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An aquarium themed cafe, unlimited milkshakes, and a new Japanese restaurant.

San Juan is a small city with hungry residents. Everyone knows where to eat and where to get the best bargain finds in San Juan but we’re here to tell you more about the newest restaurants in the area.

PS: You can buy a pet fish at one of these restos.

Read more: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in San Juan this month!

Cafe Aquatica

Cafe Aquatica is a fish shop and cafe in one where customers can purchase a new fishy friend at their restaurant. Rice meals, pasta, sandwiches, and espresso blended drinks are served. A number of aquariums are installed all around the place so diners are in for a visual treat as well.

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G1 Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 242-3143
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International Burger Co.

International Burger Co. is the hottest burger joint in Little Baguio and serves burgers from around the world. Bestsellers: Korean Burger, American Burger, French Burger. Full feature here. 

Also read: 11 Secret Little Burger Joints Worth Your Every Peso

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Unit 6 Citiplace Bldg. J.Abad Santos St. cor. Lopez Jaena St, Little Baguio, San Juan
(0995) 489-5641

La La Fun Land

La La Fun Land is a casual restaurant that serves your go-to comfort food staples. This hidden restaurant along Wilson is the first to offer UNLIMITED milkshakes for only P259! You can choose from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel, and avocado flavors.

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2/F Wilson Square, 199 Wilson St cor P. Guevarra St., San Juan
+632 656-7613

Tomo Japanese Dining

Tomo (“friend”) is one of the newest Japanese joints in San Juan. Former Sugi Sushi Chef Tom is one of the restaurant partners so rest assured, you’re in safe hands. Booky Tip: They’re still on soft opening so expect to wait in line to get your sushi fix. Read our full feature here.

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137 Araullo Street, Addition Hills, San Juan
+63 977 859-7622
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Recess Cafe

Recess Cafe is a budget friendly restaurant that serves all-day breakfast sets and other comfort food. Must try dishes are their waffles, burgers, and silog sets. Booky Tip: Parking is a bit limited here, make sure to scout the area first or visit off peak hours.

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221 N. Domingo St cor J. Ruiz St, San Juan
(02) 208-6464
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Sultan Mediterranean Grill

Sultan serves authentic Mediterranean food minus the expensive price tag. Specialty dishes include kebab platters, Beef Kofta, Sizzling Lamb Chops, and curry infused dishes. This is their second branch.

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190 A Wilson St, San Juan
(02) 397-8163
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Toast Manila

Toast serves all-day breakfast around the world, including Filipino breakfast staples, Norwegian salmon toasts, Australian steaks and potatoes, and more. Try their famous cookie shot dessert. Hungry tita? Check out more brunch places here.

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135 Hoover St. cor. Argonne St., Addition Hills,  San Juan
+63 917 510-1488
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HotBox Kitchen

HotBox is a Canadian rustic food concept serving comfort food dishes and comfort food creations. Must try dishes include the Double Smoked Candied Bacon Crisps, Apple Wood Smoked Sausage Skillet, and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop.

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450 CP Guevarra cor Wilson St, San Juan
(02) 275-4577
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Pig Tales Gastropub

Pig Tales Gastropub is a late night hangout spot that serves your special bar grub and ice cold beers. Must try dishes include the Pig Slab, Bagnet, and the Kofta Sandwich. 

Booky Tip: Pig Tales hosts open mic sessions at night so come through if you want to unleash your hidden singing prowess!

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192 Wilson, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 726-2726

Carousel Creamery

Carousel Creamery is a dessert parlour that serves 101 classic and unique flavors of premium handcrafted ice cream. Customers are given the freedom to taste almost all the flavors available for that day so you won’t have to worry about ordering out of this world concoctions like Beer & Chicharon, Wasabi, and many more. Pre gaming before hitting this joint? Checkout Carousel’s neighbors here.

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8 Missouri Building, Missouri St., Greenhills, San Juan
+63 2 775-9092
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Eat City

Eat City is a grab and go food concept that aims to serve sumptuous meals for those who are on the go. Both San Juan and SM The Block branches are set to open soon.

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Madison Square, Ortigas, San Juan

Lucky Bun – Greenhills

Lucky Bun is a buns specialist serving everyone’s favorite baked buns in various flavors–there’s bbq pork, chicken curry, custard, veggie shiitake, and pineapple buns.

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G/F Shoppesville, Greenhills Shopping Center,Greenhills, San Juan
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