I went to Indonesia a couple times last year, and my several trips to the city's food streets have…read moreleft me with such a big craving for the trademark spices and preparations of Indonesian cookery. Although authentic Indonesian food is quite tricky to find in Manila, I find that Malaysian restaurants come close (but not quite, yet I can't be choosy). Fortunately, when talking about Malaysian food, I know a handful authentic ones that serve really good, cheap, Halal and affordable food options that remind me of my great days in Jakarta and its neighboring cities. One of such restaurants is Pamanganan Malaysian Restaurant, which is smack in the middle of the Muslim community in Quiapo. This place primarily serves Malaysian food, but they also have Halal versions of food items that non-Muslims usually consider as street food - Halal pizza, non-pork Siomai, etc. They also have Yakan regional cooking, which is rare here in Manila. The Yakans are one of the Muslim tribes in Mindanao, and Pamanganan offers home-style recipes that are really familiar to the Yakans. Anyway, if you are looking for Malaysian and Indonesian food, they have really good nasi goreng, which I always get since it is quintessentially Indonesian. I have also tried the martabak, which is also sold in Indonesia. The martabak is an Arabic crepe that is usually stuffed with savory fillings, but there are also sweet versions. The place quite a shabby yet cozy feel to it. I just wish they didn't spray the dining area with that chemical solution that smells like fabric conditioner (their idea of air freshener). They also advertise an iftar meal platter, which is a nourishing set of dishes that are to be eaten after a Muslim breaks his fast every sundown during Ramadan.

We like this place, first time to try it was last week, we tried the roti with chicken curry…read morechunks, hainanese chicken and their rice noodles and I also tried their cheese roti which is my favorite! The roti was soft and chewy and had a good taste the curry was a bit strong more On Indian curry with very much lots of cumin! The hainanese chicken was good and so were the noodle. It's a very basic restaurant the cutlery was basic and so were the plates so nothing that much to show to social media. Service was quick too and they have a place to bring your furry friends! Ambiance was busy but clean. Overall I would recommend this place for a quick bite.

Looked like an average place when we were checking out places to eat in this section of the mall…read more We ordered only roti with curry sauce and devoured it and ordered rest of our food which was delicious. Service charge was totally acceptable ( we didn't like how in the mall in the Philippines they had this charge automatically added) as the waiting staff was excellent from the beginning to the end. We ate here twice in our 2 weeks Manila stay and will definitely be back next time.

Best food ever. We just wish that the staff noticed or paid more attention to guests. They are so…read morebusy cleaning and they never look up to see us waiting for service. Customer service needs a little improvement. The cooks are excellent at this location. We will definitely come again. I highly recommend the Hainanese chicken rice set. It is so delicious. The sticky rice though needs more sugar and the mango was sour. They shouldn't offer this if the mangoes aren't sweet. That's what they do in Thai restaurants abroad.

The family and I were hungry after watching the PBA semi-finals and our car was parked at the mall…read more As we knew that traffic was going to be horrendous, we decided to eat before our trip back to Batangas. We ended up here at Banana Leaf and it did not disappoint. I loved that it had all kinds of different Asian food. I not only got to try Filipino dishes, but Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian food. What an experience! The food came out in dishes, but you had to eat off the banana leaf like a plate. Super cute! Food was good, staff was friendly, and there is a senior citizen discount in the Philippines at EVERY restaurant. So cool!

Tasty entrees. Excellent service. The restaurant is next to the second floor entrance of the casino.read more

Having a long layover for our flight out of Manila, we decided to stop by the City of Dreams to get…read moresome food before our flight. There weren't too many options open so we decided to come to Red Ginger. We ordered the bak kuh teh (rib soup) and the char kway teow (pork rib soup). The bak kut teh was decent, but didn't taste like the ones I had in Singapore. The char kway teow lacked flavor. I wouldn't have finished it if I wasn't so hungry. I left the place feeling dissatisfied.

Location & Directions The street faces the A Venue entrance…read morewith Domino's Pizza and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. (on foot) From "A Venue", cross Makati Ave, walk along Guanzon, and you'll see the restaurant on your left. Restaurant I expected it to be warm since it's hole-in-the-wall but it's kinda breezy during the evening, making our stay relaxing. The dine-in space is limited with a few seats outside but they have a bar, high chairs and all. Morning Glory with Garlic This one is typical veggies. It's okay to have for mixing things up but I won't really look for it. Thai Basil Chicken We liked it enough to get an extra order. We shared but each order is already a meal for one person. Thai Stir Fried Glass Noodles This is their Pad Thai. It's good but not the best I've had just yet. Service It was quick up to taking care of the bill.

