Soup isn't too big here in Manila. Perhaps its our tropical climate. You don't hear people say "I'm…read morecraving for big bowl of hot vegetable soup right now!" too often. But, I love soup! And on this particular day I saw that The Soup Kitchen had a tomato-based veggie soup (I'm vegan), but I was taken aback by the price as it's a bit too spendy--the smallest bowl for already Php 125? Well, I was starving and there wasn't much else appropriate for vegans at Cash and Carry's food kiosks, so might as well give it a shot. The soup was pretty flavorful, and I enjoyed it, though I wouldn't say it was remarkable. But I do know that if this cost me Php 60 I would be delighted. For Php 125, one would expect more, so I did. Oh well?

Every once in a while, you come across a unique little food kiosk that will just reel you in with…read moreits novelty. That's how the siomai thing got started, how takoyaki got started, and so many others. I don't know if there's a lot of this already but I thought it was pretty one of a kind when I saw this soup kiosk, aptly titled The Soup Kitchen. I've always been a soup person, especially since my mom loves to experiment and create different types of soups at home. This food kiosk indulges exactly that kind of curiosity with an attractive display of black commercial soup warmers all arranged in a neat row at the very facade of the kiosk. Just that, nothing else. There's about seven or eight different types of soup and you just pick which one you want and the attendant serves it to you. You can choose among a quarter, half, or full bowl sizes or get one of the meal-type items where the soup comes in a bread bowl and you can have a sandwich on the side. The soup menu changes everyday from their bank of over a hundred soup recipes which they make from the freshest ingredients. It's pretty pricey for a food kiosk type of thing at about Php120 and up, but it can be a decent, healthy meal, and soup is always good!

Students can make this their hang out place. The food is good, the service is fast and awesome!…read moreAmbiance is ok, nothing fancy but worth the try.

The food were good, but service was kinda slow... there were only two people serving the whole…read moreplace. I would probably visit this place again.

Ingredients are fresh and high-quality. The staff are very friendly and will answer all questions…read more All the dishes are so big that I have to split the salad with a friend. There are a lot of choices which can go both ways for the customers that will come in. It will either excite you or exhaust you. The menu will also inform you if an ingredients is low-fat, spicy or gluten-free. You can make your own salad or choose from the menu, where calories of the serving is indicated.

Just cannot get enough of their oh crab lah and geisha wraps. The serving comes in big portions -…read moreSo yummy but I get so full! Nevertheless I'll keep coming back.

Popped in for a quick lunch while on vacation in the PI, and it immediately reminded me of the mami…read moreI remember from the original Binondo spot. Same comforting broth and springy noodles - just in a more modern setting. Simple, satisfying, and a nice little taste of nostalgia.

Masuki is not in MOA anymore. According to the guards, the resto has "pulled out". I was craving…read morefor the chicken mami and siopao. Hu hu hu. I would have given it 5 stars.

Good food good service price is recommendable. I will go back again . We need more dis countsread more

A little more "high-end" feel…read more This restaurant is located at the tail end of Newport Boulevard. There are plenty of places you can walk to but I'm glad we stumbled upon this one. I'm a sucker for interior design and the pictures don't do it justice. Props to whoever designed this restaurant. We went there for lunch and there was no line. Although the place was full, we got our food in no more than 15 minutes. The food itself was delicious. No complaints at all.

