Anyone from the South would know who Mang Raul is. Why won't they, Mang Raul serves only the best…read moreihaw-ihaw in the South. Established way back in 1996, Mang Raul's serves the usual array of Filipino ihaw-ihaw staples such as barbecue, isaw, adidas, tenga and hotdog , all drenched in Mang Raul's sweet red sauce. Everyday, Mang Raul's is packed with people for their ihaw-ihaw fix so be sure to come as soon as soon as they open or order in advance.

I won't lie but the bbq here is heavenly. Yes, I live around the area but it's really divine. You…read moreneed to be super early to get a taste of their bbq, The sauce is awesome, really yummy! There's this one time we tried eating there at around 8pm and we are like number 56! Wow and people still come and take orders even the stocks are nearly replenished! So tip for you first timers, drop by the place in a weekday, preferably around 3pm and make sure to plan it in a week where people has no "sahod" so you could enjoy eating without the hassle of actually waiting for 2 hours! Another good thing here is that you can order in advance and you get to pick up the bbq after a while or so. We did this like 3x since we host christmas dinners at home. I love Mang Raul's and I know you will too!

We were hoping to eat at a well-known barbecue joint on a Monday afternoon. After going through…read moremaze-like traffic in the metro, we got there only to find out that it was closed. We were nearly hopeless, 'til we saw a barbecue stall with a pretty good number of people waiting to get their turn at picking their orders. We parked immediately and waited for our turn. The barbecue man Mang Crom enthusiastically took a plate and handed it to us when it was our turn. For PhP99, my sister and I got 1 pork barbecue, 1 hotdog, 4 chicken intestines, 2 pig intestines, and 1 pig's ear. We took a seat at one of the tables between the several stores and waited for our order. Aside from the tender and tasty barbecued items, I liked the steady, relaxed vibe and it somehow reenergized us for our drive home.

He's located at the corner of the other "popular" bbq joint but Kuya Crom is where its really at!…read moreStarted off as a little stand by the tree and developed his way into a real BBQ stop! Awesome, personality and he's the only one cooking them at its finest. No other workers for him to cook which truly shows his passion in what he does. Ask for extra sauce, it's free unlike other places nearby.

Pancit Houses can be seen anywhere in Manila. It's so popular it's almost available in every…read morecorner, heck they're sometimes in front or beside each other and whenever you're craving for one, you can always call to have it delivered. I recently went to my cousin's farewell party and the Pancit Malabon caught my attention because of how beautiful it was prepared, but the look was just an added bonus, it's the taste that makes me come back for more, and it was probably the best I've tasted so far. I just can't get enough of the sophisticated taste of their Pancit Malabon so I went to their restaurant the next day. It was a bit pricey than the other pancit houses that I know, maybe because the pancit was topped with lots of shrimps, chicharon and egg. I had lunch and also found out that their pork barbecue and pichi-pichi are to die for. I recommend the pichi-pichi with cheese, as the saltiness of the cheese complements the sweetness and creaminess of coconut-cassava ball. I recommend their bestsellers like fish fillet in tartar sauce, lengua in mushroom sauce and Golden fried chicken- yum! Their menu is all made-to-order so if you want to order, you have to allow at least 1 1/ 2 hour of cooking and preparation time for delivery and 45 minutes for takeout or pick up. Altogether, their food is delicious! I'll give two thumbs up!

I discovered Amber when I was still working in Makati. On some pay days when people in the office…read morewere feeling generous, we'd chip in to order a big bilao of Pancit Malabon or Spaghetti, and dozens of pork barbecue from Amber for lunch. Those lunches were fantastic. When I resigned from that job, I also said goodbye to Amber (temporarily). I was so happy when Amber finally decided to open a branch in Las Pinas. And while I don't eat or order there as much as before (we have great cooks in the family so we rarely order pancit or spaghetti outside), I'm still a big fan of their food and service. The cost of their food is slightly higher than the average pancit and barbecue delivery stores in the area, but it's no secret that they're really delicious. The pichi-pichi is soft but not squishy. It's so good, I can finish one order (12 pieces) by myself.

The local church in my village draws a large crowd every Sunday. It should come as no surprise then…read morethat several barbecue stalls have set themselves up just outside the church to cater to the gastronomic needs of those who hear mass. Out of all the places to get barbecue none are for me, as great as Joey's barbecue. I've been going here since I was a kid. In fact, their barbecue is the standard by which I measure all other barbecues. I think I've said that before about one other barbecue, but this one is my other real standard. If a barbecue doesn't taste as well or juicy as Joey's then it's definitely below great. It may be good, but it will never be great. The best way to eat their barbecue is to get it fresh off the grill. If you're lucky then there are a few ones just fresh off, if not then I strongly recommend that you ask yours to be heated again just so you can understand what I'm talking about. Their barbecue is soft on my gums and teeth. The sauce is sweet to my nose and taste buds. When fresh off the grill, the barbecue has this sort of caramelized texture to it something I rarely see in other barbecues. They have other stuff to offer, but really it's the barbecue you want. It's about P17 each, but I often go there with a P100 bill and leave with nothing left in my pocket.

