When I tell you we LOVED this place, we went 3 times in the span of 1 week! Manam is a modern twist…read moreon Filipino cuisine and the did it without taking the culture out of the food. My sister and I spent 3 weeks in the Philippines and everyone was recommending us to going to this restaurant. And let me tell you, it don't disappoint. Their service was great (all three times), and everything came out in a timely fashion. When I tell you they get busy, it's BUSY. People will line up for this place, but it's worth it. We love the at home feel inside when dining in. As for the food, it was very good. We did try the watermelon sinigang, it was a bit on the sweet side. Not like your traditional sinigang but if you like sweet, it's for you. Overall, when my family travels to the Philippines again, bet believe we're going to Manam

This was the very first place we visited after being away from the Philippines for more than 18…read moreyears, and it did not disappoint. Everything about our experience was excellent. The restaurant has a classy, well-thought-out atmosphere with authentic Filipino charm. I ordered the Fried Pla-Pla fish, which looked incredibly appetizing and tasted even better. I also tried the Pork Sisig, served on a sizzling plate, and it was outstanding. The combination of textures, flavors, and presentation made it a real standout dish. If I had one minor criticism, it would be that the service was a bit slow. However, that was easily outweighed by the quality of the food and the overall experience. Highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely come back if we have the chance.

Love the ambiance - very Filipino! The table settings were on point! Service was excellent. Our…read moreserver was quick and courteous. Food was delicious! I ordered the kare-kare which I haven't had in years that seeing it in front of me made we want to devour the entire bowl of red-orange velvety soup with tender oxtails and tripes and yummy veggies. My coconut water on the shell was sweet but was room temp. Oversized, it was a great experience. Highly recommend!

If you're an owner of a Filipino restaurant, you better step up your game unless you want to just…read morebe another carinderia. But Abe doesn't seem to have this problem. The restaurant is part of the LJC Group of restaurants so it pretty much knows what it is doing. It offers mostly Kapampangan fare with a gourmet touch, so imagine the richness and strength Pampanga's cuisine is known and add a touch of sophistication. PROS: My SO and I went here for a date to celebrate something (I'm not sure what it was anymore, tbh.) and the place was perfect. It is intimate enough for good conversation and the ambiance was comfortable with its Filipino furniture and décor; The food is adequately filling and priced reasonably. The bagoong rice was actually good enough to be eaten on its own but we enjoyed its other offerings as well. CONS: it's a bit full during dinner rush on weekends so make sure you get a reservation so you can get seated immediately. TL;DR: Fresh and wonderfully cooked Kapampangan dishes to delight every taste bud.

Dropped into Quezon City for a bit and decided to have lunch nearby. We ended up at a place called…read moreLola Ote--and damn, am I glad we did. From the moment you crack open the menu, you know what you're getting: no gimmicks, just real-deal Filipino comfort food, with a nod to the streets via a proud offering of isaw. We went for the classics--nilaga, lechon kawali, grilled tuna belly, Java rice, garlic rice, and pork BBQ. Heavy hitters, all of them. I don't usually go for huge portions, but here? Resistance was pointless. Every bite hit like a memory you didn't know you had. The ambiance walks a fine line: traditional roots with just enough of a modern pulse to remind you where you are. Nothing sterile, nothing fake. Just good food and good people. The staff? Polite, attentive--like they actually give a damn. This is the kind of place I'd come back to without hesitation. No pretense. Just food that tells you a story. Lola Ote--my new favorite go-to in the Philippines.

We stopped by hoping for a late breakfast, but unfortunately arrived after breakfast service had…read moreended (they only serve breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM). We ended up pivoting to the lunch menu, and it turned out to be a great decision. The standout dish was the Pork Barbecue. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor, and the meat was cooked just right. The Inihaw na Tenga ng Baboy (Grilled Pig Ears) was equally delicious, featuring the same excellent seasoning and smoky flavor in a different cut of pork. The Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly) was another winner, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the "Bakuran" Salad, a refreshing combination of local vegetables, salted egg, and alamang (shrimp paste) that complemented the grilled dishes nicely. A special shoutout to our server, Joy, who was incredibly friendly and attentive. She got us seated quickly, and our food arrived even faster. The restaurant itself is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Overall, it was an excellent dining experience. We'll definitely be back and would happily recommend this place to friends and family.

The menu is well suited for Filipinos who like their home cooking dishes. Such as fish, veggies &…read moremeat.

Tapsilog we're not bad, but nothing spectacular neither. We also ordered sliced green mangoes, the…read morebagoong was also neither good nor bad. Service was meh. AC were insufficient to cool the place. Restroom was decently clean, but nothing fancy.

Kanin Club is a small spot on Scout Rallos Street in Quezon City, with big flavor! I was…read morethoroughly impressed with all their dishes. It's considered a fusion spot, but the fusion is in Filipino dishes. Take their crispy dinuguan for instance, lechon kawali soaked in delicious dinuguan. Their mango with bagoong and bagoong rice was the best I've ever had. Great place, Kanin Club was one of my favorite food highlights of my trip to the Philippines.

Enjoyed trying Filipino food and beer at Kanin Club! Friendly service, great food and reasonable…read moreprices. Would definitely stop by again!

