40 UNDERRATED RESTAURANTS IN METRO MANILA
You know the feeling when you’re hungry and there’s no other options for restaurants but the ones we always see in the mall or the fastfood restaurants we wish not to enter? So you would end up eating in a local Karinderia instead. Pretty sure some of you can relate to that. Well, Here’s my treat to give you loads of food option that’s probably near your place, you just didn’t know it’s there sitting right under your nose.
1. One Luna Reserve Coffee
2. Urbanized Gastro Spa
Pampering ourselves is what everyone need these days, in the fast pace lifestyle most of us carry this intangible weight to continue from our dose of daily grinds. Well, in my case especially the holiday season I had to double or even triple my effort since we had a long week off, you know to compensate the days READ MORE...
3. Goto Believe
4. Bag O’ Shrimps
5. 24 Chicken
Located in Sampaloc Manila, 24 chicken Delivery is one of the best Korean Chicken Travelust Ph has tried. They offer wide selection of Korean styled flavorful chicken identical to the taste of local Korean restaurant. As if you’re really in Korea
6. Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Of all the restaurants I featured on my blog this for me is closest to my heart, I had tried this not just once, not twice or even thrice, I dined here countless of times already. It was 2014 when my partner and I were walking along one of the streets in Taguig, Authentic Chinese Cuisine caught our
7. Passenger Seat
Before the year ended I was lucky enough to get an invite for another themed restaurant (airplane themed restaurant) in Marikina City. I’ve seen so many restaurants in different themes trying to attract their customers and I’m so thrilled to share my delightful dining experience here in Passenger Seat, excited to virtually tour you around folks! Passenger Seat is an airplane
8. Bari Uma Ramen
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9. Fantastic Chef
It’s Easter Sunday of 2019 as I’m writing a review for this restaurant in Malate, Manila. No more restriction for pork or any kind of meat, as for some families in the Philippines who refrain from eating pork during the Lenten season, it’s a culture we traditionally practice every year, something we grew upon and followed. But not
10. Chateaubriand
Looking for exquisite place for a dinner date? Or maybe a restaurant oozing with classy ambiance? If I'm guessing it right then Chateaubriand Steak Restaurant probably is the place you're after. Chateaubriand itself is a well-known french beef meat dish that signifies luxury.This is no ordinary buffet resto. What makes it distinct to the other buffet restaurants is
11. Pepeton’s Grill
I felt lucky to discover another place with great options for food lovers, a surprisingly good restaurant that serves mostly signatured Filipino dishes. Pepeton's Grill and Catering is located in Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City, if you're part of seventy percent of the Filipinos who still watch tv you probably know where it's located or at least you have
12. Westeroast Cafe
As soon as you enter, you will immediately realize that Westeroast Cafe is one of the most intagrammable cafes in Quezon City. You will be welcomed by a wooden Hodor signage at the door, which is both fascinating and depressing. The imposing Iron Throne replica will surely intimidate you
13. Ayan’s Italian Diner
Ayan’s Italian Diner is small restaurant in Comembo Makati, located infront of Osmak (Ospital ng Makati). Ayan’s is an underrated restaurant in Makati that you all shouldn’t miss out, this is just a small diner, no parking space, not spacious enough to accommodate its guests (in some occassions), but it features nothing but the best italian/filipino dishes
14. Ho Cha
I am amazed how little by little I’m starting to become a Milktea Blogger (laughs), just when I thought my last Milktea write up was the last shop that deserved a space for Lagaw Eats only to find that my next entry is another milktea story. But why not? As long as you guys can relate and interested where to
15. Noriter Cafe
Did you know that there is a hip cafe in Manila and it’s just in front of La Salle Taft? Yes, we found Noriter Cafe! This cafe is already been running for quite long and students surely loved the ambiance and feel of the cafe. It is a place where they hang-out, study, relax, from whole day of studying and campus activities
16. Bruno’s Pansit Batil Patung
I’m a big Pansit lover, that’s why ACC Pateros is one of my favorite restaurants because they serve the best Pansit I had ever tasted, a mix bihon X canton with kikiam, squid balls and lechon Macau toppings plus a spoon of chili oil is nothing but supreme palatable goodness. For the love of pansit, I tried several
17. Top Tea
Milkteashops and Cafes are everywhere in the Metro, it's becoming a craze. One day we see another milktea shop emerging, the next day it will close down and the same cycle goes to the future businesses, it's a bloody competition out there, it's a dog eat dog industry and only the best of the best stays in the
18. Carne Smoke House
One of the best chicken restaurants Byahero si Bes tried. Carne Smoke House offer 15 chicken flavors to surely satisfy your cravings, plus the place is boasting with cute doodle art that is very instagrammable and enjoyable to see. This will surely take everyone’s breath away
19. Black Scoop Cafe
Any Milk Tea lovers here? Ice cream? Frappe? Yes I’m talking to you! It’s time to fall in love to my newest discovery, let me share another Milk Tea shop worth sharing. Just like other milk tea I shared, Black Scoop absolutely deserves a spot on my food review, just like Top Tea and Macao Imperial, it brags a
20. GameOver PH
GamaOver Ph is a unique resto bar in Xavierville QC, if you just have a fleeting glance of this restaurant I reckon you would hardly see its inside look, somehow the outdoor restaurant signage will give you a slight idea of their theme. The place is a haven for gamers or will simply give you a nostalgic feel as they cohesively pull off the place packed with interactive console games and board games perfect for family bonding or get together with friends
21. Mang Rudy’s Tuna Grill and Papaitan
I live nearby Vista Mall Taguig, that means I have an easier access to all the restaurants in the area. I reside in Ususan Taguig, and if you know this district of Taguig or at familiar of the establishments around, you can probably say that the townspeople are lucky when it comes to accessibility to all sort of
22. Romantic Baboy
Have you heard of Romantic Baboy? I mean, not literally a huge fat bellied pig but I’m talking about the Romantic Baboy Korean restaurant? This is the restaurant all Korean food lovers would love especially the ones endears Korean unli restaurant, it serves Korean dishes not to mention their unlimited samgyeopsal with cheese for only P499
23. Zubuchon
I rested posting travel related stories as things went kinda busy in the past few months, I am focusing on my career more than anything else, lately. I couldn’t stretch my time for leisure activities and be prolific on writing blogpost but that’s fine, at least I still have this small cavern to squeeze an article once in
24. Lola Ote
The name is somewhat strange for me, I just thought maybe it’s their way to honor their grandma for whoever owns this restaurant, that’s most likely the case, there are numerous restaurants named after someone to honor their memories maybe it’s the same case with Lola Ote. Lola Ote is located near Sgt. Esguerra St. near ABS CBN READ MORE...
