Shang Palace’s newest specialty might be their BEST yet

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Shang Palace continues to elevate its dining experience with a stronger focus on authentic Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisine. With Executive Chinese Chef Damon and Dim Sum Chef Mark leading the kitchen, the restaurant presents a more refined direction that balances tradition, precision, and contemporary presentation. The new menu introduces signature dishes and dim sum creations … Continue reading Shang Palace’s newest specialty might be their BEST yet

The BEST Sake Manila Yet 🍶✨ (2026 3rd Edition)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Sake Manila 2026 is a wrap—and this is probably the best one for me so far — I’ve attended all three editions. The food lineup was the yummiest yet, perfectly paired with a well-curated selection of sake from Japan—from the best labels to new discoveries. The programming also struck a great balance, blending tradition with … Continue reading The BEST Sake Manila Yet 🍶✨ (2026 3rd Edition)

RED SPICE: Okada’s hidden 24/7 Chinese comfort food gem inside the casino 🇨🇳🥢

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Red Spice is the go-to Chinese restaurant inside Okada Manila — open 24×7 for dimsum cravings, roast meats, noodles, and comforting Cantonese favorites any time of the day. The best part? They recently opened a discreet back entrance so families can now access the restaurant directly without passing through the casino. The food here is … Continue reading RED SPICE: Okada’s hidden 24/7 Chinese comfort food gem inside the casino 🇨🇳🥢

Yolé froyo + ice cream: zero sugar added, zero dairy… but THIS tastes this good?! 😳🍦

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Yolé s a modern Spanish dessert brand offering no-added-sugar frozen yogurt, ice cream, and specialty drinks—including matcha—positioned as a lighter but more diversified alternative to traditional froyo chains. Compared to Llaollao’s tangy, yogurt-forward froyo, its frozen yogurt is less sour, creamier, more balanced, and more enjoyable to indulge in. It features innovation from zero added sugar … Continue reading Yolé froyo + ice cream: zero sugar added, zero dairy… but THIS tastes this good?! 😳🍦

AZELA: Filipino comfort food, but make it Antonio’s-level good with Negrense bias 🔥

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Azela by Balay Dako is becoming one of our favorite Filipino restaurants, especially for its Negrense-biased flavors and the signature warmth of the Antonio’s group. They have finally opened their first SM branch, and this is one of the restaurants we will brave the traffic and the crazy crowd for in SM North Edsa. The … Continue reading AZELA: Filipino comfort food, but make it Antonio’s-level good with Negrense bias 🔥

Agora Kyoto Place Nijo: Simplicity in Its Truest Form

By Juanico
Topics: Japan

We’ve all felt this way while traveling. Sometimes, we just want a simple and comfortable place to stay for a few days, somewhere clean, modern, well-located, and still affordable. After a long day of walking around Japan, all you really need is a place to come back to and recharge. A quiet home base where … Continue reading Agora Kyoto Place Nijo: Simplicity in Its Truest Form

ENBU hits different — red lanterns, smoky yakitori, pure Tokyo izakaya energy 🔥🇯🇵 @okadamanila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

ENBU is a Japanese comfort food spot by Okada’s culinary team, known for authentic flavors and an intimate red-lantern ambiance that channels a warm Tokyo izakaya vibe. Counter seating offers a front-row view of the kitchen theater, where yakitori is grilled over charcoal and dishes are prepared in an open kitchen.  Our kids love Japanese … Continue reading ENBU hits different — red lanterns, smoky yakitori, pure Tokyo izakaya energy 🔥🇯🇵 @okadamanila

La Piazza might just be the best Italian ristorante in Manila 🍷🇮🇹✨@okadamanila

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

La Piazza is the signature Italian restaurant of Okada Manila, with Executive Chef Mattia Stroppa at the helm. We first visited in 2018 during Okada’s early years, and this time we were really impressed with the quality of the Italian food, the fine dining service that is friendly and not stiff, and the Okada fountain … Continue reading La Piazza might just be the best Italian ristorante in Manila 🍷🇮🇹✨@okadamanila

Pat & Pat: The best new restaurant in the Diliman/ Katipunan area?! 👀

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Related blog post: What About COffee (WACO): What about the food? ☕🍝 Pat & Pat just leveled up — from a beloved neighborhood spot in Capitol Hills, it has transformed into an all-day dining destination tucked in Old Balara, Diliman. Named after Patrick and his daughter Patricia Gregorio, this might just be one of the … Continue reading Pat & Pat: The best new restaurant in the Diliman/ Katipunan area?! 👀

TADHANA by Chef Frances Tariga opens in Manila 🇵🇭✨ (First Impressions)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

TADHANA MAKATI boldly opened its doors at La Reserve — the luxurious fourth-floor dining space inside the Levanto design showcase by the Mama Lou’s Group — marking David and Crystal’s first major move into Manila’s fiercely competitive modern Filipino fine dining scene. In partnership with MLG Executive Chef Frances Tariga, the concept arrives as a tag-team experience alongside … Continue reading TADHANA by Chef Frances Tariga opens in Manila 🇵🇭✨ (First Impressions)