This restaurant is a must because the food is unique and cooked to perfection. The service is…read morefriendly and makes the atmosphere friendly and relaxed. I love the crunchy bean curd, the Kare Kare, the sisig, and the BBQ sticks. These are my regular items that I order but also love the other dishes that I have tried.

Discovering this place was such a tasty surprise! My boyfriend and I were walking to get some lunch…read moreat our usual veggie café in Masangkay Street, but we were extremely disappointed seeing as not only 1, but 2 of those veggie places have closed down! Heartbroken and hungry, we kept walking around the area until suddenly, we find ourselves at Soler Street and this yellow sign was staring back at us: GREEN. PLANET. VEGETARIAN. Thank you, universe! I've tried a few vegetarian places in Binondo, but this relatively newish addition to Chinatown takes the whole cake! Taiwanese-owned Green Planet Vegetarian serves a variety of tasty vegetarian and vegan food at super 'sulit' prices. Much like a super clean, glorified 'turo-turo', you can get a rice meal with 3 viands for only Php 100, and with complimentary hot tea, too! Try their veggie sisig (creamy and dairy-free!) and their crowd-pleaser, fried miteng (gluten), which has a beautiful, chewy texture and savory flavor--amazing when dipped in vinegar. Another favorite of mine is their radish cake, a slice for only Php 15! Being sold here as well are vegetarian and vegan food items such as Magic Meat (dehydrated TVP made locally), canned barbecue sauce, and this Taiwanese granulated mushroom seasoning (reminiscent of the local Magic Sarap seasoning--look for the package with that very strange smiling mushroom). I've also heard from their staff that they're planning to open a Makati branch!

One good reason to go vegetarian -- or vegan, as they like to be called -- is for good health. A…read morevegetarian diet is supposedly the healthiest there is, but some doctors will say that there is not enough protein in their diet to be totally healthy. I don't care to join either side of this debate. What i do is eat vegetarian dishes whenever possible, but still go for red meat and fowl on a regular basis. Whenever I am out on the field for work, I usually end up heading for the nearest SM food court to eat, and I'm glad that a lot of them have a branch of Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood. The taste of their various vegemeat dishes comes close enough to the real thing. One of my favorites is their version of sweet and sour pork, as well as their pork barbecue on a stick. Biting into either dish tells you that it can't possibly be real pork. This is where the tofu-based dishes is a dead giveaway that it's not the real thing. But then, you would know because this is a vegan place, remember? Bodhi has set meals for less than P100 and they even come with a teeny weenie cup of iced tea or soda as well as a complimentary mini cup of soup. When I was young, the only place to get vegetarian meals on a regular basis was the Adventist Hospital in Pasay City. I'm glad that we Pinoys have come to appreciate the health benefits of vegetarian food, and that there is a Bodhi Vegetarian Healthfood place nearby. Four stars for them,

As far as variety is concerned, Taiwanese-owned Quan Yin Chay at Ongpin St. beats other…read morevegetarian/vegan places in Binondo. This place is quite popular in the neighborhood and is always buzzing with customers, both young and old. It's a friendly introduction to vegetarian/vegan cuisine in Binondo, and at affordable prices, too. They have a wide range of mock meat dishes in Taiwanese, Chinese and Filipino styles. I got so excited when I saw that they have vegan corned beef hash! It's by far the best one I've ever had, and this place doesn't even use garlic or onion, yet their dishes are so flavorful! You get complimentary tea as well for each meal! If you're a fan of radish cakes, and if you want them a bit crispy on the outside, this is the place to get them. I personally prefer softer and chewier radish cake textures, though. Quan Yin Chay is also a good place to restock your all veg pantry. You can purchase dried mushrooms in bulk, Magic Meat, other mock meats, canned vegetables, seasonings and spices here as well.

Quan Yin Chay is a vegetarian restaurant and has been a favorite since my childhood days. Its…read moreoriginal branch is located along Soler st before moving to Masangkay, and now at Ongpin St. My mom offers to the gods some days of the month and this is where she gets all the vegetarian dishes she needs. Lately, this has been the only times we have the opportunity to eat their dishes. Quan Yin Chay offers a ton of dishes from real vegetables to mock meats to snacks both Filipino and Chinese. They try to reinvent local favorites into vegetarian versions. Some dishes I like are: sisig, menudo, afritada, and sweet and sour pork. I also love theur fried lumpia, barbecue, and raddish cake which can be sold per piece. They also serve Fresh Lumpia, but theirs is more wet. I like their offers better than other vegetarian restos because of the wide array of choices and the unsatiated tastes. Try to visit them and remember not to bring any meat inside to respect their religion and rules.