Crying Tiger Street Kitchen is one of Poblacion's ever favorite hole-in-the-wall Southeast Asian…read morecuisine restaurants that will take you back to the street market food stalls of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A bit hidden on P. Guanzon, the street directly facing the frontside of A.Venue Mall, this restaurant is widely known among the neighborhood, but could be easily located on an online map. Dining was an easy breezy as the dishes are described in the updated menu spread with photos of their best-selling items. We had their famous Mee Goreng, Beef Rendang, and Thai Iced Tea. Our food was served in less than 15 minutes, considered fast for table-service restaurants. Calling the attention of the service crew, asking for recommendations, and ordering were all easy. Most service crews were welcoming, though we encountered one who just grabbed the menu spread and the tissue rack off our table when we were still dining. We didn't mind, but it could have been much more courteous if she spoke with us and asked for permission, as we were still eating. Also, the music could have been much softer to preserve the relaxing vibe, because it was hard to hear my companions when we were chatting, to the point that we had to shout at each other. Their Mee Goreng was full of ingredients and a plate could serve up to two to three people--but less in seafood. I mean, what's a "spicy seafood noodles" without much spice and just a few pieces of seafood? It was flavorful and a bit on the sweet-spicy side, may be catering to Filipino tongues that are used to the sweet palette. Beef Rendang, their take on Malaysia's spicy beef curry, was an instant favorite. The meat in the dish generously spicy and soft that it tasted like it was braised slowly and carefully. With rice, the dish can only serve and would leave you wishing you'd have more. The Thai Iced Tea was the spice quencher, if it suddenly feels hot when eating both the Mee Goreng and the Beef Rendang. Crying Tiger is definitely a must-visit in the area if you crave for Southeast Asian dishes, but make sure to get a table before groups go in around dinnertime as it gets full with avid patrons.

They have the bestest Nasi Goreng Kampung and other Asian fusion meals! You can also enjoy your…read morefavorite drink there while watching/listening to your favorite bands and musicians. Nice place to chill!

I don't know how I was ever smitten by laksa, but I've always been looking for that savory,…read morecoconut-y, spicy taste ever since. I haven't found it yet and I've only come so close with Laksa King. I walk around Granada street sometimes, because I'm a nut (also it's the only way I know how to get from Greenhills to Aurora Blvd.), and I see Laksa King all the time. I figured to go and have a bite there this one day, since there's no harm in satisfying my laksa craving. The place is a humble affair, almost Spartan in its setup: simple, no-fuss tables and chairs with photos of the laksa against the wall to egg you on. I had the spicy curry laska chicken noodles and... was left wanting. Maybe I was looking for a different flavor in my laksa? I did found a lot of everything else though--noodles, mushrooms, tofu. It was a hefty serving, to be fair, big enough for two. I don't know, maybe I'm thinking of the wrong soup? lol. Even still, it was good and tasty, but not mind blowing. Thus the search for satisfying laksa continues.

Just had the most perfect lazy morning breakfast at George and Onnie's (or Little Flour, whatever…read morethey're calling it now) and I'm still thinking about it hours later. Walked in around 7:30 before the mall got crazy, and the place was chill with that cozy café smell hitting you right away--fresh coffee and baked goods. Ordered the longsilog and wow, the longganisa patty was juicy and garlicky without being too greasy, paired with perfectly sunny-side-up eggs and garlic rice that was spot-on crispy. The atchara on the side cut through everything so nicely. Grabbed their signature ube pandesal French toast on the side because why not, and it was ridiculous--soft, custardy inside with that sweet ube glaze that wasn't overpowering. Coffee was strong and hot, just how I like it. Server was super attentive without hovering, refilled my water before I even asked. For the price, it felt like a steal compared to other spots in the area. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. 100% coming back tomorrow before my flight. If you're anywhere near Newport, don't sleep on this place.

This is my to go spot for baked goods.Talk about high quality, baked goods and high quality…read morebeverages.Smoothies are so delicious, make sure to hold the syrup.The natural smoothie is amazing. You want high quality food from scratch well, you definitely found the place.This is it.