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BLACK EXCELLENCE.

Earlier this year, we predicted a trend that was going to be huge this year: Goth Food. It’s been a long time coming – a much-needed respite from all the rainbow, pastel, unicorn, and mermaid-inspired creations that took over our IG feeds.

Read: 13 Instagram-Worthy Rainbow Dishes to Try Around Manila

Whether it’s squid ink, black garlic or charcoal-infused, these dishes are worth the calories. The trend has been gaining favor here and abroad for its reported detoxifying attributes. You know what they say, once you go black, you’ll never go back.

Paella Negra – Las Flores

Looking for authentic yet modern cuisine paired with the best ambiance to suit every occasion? Las Flores serves traditional Spanish dishes and tapas.

Also read: 12 Dishes That Will Make You Ask “Paella or Risotto?”

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G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(0915) 654-5231

Dark Skim Frozen Yogurt – BLK 513

BLK 513 is the country’s first dessert store offering healthy activated charcoal-enhanced froyo served with various sauces, toppings and crunches.

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Golden Squid Ink Hakaw – Templo

What looks like a little temple in the middle of a lifestyle hub is actually Templo, a modern Sichuan Fusion restaurant with an impressively long menu. On it you’ll find familiar flavors like Salt and Pepper Squid, Hot and Sour soup, and Orange Chicken, but there are also unique gems like Halibut with Taoso, Golden Squid Ink Hakaw, and Pork Intestine in Chili Oil

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55 Dapitan Street corner D. Tuazon, Brgy Lourdes, Quezon City
(02) 244-7640

Risotto Uni Negra – Earth Kitchen

Earth Kitchen, a joint project of the Got Heart Foundation and Hizon’s catering, a restaurant dedicated to promote the products of local farms and indigenous people. Earth Kitchen offers farm-to-table cuisine. Some of their most talked about dishes are the Bulgogi Wrap, Fresh Spring Rolls, and Squid Ink Vongole Pasta.

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Fisherman Squid Ink Pasta – Olivia & Co.

Olivia & Co seeks to become the go to place for a gourmet experience, serving artisanal coffees and teas to complement great food inspired by various cuisines of the world. Read our full feature here.

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Beef Barbacoa Taco – Titto’s Latin BBQ & Brew

Tittos is the newest taco place located along foodie strip of Kapitolyo. It serves a menu of unique Filipino dishes with a Latin American twist. The typical taco gets tweaked in a big way with the use of squid ink to make it jet black!

Insider tip: Their black calamares also made it to our calamares list! Check it out HERE
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16 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 535-9212

Black Pizza – Village Tavern

Village Tavern is a franchise by the Bistro Group and is the first international store outside of the U.S. It offers classic American cuisine and is committed to the finest freshest ingredients, creating their now signature 100% whole wheat flatbreads. Other popular items include their seafood selection, burgers and gourmet sandwiches, steaks and more.Black Pizza

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2/F Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 975-4140

Chorizo Sandwich – Your Local

Listed as one of the world’s best restaurants, Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving modern Southeast Asian dishes. It is most known for its progressive dishes including their bestselling Torched Salmon Donburi but their other dishes are not to be ignored. Try their Chorizo Sandwich served with squid ink buns.

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Universal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 823-6206

Baddest Hotdog – TopDawgs

TopDawgs is one of the food stalls at The Station food park in Maginhawa. It claims to serve the “world’s baddest hotdogs” using black hotdog buns loaded with gourmet toppings at affordable prices.

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The Station Food Park, 178 Maginhawa, Sikatuna Village, Diliman, Quezon City

Black Truffle XLB – Paradise Dynasty

Paradise Dynasty offers an innovative take on northern and southern Chinese cuisine. Aside from its signature hand-pulled noodles, it is most known to the world for its eight flavored and colorful xiao long baos–Original, Black Truffle, Foie Gras, Garlic, Ginseng, Szechuan, Crab Roe, and Cheese. READ MORE

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Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor. Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 828-8333

Buah Keluak – Hey Handsome

Hey Handsome is a hip Peranakan restaurant famously headed by Chef Nicco Santos of Legaspi Village cult favorite, Your Local. They’re known for their Bebek Penyet (duck),  Nam Tok (BBQ beef short-ribs), and Beetroot Curry Paneer. Buah Keluak features the poisonous but flavorful Malaysian keluak fruit with lamb shank, nasi kerabu (Malaysian rice), squid ink, and belachan (shrimp paste) crackers.

Insider Tip: Dinner service is split into two seatings: 6pm and 8:30pm
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G/F Net Park Building, 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 102-0355

Black King Ramen – Ramen Nagi

Ramen Nagi, from Tokyo, is one of the most popular ramen joints in the country today. It allows guests to customize their own bowls from the noodles, down to the soup and the toppings.

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Black and Gold Custard Bun – China Blue

China Blue offers a fine dining experience with elevated Chinese cuisine by celebrity chef Jereme Leung. The dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Early favorites include the House Specialty Steamed Truffle Mushroom Bun, Black and Gold Egg Custard Bun

Insider tip: Suckling pig must be ordered in advanced.
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3/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 683-3915

Black Nachos – 80 Queens

80 Queens, from the same team behind BLK 513, comes a new healthy concept featuring healthy local snack varieties that goes well with BLK 513’s froyo. Find unique items like beet root fries, charcoal-enhanced white corn chips with sauces like curry, matcha, Sriracha cheese, gravy, and more.

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2/F Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City
(02) 987-7633

Bamboo Charcoal Soft Serve – Lawson

Lawson is a Japanese convenience store chain that offers affordable grocery items, hot meals, Breadtalk items, GoNuts Donuts, and even soft serve ice cream. Popular flavors include the bamboo charcoal, green tea and cherry blossom.

Also read: 12 Places to Get Swirly Soft Serve Ice Cream in Manila
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Salted Egg Lava Chicken Sandwich – Birdhouse

Birdhouse is a homegrown chicken joint that serves deep fried chicken dishes cooked in different ways. Their menu consists of set meals named Barnyards (A to E). Try their tenders or salted egg lava chicken sandwich with sides like elote, dirty rice and sauces like truffle ketchup and milk gravy.

Also read: 17 New Chicken Dishes You'll LoveBirdhouse
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4/F Uptown Mall, The Food Hall, 36th Street cor 9th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 554-3825

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