It's always wonderful to have a regular go-to place for tapsilog nearby, and what's even more…read morewonderful is to have it inside your village. Leisurely walking around the village, we saw several folks from my previous school outside a corner house and found out that they were there to have their regular tapsilog fix. Curious, we went and tried it to see what was special about this place that people come back for it. The tapa was indeed good, served with freshly cooked fried rice and egg, plus small bites of yummy chicharon. To neutralize the taste, they serve their tapa with a bit of pickled kangkong, which for me was the best part of the meal. It was so yummy I even asked if they sell it by the bottle, and they do! Delighted, I had some friends go back with me and even they are now regular customers of this eatery. Always fun to discover and share discoveries with fellow-foodie friends.

In the Neighborhood…read more When you grew up in the South, you find little corners of tapsi places that are unheard of. Real affordable, served over steaming rice, with a bowl of really hot sabaw to sober up your liquor muddled brain. Sinangag Express used to be a small tapsihan where kids crash after a long night of drinking. They weren't a big franchise then. But that's way over in the Paranaque area. Unless you live in BF Paranaque or already there, it's a bit tedious to have to trudge over to that part of the South to get a tapsi fix. So you search closer to home. Inside Philam is a little haven called Sese's Tapsilog. What's really good here is that their serving of tapa comes with little bits of crushed chicharon. A real plus, if you're into that sort of thing. The real kicker though is their acharang kangkong. I just love achara, and their kangkong version is seriously top notch.

Awesome place with great food and service. The food was so good. I had the bone marrow, with bacon…read more jam and roasted garlic. The house wine when perfect with my tapa.

Absolutely the best place in Angeles City to relax with a bottle of excellent wine and incredible…read moretapas! The location is a hidden island of calm in a big city. The staff and owners are friendly and knowledgeable, the wine selection is excellent and well planned. Without hesitation we travel 17 hours by plane to enjoy a great bottle of wine and an excellent selection of tapas!

My husband wanted to experience fine dining in the Philippines, with Filipino food and flavors at…read morethe forefront. While his first choice, Hapag, wasn't open during our visit, we discovered Ayà--their sophisticated sister bar and lounge in Makati. Luckily they had some availability and we were able to make a reservation about week before arriving. It turned out to be the perfect decision, as our evening there became one of the best experiences of our trip, blending refined dining with the polished charm of an upscale lounge. Tucked inside the 7th Floor of the Balmori Suites, AYÀ is more than just a bar and lounge -- it's an invitation to rediscover Filipino cuisine in a way I've never had the pleasure of experiencing The name AYÀ, rooted in the Filipino word anyaya, meaning to invite, beautifully sets the tone to explore the soul of Filipino culture through food and drink. This cozy yet stylish lounge concept focuses on small plates crafted with rich, local produce, and each dish feels like a love letter to the Philippines. The menu is divided by pulutan (appetizers/small plate), tanghalian/hapunan (medium share plates) and pang himagas (dessert). We ordered the: Chicken Skin Nachos, Smashed Choriburger, Sinuglaw (kinilaw with pork and fish), Beef Short Rib Kare Kare, Sugpo at Buro (prawns), Banana Bread Pudding with patis caramel and ice cream, and rounded out the meal with Ube Pandan Old Fashioned and a Passion Fruit Margarita. Every bite was a revelation. Filipino flavors were not only laced into every dish -- they were amplified, reimagined, and plated with finesse. Think traditional ingredients treated with fine-dining precision. From plate to cup, AYÀ takes you on a culinary journey through the Philippine archipelago. The cocktails were no afterthought either. The ube pandan old fashioned reflected regional influences and complemented our food in surprising, delightful ways. Even their ice cubes bore their logo which was a nice touch. The standouts of the evening included the smashed choriburger with its mouthwatering homemade chorizo and tocino glaze, the perfectly balanced sinuglaw, and the indulgent banana bread pudding--suprisingly enhanced by a patis caramel concoction that had us savoring every bite. This beautiful experience was the perfect way to end our month-long trip to Asia. To see familiar dishes transformed and celebrated in such an intentional and aesthetic way was incredible, emotional even. This is the kind of place that makes you proud -- proud of your roots, your palate, your culture. Just thinking about this meal tugs at my heartstrings and will hold a special place in my heart. Whether you're entertaining visitors or simply want to fall in love with Filipino food all over again, AYÀ is absolutely worth the invitation. The staff are very attentive and also speak English well. We hope to experience their sister restaurant, Hapag, on our next trip to the Philippines which I hope is sooner than later. Lastly, reservations are recommended. The space is small and tables are limited!

