Ambiance - very humble, very basic and sparse but clean restaurant. Wish they had toilet seats in…read moretheir rest room Service - no nonsense service. You order and they deliver. Food - we ordered fried dalag fish (meaty), fried hito, tortang talong (eggplant) which was quite large and perfectly cooked, crispy pata, grilled pork belly, fresh vegetable lumpiang ubod (generous amount of crunchy ubod (bamboo shoot) sprinkled with crushed peanuts and chopped green mango with salted eggs. My favorites were the fresh lumpia and the tortang talong. The preparations were traditional and classic Filipino - no twists, no pretense. The prices were very reasonable. Just basic good food that won't break the bank.

03/01/20- We went out to Taytay today to see my buddies house. 2 years ago it was a work in…read moreprogress in various stages of construction. Today it's a beautiful 3 story house at the top of the mountain overlooking Laguna Bay, Manila & Makati. We stopped at Buhay Kawayan to grab a late lunch w/my buddy, my wife & 2 brother in laws (yes they follow us everywhere lol). Buhay Kawayan is a very popular spot in Taytay on Manila E Road Barangay Pag asa. We ordered some of our favs like crispy pata, Bangus, squid adobo, veges dish w/bitter melon, yellow squash, okra, tomato, onion & garlic. Eggplant omelette & of course rice. Filipinos seem to eat rice @ every meal. (No Carbs when I return to the US). Excellent food & service one of the few Filipino restaurants that had quick service. They operated at a slower pace (Island life).

Tapsilog. Tocilog. Longsilog. Bangusilog. Hotsilog. Bacsilog…read more You name it and I'm sure Tapsi ni Vivian has it! I've fallen in love with this little carinderia back in 2011 when my former officemates took me to its Marikina branch. There wasn't anything fancy about the place. It just looked like a big cafeteria, really. But don't be fooled by its humble appearance because this place definitely knows how to deliver super good silog dishes! My personal favourite from their extensive silog menu is their tapsilog. The meat is cooked perfectly and the taste has the right balance of salty-sweet to it. You don't even need vinegar when eating it! I've also gotten to try their tocilog and I have to say that I enjoy it because of how they cook it. You see, I like my tocino cooked toasty, with some parts a little burned. Thank the silog heavens for letting the cooks at Tapsi ni Vivian get this right! If you think that's all they've got, hold up! They also serve chicken skin, liempo, Spam, bbq and other yummy silogs for you to try! Basically whatever you fancy, they've probably got it! Another thing I love about Tapsi ni Vivian is that they are priced well. It won't burn a hole in your wallet and you always get your money's value! Tapsi ni Vivian is all about good food without the grandeur, and in my book, that's never ever a bad thing! I love going to Tapsi ni Vivian right after we play badminton. I haven't gone in a while (boo!) but I plan to do so soon! I terribly miss their home-style dishes and I can't wait to return! Visit them at their Cainta branch or Marikina branch!

Tahanan Bistro is a beautiful restaurant surrounded by a garden full of greenery and a koi pond…read morethis was a truly romantic setting not in luxury but in natural surrounding of wood and nature that makes you feel you are hundreds of mile away from the city, which you can still see by peeking pass the the big leaves. The presentation of the food is breathtaking, I felt guilty touching and eating from the plates. But after I did I realized it would be a crime not to indulge in the elevated flavors in it's modern Filipino dishes. I took dozens of photos with only a few posted to Yelp.

From the owner: Tahanan was built entirely from 100% reclaimed wood, salvaged from old houses and bridges from…read morearound the Philippines. Designer and woodworker Benji Reyes and his wife Carina, along with their daughters Eena and Keesha, had been dreaming of turning a portion of their home into a bistro for years. Today, Tahanan Bistro is realised as a casual fine dining restaurant serving dishes inspired by Philippine produce.

I had dinner at Locavore while visiting Manila, and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had…read moreduring 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!

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

Bonus points for the astounding view, excellent service, and side shop to buy takeout goodies…read more Went for early lunch and got: - Kare Kare: Oxtail was stupendous - tender yet chewy, all around great texture. Generous amount of veggies. Would have liked the sauce to be thicker and have a stronger peanut taste. - Squid Sisig: Never had squid as sisig before and this was interesting. They did it well as it wasn't rubbery at all. Good portion size. - Garlic Rice: Good amount of garlic flakes, would have liked a stronger garlic undertone. - Halo Halo: The star was the two scoops of icecream. The rest of it was meh. A bit heavy handed on the ice. - Icecream: Got a scoop of the taho and it came with the classic syrup and boba. The icecream was smooth and the flavour came across strongly. Pricey but I guess you pay up for the ambiance. Go early as this place gets absolutely packed and frenzy. Explore the rest of Tagaytay while you're there.

