I'll admit that parking was a bit challenging, as both the street parking and the restaurant's…read morebasement parking are quite limited. That said, once we stepped inside, everything else was spot on. From the warm welcome at the door to the attentive service and inviting décor, the experience started on a high note. We ordered the Pork Sisig, which arrived on a sizzling plate, visually appetizing and even better in flavor. The Vegetable Kare-Kare was another standout; despite not having the usual meat, it was rich, flavorful, and thoroughly satisfying. The Sinigang was a little milder than we prefer, but when we asked if it could be made more sour, the staff happily accommodated our request, which we really appreciated. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere that makes it a great spot for lunch with friends. Overall, we had a very enjoyable dining experience and would gladly come back.

Ombu is a restaurant located at the ground floor of the Sequioa Hotel in Quezon City. It offers…read moreFilipino food or fusion but focusing on Filipino dishes. The first time I visited this restaurant was for a meeting a few years back, but didn't quite get to enjoy the food because of work. This time, I went back with my family to finally try it. The staffs are very friendly and accommodating. We brought along our nephew and the waitstaff were able to keep him busy by providing pens and paper for doodling, and even a storybook. Food has a local Filipino fare, very tasty and price is reasonable. Was just a little disappointed on the Egg Tempura that we ordered. First of all, I was surprised to see the appearance of the tempura as it looked like thin breaded shrimp. Although the salted egg sauce was delicious, it overpowered the taste of the shrimp. Gising-gising was good, but I was surprised by its level of spiciness. I love the eggplant binangoonan. They also serve mahi-mahi sisig, which is kind of a healthier version of sisig. Overall, food and service are good and I would definitely come back.

I'd heard about Locavore right before I left for my most recent trip to Manila and I'm glad I went…read moresince it did not disappoint. I had the Sizzling Sinigang and it was delicious - it arrived in a sizzling plate full of tender beef and various vegetables; everything was full of the tasty tamarind forward flavors. The Sinangag that I ordered with it was a perfect compliment. The restaurant doesn't really have amazing decor, but it does have the vibe of a gastropub...on a busy night, I'm sure it has a fun atmosphere. Service was nice and attentive. This is a perfect place for Filipino food with an elevated twist, but unpretentious.

Good eats with modern takes of Filipino classics…read more Went for a late dinner. Had an rsvp but ultimately wasn't needed and was sat immediately. Ordered the following: - sizzling sinigang - was a nice sizzling dish with a sinigang flavored gravy, def the best dish. - boneless lechon belly - well made pork dish no worries to accidentally biting into a bone - kare kare wings - pretty good wings with a kare kare flavor - garlic rice - pretty good for standard fare - turon - wasn't expecting a puff pastry, it was good but probably prefer the traditional style - lèche flan - very condensed milk forward, very dense but did taste good Overall, a very good spot for friends or a date!

Our cousins took us here at Locavore, Estancia location. We enjoyed dining at Locavore with our…read morefamily, party of 11. Excellent customer service with delicious meals and plenty of options on their menu. This is our second time dining at Locavore but first time at Brixton Street in Estancia location. Customer service at Brixton Street, Estancia is consistent with the BGC location. The staff is also very well versed with food allergies. The staff was great every step of the way from seating, to ordering, to delivering our orders on a timely manner and until the very end. Our party of 11 ordered 2 of everything like to name a few of what we ordered are, Pakbet Ratatouille, Octadobo, Oyster Palabok sa Puti, Tapsilog, Boneless Lechon Belly, Dragonfruit chips and many more. We look forward to dining at Locavore every time we visit Philippines. Locavore both provided delicious food and excellent customer service.

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!

I enjoy going to this place for the local food and the availability of Filipino delicacies. It's a…read morebit hidden and not so advertised but the food is really good. If you are a local craving Filipino food or a tourist wanting to try local cuisine at a ridiculously low price and nice place then you should try this. There is ample parking in front for about 10 cars. What I like the most is the availability of delicacies and they're good quality ones that are chosen by the owner. I specially like the Nata de Coco (Jelly in Coconut water) that is prime quality as well as the peanut with garlic chips. An added plus is their manager Ms. Reyn, really takes care of you and makes sure clients are at home.

AMBIENCE + long and spacious restaurant (2 floors)…read more+ stairway available at both ends + aircon + display of fresh mangoes, cakes, and brookies (probably a "brownie cookie") + freezer full of Koibito's Artisinal Gelato + waiting area (black sofas) + high-chairs for toddlers + male, female, and PWD-friendly restrooms + flatscreen TV (but off at the time) FOOD = Inihaw na Tuna Belly - tender, tasty, light on tummy = Mangga at Itlog na Maalat - salty and sour goodness = Mais Con Yelo - no frills, delicious = Garlic Rice - perfect for 2 with generous serving of garlic + Barako Affogato is in menu - food options cater more to groups than couples SERVICE + 10% service charge + decent waiting time

This restaurant is my favorite in Sta Rosa. The food taste good. Their Kare-kare and pork sisig are…read moremy husband's fave while I love the Hototay soup and their vegetables.The servers look neat and clean and are receptive to requests/orders. I like the place where the guests have a choice between seating indoors or outside.

