bought artificially flavored ones), and the rosemary just seals the deal with its mild-yet-enticing aroma. The Pizzookie on the other hand is just a perfect contrast of sweet and salty, and hot and cold, which never fails to give me a warm, cozy feeling and a natural (sugar) high at the same time. So obviously, if I was to go alone (which I would probably do), I'll just have the French Fries Moderne and the Pizzookie for the wonderful contrasts in taste, and finish off with a glass of their oh-so-genius beer and calamansi concoction - the beergarita.

Excellent ramen, with good prices to match (especially if you choose one of the sets that have both…read moreramen and donburi). The place has seen better days, though, with the interior looking rather tired and worn. It can feel pretty cramped inside, so if you're a large group try to get the private room. Service is good, and there are quite a few wait staff. Overall, a good place for a good Japanese meal.

This place is in dire need of lighting. It has that dark atmosphere only a pub could warrant…read more Keeping the temperature down low would also do them wonders. Gets pretty hot when you slurp down a piping bowl of noodle soup. Other than that, the staff is, surprisingly, efficient. I've observe their kitchen staff means business- prepped for dinner service and all our orders were out in a couple of minutes. The food though is average yet fairly priced. My pick was the kuro ramen and Rich got the aka ramen. My guess is their aka ramen has a bit of shrimp in it. Their bowls pale in comparison to other ramen-ya when you break it down per criteria: soup base- mild, noodles-al dente but not too springy, chashu- chewy. Takeaway: Ramen Kuroda is known for their set meals- bentos or ramen with side dishes that range from 300-500. Good place to get a bang for your buck or a nice family dinner, as they have other dishes good for sharing.

3.5 stars Good…read moreservice. Yummy sans rival cake. Hot chocolate was thick, rich and super chocolatey. Loved the location. Spacious. Great place to chill and rest the feet after a day of shopping for pasalubong. Boho atmosphere with cottage core decor. Kinetic sculptures of birds mounted from the ceiling was whimsical fun. Casual cafe with savory and sweet offerings.

This is a great place to eat, to come in and relax while you enjoy the food they serve. And there…read moreis quite a lot to choose from this place. I came here one time when I was vacationing in Manila. My family went to visit relatives and I was left alone to my devices...so I decided to walk around the Town Center. And along the way, I found this little spot with a name that reminded me of someone I'd rather forget! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! In spite of that, I decided to go in and try the place. And I was not disappointed! The service is great and fast. And the staff are quite well versed with the menu. I was still a little full from breakfast at home, so I decided to have something light...grilled cheese rolls and a hot chocolate. And they were superb! And priced within anyone's reach! With the pandemic, I do not know how the place is faring. But I hope they make it through these times, so that the next time I come home, I'll have a place where I can satisfy my pastry cravings! Try them!

Food was good and tasted pretty authentic. I enjoyed the wonton soup and. Scallops with asparagus…read more Scallops were a tad over cooked so they were rubbery, but tasted fine. The tough part is that everything is geared for larger groups. The entree was large and meant for sharing. Also, there were any small tables. Everything was set up for larger parties. Not exactly the best situation for business travelers or folks by themselves.

The Phoenix Court in Bellevue is a fancy restaurant in the heart of Alabang's Business district…read more It's actually my second time there and the experience remains the same - excellent! Once you step inside the Phoenix court, you will be greeted by female food attendants dresses in qipao- the traditional Chinese dress. You will be brought one of the many tables inside. We always choose the round table (not sure if there's a square) because we normally have lunch there as a team. It makes it easy for us to talk to each other while waiting for our food. The food is something you'd normally find in m the menu of similarly-themed hotel restaurants. We had chicken fillet with almonds and walnuts, a seafood and egg platter, beef brocolli, fried chicken in caramel sauce, fried cuttlefish and sweet and sour pour. I've tasted all of these from different restaurant's and I can't say there's something special. They all taste the same. The staff are always at your beck and call, ever ready to take additional order or refill your water goblet. There was one staff though who spoke to our bossin the vernacular when he knew my boss who was with us that day is Chinese! So is it worth the price? Sadly no. You're better off eating somewhere because the food at the Phoenix Court is nothing to write about. I guess if you're in the area and is looking for a place big enough to treat a huge group, this here is perfect.

