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.

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.

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!

Delicious large dishes! Came on a Sunday night without reservations. Service was fast and friendly…read more Their menu is extensive and include small and large dishes. The Maki Mi came with loads of meat. The soup was not too salty. There is the right amount of noodles. Overall, I would recommend coming here at least once to try their specialty.

If you are craving for Maki, or Makimi, Maki Haus is a good place to visit. Maki is a traditional…read moreChinese merienda snack that is made with pork broth thickened with cornstarch then mixed with soy sauce and egg and topped with soft, fluffy pork. Ma (meat) Ki (thick soup) Mi (noodles). It is often eaten with fresh egg noodles. Sometime later, the Fish Maki was introduced. Equally good, but I prefer the original. Traditional Maki is best eaten with Kiampong, Chinese salted fried rice, because the thick soup coats the rice well and the pork serves as the meat viand of the meal. Maki Haus also serves other Chinese classics like Chayotsi, Sweet and Sour Pork, Lumpia, and Oyster Cake. I can say that taste is authentic. We tried their Chayotsi (stir-fried pork kidney with chives) and it was a great classic dish. Store is very sample and they have a few parking spaces.

What a great find, tucked away in Quezon city and all lit up…read more The food was excellent - I would highly recommend the tenderloin and the eggplant. And need I mention the delicious dessert with mixed fruit and ice cream. We had to say thank you to the chef Miguel! Grazie mille per una deliziosa esperienza. To top it all - our bill in the end was very reasonable. Try the sake...

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.

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!

Althoug this is one the restaurants that belong to big fast food concern I must say food was…read morepleasant surprise for me! The soup I had was delicious. Meat didnt look like it was used before as sometimes it happens to me in different low cost bistros. Waiter brought me only mint leaves no coriander leaves to soup...it was a pity. On the other hand friend's kung pao was poor, nothing special, lot of soya sauce flavour that covered all other smells and tastes. This is bistro, so do not expect waiters in dinner jacket and quite, stylish place for posh conversation during first date I recommend this place if you are hungry, dont have much time and wanna have good soup for good price!

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!

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.