Found a late night Filipino restaurant on a Tuesday evening. They are actually open 11a-11p daily…read morewhich is great for late birds like us. They are located in Greenfield next to others restaurants. This was an average sized restaurant that can accommodate large groups. It was actually pretty busy once we sat down. Service was ok and the guy was attentive but not so welcoming. They got to work on that since many tourists are in the area. We ordered a few items too many to try their food and to bring home for leftovers for others to try. We ordered: 1- Crispy Kangkong - it's different. It's tasty with a side dipping sauce of spiced mayo but it was greasy. 2- Beef Kaldereta with coconut milk - it's different and ok as well but the beef was a little too tough. 3- Laing - was my favorite there 4- Crispy chicken - was good but kind of a small piece. 5- rice - for two cups, this could fit 4 people 6- Mango shake - ok but this needed more sugar 7- San Miguel light beer It's an average Filipino food but still lacked something to wow me. I may come back as they have many other items. If anything changes, I will update my review. I'm always here in this area when I visit the PI. [42/100]

A surprise to end our day...dinner and a show that was so fun!!! The staff (waiters and chefs)…read moreentertained us all evening, while we enjoyed a delicious feast. So much good food and drinks, we left stuffed. Usually dinner shows lack in food quality, but not here. I was so pleasantly surprised that every dish exceeded my expectations. The beverages did as well. Grateful our guide ordered so perfectly to share the variety of dishes the Philippino cuisine offers. Definitely recommend a visit. A reservation is a must, especially on weekends.

This restaurant is now permanently CLOSED. We actually drove past it and saw that the building has…read morebeen abandoned with a for sale sign. Too bad. They were one of the few restaurants that offer good decent food with native entertainment.

Great food and presentation lots of choices. Looks like a party from your Grandparents ancestral…read morehome. The desserts are delicious. The service is polite and friendly. The garden is nice , great for waiting for your ride. We were seated towards the side so it was quiet.

We made reservation for an 11 am lunch. They'll give you only 15 minutes allowance to get your…read moretable for lunch and they'll give your reservation to the next client. Lunch hrs from 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner from 7 to 10 pm, weeknights. Cost of AYCE buffet is P899+VAT. Delicious food and desserts, also different varieties of drinks. I have some concerns about the pork and beef entrees. The meat is not the soft tenderloin, it's hard to chew. Setting is in an old house in San Juan, NCR. Lots of parking and secured area spaces. This place is good for tourist or balikbayans.

Been hearing a lot of good things from my friends for this restaurant. I tried Mandarin Sky Wok…read moresome weeks ago but did not enjoy it. Together with Artsy Cafe, they have one owner and you could even do crossovers. I did ask my friends what they would recommend before I visited one Friday. For this visit, we tried: - Crispy Bacon Bagnet (Php180) - This was highly recommended by my friends but I was not expecting it to be this good. I was expecting it to be like chicharon, but this was better. First of all, you won't feel any oiliness nor saltiness. It is just plain crispy, like eating chichirya. It is very addicting and delicious. The whipped aioli and house vinegar kept the taste balanced. - Oyster Sisig (Php250) - Something different from your usual sisig is this oyster version. Each piece looked fried but the combination of flavors served as a good appetizer. A must-try! - Ensaladang Paco (Php125) - something to "cleanse" the oil from all the crispy dishes we ate. I think this is my second time having fern salad and I really enjoyed this dish. The fern has a good crunchy texture and the combination of flavors from the salted egg, red onions, and tomatoes blended well. - Kare-Kare (Php290) - since we ordered mostly "dry" dishes, we had to order something saucy, and we chose this. It had a mixed review from our group. The ingredients are plenty with generous in meat and vegetables. The sauce is actually soupy, and although I don't mind the generous sauce to flavor my rice, it was a little bland for me. The bagoong it came with is refillable and is really good. - Crispy Daing na Bangus (Php275) - This is one underrated dish because it looked like normal fried bangus but tasted better. And yes, it is crispy too. - Pistachio and Cashew Sansrival - the meringue is made crispy and sandwiched the sweet custard-like cream. It is lightly over-sweetened but good enough to pass as a good dessert. - Latik Sundae - brown rice suman served with mangoes and ice cream. Not very sweet. Overall, serving is not that big but is good enough to share. Price is affordable. There are ample parking spaces in front of the restaurant, and more on another lot. They offer free shuttle transfer to and from the parking. Looking forward to return for other dishes. One other highly recommended dish is the Tortang Talaba at Talong.

I had an extensive food tasting event here at Komedor, which gave me a clear picture on the…read morerestaurants's offerings. Like most restaurants, one shouldn't expect every item on the menu to be a home-run, so below is my list of dishes that stood out from the dozens of Filipino restaurants I've dined in the last few months. Crispy Bacon Bagnet (180 PHP) This has to be the best bacon bagnet crisp out in the market. Its solid crisp bite is unbelievably good. Please order this for a great start, you won't regret it. Oyster Sisig (250 PHP) Hold me back when this dish arrives, it's too good to pass, as in pass to the next person to share. Cooked well enough to allow the whole oyster pieces to remain mist inside. Grilled Daing na Bangus (275 PHP) They have a good supplier of seafood, which makes all the difference in the overall quality of their dishes. The bangus even when grilled tasted milky and believe me it could have been easily been a muddy one, but Komedor and their sister restaurant Artsy cafe (next door) only use the best batch from their trusted supplier. Tortang Talaba at Talong (280 PHP) Eggplant Omelette Pancake stuffed with fresh oysters and veggies. I enjoy the fresh tasting, smooth and gooeyness of the lightly cooked eggplant mixed in with the generous whole pieces of oysters. A must try dish that easily makes it to my eat list on every visit. Pistachio and Cashew Sans Rival I'm used to the butter heavy versions of this classic Filipino dessert, but at the moment I was glad it was airy on the bite and light on the palate, for the food prior to this was just too delicious to be left uneaten. Butter mixture was tame and the crunch satisfying, conveniently sliced into 4 pieces ideal for sharing. AMBIANCE Located within the same complex as Mandarin Sky Wok and Artsy Cafe, which offers a lot of parking slots and even an off-site parking with valet. The interiors of the space is well-lit to a yellow hue, but the front of the store is afforded with ample shaded sunlight.