this is my comfort food gising gising was so good and the fish tasted so good only thing i didnt…read morelike was sinigang too sweet and tasted like watermelon which is not really for me but i know some ppl will like it good design too

On June 15th, I went here with my sisters and some of my cousins and nieces and nephews after a day…read moreat Intramuros earlier that day. It was an exceptionally hot day, so when we stopped by here, it was nice and cool inside. An amazing way to escape the heat at Greenbelt. We got seated and we loved everything that we ordered. From what I remember, we got some drinks, including some ube shakes with sago, some wine. Food-wise, we got the pancit palabok, crispy patis wings, lumpia, the overloaded garlicky chicken and adobo pork belly, sisig, the watermelon sinigang and I can't remember what else. Anyhow, the watermelon sinigang was excellent. And when the pancit palabok came out, they actually poured the sauce onto the noodles and it felt like I was watching a cooking show with a finale! When I come back to the Philippines, I will for sure come back here for everything! :)

Food is great Service is quite responsive…read moreAmbiance is in need of enhancement But overall it is a great restaurant to eat at and recommend to friends.

We were looking for a place to have dinner. We were lucky to snag a table at SENTRO as it was…read morepretty packed. SENTRO is a contemporary Filipino restaurant. An upgraded presentation to the standard Filipino dishes. They are located in a corner of the mall. Started with the mango shake which was refreshing after a day of walking. Ordered the sizzling tofu to start. It's a little sour due to the onion and vinegar mix. We still liked it. Next was the Bangus belly that comes in 4 pieces.... Already ate one before taking the picture. Hehehe. It was very tasty and my favorite part (the belly) was super tender. The pork sinigang had the right amount of sourness and the prom was very tender. Last but not least is the adobong kangkong (morning glory). The vegetable was fresh and saucy. Oh yeah, you need to have rice with these dishes. Overall the dishes were delicious but we had better in other Filipino restaurants. The place is a bit tight and noisy and could hear the conversation on the tables around us. Definitely worth checking out still.

Fine dining for a reasonable price! It is located inside Vertis mall, situated at a beautiful…read morelocation that isn't very crowded. The theme is fine Filipino dining and sure does deliver. The dishes were shared equally among five people, and even then we had some for leftovers. We had chicharron bulaklak for our appetizer and it taste similar to the ones you'd find on the street, but made from cleaner ingredients. Our main entrees consisted of kare kare ( beef stew with peanut sauce), sisig (a skillet of pork and chicken), crispy pata (deep fried pig parts) and Filipino paella. The Filipino paella was absolutely delightful and it was enjoyed by everyone in my group. They made it Filipino style by adding tocino. The rice was also seasoned Filipino style and toasted to the perfect crunchiness. I highly recommend this dish. The other dishes were decent, but not as good as I expected. The kare kare seemed to lack too much of the peanut butter taste, which is needed to characterize the kare kare taste. The sisig was also lacking flavor, which I think stems from the meat used. Maybe it was a healthier version? The crispy pata was great and crispy! But the accompanying sauce needed more taste and kick to perfect the crispy pata. On the other side, their shakes were wonderful. We ordered all types of shakes and not only did they look beautiful, they tasted divine. For example, the mango and cheese shake is a weird combination, but they made it blend in the creamiest way. The shakes here are something that can be rarely found elsewhere! So for those on a budget but crave a bit of elegance, stop by here. It is also not as crowded as other malls yet since Vertis is so new!

This is one of the better Filipino restaurants in Eastwood. When you walk in, it looks like a…read moreEuropean restaurant. Not very Filipino to me. I love the Pinakbet. They are better with Lechon Kawali Chips. For dessert, the Iday was very good. However, it's served skewered in a glass drinking cup. The suman was too hard to get out from the cup. I have to come back here on my next visit to try more dishes. Note: I put my bag on the floor next to one of the tall air conditioners inside. It got wet. The AC leaked water. It was a bit annoying. Staff wasn't very apologetic about it. They said they would 'look into it.'

First time trying Manam after seeing many good reviews. The flavors were familiar yet exciting. The…read morecrispy palabok was not just about the dramatic sauce pour--the taste itself was excellent. The eggplant ensalada was fresh and flavorful, and the corned beef silog was a nice East-meets-West twist using Irish-style corned beef. I'll definitely look for Manam wherever I go. It somehow reminds me of The Cheesecake Factory in the U.S.--a place you can rely on for satisfying food. The only downside was service. It seemed like they might be understaffed. My husband's dish arrived about 10 minutes after mine, and we had to ask for table water after being seated. Overall, the food alone makes it worth the visit.

Delicious food. It's convenient as it is inside the mall. Lots of filipino dishes to choose from.read more

I'd heard about Locavore right before I left for my most recent trip to Manila and I'm glad I went…read moresince it did not disappoint. I had the Sizzling Sinigang and it was delicious - it arrived in a sizzling plate full of tender beef and various vegetables; everything was full of the tasty tamarind forward flavors. The Sinangag that I ordered with it was a perfect compliment. The restaurant doesn't really have amazing decor, but it does have the vibe of a gastropub...on a busy night, I'm sure it has a fun atmosphere. Service was nice and attentive. This is a perfect place for Filipino food with an elevated twist, but unpretentious.

Good eats with modern takes of Filipino classics…read more Went for a late dinner. Had an rsvp but ultimately wasn't needed and was sat immediately. Ordered the following: - sizzling sinigang - was a nice sizzling dish with a sinigang flavored gravy, def the best dish. - boneless lechon belly - well made pork dish no worries to accidentally biting into a bone - kare kare wings - pretty good wings with a kare kare flavor - garlic rice - pretty good for standard fare - turon - wasn't expecting a puff pastry, it was good but probably prefer the traditional style - lèche flan - very condensed milk forward, very dense but did taste good Overall, a very good spot for friends or a date!

Family occasions, reunion or simply sending off of a relative abroad, this restaurant is a perfect…read moreplace to savor the moment of sharing a meal. The all-time favorite Max's Chicken, Lumpiang Ubod and their best soup have become the restaurant's culinary arts 'master piece.' This the reason why we as a family would always frequent this restaurant aside from its Filipino dishes, the cultural ambiance is but important. It is good to cheer, to greet to lift up one/s invocation too in this place for it here that we always feel like dining at home. Kudos Max's

We had a wonderful meal here and will be back for sure! The…read moreservice was a little slow, but we were so impressed with the food, that this made the whole experience perfect.

This restaurant is inside Resorts world in Newport City,Philippines,took a while before we can put…read moreour orders in after we're seated,service was so slow .Food is not as good as it was presented in their menu,worst was the salmon belly,it was just a strip of fats.It was a disappointing dinner for us.

Our cousins took us here at Locavore, Estancia location. We enjoyed dining at Locavore with our…read morefamily, party of 11. Excellent customer service with delicious meals and plenty of options on their menu. This is our second time dining at Locavore but first time at Brixton Street in Estancia location. Customer service at Brixton Street, Estancia is consistent with the BGC location. The staff is also very well versed with food allergies. The staff was great every step of the way from seating, to ordering, to delivering our orders on a timely manner and until the very end. Our party of 11 ordered 2 of everything like to name a few of what we ordered are, Pakbet Ratatouille, Octadobo, Oyster Palabok sa Puti, Tapsilog, Boneless Lechon Belly, Dragonfruit chips and many more. We look forward to dining at Locavore every time we visit Philippines. Locavore both provided delicious food and excellent customer service.

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!