I had dinner at Locavore while visiting Manila, and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had during my trip. I'd been wanting to try Filipino food, and this place came highly recommended by some locals. The food was incredible. I tried the sizzling sinigang, and it completely surprised me. The flavor was sour, savory, and comforting all at once. I also had the oyster sisig, which was crispy, rich, and perfect with a cold San Miguel beer. Every dish came out hot and well-presented. The restaurant itself has a great vibe!!! lively but not too loud. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially since I wasn't too familiar with Filipino dishes. They explained what everything was and even suggested a few must-tries. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the Philippines. And I'll definitely come back next time! read more

First time to try Locavore Kitchen & Drinks and na enjoy namin ang brunch dito sa Kapitolyo What a fantastic meal! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Tastes great! Eating something delicious right now.. i love it.. read more

Locavore - Tastes great! Eating something delicious.. thumbs up.. - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

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A small restaurant at the Estancia mall. Very crowded during lunch hour. Because of the price most people there were to celebrate special occasions with their meals. If you want to get seated quickly just come after the rush about 2 pm for lunch. I have not tried dinner so I can't recommend. The decor is modern Filipino. The food is really the star of the show. It's Filipino with a twist. They take standard dishes and change up the techniques or the ingredients, add some European or other Asian flavors. I am not naming them because the menu is extensive just go and try. It's fun and an adventure. Oh and they have a good adult beverage selections as well. read more

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Sizzling sinigang, Chicken wings kare kare sounds weird, but wait till you try it! Its the best twist of our Local favorites!!

Locavore is a place to hang out in Pasig, a place to dine, I love their sisig. If you want to gather your friends , have a drink, catching up, visit Locavore, prices are cheaper. read more

Local food with a twist. A good recommendation for people who want local food but not something you get at home :)

Best veggie and local dishes in town. The deconstructed pork stew was great. Service was good. read more

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Always a go to place for entertaining out of towners. Too rich for the everyday meal.

Food was so good I forgot to takes pics! I ordered a bunch of different dishes to sample, mostly because my eyes get big at all the different dishes. This place puts a different spin on Filipino food to make it a bit more exciting. Off the beaten path tho away from the popular tourist areas of the Philippines such as Makati City and BGC area, but worth the visit. I'll definitely return whenever I visit the Philippines. read more

Absolutely loved it here. The way the executive chef takes these traditional Filipino dishes and then elevated them to another level is so genius. Try everything here! You really can't go wrong. Our crew got to try at least 8 of the menu items and none disappointed. My favorites... the Duck Lugow and Oyster Sisig. I'd you're near any of their 5 locations, get your Locavore on!! read more

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A new twist to Filipino cuisine. You have to be open minded and read their menu before ordering or don't hesitate to ask your server. This is not your typical Filipino cuisine but it's so good. I enjoyed their Lechon and Oyster Sisig, Gising Gising and also their Turon. Would definitely come back to try their Gabi chips with salted eggs and their sizzling pandesal read more

Locavore - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

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When planning my last trip to Manila, I immediately bookmarked Locavore on Yelp with hopes that I'd get there somehow, some way. Well lucky me! My super intuitive colleague Joey R and her fiancé surprised me by whisking me away to a dinner at a local restaurant of their choice... and the restaurant just happened to be Locavore! Sweet, sweet coincidence. Locavore is known for their modern interpretation of traditional Filipino dishes... and judging by the crowd which filled the restaurant on a recent Monday night, they've taken Manila by a culinary storm. As I'm not an expert on Filipino food - only a very willing enthusiast - I suggested that Joey and Carlo handle all the ordering. We tried several dishes, including gabi chips (with loads of garlic, yum), the fried oyster sisig (my favorite of the evening!), the street food platter (such an adventure) and I know I'm forgetting the name of another dish involving prawns though believe me, it too was memorable (I do recall about a kilo of butter!). It was a lot of food - and of course, like most traditional Filipino food it's cooked with a good amount of fat so it's quite rich. I didn't eat again until 3pm the next day! Locavore also features a lovely list of libations and local beer. I very much enjoyed the crisp taste of my Sierra Madre wheat ale which nicely complemented our dinner selections. I can't wait to return to continue eating my way through the menu of uniquely rearranged Filipino favorites! read more

Locavore - Street food platter. - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