So I returned for the savory dishes. Again, the service was efficient (I noticed this time the…read moreplentiful staff). The savory food was also delicious! I forgot to take pictures of the first three dishes . The ensaladang swa had pomelo, iceberg lettuce, cashews, and a sweet calamansi vinegrette. It was fresh, crisp, refreshing, and yummy! I liked the sweet sauce for the lumpiang gabi at hipon. The gambas were flavorful, just enough garlic and hot kick. The pork liempo paksiw was so tender and flavorful. The pansit musiko was tasty. The pistachio and cashew sylvanas were a light way to end the meal. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Manila!

Food is great very good and delicious. Service is wonderful very good servers. We have a buffet set…read moreup and they are very accommodating. Ambiance is beautiful and warmth. Place is clean especially the restroom.

After visiting our former classmates living along Katipunan, we decided to grab a bite to eat at…read moreMesa. I enjoyed how they uniquely present their dishes.

You get a feel of modern fine dining with the traditional filipino touch. If you're a first time…read moregoer I strongly recommend trying our their Kare Kare and their Pork BBQ on stick. The wait staff were pretty efficient even when it was quite busy day serving other customers. Food was tabled in less than 20 mins at a busy time. Surprisingly pricing at this level of experience is very reasonable. I was expecting to pay more for what I ordered but ended up paying less. One thing I'd like to comment about is their private function rooms. If you had any particular celebration for a small cozy crowd, their function rooms can accommodate up to 12 people. And if that's not enough you can have the rooms expanded further. Loads of Parking on the front and side of the building. Very convenient since they have parking attendants to guide you.

Wow, just Wow! The Crispy Pata is the most delicious and tender and crispy that I have ever had,…read moreBar None!!! I couldn't get enough of the garlic rice so we kept ordering more. I don't think I will like the crispy pata from any other restaurant anymore

This place was recommended by a friend and it was super delicious. Very spacious and clean…read morerestaurant Quick service, portions were good and food is very flavorful. I would eat here again. The Crispy Pata is fall off the bone, highly recommend. They give you a popsicle stick to cut it and it works.

What I love about this place is the flavor of their Filipino food. It's truly one of the most…read moreauthentic places that tastes like how Mom makes it. I ordered that Relenong Bangus and it was to die for! I finished the whole fish by my self.....without rice! That's how good it is. Also, their Tokwa at baboy tasted so heavenly with a well balanced flavor of the sauce that was not so overpowering with garlic and onions. It was mixed to perfection and can be drank by itself! Their Goto is also great! Flavorful and served fresh to our table, you just won't care how hot the soup is, you just want to dig in and savor the deliciousness of the dish. The only negative thing that I noticed are the faces of their servers. As always, they lacked friendliness and they had this irritated look in their faces like we are a bother to them. If it were not for the delicious food, I would have encouraged my party to leave and find a friendlier place.

Stopped by Little Quiapo for a light snack on a super hot day. We ordered the special halo-halo…read morewith ice cream, palabok, and sisig on rice. The halo-halo was the standout for me--really hit the spot and perfect for the weather. The palabok was very generous with the sauce, which I appreciated, though flavor-wise it wasn't especially memorable for me since I've had better elsewhere. The sisig on rice was okay, but I wish there was a bit more sisig compared to the amount of rice. The place was packed though, so clearly a lot of people keep coming back for a reason. I'd still be open to returning and trying some of their other ulam next time.

Paella was worth the long wait...very good, plenty of ingredients. The bolognese was also…read moreokay....pollo frito was not good, it actually had very little actual chicken meat. Leg/thigh fried, came with gravy, I ate skin and gravy...the little chicken meat there was had black things attached to it, kind of disgusting. Pollo al Asillo (chicken spicy garlic sauce) was tasteless, not good. Linguini al pesto had a lot of a tomato sauce on top, took away from the pesto flavor...bottom line , come for the paella...that's it!!! Very good service.

Who does not like Spanish tapas? It is one of my favorite foods and when in Manila, Philippines, I…read morewas luckily invited for a dinner party at Alba Restaurante in Makati. On entering the restaurant, one cannot but notice the well-appointed red tablecloth tables with cloth napkins. The dishes at our disposal were many. They were Gambas (shrimp) in garlic and oil, potato croquettes, Spanish sausage, baked oysters, mushrooms, crostini with dip, chicken, spinach pizza and of course, seafood paella. To add to the cozy ambiance of this restaurant were three singers with Spanish guitars, serenading the audience in the restaurant. Our group got several renditions of Spanish ballads including, "Guantanamera". We sang along for this one. All the dishes were prepared well and highlighted their own distinct taste and flavors. My favorites were the croquettes, the baked oysters and the seafood paella. The croquettes were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The oysters though small, came 12 to a plate and were moist and well charred to bring out the baked parmesan fragrance. The seafood paella was the crown jewel of the evening. It contained several seafood varieties and was made fresh. It came out slightly charred at the bottom, as does any good paella. When scraped, mixed with the other contents, and eaten, one is rewarded with several bursts of aroma and taste. Table service was excellent. Muchas Gracias, Senores y Senoras.