25. Tony Joe’s Famous Barbecue
With all existing restaurants in Pasig City showcasing wide variety of flavorful set of menus, it is evident that the city is becoming a prominent wharf for food enthusiasts, be it a Filipino restaurant, Italian, Japanese, korean, Thai, American, etc it's there! Recently, I tried another muted restaurant that deserve to be known, a restaurant that serves appetizing READMORE...
26. Caution Hot
Craving for noodles? Well, this place is perfect you! You can choose Beef, Pork, and Seafood. You can also choose from one degree burn to third degree burn for the level of spicyness, if you have a huge tolerance to spicy food then go for the Ultimate burn
27. Seoulgyupsal
Calling all Japanese and Korean food lovers out there! Ilevel up natin ang foodtrip nyo with , Seoulgyupsal’s newest unli combo!! Unlimited Korean BBQ + Unlimited Japanese Menu!!! Eat and Drink all you can.
28. Gun-Gogi Unlimited Korean Barbecue
A budget friendly Unlimited Korean barbecue house for only 350 pesos. One of the best I tried, they got 12 side dishes to choose from and I’ll guarantee the best quality meat you will surely savor
29. Meant to Wings
Unlimited Chicken Wings here in Monumento, Caloocan City. They opened last April to cater chicken wings addicts. For only 199 pesos it will not fail to get your stomach full, cheap yet they serve a quality chicken meal for every
30. Shrimp ‘N Shout
Shrimp restaurants is very limited here in the Metro, so giving you another restaurant like this will be thrilling to all seafood lovers out there. Aside from Shrimps, this restaurant is not limited to other variety of meats, it’s a fusion of seafood and
31. Cheat Day by KNJ
This is not your ordinary unli chicken wings restaurant. Aside from palatable serving of chicken wings they also have Pizza, burger, french fries, etc, and Karaoke! Nothing beats a wide selection of food options while enjoying a karaoke night with your friends
32. Cook Book Cafe
Located inside the Upper Story Service Apartment, Cook Book Cafe is a unique small cafe true to its name, it’s a buffet restaurant with pleasing ambiance catering not only UPSA guests but also the non staying customers. What I like about Cook Book Cafe is READ MORE...
33. Fat Fook
Aside from ACC (my fave Chinese restaurant) and other popular Chinese restaurants, Fat Fook is a stand out. We tried one in Megamall it never failed all our apetite. Their Xiao Long Bao is definitely a must try
34. Habanero Kitchen Bar
The Filipino version of Samgyupsal! The crispylicious lechon goodness wrapped with mustasa is one their unique pride, you will also enjoy the interiors of the restaurant. This is a must visit restaurant I urger everyone to try
35. KKK
Kataastaasan Kagalang galang Katiputan in the Spanish era, this restaurant is undoubtly a Filipino restaurant but that’s not its real acronym stands for, it Kainan sa Kalye Kaunlaran where the first branch of KKK opened. It offers the best yet the cheapest Filipino food
36. Sangkalan
One of the pioneer restaurants in West Avenue, Quezon City. It’s a Filipino restaurant for all ages that ensures the best quality meals synchronized to its price. I remember a friend telling me a nostalgic memories of the good old days in this restaurant, that’s when I found out that this is an old restaurant rooted in the busy road of West Avenue
37. Kusina Lokal
Kusina Lokal is one of the restaurants in Centris Mall, situated near the center of the hall so it’s not difficult to find. The restaurant offers local Filipino dishes in a very affordable price, we’ve tried this place many times now and they got decent food to offer READ MORE...
38. Fantastic Baka
It’s the twin restaurant of Fantastic Chef, and I must say they are equally delish. Fantastic Baka is an Unli Korean Barbecue restaurant that specializes beef meats. So if beef if your preferred diet Fantastic Baka is the place you should visit
39. Banapple
Banaple is a restaurant that stands in between “popular” or “underrated” category. It has a good reputation as one of the best restaurants especially here in Metro Manila, it is widely known for their pasta and blueberry cheesecake. But what makes Bannaple standout?
40. Hap Chan
One of the best Chinese restaurants in the Philippines. Hap Chan is a Chinese restaurant that captured the Filipino taste through its exceptional food quality, perfect for customers of all ages in different occassions READ MORE...
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