Category: #Restaurants

KYO-TO is the best Kaiseki restaurant in Manila. The restaurant, whose name is a tribute to the cultural capital of Japan, is the brainchild of Japanese Chef Ryohei Kawamoto. Kaiseki is the highest expression of Japanese gastronomy, inspired by the traditional tea ceremony. Its elegant multi-course set format showcases the finest local ingredients of the season and … Continue reading KYO-TO by Chef Ryohei Kawamoto: The Best Japanese Kaiseki in Manila?!

NEOLOKAL is the Modern Anatolian Museum Restaurant of Chef Maksut Aşkar located in SALT Galata, a cultural institution and exhibition space in Istabul, Turkey.  The term “neolokal” is meant to describe the refined family cooking philosophy of the restaurant, based on the roots and traditions of real Anatolian cuisine. “Anatolia” is the old name of Turkey, which refers to … Continue reading NEOLOKAL by Chef Maksut Aşkar at Flame Manila! @DiscoveryPrimea

MARMALADE KITCHEN is the restaurant and kitchen studio of Chef Aileen Anastacio of Goodies & Sweet’s fame. It serves all-day breakfast and comfort food favorites that Filipinos love. The restaurant is also a popular venue for 50-60 pax private events in BGC and her kitchen studio hosts intimate cooking & baking classes for a minimum group of 6.  Thanks to her … Continue reading MARMALADE KITCHEN (Revisited) x US Potato Safari Collab by Chef Aileen Anastacio!

Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen is the premium brand of the foremost Cebu restaurant deeply rooted in the heart and culture of every Cebuano bringing generations of diners together for 35 years. Its menu features classic recipes to pay homage to the heritage of Philippine cuisine and celebrates culinary creativity in terms of modern execution and play of flavors. … Continue reading Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen & Hukad: The Cebuano Food Invasion in Manila! @TheMallofAsia

IKOMAI  is a collaboration of Chef James Antolin and Nagoya Chef Hide, serving progressive Japanese street and comfort food. The premium casual concept is an extension of their Saturday Salcedo market stall of the same name, which means “Let’s Go” in Japanese. TOCHI, on the other hand, is the raved about dessert line of Chef James, … Continue reading IKOMAI & TOCHI by Chef James Antolin: Japanese Street Food & Solid Desserts (First Look)

BAKERĒ by RJ Galang of Man Eat Manila is a tribute to his mom Eleonor’s bakery heritage in Butuan, hence the name “Baker E”. It’s also good branding for a unique kind of bakery–one with a soul. The Our Awesome Planet Viber public chat was abuzz with how good the food is at Bakerē, so … Continue reading BAKERĒ by Man Eat Manila (A Review)

Three Guys and a Grill is a story of a Swiss guy named Tom Thurnherr, a Kiwi named Duncan Gates, and a Fil-Am named Frank Shrope, who shared a passion for grilled meats and opened a hotdog hole-in-the-wall in Brgy. Poblacion, Makati. Their promise is to serve the “Best Hotdog, Best Bread” in Manila, with customized hotdogs from Santi’s … Continue reading Three Guys (Swiss, Kiwi, Fil-Am) and a Grill ? in Brgy. Poblacion!