SAN na ang the JUAN?
Despite already having a top 10 San Juan list, we decided to feature the smaller and underrated restaurants that only San Juan locals may be familiar with. If you haven’t been to the San Juan area in the past year, then these new specialty joints should pique your interest.
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Bask Coffee
Bask Coffee, a creation by the Aurora Coffee Roasters team, is your one-stop shop for exceptional specialty coffee and delectable kitchen delights.
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UG7 Upper Ground MABINI180, 180 A. Mabini St., Brgy. Addition Hills, San Juan City
Lan Hot Pot
Lan Hot Pot, formerly known as Nan Hot Pot, opened its third branch in Metro Manila. This time, at the heart of San Juan City. Unlike most hotpot restaurants today, stepping into Lan feels like entering a different dimension altogether, where the ambiance and design are minimalist and almost futuristic.
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8 Missouri Center, San Juan
Bambu
Bambu Desserts and Drinks, born in the USA and now in the Philippines, brings you a taste of Vietnam like no other. Indulge in exclusive menu offerings at their San Juan branch, including savory okonomiyaki and dreamy Gula Melaka soft serve ice cream, alongside their signature Vietnamese dessert drinks.
One World Deli
One World Deli is where you can find the world market’s best ingredients to elevate your home-cooked meals. They carry products from around the world made by international purveyors and local food artisans but also double as a cafe where you can enjoy hearty meals and enjoy their “paluto-style” dining and weekday oyster happy hour.
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Golden Noodle House
The Golden Noodle House offers the highest quality ingredients with the noodles being made fresh every single day. We recommend trying the crab roe noodles, seared pork chop noodles, and the Sichuan dan dan noodles.
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8 Missouri Center, 8 Missouri, San Juan, 1503 Metro Manila
Vitals Coffee & Bread
At Vitals Coffee and Bread, there are guaranteed to be no bad days—just exceptional coffee and a warm atmosphere. Start your day right with their Vitals exclusives paired with their freshly baked bread.
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150 F. Blumentritt St., San Juan
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