My Honest Take on Bulgogi Brothers (3/5)…read more Just tried Bulgogi Brothers, the Korean restaurant under the Bistro Group. It was okay. Not bad, but not something I'd go out of my way to visit again. Here's what we ordered and what I thought: Appetizers (Banchan) They served the usual Korean side dishes when we sat down, but honestly, they weren't that tasty. I usually look forward to the sweet little fish--but they didn't have it. That was already a letdown for me. Bibimbap We got the classic bibimbap. It looked nice, but when I mixed it all up, it just felt dry. The rice didn't have that moist, comforting feel I like when eating bibimbap. Galbi Jjim (Korean Beef Stew) This was served bubbling hot in a nice little pot, which I liked. The flavor was okay, very saucy, but here's the problem: only 3 pieces of meat. One was mostly bone, one was mostly fat, and the last one had some actual meat. Not worth the price for me. Korean BBQ Beef (I think it was Beef Belly) This was probably the best thing we ordered. It was grilled, tender, and had good flavor. If I ever come back, this is the only thing I'd really want again. Japchae (Glass Noodles) Too much red pepper. That's all I can say. It overpowered everything else. Would I come back? Maybe if I had no other choice and needed something Korean. But if you're looking for authentic Korean flavors, there are way better places out there. One good thing though--service was great. The staff was really attentive and nice.

After a meeting we had in the Commerce Center, we decided to eat at Chubby's Rib Shack for brunch…read more My friend had the Steak and Eggs while I had the BBQ Pulled Pork with Eggs. I'm not really a fan of "barbecues" but I have to admit that I like their food. My order had fries topped with pulled pork topped with a scrambled egg. On the side, the order came with toast. It looked like French Toast. It was a big piece of bread cut in half but I tasted it, it was really good. It wasn't heavy like I thought it would be. It was very light and it had the perfect toast on its edges. It went really well with the pulled pork. The serving was quite little so I felt like I wasn't as satisfied but it was good. I think that it was just right for breakfast and I didn't feel sad about what I ate. It was a well-cooked meal so I don't have any complains other than the size or the serving. The pulled pork was really good and that's probably why I really wanted to eat more.

Very tasty chicken and ribs! Good service and prices. I had the chicken and ribs with coleslaw and…read morean extra side of fries and my wife had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and corn. The portions are small for western standards but probably the right amount of food for the average person. The side of fries was very tiny, but at only ~30PHP it was expected.

I'll go straight to the point with this one because there's no need for dilly-dallying when talking…read moreabout the restaurant that serves the best chicken barbeque and java rice combo in Manila.... Reyes Barbeque!!! I think that this place deserves accolade for serving really good food at really good prices. There's a big disparity between what you're paying for and what you're getting these days and so far, Reyes has not veered away from that. They just do it so well. Their Boneless Chicken Barbeque set which comes with java rice, atchara and peanut sauce is DELICIOUS aka party-in-the-mouth aka could-be-better-than-sex aka this-is-the-bomb-yo aka this-is-why-you-are-fat. Okay, no need to say more. That was already a mouthful. I know you've eaten here because you can find this fast food restaurant everywhere. And really, it doesn't matter which branch you go to, you'll still get an orgasm from eating their barbeque.

In the south, we believe that this is where it all began. As far back as my Dad can remember,…read moreMaty's was the first that sold tapa and barbecue in this area. A stall with a counter, a bench to seat customers who want to feast on their beef tapa. Today, the Maty's he has always known has one branch right across it, one more branch less than a hundred meters away, and a few more branches around the south. They continue to be popular not just for their tapa, but also for their pork barbecue. Dry, a bit flaky and dark in color, their tapa tastes just right - of salt, pepper and other simple spices and condiments. The standard meal consists of a small plate of tapa, fried rice, sunny side up egg and a cup of broth. Their barbecue also tastes very simple - no sweet, overpowering basting sauce to mask the flavor of the meat. Their barbecue's taste is so versatile (if I may use that term to describe food) that we pair it with practically anything. We even order and buy in bulk for parties at home or as food to share in gatherings.

Looking for a down to earth, authentic Filipino BBQ place...Maty's is the place to hit. They are…read moreopen 24-7 so you can satisfy your craving at any meal or after going out clubbin'...

First time here and I enjoyed their food. They definitely live up to the name of it - being comfort…read morefood. The staff was friendly, but the restaurant can use some regular cleaning. When a family left after eating their meal next to us, the staff cleaned the table, but unfortunately the cleaning agents they use were super strong- we were fanning the smell away from us. I suggest they change their cleaning product to something less potent especially when your customers are eating- it takes away from the dining experience.

Just landed in the motherland and had a craving for a super filling and authentic meal-- this was…read moreit! The menu was huge, so many great options, all with different sizes (S/M/L) so you can enjoy a bunch of dishes family style, like we did, or go ham on a couple! My favorites were the bagoong rice, gising gising, and pusit in olive oil. There was a mix of classic renditions, and some unique ones: we got the sinigang with watermelon, and the crispy pancit palabok and were impressed with the latter. The service is A+, food came out super quick, and we didn't have to wait in a line on a Saturday during lunch time. It's an open concept space, casual, but not too loud. We definitely enjoyed our time here, and I would come back for sure!