Great place to savor authentic Filipino food with an amazing views…read more Service was great. Emyl our attendant was so mindful. They worked as a team so our food was served on time. We ordered Kansi Pusit sisig Kangkong with sili Fried salted pork Fried Tawili with suka Tried their Biko pie was ok Turn with Langka Halo halo Overall it was great. I just hope that they warmed my Biko pie before serving.

When i went here i was really surprise of the restaurant we're the only persons there at that time…read more The staffs there were great because they treat you so nice and they let us in to see how they cook those worms that we ordered. It is just too expensive. I love how they keep up to cook exotic foods and also the museum is cool very scary tho but it is actually amazing experience in there. I will go there again whenever my friend are available. The ambiance is cool too. Very old style

This is a long overdue review. I think I dined here in 2007 or 2008. The regional cuisine & artwork…read morestill resonate with me. This particular establishment stood out because I was searching for art that felt indigenous to the Philippine Islands. The paintings, woodwork, building architecture & masks here are beautiful. Having visited here in either January or February, the menu didn't have some exotic dishes available. If I recall correctly, the minaluto & singigang na sugpo were good here.

The food is really good. Mababait ang mga tao at maganda ang ambiance. We have tried Sisig…read moreDinuguan Tokwat baboy Calamares Java rice Beef Puchero Crispy kalitiran Inihaw na tuna belly Crispy kare kare fried chicken Sinigang sa miso bangus belly Perfect sa mga balik bayan na nagccrave sa masarap na filipino food

From the owner: It is a culinary abode where you can enjoy feast of the palate through different provincial dishes…read moreand specialties. It also showcases antique furniture.

Hapag Heritage Cuisine serves delicious Filipino food. I tried their bestseller: Kilawin na Hipon,…read moreSinigang na Salmon, Crispy Pata, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising na Sigarilyas, Beef Morcon, Tinapa Rice. Hipon sa Taba ng Talangka and finally for dessert Pandan Cheesecake. The waiters were very courteous, attentive and engaging. The Chef, Julio Lara has done a great job with the food selection. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere. If you are craving for Heritage Filipino food, HAPAG HERITAGE CUISINE is a must go to place. Location is at 140 Maginhawa Street, Barangay Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. For reservation: call 8139672.

PWD friendly Clean surroundings, huge dining area, relaxing…read moreambience Food is good too

Good for Family Gatherings. Kids and Adults loved it! Nice ambiance too!…read moreThere's a place for walks after the sumptuous meal!

Fine dining for a reasonable price! It is located inside Vertis mall, situated at a beautiful…read morelocation that isn't very crowded. The theme is fine Filipino dining and sure does deliver. The dishes were shared equally among five people, and even then we had some for leftovers. We had chicharron bulaklak for our appetizer and it taste similar to the ones you'd find on the street, but made from cleaner ingredients. Our main entrees consisted of kare kare ( beef stew with peanut sauce), sisig (a skillet of pork and chicken), crispy pata (deep fried pig parts) and Filipino paella. The Filipino paella was absolutely delightful and it was enjoyed by everyone in my group. They made it Filipino style by adding tocino. The rice was also seasoned Filipino style and toasted to the perfect crunchiness. I highly recommend this dish. The other dishes were decent, but not as good as I expected. The kare kare seemed to lack too much of the peanut butter taste, which is needed to characterize the kare kare taste. The sisig was also lacking flavor, which I think stems from the meat used. Maybe it was a healthier version? The crispy pata was great and crispy! But the accompanying sauce needed more taste and kick to perfect the crispy pata. On the other side, their shakes were wonderful. We ordered all types of shakes and not only did they look beautiful, they tasted divine. For example, the mango and cheese shake is a weird combination, but they made it blend in the creamiest way. The shakes here are something that can be rarely found elsewhere! So for those on a budget but crave a bit of elegance, stop by here. It is also not as crowded as other malls yet since Vertis is so new!

This is one of the better Filipino restaurants in Eastwood. When you walk in, it looks like a…read moreEuropean restaurant. Not very Filipino to me. I love the Pinakbet. They are better with Lechon Kawali Chips. For dessert, the Iday was very good. However, it's served skewered in a glass drinking cup. The suman was too hard to get out from the cup. I have to come back here on my next visit to try more dishes. Note: I put my bag on the floor next to one of the tall air conditioners inside. It got wet. The AC leaked water. It was a bit annoying. Staff wasn't very apologetic about it. They said they would 'look into it.'