It's been a really long time since I last visited Locavore. I totally made up for it! I was here Friday night for dinner. The next day, I was back for lunch. Hahahaha! My absolute favorite is their Sizzling Sinigang. In all honesty... it isn't "sizzling". Hahaha! I do love how they made that really good sour sinigang taste into a thick sauce. You get to savor flavors more! I'm not a rice eater... but this goes perfectly with their Roasted Garlic Organic Brown Rice. My friends who don't like brown rice really enjoyed the brown rice. Hahaha! The Garlic Baby Squid is really good too. I'm not a fan of garlic... but I liked this dish a lot. Their Lechon Oyster Sisig is a must try too! I honestly find it difficult to explain this dish because there's so much going on but they all work together. Try it out for yourself. Hehehe! Their food tends to be quite oily, so prepare your arteries for that. The Sizzling Sinigang leaves an oily film in your mouth when it gets cold. The place itself is quite noisy due to a lot of flat surfaces. You can hear everyone talking. When it rains, it's even noisier since you can really hear the rain falling on to their roof. This can definitely be better! Food service is generally fast. The bill somehow takes longer. Be prepared to spend around Php 500 per person. read more

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I know people don't typically rave about the desserts here but thought I'd specifically call out the Torta Mangga which i thought was fantastic. Made with mangoes, meringue, tablea, AND dulce de leche, it's a refreshing dessert that doesn't leave you too full. Would recommend if you have room to spare next time you're at Locavore! read more

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Yes I know the 14 reviews before me are enough to convince you that this place is ace. But maybe, just maybe, you needed a 15th reason, let this be it: THE SIZZLING SINIGANG IS TO DIE FOR! Goooosh, I am drooling just remembering it. Sinigang is already a fantastic Filipino dish as is but Locavore took it to stellar heights by making it sizzling! Imagine the classic sour-yum taste of sinigang now on a sizzling plate filled with gravy and tender meat swimming in it. If you're vegan, don't worry - there are veggies swimming in it too. Not a fan of sinigang in the first place? Well, you're in luck! Locavore's other ingenious takes on Filipino cuisine are as good as this that you will not make a mistake ordering whatever it is that catches your eye on the menu. Suggestions: kinilaw and pancit and... SIZZLING SINIGANG! Hahahah sorry stubborn but you really MUST order this. read more

Locavore - Winner: SIZZLING SINIGANG! - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

This place is great. I love the set-up. The place looks cool, lots of seating and fast service. Myself and two friends ended up going on a Sunday around 6pm. It wasn't busy yet. It got busier later around 7ish. What we ordered 1. Kare kare wings- My favourite thing we ordered. Comes with 6 wings covered in kare kare sauce. Comes with mango and slices of other fruit? (not sure of the name) and with two sauces. A white ranch type sauce which I really enjoyed and bagoong (shrimp paste). I could have ate the whole thing myself. The kare-kare sauce is on point with just the right peanut butter taste. Definitely a must-order when you go here. 2. Sizzling Sinigang- People raved about this dish. I don't really enjoy sinigang. For me it was just ok. My friends said it was just ok too. The sauce has a gravy like texture. All the flavours are present but I didn't enjoy it as much as the kare kare wings. However, this too is a must-order when you go here. Just try it out. Maybe you will enjoy it. Definitely not a bad dish. 3. Oyster and Lechon sisig- Um what? It's delicious! I didn't really taste the oyster in it but it was there. This is a must get! I really enjoyed it. The sauce on top is different. Goes well with the garlic rice. But what doesn't? haha. 5. Garlic rice- must have with all of these dishes! We got 2 orders which was good enough for the 3 of us. 4. Gabi chips- when I eat out I like to observe what others are ordering. This is definitely an appetizer but we ordered it after our meal. These are good! It has a garlicky taste and comes with a interesting citrus white sauce. We were really full so didn't finish it. We ended up saving it for later that night. And they were still delicious! I wish I could have these as a study snack. I think I will definitely come here again for my birthday. Can't wait to eat the kare-kare wings! read more

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I love Locavore because they give unique, modern twists to traditional Filipino classics. Their Sinigang Sisig was awesome! The dish consisted of beef short ribs in sour sampaloc gravy. Beef was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce tasted strongly of sampaloc. It was definitely the highlight of the night! If the Sinigang Sisig was great, the Lechon Oyster Sisig was also pretty good! In addition, the Garlic Baby Squid was worth raving about! The squid was cooked in olive oil and mixed with garlic. Although it tasted good, the serving was quite small for P320. Ginataang kalabasa didn't come out as expected. I was expecting to have kalabasa chunks in a mixture of kalabasa and gata sauce. It turned out that the ginataang kalabasa was only the sauce of a piece of pork chop, shrimps, and beans. Service was incredibly fast. All the dishes we ordered came out in just around 5 minutes! read more