I really like the beautifully landscaped Greenbelt property where Manam is located. The area is…read moreclean and well maintained with a mix of upscale retail, coffee shops, and restaurants. We stayed at a hotel in Makati so it was really convenient to get to the restaurant. I'm glad there were pedestrian bridges in this car-centric area. It reminds me of the Minneapolis Skyway system. Before we dined at the restaurant we strolled along Greenbelt Park. It was during the weekday. People were at work so it was pretty quiet and relaxing. It was nice to be around nature in this metropolis. I'm sure people who work around this area would come to this park during break. I mean, that's what I would do if I was cooped up in a building all day. We didn't know where Manam was so I walked up to the concierge desk at the mall and asked them. She was helpful and friendly. The host at the restaurant welcomed us and we were brought to a table right away. They tried to put us near the front with a rattling air conditioner. In my head I was like, "Really? How am I supposed to have a decent conversation with my fam with that industrial factory noise?!" I seriously wasn't trying to have a janky restaurant experience. Of course I had to mind my manners because I'm just a visitor from a different country. I wasn't about to start something and get myself in trouble. So I kept those inner thoughts to myself, smiled, and politely asked the host to move us further towards the back. They were able to accommodate us. Our server was friendly. The food was good. A couple of customers next to us ordered the Crispy Pancit Palabok tableside service. They enjoyed the entertainment. We had a smorgasbord of items. The restaurant was advertising their Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon so we ordered that. The watermelon flavor was subtle. When we got the bill I was ecstatic. I couldn't believe how affordable brunch was. For food and drinks it was under $25. At home it would have been $50-$60 with tip. Honestly, I'm so glad I got to eat at popular Filipino restaurants like Manam during my Philippines vacation. The closest thing we have to popular Filipino restaurant chains back home is Jollibee and Chowking (obviously fast food restaurants). It was nice to eat Filipino comfort food at a modern restaurant on this trip.

finally tried **Manam Comfort Filipino** at **Greenbelt 3** (2nd floor) and yeah... it lives up to…read morethe hype. first off, location is solid. walked around Greenbelt Park before dinner -- super chill, lots of trees, doesn't even feel like you're in the middle of makati traffic chaos. food: * sinigang na beef short rib w/ watermelon -- i was skeptical lol but it works. sour, slightly sweet, beef was fall-apart tender. * house crispy sisig -- sizzling, crunchy edges, gone in like 5 mins. * garlic rice?? why is it so good here. extra crispy garlic bits pls. * ube shake -- not too sweet, actually tastes like ube not just purple sugar milk. service was friendly but you kinda have to flag them down when you need something. typical busy manila dinner rush vibes. it does get loud, so maybe not first-date quiet energy. price-wise... honestly shocked. for what we ordered it felt very reasonable. if this was in the US it would easily be double. if you're visiting and want legit filipino comfort food in a modern setting (not fast food, not tita's dining room lol), this is a safe bet. would come back and try more from the "twists" section next time.

I don't see how anyone could give this place less than 5. Each person gets a clip board and you…read morefill in a form with all the variations you want. Including broth richness, noodle texture, shoulder or belly pork, etc. Then you can order extras as well (noodles, egg, seaweed, and so on). The chicken karagi side dish was also great. Had both the regular and spicy. There is also a curry version we didn't try. And they're very fast. So if you're hungry you don't have to wait long. Try it!!

This is usually one of our go-to spots in MOA, and I'd normally rate it a 4-star experience…read more However, my visit last night was a major letdown. While the space was clean, the ramen was tasty, and the service remained prompt, the "soul" of the meal was missing. They were out of both their signature chicken karaage (the best in MOA!) and bean sprouts. For a place like Ramen Nagi, these staples are what set them apart. To top it off, the restroom was out of order. I'm giving 2 stars out of loyalty to their usual quality, but last night was a missed mark. I'll be back, but I hope they get their inventory and facilities back on track.

A must try ! Cozy…read moreplace to eat after and we arrived after the busy hours. We did this on purpose so everyone would leave back to work on a weekday and had the place to ourselves and what an experience. The kansi so good (the taste is completely satisfying just add chilis :)..). Unli refills on the soup with melts in your mouth meats still Attached to bone and digging in on the bone marrow was insanely good and we paired it with the grilled chicken. We highly recommend you try it. Street parking after the front driveway spots are taken and beware of the parking lot folks that prey on customers assisting but wanting to be paid afterwards. Only thing you should be aware of is parking. Street os free for all so We parked on our own street-side and ignored the guy collecting a fee. If they were assisting during parking, then we would tip them but this is not mandatory. Plenty of spots on the street definitely.