Celebrating my niece's birthday ( her treat) did not disappoint ! She reserved a private room and…read morewe had a great time celebrating and eating authentic Spanish cuisine. Great place to eat and food was very good on taste and appearances. Plenty of parking just arrived in non busy hours I suppose.

the food we ordered were very tasty and pretty good. We enjoyed our meals…read more I like Spanish latte, it was very good coffee! The servers at this restaurant were very nice and friendly every time they stopped by to check in how we were doing and how our meals tasted. The restaurant is very nice and cultured especially the wooden looks nice and antique.

This was an overwhelming place of good food! The drinks and desserts were unique…read more CHIRINGUITO,SICILIAN LIMONATA and their Sangria were super good. We had all sorts of tapas and the Paella Negra was a must when you're here. The best part was the open kitchen and stay at the bar!

My relatives took me to have lunch at this place. Their chef…read moreis from Barcelona whom we met after we ate. He serves an authentic gazpacho which I learned how to make in my recent trip to Madrid. It tasted exactly the same. The Wagyu beef is not as tender as I know because I just recently had Wagyu in Japan. The beef here is from Australia which I guessed! I like the ambience, the food and service. A good place to have tapas Spain style.

Good Spanish food, lively, even a bit too noisy atmosphere, attentive and gracious service. I…read morereally like Las Flores. From their croquettes to their churros everything is tasty and well done. I love their mushroom paella and if I ever move on and try their other paellas, I feel certain I would love them too. Their billinis are wonderful cocktails too. Very refreshing and at a buy one get one free deal during lunch, makes it easy to enjoy even more. If you like Spanish food, I think you'll enjoy this for sure. And if you're not familiar with Spanish cuisine, then this is the perfect place to start.

I've visited this location a couple times during my trips to Manila and enjoyed the food here…read more There were lots of seating in and outdoors. A full bar anchored the rear. A large group was also dining at the same time but overall it wasn't too loud. Staff here have been welcoming and attentive. They remembered some of our go to dishes which the family enjoys. Las Flores menu offered lots of options and this time we got the following: Salmon tartare - unique presentation in a fried lumpia wrapper cone. The additional wasabi mayo side let us add as much as we wanted. Angus and foie gras- tender beef and creamy foie gras was decadent Jamon croquettes- crunchy , creamy and a little salty Duck rigatoni- an excellent pasta dish with shredded savory duck Chorizo Frito - sautéed chorizo sausages that tasted even better with the roasted garlic cloves The small plates gave us a good taste since we were not that hungry. Next time we'll try the paella again.

Always on the lookout for French Onion Soup so when I care across Draft's Dark Beer Onion Soup, I…read morejust couldn't resist. It did not disappoint. Tasty and had loads of gooey mozzarella cheese and caramelized onions. My new fave! Also tried their chorizo rice and tiramisu. Servers were quick, attentive and friendly. See you guys again!

There are many obstacles a group of friends can encounter when it comes to planning a night out…read more What time do we head out? Who's gonna drive? Do we take one car or two? But the hardest decision is normally "Where are we going?" My friends and I have been more inclined lately to go to sit down places. Bars or restaurants where we can actually get a table and get comfortable. Draft is one of my favorite chill spots because one, they have my favorite beer on tap (Hoegaarden) and two, the food is damn good! Draft used to be the place we went to when it was time to wind down the evening. A beer or two to cap of the night. When we discovered that food was hella good here too it now has become the main event! The croquettes are my favorite thing in the world! Ham, chicken, and cheese all wrapped in delicious crunchy coating that I has burned my tongue on many occasions because I couldn't wait to have them. Their truffled mushroom risotto was sooooo good and creamy! Perfect dish to pair with anything else on the menu! Paired of course with an ice cold beer! Without a doubt a great experience with every visit.