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What makes your dining experience memorable? Good food and good service, of course! But, let’s not forget, the interiors and look of the restaurant also play a big role. We get fascinated if the place is Instagrammable with beautiful graffiti art murals.

Update: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila!

Let’s now appreciate these art murals made by local artists with the list below. See for yourself, every artwork is a beauty!

Gorda – Uptown Parade

Gorda Fil-Mex Urban Cuisine is a family-oriented restaurant serving redefined Filipino-Mexican comfort food and cocktails. Their bestsellers include Mama’s Nachos, Breakfast Taquito Sampler, and El Ecuador De Margarita. Read our full feature here. 

Gorda
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2/F Uptown Parade, 38th Street cor 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0956) 189-3580

Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew – Kapitolyo

Tittos offers a playful gastronomic experience planted on Filipino roots with a Latin American twist. According to the owners of Tittos, they have anchored their vision for this restaurant on the whole aspect of friendship – where good friends gather to catch up over a good beer or two, while enjoying a memorable feast of exquisite flavors. Read our full feature here. 

Tittos Latin BBQ Brew
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16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 532-3414

Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen – Uptown Parade

Bawai’s is a homegrown Vietnamese restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients imported from Vietnam. You’ll be greeted with a beautiful painting with three women in their áo dài, the traditional attire for Vietnamese women. It certainly added a homey touch to the place. Read our full feature here. 

Also read: 15 Authentic Vietnamese Places in Manila for a Hearty Bowl of Pho
Bawai's Vietnamese Kitchen
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Uptown Parade, 36th Street cor 9th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 152-2924

Cu Chi Bar – Poblacion

Cư Chi Bar is Makati’s very own Vietnamese themed bistro and balcony bar hidden right in the heart of Poblacion. It’s got a mix of indoor and open air seating similar to pubs in Vietnam. And what would a bar in Makati be without good music? Cư Chi Bar has an array of DJs and performers who come to entertain every weekend

Note: This restaurant is temporarily closed.
Cu Chi Bar
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5767 Ebro Street, Poblacion, Makati
(0906) 526-0256

The Social – Poblacion

The Social on Ebro, an outdoor venue currently featuring 2 restaurants, a bar and a pop-up store. 

Insider Tip: Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Calamansi Cooler and Special Drink from The Social! See more deals here.
The Social
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5770 Ebro, Poblacion, Makati

Recess Food Alley – San Juan

Located a stone’s throw away from Xavier School, Recess Food Alley has quickly become a favorite among student, teachers, and weekenders of San Juan. They’ve got all your favorite childhood snacks like shawarma, french fries, street food and fish cakes. 

Recess Food Alley
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19B General Vicente Lim, Little Baguio, San Juan

Señor Pollo – Poblacion

Señor Pollo is a Latin American restaurant and bar specializing in fried and roast chicken as well as bar bites. We recommend their Grilled Chicken, Señor Pollo Roast, and the Crispy Chicken Sisig.

Insider tip: Get UP TO P500 OFF when you book a table in two of their branches
Señor Pollo
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5767 Ebro St., P. Burgos, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 831-6945

Raging Bull Burgers – Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort

Raging Bull Burgers is a modern burger-joint that offers organic grass-fed burgers as well as milkshakes, craft beer, micro-brewed sodas, wines and homemade lemonade.

Also read: 8 Awesome Burger Shops You Need to Visit Before You Die
Raging Bull Burgers
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Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 820-0888

Lan Kwai Speakeasy – Katipunan

Lan Kwai Speakeasy is a newly-opened bar and restaurant inspired from the owners’ trip to Hong Kong. Lan Kwai Fong, it’s namesake, is a popular nightlife spot in Hong Kong. They serve quality cocktails and good foodthat won’t be too heavy on the pocket. Read our full feature here. 

Also read: 25 Food Spots with Glowing Neon Lights Perfect for Your IG Feed
Lan Kwai Speakeasy
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Lan Kwai Speakeasy
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42 Esteban Abada St, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(0917) 805-0180

The South Grill – Aguirre

The South Grill lets you unwind, listen to good music, eat great food and hang out with friends. They offer different kinds of sausages, liempo, other grilled food, and drinks.

The South Grill
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220 Aguirre Ave, BF Homes, Parañaque
(0937) 217-2966

Garuda – Legazpi Village

Hailed as “Indonesia’s most popular restaurant”, Garuda has branches in Medan, Jakarta, Singapore and is finally in Manila to give us a well received Southeast Asian high five. The interiors of the restaurant fashion some cool and modern artwork on the walls. The seats are cushioned and comfy for long stays while the colorful choices of wall art are the perfect prelude to the explosion of flavor that Restoran Garuda has in store. Read our full feature here. 

Garuda
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G/F Beneficial Life Building, 166 Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 824-3440

Hustle Cafe – Cubao

Hustle Cafe is a newly-opened specialty coffee shop in Cubao. It’s located in a shipping container, with an al fresco garden-inspired dining area. Read our full feature here. 

Also read: 16 New Instagram-Worthy Cafes in Manila to Include in Your Bucket List
Hustle Cafe
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94 10th Ave, Cubao, Quezon City
(0920) 901-1588

10 Ronin – Sta. Cruz

10 Ronin is an underrated Japanese restaurant serving Jap-Fil fusion dishes like sisig nori tacos, nilagang ramen, adobo flakes maki, and more.

10 Ronin
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4357 Montojo Street, Sta. Cruz, Makati

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