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When you like it out-of-the-box, Locavore offers a menu that innovated the filipino cuisine. It was a lunch time on a Sunday and I just got off from Privato Hotel in Shaw. I was thinking I deserve something delectable to eat. Headed to Brixton St. in Kapitolyo for a fusion filipino meal. Kicked-off with a plate of Ensaladang Pakwan garnished with Kesong Puti, Arugula, Olives and vinaigrette of patis. One of kind pinoy salad for P260. The freshness of watermelon resonates a taste of summer. One main course is enough for me and I go for the best-selling Sizzling Sinigang priced at P495. It is basically deconstructed the classic pinoy dish. The savour is just right. Short ribs is tender but oily. I still like Sinigang with soup but it's worth a try. Other interesting meals thar comes with a twist are fried oyster sisig, kimchinigang, sugpo con mayonesa and thrice-cooked pata. Observed that the servers seems distracted and not smiling. Which is pretty understood, who's happy to work on a Sunday anyway. read more

Locavore - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

It's all about the sizzling sinigang... Hubs ordered the ff: street food sampler- nice plating, popular for kids, but can't say it was elevated (can get it elsewhere) Manga and singkamas- same as above, great to have of you're craving it (who doesn't love these though?) Lumpia- so you wrap this with the veggies that came with it. good option but not that spectacular Pusit a la pobre- yum! Super small portions though, but a good option and I quite liked it with the rice Thrice fried crispy pata- super crispy! Good option... It's crispy pata Sugpo- wow! The Sugpo, aligue and butter! You will want extra rice (Nomnomnom) Sizzling sinigang- this is the star out of everything we ordered... Because it's sizzling, it's really flavourful and I enjoyed this a lot (I like sour flavours, and great surprise it's kalbi) There's so much options and I'd love to go back and try other stuff in their menu. Great place to dine with family or group of friends so you can try everything! Will def come back read more

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OMG this place is the bomb! Everything was so delicious here. I came here alone and ordered about 5 dishes and I think I finished them all, which was unexpected. The main dish was Sizzling Sisig, I was so blown away. Would come back. Would definitely come back. read more

This place is a legitimate gastropub. They have elevated Filipino food to a different level! I don't know how, but they've made Filipino food more comforting and more elegant at the same time. Must try: Sizzling Sinigang Lechon Oyster Sisig and my favorite - Leche Flan! Make sure to pour the sauce all over before digging in! Simply put, this is where I'll be taking my friends from the US when they come to visit. read more

Locavore - Sizzling Sinigang - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

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I liked the modern-meets-traditional feel of the place. The fusion that they claimed and delivered even went beyond their menu. Their non-conventional takes on staple Filipino dishes definitely gave me an exciting gastronomic adventure. Sizzling Sinigang (you heard that right) is a must-try. Served on a sizzling plate (of course), the dish doesn't have the usual soup that Sinigang is known for but instead, the ingredients are drenched in a sour viscous sauce. Sugpo con Mayonesa was also a delightfully sinful treat. Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns cooked in aligue (crab fat) and Japanese mayonnaise was just outstandingly divine (it would make you want to hit the gym the next day and check your BP though). I wasn't able to try their signature cocktails but I'll most certainly be back for that. read more

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I love Filipino food so I'm always on the search for a restaurant that serves good dishes. I tried Locavore on a whim as my husband and I drove past it the other day. We have heard a lot of good things about it so we were curious to see what they have. Upon everyone's recommendation, we tried their Sizzling Sinigang, which did not disappoint at all. I looooove sinigang and this new twist to it was delicious! Since it was sizzling, it did not have any soup, but the gravy was just as sour as sinigang broth would be and its thick consistency was a nice new treat. We also had their street food platter, which really was just a mix of regular street food (fish balls, kwek kwek, kikiam and squid balls). There was nothing new or great about it, but since I'm pregnant and can't have street food, this was a good replacement. Ther service was also great. The servers were attentive and the food came out in a good 10-12 minutes. I don't usually love fusion food, especially with Filipino dishes, but Locavore changed my mind about that. I'll definitely be back to try their other dishes. read more

Locavore - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

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The lines can get very long in Locavore. Parking spaces are limited and reservations aren't accepted anymore. Come at 5:30 to 6:00 pm. When you arrive at 6.30 pm on a Saturday night, you can expect to wait for about an hour to be seated. Food is quick to arrive but with a small waiting area, patience is necessary. That said, let's move on to one of the most buzzed about dishes of the year - lechon oyster sisig. It comes to you on a hot iron skillet and it is delicious - very smooth, tasty, and flavorful. Oyster is very fresh. It is a must try when you come here. You won't regret it. Other dishes we tried: gising gising, beef sinigang and manggang hilaw with bagoong, patis and salt with chili flakes. They were all very good. I particularly liked the beef sinigang and the salt with chili flakes of the manggang hilaw. The only drawback of this place was that everything was swimming with oil. Please hold back. We don't want to get a heart attack. How will we ever become repeat customers? read more

