A little more "high-end" feel…read more This restaurant is located at the tail end of Newport Boulevard. There are plenty of places you can walk to but I'm glad we stumbled upon this one. I'm a sucker for interior design and the pictures don't do it justice. Props to whoever designed this restaurant. We went there for lunch and there was no line. Although the place was full, we got our food in no more than 15 minutes. The food itself was delicious. No complaints at all.

03/04/25 - Criostomo Filipino food in Newport Mall. We met my wives 2 friends & their husbands for…read morelunch. The food is good but very slow service. We had a number of Filipino dishes to be shared. Starting w/crispy pata probably my favorite dish, squid in black ink, lechon pinakebet (sp?)& pork sinagang. All good food

Very enjoyable meal, friendly & helpful staff.Awesome food, fab staff, fab wine! Lovely food, my…read morecongratulations to the Chef and the rest of the staff! ambiance was so good.. i really love it food is 1000/10 service is 100/10 ambiance 1000/10

This place is way overpriced and on top of that they have bizarre extra fees too…read more Drinks and food are just ok. Views are nice: basically a rooftop city skyline. But for the high price, the quality, quantity and services are seriously lacking. They also have strange extra-charges. For example if you ask the left-over food boxed they will charge you a substantial fee for that! We had never seen or heard of such policy anywhere else and they don't inform you of such bizarre fee in advance either! The humidity and pollution don't help this place either. Will not go back and don't recommend it.

Too many hustlers. They're all over us to make a choice. Pressure selling ‍ I'm not sure if we got…read morea good deal. Moving too fast.

There's something special about the feeling of buying your food in the market, having it cooked and…read morefeasting on it right away. This kind of experience is what the Original Dampa market offers for those who want to enjoy good food without hurting their pockets too much. The original dampa market is a compound with different stalls/restaurants offering basically the same kind of food for customers. It's a place where you can make "paluto" whatever you just bought at the conjoining wet market. You have an option to buy from the wet market whatever you wish to eat (which can get your a lower cost) or ask the staff from the restaurant to buy (but of course this will have a slight markup on the cost). I suggest you go for option A at least once just for the experience of getting to haggle with the vendors to give you a lower price. One place I have tried is called Jagz, which is the 3rd restaurant to your right as soon as you enter the compound. We bought from the wet market ourselves the following: Pork Liempo, Shrimps and Mussels and had it cooked right away in the restaurant. While waiting for the food to be cooked, cracker nuts were offered to us as appetizers. We opted for the Pork Liempo to be grilled, our shrimp to be tossed in garlic and butter (my ultimate fave!) and the mussels baked in garlic, butter and cheese. The buttered shrimp was super good, especially if you got big shrimps from the market. It had just the right amount of flavour! I got to eat about half of this! Hahaha. The baked mussels were also good as a generous amount of cheese was placed on top! Having baked mussels in the Metro can be a challenge since not a lot of restos offer these. The grilled pork liempo was perfectly grilled as well! I definitely enjoyed my trip here! For drinks, they have sodas in can, juice in can and bottle and for the big families, they also have 1.5 L bottle of sodas. The place is airconditioned with 2 tv sets, both with cable so you can also watch while eating. Beer is also available and you can also bring in your own hard drinks, although you need to pay a corkage fee. If you want to belt out a couple of songs, a karaoke machine is also available. Parking is also available just in front of the restaurant though during weekends, this might be a problem. Budget is around Php 1,000 - Php 1,500 for 2 (depends on the quantity of the food you will buy in the market) as this will also be the basis on the charge of their "paluto".

We finally got Waze working and found it after several tries. This was during the Christmas season…read moreand I was super happy that I visited the place with my family.

