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Every month, our Hot 100 List changes based on your votes. See the ‘Favorites’ list on the Booky app? Every restaurant you add to that list counts as a vote. Think of this list as your favorite restaurants equivalent to the Billboard’s Hot 100.
The following are newsworthy new entries on the Hot 100 for the month of September. We have a couple of restaurants on the list offering discounts of up to P500 exclusively available for Booky Prime members so don’t forget to check those out!
#99 Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps – SM North EDSA
The most sought-after seafood restaurant in Davao serves fresh seafood which are boiled then marinated with different flavors & served by the bag.
Also read: 15 Best Classic & Modern Seafood Restaurants in Metro Manila
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4/F SM North EDSA, The Block, Quezon City
(02) 922-9934
#98 The Brewology Cafe – Tomas Morato
The Brewology Cafe is an all-day brunch cafe offering small bites, baked goods and specialty beverages. Bestsellers include the s’mores brownie/waffle, pulled pork cheddar grilled cheese sandwich and crepe cakes. It’s one of the newest restaurants to open around the Tomas Morato neighborhood.
Also read: 12 of the Most Beautifully-Layered Crepe Cakes in Manila
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2/F 2 Scout Lazcano St cor Scout Magbanua St and Mother Ignacia Ave, Paligsahan, Quezon City
#93 llaollao – SM Mall of Asia
llaollao (pronounced as “yao-yao”) is a healthy Spanish yogurt joint that serves freshly-made yogurt cups with fresh fruits, chocolates, sauces. This is their second branch in Manila. Read our full feature here to learn more about their flavors and topping combinations.
No reservations accepted
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G/F SM Mall of Asia, North Wing, Pasay
#92 20:20 Bar – Makati
20:20 is a new under-the-radar bar that serves beer, cocktails, food and music in one place. The name is derived from its street number address, which is 20A and 20B La Fuerza Plaza 1.
Also read: 18 of Manila’s Coolest Hidden Bars, Revealed
Reservations are accepted
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20a – 20b La Fuerza Plaza 1, 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave, Makati
(02) 403-5019
#91 Unakichi – Makati Cinema Square
Unakichi is a Japanese hole-in-the-wall located at the Makati Cinema Square building. It is owned by Watanabe and Shimakawa partnered with Miyagawa in Tokyo to make Unakichi a reality. Its first branch is in Shanghai. Read our full feature here.
Reservations are recommended
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G/F Makati Cinema Square, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 728-2072 / (0927) 482-5457
Operating Hours: 11am-2pm / 6-10pm
#90 The Purple Owl – Tagaytay
The Purple Owl is one of Tagaytay’s best kept secrets. It’s a beautiful and intimate place for friends and families to celebrate birthdays, gather for a picnic or a casual outdoor movie night. Red our full feature here.
Also read: 20 of Tagaytay’s Best Kept Secret Restaurants
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Gardenia Loop, Villa Pura, Tagaytay
Email: thepurpleowltagaytay@gmail.com
#86 Brick Burger – C Raymundo Ave
Brick Burger is the country’s FIRST dedicated Lego-themed restaurant. It’s a new and fun themed burger joint inspired by one of the most popular toys in the world, Lego. It uses 100% Australian beef burger patties, fresh vegetables and their one-of-a-kind lego burger buns. Read our full feature here.
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Hampton Gardens Arcade, C Raymundo Ave, Maybunga, Pasig
(0917) 713-2467
#85 The Breakfast Experience – Tomas Morato
The Breakfast Experience is an all-day breakfast diner specializing in extra fluffy pancakes with fresh fruits and other toppings. Get your eggs benedict and coffee fix here as well.
Also read: 10 Awesome New Coffee Shops in Quezon City
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85 Scout Fuentabella St, Tomas Morato, Quezon City
(0917) 300-5272
#70 Yo! Panda – SM Megamall
Yo! Panda is a homegrown and family-owned modern Hong Kong-style restaurant serving Asian-inspired dishes and desserts. Diners are in for a treat as Yo! Panda’s menu choices are as eclectic as it can get starting with their signature egg waffle sundaes, giant xiao long baos, cheesy noodles, Asian poutine, and bao burgers. Read our full feature here.
Also read: 11 Great Places for Hong Kong Style Waffles in Manila
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4/F SM Megamall A, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
#52 Pampas – Uptown Parade
Pampas Latino Bistro & Bar is an all-day casual restaurant that serves a variety of freshly roasted meats, South American-inspired food and wine in a straight forward, no-nonsense way. For their mains, best sellers include the Beef Falda, Porchetta, Lamb ribs and steaks. The restaurant’s team will present an assortment of freshly prepared appetizers Dim Sum style for you to choose from.
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Uptown Parade, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 946-3802
#49 Sear Steak Scullery – Banawe
Sear Steak Scullery is a homegrown steak restaurant brought to us by the Red Baron Group (Red Baron Ribs & Steaks). Read our full feature here.
Also read: 15 Restaurant Finds in Banawe Worth Visiting
2/F 238 Banawe cor Panalturan St, Manresa, Quezon City
(02) 351-3562
#41 Namoo House – Fort Bonifacio
Namoo House or more popularly known as Maple Tree House is a modern, Korean barbecue restaurant from Seoul, Korea. The first Maple Tree store in Samchong-dong opened in 2005 and has grown to a total of four branches (Itaewon, Myeongdong, Gangnam Subway Station) all over Seoul. Namoo House is Maple Tree House’s first international franchise outside of South Korea. Aside from Manila, the brand is also set to open another branch in Taipei this year. Read our full feature here.
Also read: 13 Must Try Authentic Korean Restaurants in Manila
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Uptown Parade, 38th St. cor. 9th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
#36 Hukad – Trinoma
Hukad is a Cebuano restaurant focusing in regional Filipino fare. It traces its roots since 1982 and has a restaurant coverage of more than 25 branches in Visayas and Mindanao. Trinoma is Hukad’s first venture here in Metro Manila. Their second branch is set to open at the new Conrad Manila.
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G/F Garden Restaurants, Trinoma Mall, EDSA cor North Ave, Quezon City
(02) 621-5334
#22 Hey Handsome – Fort Bonifacio
Hey Handsome is a hip Peranakan restaurant famously headed by Chef Nicco Santos of Legaspi Village cult favorite, Your Local. In case you didn’t get the memo, Peranakan cuisine is a combination of Chinese ingredients and Malay/Indonesian spices. Read our full feature here.
Also read: 12 New Restaurants in BGC Perfect for Celebrating Monthsaries
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G/F Net Park Building, 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 946-3815
#17 Sunnies Cafe – Bonifacio High Street
Sunnies Cafe is the newest venture by the Sunnies Studios “it” barkada–Georgina Wilson, Bea Soriano, Eric Dee and Martine Cajucom. This LA-inspired cafe is the best place for chicas who want to feast their eyes on Instagram-worthy interiors and beautifully plated dishes from brunch to dinner, coffee to cocktails. Read our full feature here.
Also read: 14 New Breakfast and Dessert Waffles You’ll Instantly Love
No reservations accepted
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B3 Unit 748, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
02 949 2251
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