And the overall #1 this year is…
We’ve summed up all of your “Favorites” on the Booky app from January until mid-December 2015 and here are your 20 most loved restaurants for the year 2016.
READ MORE: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila this month!
Some of you may have easily completed this list, one week at a time, but for those who haven’t, this is the list to complete! There’s a reason why they’ve been consistently voted in our Top 10 lists every month.
20. Breakfast at Antonio’s – Tagaytay
Often dubbed as THE breakfast destination in Tagaytay, Breakfast at Antonio’s sits on the Tagaytay ridge, giving diners a picture-perfect view of the majestic Taal Lake. This 170-seater all-day breakfast cafe has an open space design, which makes for a cool and sunny vibe. READ MORE
Booky Tip: Request for a table beside the window for an overlooking view of Taal.
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Aguinaldo Highway, Barangay Bagong Tubig 4120, Tagaytay
(046) 413-0738
19. Dohtonbori – Greenhills
Dohtonbori is the #1 okonomiyaki restaurant chain in Japan, established in Tokyo in 1990. It is the only Japanese restaurant that offers the first and only cook-your-own okonomiyaki experience in Manila. READ MORE
Disclaimer: And because it opened late 2015, it did not get a chance to be included in the 2015 list, so we've made an exception because they've done so well in our charts this year.
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Cullinan Prime Bldg., 8 Missouri St., Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 570-2765
18. Pound by Todd English – Bonifacio High Street
Pound is an old school counter-style burger joint with a 1920s speakeasy vibe, a direct spin-off of Todd English Food Hall’s burger station. Popular for their signature burgers and sliders, you shouldn’t miss their Pound Burger (which has foie gras), the T.E. Crispy Chicken and the Amsterdam burgers.
Insider tip: Watch out for two more branches in SM Megamall and Alabang Town Center.
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B3, Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 617-8633
17. Hai Chix & Steaks – Greenhills
Hai Chix & Steaks is a restaurant where East meets West under one roof. It is an Asian-Western fusion restaurant specializing in steaks and Hainanese chicken.
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2/F #6 Missouri St, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 696-3358
16. Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen – UP Town Center
From humble beginnings to a success story, Mama Lou’s definitely hits the spot when it comes to home cooked Italian comfort food. Everything is made to order and quality assured; their signature pastas are fresh and handmade everyday. READ MORE
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G/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 958-5563
15. Le Petit Soufflé – Century City Mall
Le Petit Souffle is a French and Japanese-inspired cafe from the Tasteless Group (of Hole in the Wall, Scout’s Honor, Bad Bird, Wrong Ramen, and more). They serve modern dishes crafted with flavors and precision of Japanese and French cuisines. It recently opened a second branch in SM Megamall, and a third one is coming soon in UP Town Center.
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4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati
(02) 718-5681
14. Vikings Luxury Buffet – SM North
Vikings opened its first branch at the Mall of Asia in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines’ largest luxury buffet chain, offering a wide selection of fine cuisines and beverages. Each branch has its own unique themed design and exclusive specials. READ MORE
Insider tip: Get P200 OFF when you book at these Vikings branches.
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4/F SM City North EDSA, The Block, Quezon City
(02) 376-3888
13. RB CTY / Rib City – Pioneer
RB Cty is a fun and interactive restaurant specializing in tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. In line with their restaurant concept, they encourage guests to play and build legos while waiting for orders. This is their second branch after the famous one in Maginhawa.
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UG/F Pioneer Highlands North, Pioneer cor Madison, Mandaluyong
(02) 720-5413
12. Locavore Kitchen + Drinks – Kapitolyo
True to its name, Locavore serves only locally grown and produced Filipino dishes with a French touch from Chef Mikel Zaguirre (of Empingao!, Taqueria 101 and newly opened Carnivalé). It has consistently been on every best restaurants list this year for its innovative and exciting menu. Must orders include the Sizzling Sinigang, Sizzling Oysters and its most underrated Ginataang Kalabasa.