Good food ! Masarap!! Service can be a bit iffy but overall , happy it's there !! We need more…read morebranches !!

I had to come back to update my third experience here on 12/19/2025. I came to Cosmic twice in 2023…read morewhen it was still in its original location and absolutely loved it. Customer service was good, restaurant was cozy, and food was out of this world. I came today and saw they were in a new location. Initially felt "cool" but immediately was greeted with a cold demeanor. Half of our table are Filipino born and raised, while my sister and I are born in the US. I asked for bottled water and they had one bottle left. My dad (born in the Philippines), watched the lady who initially sat us down who mocked me for asking for bottled water. I had my back to the restaurant the entire time, so I didn't see a lot of the interaction, but my dad saw and understood it all. We ordered the sisig - undercooked. The pancit hab hab - underwhelming. They had no soda, and we all (9) had to share 1 big bottle of water. Ok, fine, no troubles. Then, they ran out of plenty of entrees, so we were limited on what to order. My sister watched the staff spray the table while there were still items on it, while my dad watched and listened as the staff were gossiping about all the patrons (including us) in the restaurant. It was quite uncomfortable. Sorry not sorry, but this place is no longer it and the entire staff needs an entire overhaul of retraining if you want to salvage this place.

Having experienced living in BF for a couple of years, what I really love about this village is…read morethat it has a little bit of everything from outside its own bubble that it leaves you with very little excuse to venture out into the world (except for, you know, going to work/school). Even if it's a bit of arts and culture you're craving, BF's got you covered, too. Artists Haven Gallery and Cafe is along Aguirre Avenue, the subdivisions' main road known also as a foodie destination in itself. From the outside it does seem really small, like what might be just another gallery.. perhaps a room and some paintings. Little did I know that it's truly like a "haven" for artists--spacious and beautifully designed interiors, a well-curated collection of paintings and sculptures, and they have a cafe too! It's a place that anyone would really be inspired to create in, or if you'd simply want to forget that you're in BF for a while, this is the place to go to "rejuvenate" your soul... or something. They also offer art workshops for kids and adults, too! If you're not much into the arts, don't walk away, they have a charming cafe for you. The dishes are named after painters! Though for vegetarians/vegans, there are only a few veggie options: just soups and salads, for which you'd have to still request to remove ingredients X, Y and Z from, just ask). I tried one of their best sellers, Crispy Suman con Tsokolate (you can request for dairy to be omitted), which is a good choice for a light merienda. I was able to chat with the owner of a place, and news is that they're coming up with regular events that involve live music and wine!

First time here. The food was amazing -- really tasty and vegan friendly. Super impressive and…read moreperfectly seasoned, legit Filipino food without the meat. Staff were very friendly, and the food came out quickly. Loved the unique and refreshing drinks too. Great job!

If you're vegan/vegetarian, and you're planning to change the minds of the meat-eaters in your…read morelives and convince them to "cross over to your side", this is the place you should bring them to. A trip to The Vegetarian Kitchen is a special occasion for me because it's far (I live in the south) and for me to go all the way to QC, it has to be worth it. And "worth it" is what TVK's food is all about. This place really knows how to do COMFORT FOOD so, so well. Each meal is plated beautifully and carefully, and (pardon the *vegan* cheese) with so much love. What I love about TVK is how vegan-friendly it is. The menu has "V" markers for vegan dishes, and makes it convenient for us vegans. I recommend the Tocino and Tofu Scramble if you're feeling breakfast-y. The Grilled Salmon with Coriander Pesto is a house favorite. You'll love the "fish" they used, which has a seaweed skin. The Grilled Steak Sandwich is great for meat-loving folks, and very hearty. For appetizers, their fried tofu skins are delicious (though, if you're oil-conscious, order something else). Every month they feature a different cuisine along with their regular menu, so clearly there's always a good reason to come here at least once a month! This place really does vegetables the justice they deserve, and this remains among the top veggie restaurants in my list.

Some of the most delicious ramen I've ever tried. The broth was very rich and creamy and they're…read moregenerous with the amount of protein they given. This location does have a vegan option for those who are looking. While the taste was exceptional, the limited space in the restaurant did lead to a bit of a wait before getting seated. However, they convieniently have a sister location just across the street which allows you to compare wait times between the two spots and choose the one that could accommodate you first.

