A tip of the Philippines | Gourmet restaurants in Manila! These dishes are so delicious that they will make you cry in a storm!

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the largest city in the Philippines. As an international city, it not only absorbs Eastern and Western cultures, but also integrates it with the local characteristics of the Philippines.



The same is true for food culture. Manila's gourmet restaurants, while not losing local characteristics, are in line with international tastes and are very suitable for the mass market.

On the streets of Manila, there are a wide variety of gourmet restaurants such as Filipino cuisine, Spanish restaurants, Singaporean cuisine, Chinese restaurants, etc.

Join me today to explore Manila’s gourmet restaurants~

1.『XO 46 heritage bristo restaurant』



This restaurant is located in Makati, Manila’s financial district.

It is not only an internet celebrity store, but also a gourmet restaurant often visited by locals in Manila. The location of the restaurant is relatively hidden, but the aroma of the food cannot be hidden.

For shrimp dishes, although the bowl is small, it is a full bowl of shrimp. Not only does it taste delicious, but you don’t have to peel the shrimp shells.



Yes, you no longer need a boyfriend to help peel shrimps!

For staple beef dishes, you can choose the degree of doneness. Generally, the taste of medium rare is recommended, which is about 70% done, juicy and chewy.



Paired with the staple beef is Filipino specialty garlic rice, Garlic rice.

Generally speaking, locals in the Philippines do not eat plain white rice, and locals like to add garlic to their dishes, so garlic rice is more popular.



The garlic is not mixed directly into the rice, but is stir-fried until the oil is hot and the aroma is released, and then mixed with the rice. The aroma of the garlic remains between the rice grains, leaving a fragrant aroma on the lips and teeth.

The desserts of this gourmet restaurant are also highly recommended. Ice cream balls and 100% pure juice squeezed from local tropical fruits are all must-have after-dinner meals.

2.『 Mesa Filipino Moderne 』



Their first recommendation is this Halo Halo dessert. HaloHalo itself is a specialty dessert from the Philippines, with a refreshing and unique taste.

This gourmet restaurant’s HaloHalo adds purple taro ice cream and a variety of bright fruits, konjac, gummy candies and beans on shaved ice. It’s a delicious bowl in the summer!

This restaurant also recommends grilled shrimp, paired with their special dipping sauce; chicken floss, a pre-dinner snack, the crispy chicken floss is also very appetizing; garlic scallops, the garlic and seafood flavors blend together, really delicious.

3.『 Hong Kong Master Cook 』



Translated as: Hong Kong Kitchen Restaurant.

There is a large seafood market near Hong Kong Kitchen, so their seafood is guaranteed to be fresh, and many customers buy seafood from the seafood market next door for processing.

Business is also booming in the evening, and the restaurant will always provide seafood processing services.

The crabs in this restaurant are cooked in various ways, which is particularly attractive to Tourists. They are delicious and interesting.



Crabs that are steamed directly retain their original deliciousness; egg yolk-baked crabs are added with egg yolks and are still sizzling when they are taken out of the oven. The flavors of egg yolk and crab roe are addictive.

This restaurant’s steamed red grouper, popcorn clams in sauce, and garlic shrimp are also must-orders for tourists.

Address: Seaside Market LOT 5-A MACAPAGAL BLVD. Brgy. 76 Pasay City. Manila, Luzon, Philippines.

Opening hours: 10:30 am - 10:30 pm

4.『 Paradise Dynasty 』



Founded in Singapore in 2002, it currently has 60 branches in 9 overseas countries.

Their cuisine is very creative and incorporates Filipino flavors.

Lotte Dynasty Restaurant’s signature dish – colorful steamed buns. Depending on the color, the taste is also different. You need to eat the buns in order from light to dark, and there will be different layers.

The brightest red color is chili flavored! The store stipulates that the steamed buns cannot be taken away, and the secret recipe must not be leaked. It can be seen that a lot of effort has been put into the filling of the buns.



The main recommended dish is the bone soup ramen. The soup is rich, the bones are full of flavor, and the chewy noodles are very elastic.

The golden candied eggs are half-cooked and just right. The whole bowl of noodles is served in an antique bowl, which is quite unique.



Address: Kalakhang Maynila, Maynila, S Maison, Conrad Seaside Boulevard Corner Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City.

Business hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

5.『 Buffet 101 』



Buffet101, the world's best buffet restaurant, is a buffet restaurant next to the Mall of Asia and the largest buffet restaurant.

The boss is Chinese, and it is known as a gathering of international cuisine, and the taste of the dishes is very suitable for Chinese people.

This restaurant is not just a barbecue, or a themed restaurant with only Western meals.

Whether it's Chinese food, Filipino food, Japanese food, barbecue, desserts, or refreshments, we have everything you need. It's absolutely worth the price, and the price/performance ratio is much higher than that of domestic buffet restaurants.



The price is very affordable, lunch is 699 pesos (RMB 98) for adults, dinner is 899 pesos (RMB 125), and children are 499 pesos (RMB 69).

For about 100 yuan, you can eat so many exquisite dishes from all over the world, all kinds of cuisines, you can only imagine, there is nothing you can't eat, good quality and low price, great value buffet!

Address: Building K, San Miguel by the Bay, Seaside Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, 1300, Metro Manila

Business hours: 11:00-14:00; 17:30-23:00

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Have any of the delicious restaurants introduced above excited your appetite? There are countless gourmet restaurants in Manila, which are so delicious that you won’t want to leave.

Students should also pay attention to their eating habits while studying abroad, and don’t forget to eat and sleep. The body is the capital of revolution. Eat more, exercise more, study hard and make progress every day!