Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Mandaluyong for March 2018

Founded in 1860, Tsujiri is a 155-year old Japanese matcha brand from Uji Kyoto, Japan. It just recently opened its third branch at SM Aura, serving authentic matcha products. Tsujiri is also the pioneer of matcha desserts! It’s for matcha lovers looking for quality matcha dishes and drinks. It’s not for people who don’t want to spend much on dessert. We recommend their Houjicha, Tsujiri Sundae, and Chocolate Lava Cake with Matcha Soft Serve. Our insider tip: Get double the TSUJIRI FLOAT when you use Booky.

Tim Ho Wan is the most affordable Michelin star-rated restaurant from Hong Kong. It serves a number of dim sum items but is most popular for its baked pork buns. It’s for people on-the-go who are craving for an authentic Chinese meal at an affordable price. It’s not for people who are looking for pasta dishes. We recommend their Pork Buns, Pan Fried Radish Cakes, Pork Dumpling with Shrimp and Spare Ribs rice. Our insider tip: Get double the DEEP FRIED MILK CUSTARD and STEAMED EGG CAKES when you use Booky.

BLK 513 is Manila’s first ever premium and gluten-free activated charcoal-enhanced frozen yogurt. Choose between dark skim cup or cone and top it with a unique selection of crunches, fruits and sauces. It’s for health-conscious dessert lovers. It’s not for people who prefer traditional ice creams. We recommend the Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie, Peach Mango Float, or you can be adventurous and customize your own. Popular sauces include cereal milk and milk jam, a new holiday Red Velvet sauce is available! Bestselling crunches include the Valrhona Baby and White Chocolate Oldie.Our insider tip: Matcha lovers, you’re in for a treat! Try their Matcha Macadamia Granola in 250g t0-go packs.

llaollao (pronounced as ‘yao yao’) is a Spanish frozen yogurt brand, which started in 2009 and now has over a hundred branches in Spain alone. llaollao is best known for their Sanum cups topped with fresh seasonal fruits, sauces, and crunchy toppings. It’s for people looking for delicious desserts minus the guilt because it is healthy and even gluten-free. It’s not for people who prefer regular, sweet ice cream. We recommend the 3-layered Sanum yogurt cup that comes with 3 fresh fruits, 2 crunches and 1 sauce. Our insider tip: Get double the WATERMELON GRANILLAO and SPLIT SMOOTHIE when you use Booky.

Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is the latest food trend in Europe. It’s for adventurous eaters who love to try new cuisines. It’s not for people looking for party-sized servings. We recommend the Salmon Belly Nigiri, Miso Kurobuta, Seared Tuna, Kobi Nigiri Sushi and Parmesan Scallops. Our insider tip: get their dessert for free when you submit a feedback to the restaurant using your Booky app!

Pound by Todd English is an old school counter-style burger joint with a 1920s speakeasy vibe. They pride themselves in using the freshest ingredients and making everything in-house, allowing us to experience a serious, fancy upgrade in the Philippines’ burger game. It’s for burger crawlers who are fans of Todd English Food Hall. It’s not for vegans. We recommend the T.E. Crispy Chicken Burger, Amsterdam Burger and Pound Burger. Our insider tip: when you use the Booky app, you can claim their buy 1 get 1 Secret Slider!

East meets West at Poke Poke. The Hawaiian concept lets you to customize your own poke bowl, giving you the freedom to choose from a wide array of ingredients and toppings like salmon, unagi, steak, rice, bacon, avocado and peanuts. It’s for people who love seafood and carbs. It’s not for people who are looking for a fine dining experience. We recommend their signature Samurai, For The Rich Only, and Gangnam Style poke bowls. Our insider tip: Enjoy the best of Hawaii, or better yet, share it with a friend! Get double the SPAM MUSUBI, SEAWEED SPAM, NUTTY TOFU, and KRAZY KANI when you use Booky.

Gringo is a homegrown restaurant serving Latin American and Tex-Mex specialties such as ribs, chicken, burritos and more. It’s a quick and casual concept brought to us by the same group behind the Tokyo Bubble Tea franchise. It’s for office goers’ lunch breaks, quick bites and afterwork drinks. It’s not for foodies looking for many rice meal options. We recommend the Southern Spice Chicken, Gringo Baby Back Ribs, Truffle Queso Quesadilla, Crispy Taco. Our insider tip is they also have kids menu for the little ones.

The Giving Cafe offers Asian cuisine serving coffee, other drinks, snacks, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and more while supporting local coffee growers. Let a sip of coffee or a bite of comfort food warm your heart because they bring together your favorite pick me ups, all while giving back to the farmers and communities where their coffee comes from. It’s for people who want to relax and unwind over good food and coffee. It’s not for party groups as it may be difficult to look for seats. We recommend the Champorado, Beef Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Pork and Frozen La Trinidad. Here’s a fun fact: TGC’s craft coffee comes from the Bloom line, “a special range crafted to support programs that solve issues preventing La Trinidad’s coffee farming community from harvesting quality coffee.”

The Lost Bread is a container shop that specializes in over-the-top milkshakes, while The Lost Bread HQ offers a more well-rounded menu that includes all-day modern Pinoy brunch menu, specialty French toasts, unique desserts, blue soft serve ice cream and a new collection of overshakes. It’s for the locals and students living, studying or working in the area. It’s not for party groups as it may be difficult to look for seats. We recommend the Fried Mashed Potato Balls, Sinigang Beef Sukiyaki and Beef Tapa with Coffee Rice. For desserts, try their Blue Soft Serve, limited Matcha Flan and milkshakes. Here’s a fun fact: You can get 2 Sorbe-Toasts for the price of one with Booky!