I'm not sure if I said it before but, of all the Pinoy dishes that is my comfort food, I love…read moreanything with soup. Number 1 on the list is Tinola; 2nd place is Bulalo and Sinigang. Bulalo is beef soup made by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones until it becomes a clear broth. Sinigang is a mouth watering braised pork soup using Tamarind as a main souring ingredient. Now, what is Kansi? Kansi is a cross between Bulalo and Sinigang; it's Ilonggo's version of Bulalo. For me, it's the best of both worlds! I love the clear beef broth with the hint of sourness. Pat Pat's Kansi is found in a humble, residential area and it is visited not only by people living in the neighborhood but people who live all the way from Alabang go here to eat Kansi. I'm just lucky that Pat Pat's is literally a few blocks away from Carlo's house. (All the soup I want!) You have 2 choices in the way you want the soup served: Kansi Bulalo (with the bone) or Kansi Laman (no bone, just the beef meat). I always get the Kansi Laman when I'm sharing with others (plus, it's the cheaper option at only Php145). But, when I need to feel extra better after a "bad day," I order the Kansi Bulalo. There's something about eating hot soup with gelatinous bone marrow. *drools* My favorite combo is the Kansi Laman with grilled pork belly. When I'm extra hungry, I also order their Chicken Paa + Chicken Isol (Chicken tails). Wash it all down with Fresh Buko! YUM! The only downside is that they close early. :( I don't know about you but, a bowl of hot Kansi goes so very well after having a couple of drinks with friends!

Tasty dimsum inside a mall. Traditional and recommended for your steamed treats. It can be crowded…read moreso it means the food is good.

This dim sum place place is conveniently located inside Ayala Mall Manila Bay which is connected to…read moreSeda Hotel. We ordered a dumpling soup, siu mai, beef balls, har gaw, and fried tofu squares. The food is delicious as expected of a Michelin star restaurant but the fried tofu cubes did it for me! Those tofu cubes were coated in a seasoned batter, fried and topped with pork floss and seaweed. I'm still dreaming about those tofu cubes as I'm writing my review.

Hidden away in a very imposing, highly walled and gated buiding along P. Ocampo St. is this…read morebeautiful restaurant, Water Drop Tea House. My friends and I were recommended to have a bite there from Benilde and got a little confused, wondering if the building was part of the Vietnamese embassy beside it, and then a little intimidated when we had to leave an ID with the guard there. All our anxieties dissipated, however, as once we were inside we were greeted by Buddhist statues and calm, pristine interiors that lead to the tea house within. Being friends with strict vegetarians makes looking for a place to eat a struggle sometimes, especially if said vegetarians are friends with dedicated meat-eaters. The Water Drop Tea House gives peace to this conflict by offering amazing, tasty Chinese food that are all vegetarian. If you've ever had vegemeat, you probably wouldn't feel like having it again, but their vegemeat is delicious. Their soup, tofu, mushrooms, and veggies are just as delectable, all enough to convert to vegetarianism. What's really surprising is how cheap the food is--around a hundred fifty bucks for a great, sizable meal. Everything is also served on pretty flatwear, and even the silver and chopsticks don't look like they've been skimped on. And if your meal wasn't enough of a blessed experience, you could ask to take a tour of the Buddhist temple where the restaurant resides in, if the congregation isn't there, of course. We were lucky enough to be there on a weekday afternoon to get to appreciate the place. The menu is sort of limited in variety and you have to self-bus your used dishes (bringing them to a nearby tray isn't a big deal anyhow), but for a generous dining and spiritual experience, the Water Drop Tea House is guaranteed to bring you to nirvana.

Great vegetarian cafe tucked inside a Buddhist temple... Everyone is sweet and friendly and the…read morefood is excellent. Everything we tried was very tasty and healthy!!!