The first time I saw Blue Bay Walk was when I was looking for Hot Star Chicken (that humongous…read morechicken store). We got lost several times and couldn't figure out where the place was. We finally got Waze working and found it after several tries. This was during the Christmas season and I was super happy that I visited the place with my family. They had several lighted Christmas decorations in the grassy area -- Santa Claus, Reindeer, Christmas Tree, etc. In the area where they had the stores, they set up Santa's Workshop where kids could do arts and crafts and they were giving away Christmas stickers to all kids. There were stilt walkers, mimes and clowns roaming the area. The mood was really festive and my toddler was extremely entertained. I went back there a few months later to invite my whole family and we had 3 toddlers with us. This time, there was a band playing some good OPM music, they had a bouncy castle set up on one end and there was the usual vendor of those gigantic bubbles. All three kids had a blast. I think Blue Baywalk is one of the cheapest and most entertaining places where you could bring toddlers and they are sure to enjoy.

I'm back, had to literally travel half way across the globe to be here. Is it as good as I…read moreremember? Well they still don't take reservations and there is always a wait. We got the house sisig, crispy Palabok, crispy pata, and gising gising veggie- all excellent. Shout out to the fresh ginger lemon grass tea to help cut richness of all the fried food and the green yes green mango shake. Pro tip: don't get all fried food get a soup or something to cut the grease.

I have finally come to the Philippines and this is part of my "must try" food places to go. Located…read moreoutside wing of the actual mall. We have a bit of a wait as we came during dinner time rush. They don't give you a time on how much the wait is, only how many people are ahead of you. We we're seated right away and was given a menu (photo) book. The presentation there were eye catching and entices first timer to try their food menu. We already know what to get so we ordered right away. House Crispy Sisig- it sure is Crispy and very flavorful served on a sizzling plate. These serving was enough for 4 people Sinigang Short Rib w/ Watermelon- one of their famous and favorite food in the menu. First, this is an acquired taste and it's not for everyone's palate. It has a sweet, slimy soup texture and not enough sourness to it. I'll definitely skip this one if I come back to this place. Crispy Pancit Palabok- also one of their menu favorites. They will pour and mix your order tableseide so you can enjoy it afterwards. The sauce was shrimpy and garlicky. I thought the amount of sauce weren't enough to cover the crispy noodles, but I was wrong. It ended up drowning in sauce which I love when eating palabok. This was delectable and a must try. Inihaw na Baboy- tender, Pork belly pieces. It has a right amount of char and seasoning that goes well with the white rice. I wanted to try their Laing, but it was sold out that day :( It also helped that we pre-ordered while we wait for our table so we just ordered our drinks when we we're finally on our table. The service was great, attentive to your food allergies and always checking your needs. If you want to try Filipino food then this place can be on your list to explore.

I had dinner at Locavore while visiting Manila, and it was honestly one of the best meals I've had…read moreduring my trip. I'd been wanting to try Filipino food, and this place came highly recommended by some locals. The food was incredible. I tried the sizzling sinigang, and it completely surprised me. The flavor was sour, savory, and comforting all at once. I also had the oyster sisig, which was crispy, rich, and perfect with a cold San Miguel beer. Every dish came out hot and well-presented. The restaurant itself has a great vibe!!! lively but not too loud. The staff were really friendly and helpful, especially since I wasn't too familiar with Filipino dishes. They explained what everything was and even suggested a few must-tries. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the Philippines. And I'll definitely come back next time!

First time to try Locavore Kitchen & Drinks and na enjoy namin ang brunch dito sa Kapitolyo What a…read morefantastic meal! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Tastes great! Eating something delicious right now.. i love it..

I had high hopes for Nobu Manila's Valentine's Omakase, but the experience fell short of its…read more"high-end" reputation. For a PhP 6,500/head dinner, I expected seamless service and premium quality, neither of which were fully realized. The Ambience: We arrived at 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM seating, only to find no staff at the front desk and no lounge area for early arrivals. The place was literally closed and opened on the dot, 5pm! The lack of a dress code (there was a diner in shorts) and the non-festive music made it feel like a casual Tuesday rather than a special occasion. While the varnished wood tables look nice, they lack the refinement of fine dining; condensation from drinks pooled easily on the surface. The Service: Despite the restaurant being only half-full, the wine service was sluggish there were multiple times when I had to think if the staff was expecting me to stand up and grab the bottle of wine and pour it to the glass myself, there was even a time when the staff attempted to clear my plate while my wife was still eating--a basic fine-dining faux pas. The Food: This was the biggest letdown. The crackers tasted stale, the lobster bisque lacked body, and the squid sushi was bland. Most disappointing were the mains: the fish skin was rubbery, and the Wagyu was overpowered by an overly tangy sauce. Even the desserts felt repetitive in flavor. It's hard to recommend this Omakase when the execution doesn't match the price point.