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10 Brixton St., Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 632-9600
11. Single Origin – BGC
Single Origin is the second collaboration between Carlo Lorenzana and Dodgie Vialogo, the same duo behind Nikkei fame. Today, this specialty cafe has become a go-to meeting place by day, and a chill, after-work drinking spot by night. READ MORE
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2/F C3 Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue cor 30th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 894-4042
10. Din Tai Fung – SM Megamall
Din Tai Fung is an internationally-known dim sum restaurant from Taiwan and a 5-time Michelin awardee most famous for their xiao long bao. Expect a showcase of their expert wrappers thru their signature open kitchen window. The xiao long baos, pork chop rice and the Philippine special lava salted egg yolk bun are their most popular dishes.
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SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
(02) 997-1935
9. Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina – Kapitolyo
The first of its kind, Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina is a rustic local restaurant serving the best of Mexican comfort food with a Filipino twist. It is a homegrown concept from Dagupan, Pangasinan and is now one of the most popular restaurants in Manila for its super hefty servings and affordable prices.
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75 East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(02) 654-9657
8. Vikings Luxury Buffet – SM Mall of Asia
Vikings opened its first branch at the Mall of Asia in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines’ largest luxury buffet chain, offering a wide selection of fine cuisines and beverages. Each branch has its own unique themed design and exclusive specials. READ MORE
Insider tip: Get P200 OFF when you book at these Vikings branches.
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Bldg B By The Bay, Seaside Blvd, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
(02) 846-4888
7. The Frazzled Cook – Tomas Morato
The Frazzled Cook offers homey international dishes with the same quirky twist that the place imbibes. ‘Frazzled’, which means completely exhausted, says nothing of the food, but the passion and hard work put in to every dish they serve. Customer favorites include the sizzling squid, Wagyu salpicao, truffle pasta, and spicy shrimp pasta. READ MORE
Also read: 15 Restaurants with Function Rooms You Can Book for any Occasion
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78 Scout Gandia cor Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City
(02) 374-6879
6. Wildflour Cafe + Bakery – BGC
Wildflour Café + Bakery offers international fare and specialty pastries, famous for being the first purveyor of the wildly popular cronuts in Manila. It is the same group that brought us Hollywood’s most famous dogs, Pink’s Hotdogs.
Insider tip: Get pastries and breads at 50% off after 7PM.
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G/F Net Lima Bldg, 4th Ave cor 26th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 856-7600
5. Nikkei – Legaspi Village
Nikkei is Manila’s first ever Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar and restaurant serving curated specialties like ceviche, sushi, causa, tiraditos, and Japanese craft spirits. It is refreshing and new to the palate, boldly marrying the finest Eastern and Western cuisines together. READ MORE
Fun Fact: “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese who started to migrate to Peru in the 19th century and is now becoming the latest food trend in Europe.
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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 880-0231
4. Your Local – Legaspi Village
Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving Southeast Asian dishes with a twist. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. Its breakthrough dish is the most talked about Torched Salmon Donburi.
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Universal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 823-6206
3. Todd English Food Hall – SM Aura
Named after an American celebrity Chef, Todd English offers food from all over the world in an upscale food hall setting. It has nine different food stations including: salad & charcuterie, sushi, raw, Asian, pizza, pasta, grill & ocean, and the wine & tapas bar.
Insider tip: They are open until 11PM.
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5/F SM Aura Sky Park, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 863-3364
2. Izakaya Kikufuji – Little Tokyo Makati
Izakaya Kikufuji is one of the restaurants found inside the Little Tokyo of Makati. It serves fresh sashimi and affordable bento lunch sets. It is also known to serve delicious Wagyu sticks!
Insider tip: Claim one coupon for every P500 spent, for a free glass of beer on your next visit.
Reservations are accepted (until 7pm)
2277 Pasong Tamo, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 893-7319
1. RB CTY / Rib City – Maginhawa
RB Cty is a fun and interactive restaurant specializing in tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. In line with their restaurant concept, they encourage guests to play and build legos while waiting for orders.
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63 Maginhawa st., UP Village, Quezon City
(0917) 871-4681
Thank you for being with us and joining our food adventures all year round. We hope you keep supporting the blog and the app. We appreciate all your suggestions and feedback. Keep messaging us and tagging us, we are excited for 2017 as we move forward with more new partner restaurants and features!
See you all next year!