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A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened featuring–the newest speakeasy bar where you can make “fun investments”, the first Peruvian-Japanese restaurant in Manila and more. Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.

RECENTLY OPENED

Habitual Coffee – Chino Roces Ave.

Ortigas’ well-loved specialty cafe has already moved to Makati. Habitual Coffee serves single origin espresso and aeropress-brewed coffee, and currently, a limited but delightful menu of light meals.

Habitual Coffee
Photo from @kayelavin

No reservations accepted
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2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati

 

Asakusa: Home of Tempura – The Grove by Rockwell

Asakusa serves Japanese cuisine featuring a wide variety of tempura dishes (shrimp, fish, squid, scallop and vegetables), which is their specialty, and non-tempura dishes including salads, udon, soba, makis and more. This is a dream project come true of husband and wife, Chef Jacob and fashion designer Celline Bautista with friend Rolf Madrid.

Asakusa Home of Tempura
Photo from @andrearaymundo

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Grove Retail Row, The Grove by Rockwell, near Ortigas Ave, C5, Ugong,Pasig

 

Nikkei – Legaspi Village

Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese Sushi Bar in Manila headed by Argentinan Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is 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. Its soft opening menu includes causas, ceviches and tiraditos. 

Nikkei
Photo from @nikkeiph

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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 880-0231

 

Highway Ribbery Grille – N.S. Amoranto St.

Highway Ribbery Grille is a casual diner specializing in baby back ribs and other American comfort food such as pulled pork sandwich, grilled sausage, wings and fish & chips. It recently made our 15 restaurant finds in Banawe worth visiting list.

Highway Ribbery Grille
Photo from @msdimplerfe

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Unit 105 R Place Bldg., 255 NS Amoranto St. (near Banawe), La Loma, Quezon City
+63 917 600-1847

 

Bank Bar – The Fort

Bank Bar is a speakeasy bar by the Moment Group where you can make “fun” investments. The best part is actually finding it. Aside from its extensive bar selection, it also serves delicious bar chows including porchetta.

 

Bank bar Manila
Photo from @ninxvengco

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G/F RCBC Corporate Center (inside 7/11), 25th & 26th St., Fort Bonifacio,Taguig

 

Brinner Cafe – Sampaloc

Brinner (or Breakfast for Dinner) is a pastry cafe that serves all day breakfast, DIY breakfast plates, waffles, sandwiches and more. It also accepts orders for custom cakes and pastries.

Brinner Cafe
Photo from @trishajaninec

No reservations accepted
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1676 Piy Margal St. cor. M. Dela Fuente, Sampaloc, Manila
+63 906 410-3969

 

Wasabi Warriors – Serendra

Wasabi Warriors is an Australian sushi brand that serves fresh and high quality sushi for people on the go. This is its 2nd branch in the metro.

Wasabi Warriors
Photo from @projectx_0306

No reservations accepted
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Serendra, 11th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 915 657-3986

Johnny Kahuku’s Hawaiian Shrimphouse – Newport Mall

Johnny Kahuku is a Hawaiian-themed restaurant specializing in fresh seafood fare and other island-inspired dishes. It is a concept restaurant from the Red Crab group. 

Johnny Kahuku's Hawaiian Shrimphouse
Photo from @beapolicarpio

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2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay
+63 2 856-0087

 

Wishbone – Kapitolyo

Wishbone is a wings joint by the people behind Pomodoro Pizza serving what they call new American cuisine, a fusion between American and Asian/South American flavors. Unique wing flavors include: salted egg, Thai curry and Sirachamansi. 

Wishbone
Photo from @loren.b_

No reservations accepted
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56B East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 916 697-4992

 

Watering Hole – Forbes Town Center

Watering Hole is a bistro and bar serving all-day breakfast, Filipino fusion dishes as well as healthy options. “Watering Hole” is an idiom for taverns or bars.

Watering Hole
Photo from @razelutzkyna

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Unit F132, Forbes Wood Retail, Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 2 831-4692

 

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken – Capitol Commons

Peri-Peri serves Portugese-style chicken grilled with their signature African-Portugese spice mix brought all the way from Africa. ‘Peri-Peri’ refers to African bird’s eye chili, which is a key ingredient in creating their customized sauces. 

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken
Photo from @carmelanery

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Unit R1.1 Retail Pads, Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave. cor. Shaw Blvd., Oranbo,Pasig
+63 2 656-0518

 

OPENING SOON

Backyard Kitchen + Brew – The Grove by Rockwell / Circuit Makati

Backyard MNL is a farm-to-table bar and grill concept headed by Chef Edward Bugia (of Pino, The Burger Project and Pi Breakfast and Pies). It serves modern comfort food with a twist, as well as a wide selection of beverages and craft beers.

Backyard Kitchen + Brew
Photo from @jihzeeee13

 

Milkcow – Forbes Town Center

Milkcow is a Korean dessert cafe specializing in organic milk soft-serve ice cream topped with gourmet toppings and sauces paired with premium Italian coffee. Popular toppings include fresh honeycomb and homemade macarons. 

Milkcow Philippines
Photo from @aissalorenzo

 

Yamato Bakery Cafe – Rockwell Business Center

Yamato is a bakery and cafe that serves affordable Japanese breads and pastries baked daily using fresh local ingredients. It also offers coffee from sister company, UCC.

Yamato Bakery Cafe
Photo from @yamatoph

 

 

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