A weekly summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened featuring a new soft-serve ice cream player from Taiwan, the newest speakeasy bar in Makati, Hawaii’s most famous lunch plate and more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Honey Creme – SM Aura
Honey Creme from Taiwan serves Korean-style organic soft serve honeycomb ice cream with extravagant gourmet toppings. It currently has 8 variants for you to choose from to be served in a cup or on a cone. This is its flagship store.
No reservations accepted
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4/F SM Aura Premier, 26th St., BGC, Taguig
Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina – UP Town Center
Silantro is a rustic local restaurant and homegrown concept from Dagupan serving the best of Mexican comfort food with a Filipino twist. Bestsellers include the beef nachos, soft tacos and caliente wings. This is its 2nd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
Pepi Cubano – Legaspi Village
Pepi Cubano is one of Makati’s best kept secrets serving authentic Cubanos and other sandwiches for take-out and delivery only. Menu includes the classic Pepi Cubano, Pan de Bistec, and Pan de Lechon, among others. This is its first sit down branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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Tropical Palms Condo, Gallardo St. cor. Dela Rosa St., Legaspi Village, Makati
Maisen – SM Megamall
Maisen, franchised by Bench group, is one of Japan’s finest tonkotsu restaurants. It offers various tonkotsu sets, including its bestselling Kurobuta Tenderloin Katsu, served with their signature sweet and spicy Kurobuta sauce. This is its 2nd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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3/F Bldg A, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue – Shangri-la Plaza Mall
L&L is a franchise from Honolulu, Hawaii centered on Hawaiian plate lunch, which basically consists of 2 servings of rice, a side of macaroni salad and a hot entree. Popular items include the Hawaiian bbq beef, spamusubi, chicken katsu and their ramen burgers.
No reservations accepted
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5/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Ortigas,Mandaluyong
+63 2 650-3600
Ukokkei Japan – SM Megamall
Ukokkei Japan is a new venture from the people behind Ukokkei Ramen Ron that features the local specialty ramen of 10 different cities in Japan. Its bestseller is the Kumamoto Mau Ramen.
No reservations accepted
LG/F Bldg A, SM Megamall, Ortigas,Mandaluyong
Soma Bistro – Chino Roces Ave.
Green Sun is a hotel and contemporary culture & art center that promotes and supports local artists, designers and other creatives. Soma Bistro is its in-house restaurant serving international comfort dishes including the big breakfast plate in photo.
Reservations are accepted
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Green Sun, 2285 Chino Roces Ave. Extension, Makati
+63 2 548-9200
Genki Sushi – Bonifacio Stopover
Genki Sushi from Japan is the pioneer of Kaiten Sushi, or sushi served on a revolving conveyor belt or speed trains, in some branches. Menu includes a variety of fresh and quality sushi, maki, ramen, tempura and more. This will be their flagship outlet in the Philippines.
No reservations accepted
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BGC Stopover Pavillion, Rizal Dr. cor. 31st St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Charred Grill Station – Philam Homes QC
Charred Grill Station is all about barbecued meats. Choose from a variety of rice meals including pork bbq, liempo, chicken inasal, squid, and bangus.
No reservations accepted
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Philam Subdivision, West Ave., Quezon City
Gourmet Palate – BF Homes
Popular Gourmet’s Palate Charbroiled Burgers closed down last year and re-opens as Gourmet Palate. It is a casual Fil-Mex joint that serves affordable sizzling steaks, tacos and burritos.
No reservations accepted
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319 D. Aguirre Ave., BF Homes,Parañaque
+63 2 809-4273
Project Pie – SM Megamall
Project Pie is a casual and quick service kustom pizzeria where you can “design, build, eat” your own creations. Unknown to many, it is actually a franchised concept from California, US.
No reservations accepted
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UG/F Mega A, SM Megamall, Ortigas,Mandaluyong
The G.R.Eat Burger – Poblacion
The G.R.Eat Burger Truck that’s been driving around the city serving juicy, hot-off-the-grill burgers, fries and more is finally opening its first ‘garage’ shop.
No reservations accepted
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8941 Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati
Mithi – Maginhawa
Mithi, meaning dream, is a cafe and arts supply store that aims to showcase local craftsmen and their works. It also serves as a creative space to hold classes for like-minded folks.
No reservations accepted
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Maginhawa St., V. Luna Extension, Quezon City
The Belle & Dragon – Legaspi Village
The Belle & Dragon is a new British-style restaurant pub offering bar chows, draft beers and other signature drinks. Inside it is Mandalay, the newest speakeasy bar where you can sip whisky and smoke cigars.
Reservations are accepted
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100 Don Palanca Street, Legazpi Village,Makati
OPENING SOON
The Burgery – The Circuit Makati
September’s #1 most loved restaurant in the South is coming to Makati. The Burgery, or the ‘bad boys of burger’, is an American diner serving their signature burgers such as The Executioner, some rice meals, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.
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