The wait is long but worth it. They do not allow taking the food or any leftovers home and when I…read moreasked why it was because they want to sell you the "experience" and taste the ramen as fresh as it can be. So no taking home leftovers but you can do frozen ramen take out where they also have instructions on how to make it. We had the tantanmen ramen with extra charsiu and egg and it was phenomenal. No wonder they don't have you take it home. We also ordered gyoza which was a little too oily for me and also their Japanese fried rice and chicken karaage now the chicken was great but the rice was passable at best. The rice tasted like they old rice which would be perfect for your usual fried rice as that's what I use but this was too brittle. I paired the chicken with an Asahi beer which hit the spot perfectly. All in all I would say reserve seats first so you don't have to wait long. They make you order and pay ahead of time before eating which is worth noting. Oh and there don't have a lot of seating capability.

One of the only places offering vegan, vegetarian food, or just a good spot to get some non meaty…read moremeals and tasty veg/fruits. They have deep fried mushrooms, vegan pad thai, rice wraps, nachos, and more. I mostly prefer the smoothies myself. Rice wraps- pretty standard get 3 rolls cut in half with shiitake and veg plus noodles inside. Vinegary sauce on the side. Pad thai- Not like typical pad thai. A bit salty. Seasoning wasn't very Pad Thai. Non spicy. Okay though for a noodle dish. Seemed like pancit and pad thai had a kid. I didn't try all the smoothies but the pear one was really good. Not overly sweet and nice consistency. Super refreshing. Definite recommend if you're craving smoothies or fresh veggie dishes! Located in Dapip food park back corner.

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!

First time to try Locavore Kitchen & Drinks and na enjoy namin ang brunch dito sa Kapitolyo What a…read morefantastic meal! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Tastes great! Eating something delicious right now.. i love it..

Totally off the beaten path (I literally had to navigate over bridge spanning a canal of sewage,…read morethrough a street that is apparently used as a parking lot, past numerous stray dogs, and into an alley that was a little sketchy), be persistent and use your map app and you will be rewarded. Even using my app, I almost walked right by the place because it's sign is small and long since faded and the entrance is a sliding glass door that looks like someone's porch entry into their home. If not for the lady visible in the glass door in a bright green shirt rolling out dumpling wrappers, I was unclear if I was at the right place. The sliding door really threw me off because you feel awkward sliding it open as if you are entering into someone's home. Once in it is a little more awkward because there does not seem to be a system to order or get a seat. (Getting a seat is going to be tough anyway as there are only about 15 seats in the place and several of them are taken up by the staff actually rolling out dough and stuffing dumpling wrappers amidst the patrons sitting next to them eating.) I ordered the pork steamed ones to go (14 to an order and it comes with chopsticks and a small knotted baggie of dipping sauce). These were the best dumplings I've ever had without a doubt. Wrappers are not quite paper thin but they are very thin and the filling is very porky with a lot of Chinese leek involved. Really, they don't get any better than this. This place has a following and is talked about by other foodies on their vlogs and it is no wonder why. Put this on your short list to visit when coming to Manila.

What makes this place as good as it gets is pure authenticity! After taking a horse ride tour of…read moreIntramuros (the oldest district of Manila), we made our way to the oldest Chinatown in the world. What you see is what you get in this little space of Chinatown in Binondo. The open glass window reveals dumplings in the making from scratch right at the front door. Dough being rolled and kneaded at the front door, mounds of chives being chopped 3 tables away, and pork and chives spooned into anticipated dumplings ready to eat in minutes - my mouth was watering. You are literally seated on simple tables, nothing fancy, and plastic chairs. There are no more than maybe 6 tables of 4-seaters since the dumpling station occupies part of the front half end of the restaurant and the chive chopping section is at the other end. It looks like an eat-and-go type of place. The menu provides about 20 items or so. Pictures are provided so you won't be totally clueless as to what you are ordering. They ran out of shrimp dumplings that day. We ordered soup dumplings (6 pieces for 120, or less than $3) and pork and chives dumplings (14 pieces, about $5). It does not get better than that! Cheap prices for really tasty dumplings. I think we inhaled it in 5 minutes. Okay maybe 10 minutes trying to prolong one dish to last before the next one came out with ravings of how good they were. I loved the homemade taste from each steaming dumpling. The soup dumplings were not the best I've ever had, but still homemade and delicious with every bite. I wish I could've eaten more pork and chives dumplings, but I was extremely full as it was only one of the many snacking spots we visited. Till next time.