L.U. feels in Maginhawa!
THIS WEEK: More restaurant franchise openings, Asian street food in the South, a new BBQ joint in Kapitolyo, a Hawaiian-inspired poke place in Maginhawa, and many more!
RECENTLY OPENED
May 8 – May 21, 2016
Tipsy Tvrtle – BF Homes
From the team that brought us Puzzles: Board Game Lounge, Tipsy Tvrtle is a casual diner serving affordable Asian street food and drinks.
Reservations are accepted
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287 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque
(02) 777-1922
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast – Poblacion
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is one of Kapitlyo’s most popular all-day breakfast diners. Build your own breakfast plates without hurting your pockets. More Poblacion eats here.
No reservations accepted
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5079 P. Burgos St.,Poblacion, Makati
Torch Restaurant – BGC
Torch serves international fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, steak, and pizzas. Signature dishes include the Volcano Roll, Salpicao Medallion, and panizzas. View all branches here.
Reservations are accepted
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C2 Building, Bonifacio High Street,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Ippudo – Uptown Mall BGC
Ippudo is a popular ramen chain from Fukuoka, Japan specializing in Hakata-style ramen. Check out Manila’s most loved ramen places here.
No reservations accepted
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Uptown Place Mall, 36th St. cor. 9th Ave.,Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Pitmaster’s Smokehouse BBQ – Kapitolyo
Pitmaster’s Smokehouse BBQ is a local diner serving South American specialties including smoked pork ribs, brisket, and bacon slabs.
Reservations are accepted
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64 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Rodic’s Diner – UP Town Center
Rodic’s Diner is a popular student diner that started inside the UP Diliman campus in Quezon City serving tapsilog and other Pinoy breakfast favorites. This is its sixth branch.
No reservations accepted
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UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave,Diliman, Quezon City
Va Bene Pasta Deli – Circuit Makati
Va Bene is one of the go-to restaurants in Manila for authentic Italian dishes. It used to be just a hole-in-the-wall at a Petron Gas Station but has now grown to 3 branches. Check out more Circuit Makati restaurants here.
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Circuit Lane Makati, Riverfront Drive, AP Reyes St., Carmona, Makati
(02) 960-9954
Paper Moon Cafe – Alabang
Paper Moon is home to the popular mille crepe cakes of Emy Wada, Tokyo’s Grand Dame of specialty cakes. Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, and coffee are also served. Love Japanese desserts? Check here.
No reservations accepted
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G/F Alabang Town Center,Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 585-0797
Sodam Korean Buffet – San Juan
Sodam reopens after a short renovation hiatus. It offers unlimited eat-all-you-can buffet including grilled meats and other Korean dishes.
Reservations are accepted
17 Jose Abad Santos, Little Baguio, San Juan
(0905) 393-4190
Ahi Hawaii – Maginhawa
Ahi Hawaii is a hip and bright little Hawaiian-inspired joint serving healthy to-go meals. The small takeout counter, bar area with stools, the surf board and hanging signboards instantly takes you away from the hustle and bustle of Manila and transports you to a beach side stall on a tropical beach in Waikiki. Read our full feature here.
No reservations accepted
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#3 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
+63 917 827-4919
Gringo – SM North
Gringo specializes in Latin-inspired chicken, ribs, burritos, tacos and other Tex-Mex favorites. This is its first outlet, watch out for its 2nd branch in BGC.
No reservations accepted
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G/F SM City North EDSA, The Block, North Ave., Quezon City
Naxional Latino Diner – Uptown Mall BGC
Naxional brings the heart of South America through its inspired Brazilian family recipes. It is co-owned by Daniel and Vanessa Matsunaga, along with other partners.
Reservations are accepted
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2/F Uptown Place Parade, 38th Street Corner 9th Avenue,Fort Bonifacio,Taguig
The Breakfast Plate – Maginhawa
The Breakfast Plate serves all-day breakfast including Filipino breakfast, pancakes, chicken and waffles and more.
Reservations are accepted
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2/F #80 Maginhawa Street,Teacher’s Village, Quezon City
(0942) 358-8385
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