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Great place to hangout with friends and family. They serve great food; they put their own flair and touch to regular Filipino dishes -- make sure to read the menu carefully so you know what to expect! Get the Sizzling Sinigang, it's an interesting take on the traditional Filipino dish and it's good. They seem to really like garlic confit here; many of their menu items have it. Luckily, I'm a garlic fan and this made the dishes really yummy. Prices aren't exactly cheap, but they aren't too expensive either. Parking is a bit of a problem during peak hours. read more

Amazing food style.. must try this.. food are lovely, tasty and delicious.. youll love it for sure.. also comes with uniques sorroundings...

Locavore is such a delight! The interior looks great, the wait staff are on top of it, and the food is beyond amazing. We ordered the sizzling sinigang and supo con mayonesa. Sinigang is my ultimate comfort dish and Locavore's version takes it to the next level. The short ribs are tender and succulent. The roasted shallots and tomatoes paired with the blanched green beans adds nice textures to the dish. The sabaw (sauce) has the traditional sour taste with a heavier, gravy-like broth. I ordered brown rice, which then added a nice nutty touch. I love the supo con mayonesa. I'm not usually fond of mayo in general but its cooked down to provide a buttery sauce to the nicely cooked prawns. The garlickly bits make it quite tasty. I also ordered their freshly made ginger ale, which is legit. read more

Customer service sucks - we asked to be transferred seats since we were sitting beside the cooler which was steaming. There were plenty of seats but no one bothered to attend to us. They don't greet you when taking orders, or delivering them or when receiving your payment. Food is okay - we tried the lechon and oyster sisig, kare kare wings and boneless lechon belly. It tastes so-so but it's not worth the price. We spent 1500 for the three dishes. It's good that we at least got to try, since they seem to have a good rating but probably won't be back. read more

People come to Locavore for 2 reasons: - They want to eat A LOT and - They feel like indulging in some not so healthy food And I guess some people come here to drink, too. A friend and I were talking awhile back about how foreigners don't seem to be drawn to Filipino cuisine, because it's not very 'elevated' and sort of lacks in terms of presentation. Well, the food at Locavore definitely breaks those stereotypes. If I have a foreign friend visiting, this would be where I would take them, hands down. (My boyfriend loved this place, even if he keeps talking about how nothing compares to their food in Spain) They're already at an advantage, because Pinoy cuisine is just so comforting and full of strong, interesting flavors. Though they've retained some classic favorites, the real reason for their popularity is how they play with dishes like Sinigang (I don't even like regular sinigang) and Sisig. If they can make something as Ginataang Kalabasa interesting, then I think they definitely know what they're doing. To make the most of your experience, come with a group, order 3 or more different things depending on your appetite and share everything. Try their seafood too! They've got prawns swimming in aligue and Japanese mayo, scallops and now garlic baby squid. read more

Great modern filipino dishes. If you want to eat here, it will be best to make a reservation. Service can be slow especially on peak hours. read more

When a friend recommended the Sizzling Sinigang Sisig, my first reaction was "what?" I love Sinigang and I love Sisig, but I'm not quite sure how they'd fare off when combined. I loved the attentive serves, the excellent plating and the delicious food. Filipino food is always yummy but this place has managed to put a spin on it that makes it even better. read more

Locavore - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

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I love Locavore because they give unique, modern twists to traditional Filipino classics.

This trendy, modern Pinoy comfort food resto is Filipino tastebud heaven. I joked and called it uncomfortable food because I wore tight pants during my meal here (a move that wasn't well thought out obviously) and I left with my heart soaring with happiness-- but my belly grasping for some air. I like my share of salty/sour Filipino ulam, and I went nuts over everything here. Their shrimp sauce, which used aligue shrimp, was divine. The laing wasn't mushy at all, and you could feel the texture of every cut sprout. Every viand seemed to have its own sour sinigang-infused gravy/sauce, which basically brought out every single flavor in every single dish. My recommended dishes include the SIZZLING SINIGANG (all caps because it deserves it. I mean, it pretty much takes sinigang to the next level by infusing it with gravy and dousing it all over some tender beef) and the oyster and pork sisig. Finish off your dining experience with the torta mangga or pandesal pudding, or both. Just order the entire menu. Just live here already. Just kidding. read more

