A weekly summary of all the hottest new restaurants that recently opened featuring the newest French bistro from Sumosam and Chef Joseph Margate of Bait’s Manila, Kian’s newest venture next to Persian Grill, the newest gin bar in Makati, and more! Scroll down further to see the latest buzz on what’s opening soon.
RECENTLY OPENED
Paper Moon Cafe – SM Megamall
Paper Moon Cafe is home to the popular Mille Crepe Cakes of Emy Wada, Tokyo’s Grand Dame of Specialty Cakes and founder of Lady M in New York City. These handmade, paper-thin, 20-layered crepe cakes are available in mini, medium and large sizes. This is its 3rd branch.
No reservations accepted
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2/F SM Megamall, Bldg A, Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Kite Kebab Bar – Poblacion
The newest addition to the growing Poblacion food town, Kite Kebab Bar serves authentic Mediterranean street food such as hummus, falafels, Wagyu sticks and various kebabs. And yes, they have shisha.
No reservations accepted
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5772 Ebro St., Poblacion, Makati
+63 2 810-7388
Cafe Seolhwa Bingsu – BF Homes
A Korean dessert cafe serving snowflake Korean patbingsu or snowflake shaved ice made of milk. This is its 3rd branch in the metro.
No reservations accepted
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330 Aguirre Ave cor Tehran St., BF Homes, Parañaque
Noonsaram Korean Dessert Cafe – Katipunan
Noonsaram is a Korean dessert shop offering snow ice bingsu, coffee, pastries and smoothies. Nunsaram is Korean for ‘snowman’.
No reservations accepted
Unit 1A/1B Oracle Bldg. #317 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 923 903-8767
Kitchen’s Best – Valle Verde 2
From a home-based patisserie, Kitchen’s Best is now a full-fledged cafe offering light meals and the award winning cakes of Roselyn Tiangco, which include the Caviar Pie, Mango Sansrival, and the White Chocolate Macadamia Brittle Cheesecake, among many other hall of famers. This is its 3rd branch.
No reservations accepted
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Lily St., Valle Verde 2 Club House, Ugong, Pasig City
+63 2 720-5696
Roux by Chef Margate – Greenbelt 3
Roux, French for ‘browned butter’, is a French-American farm-to-bar concept bistro spearheaded by Chef Joseph Margate of Bait’s Manila and Sumosam group. The menu consists of Parisian and New York specialty breads, dishes and pastries.
Reservations are accepted
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2/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati
8 & Company – Mandaluyong
8 and Company is a family restaurant that serves homegrown comfort dishes, some of which are inspired by its predecessor, Cookbook Kitchen. Bestsellers include their signature Lemon Baked Fish and Grilled Chicken in Turmeric Rice with Coriander Sauce.
Reservations are accepted
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8 Socorro Fernandez, Addition Hills, Mandaluyong
+63 2 724-3595
Brick Kitchen Gastropub & Cafe – Sct. Tobias
Brick Kitchen is a cozy bar and restaurant serving Asian fusion dishes (sizzling lechon) best paired with its extensive list of local and imported beverages. It is the in-house restaurant of Cocoon Boutique Hotel.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Cocoon Botique Hotel, Scout Tobias cor. Scout Rallos, Laging Handa, Quezon City
+63 2 372-2808
RB CTY / Rib City – Mandaluyong
Rib City 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. Tip: Rib City Maginhawa is a Booky Prime partner, book a table using Booky app and get member discounts!
No reservations are accepted
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UG/F Pioneer Highlands North, Pioneer cor. Madison, Mandaluyong
+63 2 720-5413
Sweet Ecstasy – Katipunan
Sweet Ecstasy, one of the most popular and hippest burger joints in Manila, serves 100% pure beef burgers in toasted brioche buns. It also serves wings, milkshakes and fries. This is its 2nd branch in the metro. Tip: Sweet Ecstasy Jupiter is a Booky Prime partner, show your Booky Prime card and get instant 5% off your total bill anytime you dine in.
No reservations accepted
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2/F Regis Center, 327 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
The Bonbon Club – Legaspi Village
The Bonbon Club is a hipster neighborhood bar dedicated to gin, from the classics to their curated selections. It’s a great after-office or weekend spot with friends. In case you were curious, Bonbon means a piece of (chocolate-covered) candy. PS They are closed on Sundays.
No reservations accepted
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16 Tropical Palms, Gallardo St., Legazpi Village, Makati
+63 2 801-4840
Ikigai Kakigori Cafe – Sct. Madrinan
Ikigai Kakigori Cafe is a dessert specialist offering vegan-friendly traditional Japanese shaved ice desserts served with various toppings.
No reservations accepted
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POS Building, Scout Mandriñan St. cor. Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Quezon City
+63 2 372-1341
Wowa Kitchen x Cafe – Taguig
Wowa is a quaint and homey hole-in-the-wall village restaurant that serves all-day breakfast and delicious comfort food paired with good coffee and Malagos hot chocolate. Wowa is a cafe dedicated to the owners’ parents, whom they fondly call Wowo and Wowa.
Reservations are accepted
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56 Bayani Road, Equator Complex, FTI, Taguig
+63 2 984-6695
OPENING SOON
Locavore Kitchen + Drinks – Forbes Town Center
True to its name, Locavore serves only locally grown and produced Filipino dishes with a French touch from Chef Mikel Zaguirre, former head chef of La Regalade. Highly recommended dishes are its signature Sizzling Sinigang, Lechon and Oyster Sisig and Luglog. This will be its 2nd branch in the metro.
Fireside by Kettle – Rockwell
Fireside offers the same home-style American comfort food from sister Kettle, including its signature Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers, but also features numerous meat dishes such as ribs, pork chops and steaks. This will be its 2nd branch in the metro.
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