Finding the restaurant inside was kind of confusing so we had to ask the staff how to get up to the…read morerestaurant. You have to take an elevator and you're brought right to the entrance. Plenty of seating with a peaceful ambiance and eye catching decor. We decided to do an Omakase and it was a nice experience. It was 8 courses including a dessert. The dishes with the most lasting impression on me were definitely the Sea Bass and the Wagyu. Both were flavorful and had an accompaniment of vegetables that helped enhance the flavor of the main. One piece of feedback that I would like to provide is to speak a bit more clearly and louder as we were a larger party and despite us being quiet when our waiter would come up, we felt as though each time a dish was announced, it was like it was an auctioneer, even for myself who was right next to them. Besides the point, the staff was super friendly and always made sure to check in on us and make sure we were okay with everything.

Good Variety of Dishes (MANILA Philippines)…read more Cafe Belmont is located inside the Belmont Hotel. Breakfast/Brunch is served between 6:00a to 10:00a and is complimentary if you're staying in the hotel. The line can get long at times depending on how many guests that particular day. Breakfast can have a variety of many choices between American and Filipino food. They have an omelette/egg station and also serve bacon, sausage, waffles and pancakes, donuts and cereal and could also have dilis mixed in with the others. The middle section are dishes ranging from pansit, roasted chicken, beef stew, baked bangus on any given day... yes, beginning at 6:00a you could be eating lunch LoL! They also have Filipino desserts. We also used the Cafe to entertain our family guests who came to visit us during dinner. For this we had different menus and we paid like we would do in a regular restaurant. The ambiance is always busy. The staff here are very friendly and polite. You will always hear a "Good Morning, sir or ma'am, as they greet you. We would see flight attendants of Cebu Pacific stay and dine here sometimes also. Review #3286

Cafe Belmont is located right inside of the Belmont Hotel, attached to the lobby. Friday and…read moreSaturday nights are buffet dinners, and Monday to Thursday are regular menu nights. I had the chicken inasal and my fiance had the lechon kawali our first night there. Then we enjoyed a nice buffet dinner on the Friday night while there. Amazing food, spectacular service, and lovely atmosphere! A+++ all around!! Salamat!

Great service. My server was named Jobs, he did a great job…read more Steak was cooked correctly. My only gripe is the serving sizes of the sides. Could be better. The ambiance doesn't match the price or quality of the food either. Overall it was good tho.

It's always a toss up when dining in mall establishments, so I was a bit skeptical when we came…read morehere to Mamou Prime. Friends wanted to take us out to try some Prime steak in Manila so why not! A bit of a surprise for the food here. We came with a big group of friends so ordered a variety of plates to share. The Dry-aged bone in steak was decent quality for APAC, but the star here was the truffle cream pasta dish! Like a lot of recommendations from others, the cream pasta is packed full of umami flavors and done just right. The purple rice here was also notably good. Overall a decent mall dining experience. I think I've come to the conclusion that in SEA/APAC a lot of good restaurants and dining experiences are mall centric.

This place has the worst service. The servers seem to be moving around but to get your drinks it…read moretakes 15 long minutes, ordered a beer it took another 15 minutes. Ordered desserts...WTH!!! These servers are quick to get your bill but slow to serve your non-cooked food. Really? What gives?

This is located inside the NAIA airport! This place was good, but it lacked quality service. When I…read morewent, we sat down at a booth and we had to flag down the waiter to hand us a menu. I got the Liempo. The food was ok, the sauce was yummy but it wasn't hot, it was just room temperature. It came with hot soup, it was flavorful and not too salty. Overall, I think the nexttime I visit NAIA I would eat here again and try the other stuff on their menu.