This place caused quite a lot of buzz in its opening week so I decided to try it out for myself. It's pretty hard to find if you're new to the Kapitolyo area - you can find it at Brixton St. (cor. Ace Water Spa). Their staple is the SIZZLING SINIGANG and the LECHON-OYSTER SISIG. It threw me off at first as well, but even the pickiest eater will tell you that the dish deserves an A+! If you wanna try something else, go for their PUSIT A LA POBRE or the MAC'S BONELESS FRIED CHICKEN. If you need something sweet at the end of the meal to cleanse your palate, you've got to try the TURON CON LECHE. It will literally give you a foodgasm. It's also a great place to chill with friends after work/school - they open up the bar at a later time. While you're there, you might as well try to break the 10-shots-in-1-minute challenge. Good luck! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the Philippines. I havent tried a dish I didnt like yet....this is my 5th time eating at Locavore and first time at this location. This restaurant would do amazing in Los Angeles and other major cities around the world.... Highly recommended!!!! read more

I'm half filipino and half mexican born and raised in California. I have never had authentic, modern, fusion Filipino food soooooo damn good. These restaurants are putting Manila on the MAP!!!! Great Work!!! read more

Their Sizzling Sinigang is the best! Take note though that this dish doesn't have any soup, instead they use a sour gravy. The dish is served on a sizzling plate, hence it's name. If you are more than 5, it's best to order two servings of this as everyone will surely want to try it and end up loving it. I also love their Boneless Lechon Belly. This is great if you're in the mood to pig out. ;) Another favorite is the Lechon & Oyster Sisig. The restaurant can get pretty full for dinner so be sure to go early to get your group a table. You may be seated if more than half of the party is present. Since there are usually a lot of people, sometimes it may be difficult for the servers to attend to you immediately. Be patient with the service, the food is worth it! read more

Locavore - Sizzling Sinigang, Lechon & Oyster Sisig, and garlic rice! - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

While a lot of the items on the menu are actually ordinary, well-known Filipino dishes, the twist is that they're served with such style. You'll hardly recognize the food when they come out, I guarantee you! Take the Sizzling Sinigang. I've visited 3 times already, prooobably solely for that. It comes in a cast iron skillet, all covered in thickened sinigang sauce and served with cherry tomatoes, french beans, and unpeeled garlic & onion bulbs. Not your average sinigang! It's a little sour for most, but I LOVE it. The Lechon Oyster Sisig is also popular, and it's a great tasty dish for when you'll be there for some chill drinking and hanging out (the resto transforms into a casual bar at night). Just don't think about the cholesterol!! The Kinilaw and Street Food platters are pretty straightforward but, again, it's the presentation that will amuse you. The Kinilaw seems terribly under-portioned though. The Crispy Tilapia looks good and is another filler for a shared meal, but it's basically regular fried Tilapia and coated with kwek-kwek batter-- nothing extra special with the taste. The Leche Flan and Torta Manga for dessert are the redeemers as they're perfectly rich and big enough to share. Overall it's a solid restaurant to go to for something new to try but it's pretty expensive for what it is, although the stylish ambience and experience factor will make up for it. read more

Locavore - Sizzling Sinigang! - Filipino Near Me - Pasig, NCR

The New Local A fairly brand new edition to the booming Kapitolyo food scene Locavore, established only last 2014 has quickly become the go-to place for great Pinoy food and drinks done with a twist. This place gives classic Pinoy dishes which are familiar and well-loved a sumptuous twist with dishes like their famous Lechon and Oyster Sisig and Kare-kare Wings you're in for a treat every time. Located at 10 Brixton Street Locavore is isolated compared to the main East Capitol street housing long time favorites, however this is no waterloo for the always jam-packed (even on weekdays) establishment. Reservations are highly recommended if you don't want to wait for up to an hour. I have tried Locavore thrice now and plan to visit there tomorrow because their food never fails to make my taste buds dance and my tummy smile; it is definitely a place worth coming back to again...and again. read more

Dinner with family tonight was recommended at this restaurant. Thank you Justin. The shrimp in mayonnaise...omg! Cholesterol load but oh sooooo good. I did not try the sizzling sinigang but the kids loved it. I also ordered the gising-gising for vegetables and was not disappointed at all. We were almost the last people in this place and was not even kicked out. Everyone was so warm and accommodating. The place was a little hidden but those who can follow Waze will surely find it right away. I will definitely be back here when I'm in town. Come early though if you want to sit inside. They get full fast. But seats outside at night were comfortable too. read more