The place was very nicely decorated and welcoming to prospective diners. The chairs and tables are…read morenicely laid out in a very sparse place. But there were also dining tables outside. We opted to sit inside... The service was excellent. From the time you enter the place, you are greeted with smiling faces. And the staff are always more than happy to help you out with the orders and explaining the menu items. The food arrives quite promptly. It took around 15 minutes to get our orders, a very reasonable time to prepare ramen. But the ramen was on the very salty side! The size of the servings were good. The contents were as expected of a ramen. But the soup base was indeed on the salty side. A family member also confirmed my thoughts on the soup base being salty. No matter how good the ingredients, a salty soup base just doesn't cut it. Maybe I'll come back again next time I'm in Manila just to see if the saltiness was a one off deal or part of a standard recipe overdone with the salt measure...

Ramen, we meet again. Even if it's in the Philippines! My cousins have never tried ramen, SOOOO we…read morehad to take them to a ramen bar! Luckily this place was in the shopping center near our hotel. I was surprised at the menu and visually I just wanted to eat everything. The place is small but so was every other restaurant around there. Service was good and even though their might have been a language barrier on my end, they spoke English! The food was surprisingly good! Tonkotsu is known to be a little fatty on the Broth but there were vinegar, chili oil, and soy sauce to match your taste buds. I had the Yuzu (I usually order this back home) and I liked it. Very citrusy and peppery! My cousins had the Tonkotsu and they enjoyed it too! If it wasn't hott I would see myself coming here often.

The Urban Farm quickly caught my eye as I was driving along President's Avenue. My friend and I…read moredidn't have any intention of eating, but we were quite intrigued by their name so we decided to check it out. I love the restaurant's interior. It has a homey and refreshing feel to it. They use mostly neutral colors with hints of greens, resembling a garden of some sort. Of course, this is reflected in the dishes that they serve, which they say is all-organic. Their menu was quite interesting. They had mostly vegetable dishes and a good enough selection of meat dishes. Unfortunately, we had just had lunch so we were just there for some coffee and dessert. Their coffee was ok for brewed coffee. It was not burnt nor was it too watered down. They also had an extensive dessert menu, most of which were made with either coco sugar or stevia. I tried one of their bestsellers, their banana walnut with cream cheese frosting. It was not bad at all, but it was nothing special. I also found it to be a tad bit small. Although I did not love what I ordered, I'm not closing my doors to them just yet. I noticed that others around me were ordering their salads and pastas. And they all looked and smelled delicious! I'll definitely try their food out next time if I'm ever in the area again.

A green light for their fresh salads and the very reason why you should visit, but a caution to…read morethose who want to eat meat, there's other place for that and not here. The Urban Farm Salad (189 PHP) Lettuce and wakame seaweeds and seaweeds a very green salad to eat. It's a simple salad that I won't mind eating often, I love seaweed in fresh and dried form. The balsamic vinaigrette is punchy enough not alienate the clean taste. Salmon and Mash (389 PHP) Since our group had multiple orders of this dish, inconsistent preparation, which resulted in my salmon to be overcooked and dry, while my friends got the optimal versions. I do however enjoy the lean cut of this salmon. BBQ Beef Rins (490 PHP) It's fall-off the bone as promised, but it also falls short of good with the tangy sauce masking sauce merely masking the dull meat underneath.

The green papaya shake is the most unique and delicious shake I've ever had! So tart and…read morerefreshing! This was amazing!! The chicken salad was wonderful! It had a wonderful wasabi flavor without the heat! So fresh crunch and delicious! The crispy salmon katsu was delicious! I added the layu sauce and it was wonderful and spicy. My husband got the prawn katsu set and it was good. But not a lot of flavor in my opinion.

The katsu place that started the cutlet craze in Manila. This place is hyped but with good reason…read more One is their great service- their crew is highly efficient and trained, worthy of mentioning. Been to four branches- Magnolia, Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall and SM Aura all are well-staffed restaurants (quite rare in Manila!) I remember a time we ate there and they didn't charge us for a Seafood Katsu set. Manager explained to us it got to our table at 24 minutes upon ordering and that if they bus out a meal more than 20 minutes it's free. Gracious indeed and sets the standard. More establishments should apply this. Yabu's been consistent with their food. Although I think they use canola oil which lends a slight discernible taste to it. Everything is on point with their unlimited fixings- I can't help myself getting thirds of thirds of cabbage and drizzle goma dressing!

This kiosk at Alabang Town Center's food choices will give you a taste of authentic Chinese food at…read morean affordable price. Their combo meals are budget-friendly and even though they don't have an actual restaurant, the presentation of their food is good. I've tried their Pancit Canton and it's very tasty, not bad for its price. Their Lumpiang Shanghai, Sweet & Sour Pork and Lemon Chicken are pretty yummy as well. I've observed that most families go to the more known restaurants in the mall whenever they crave for Chinese food but El Presidente of Binondo is actually just as good. Well that's if you're comfortable with the environment of a food court.