A summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened, featuring an underground bar that requires a password, a new Thai street food joint, a yoga-inspired wellness cafe, plus a whole lot more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED:
Crying Tiger Street Kitchen – Poblacion
Crying Tiger Street Kitchen specializes in Asian street food and tasty beverages, specifically in Thai cuisine. It is the latest venture from the folks behind El Chupacabra and Senor Pollo.
No reservations accepted
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4986 Guanzon St., Poblacion, Makati
The Beef – Century City Mall
The Beef is one of the 11 concept restaurants that opened in Hole-in-the-Wall food hall in Century City Mall. After much anticipation (being last to launch), finally it has opened its windows to the public serving no frills classic burgers made with USDA ground beef in soft brioche bun with vegetables, cheddar cheese and a secret sauce. As they say it, if ‘the hamburger ain’t broken, don’t fix it.’
No reservations accepted
Hole In The Wall, 4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave., Makati
+63 2 631-5961
ABV Cocktail and Absinthe Bar – Jupiter St.
ABV or Alcohol by Volume is an underground speakeasy-style bar that’s reminiscent of the secret lounges of the 1920’s. They serve classic and signature craft cocktails using local and imported, century-old and other premium alcohol. It is located behind the large wooden door inside new burger joint Lazy Bastard. P.S. When someone asks for a password, answer with ‘A glass of giggle water, please.’
Reservations are accepted
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Basement Level, Jupiter St. cor. Galaxy, Bel-Air, Makati
+63 917 520-1608
Brad & Pit’s Ribshack – Marikina
Brad & Pit’s is a barbecue restaurant specializing in ribs. The name is surely a scheme to catch anyone’s attention. It is one of Marikina’s newest joints to offer ribs, wings, sandwiches and other American comfort food.
No reservations accepted
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116 Lilac St., SSS Village, Concepcion II, Marikina
+63 2 503-1656
The Kismet Cafe & Wellness Market – Poblacion
Kismet Cafe is a hip and colorful cafe and wellness center opened by the team behind Yoga Wholistics iNQ, a yoga studio which is in the same building as the cafe. Kismet Cafe serves California-style health-conscious snacks & drinks, natural foods & remedies. ‘Kismet’ means fate or destiny and the group is inviting us all to have a date with fate at their cafe.
No reservations accepted
G/F MBA Bldg, 5022 P. Burgos St. cor. Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati
+63 2 896-7720
Pins & Bricks – Ortigas
Pins & Bricks is a pizza and board game bistro in one. Watch the pizza makers create your thin crust pizzas, available in 5 sizes, in their open kitchen or play their select board games while waiting.
No reservations accepted
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2/F 8101 Pearl Plaza, Pearl Drive, Ortigas, Pasig
+63 917 716-7778
OPENING SOON:
The Frazzled Cook – Tomas Morato
A quirky restaurant put together with the mission of serving good comfort food with a cozy homey ambiance. It’s making a comeback and will be on soft opening at their new location on May 19.
Reservations are accepted
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78 Scout Gandia, Laging Handa, Quezon City
+63 2 374-6879
Honey Creme Philippines – TBA
Honey Creme is a popular Korean ice cream joint specializing in organic soft-serve honeycomb ice cream. It is currently serving well in nearby Asian countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, and it’s finally coming to Manila soon.
No reservations accepted
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