I'm cutting to the chase and saying this is one of my favorite restaurants here in Tagaytay. I'd…read morecall the place elegant, comfortable, classy, and chic, without feeling pretentious, unapproachable, nor expensive. We lived in Thailand last year for quite some time, and the food here brought us right back. Everything we ordered was a-maz-ing. I won't go into the details of all the items, just know that you can't go wrong. We sat outside on the side table and what amounted to a very large oversized bench. Yeah, you guessed it, after eating we straight up laid out on the bench, bellies hanging out, just chillin' with a quaint garden view to frame us. Cool spot, that I'll post about again with a more detailed listing of items on another day. Just wanted to get this one out there so that more people will find this place.

really loved the food, especially the tom yum. but we didnt really like the green curry, wasnt…read moreexpecting the chicken to be like that and the consistency and taste was a bit different. the pineapple fried rice could use more filling too. some of the dishes had a small serving size too but overall still enjoyable and good resto. the tom yum goong was very worth it, very delicious soup, lots of shrimps, big serving size. they even had a free shrimp crackers which was nice. some of the dishes came a bit slow though but not too bad of a wait. place was nice and had a garden and a little coworking/cafe area with flower arrangements and flower shop. very nice!

Food is good. Service is great. Ample seating. Not enough parking. Not too crazy about the fried…read morerice.

I love this place! Best Thai I've had in years! Beef cucumber salad/fried rice/phad Thai!read more

Great place but had to give it 4 out of 5 stars. Maybe on another night I would have given 5…read more First, the food was mostly delicious. Servings were family style, however, the Green Beef Curry, which they said was good for two, was not really. I am a bigger guy but even my small wife thought it was not enough for more than one person. The taste was great and so we overlooked the amount. The Bagoong Rice with Roasted Pork was right on when they said it was good for 2-3 people. It didn't have as much bagoong flavor as I personally like but still very good. For dessert, we got the Mango Sticky Rice with the coconut milk on the side. I dont know if they actually used sticky rice because it wasn't like other sticky rices we have eaten before. Flavor-wise though, it was sat. Next is the service. We came in with only one other active table and so we were seated immediately and our table was set soon after. Our orders were taken as soon as we called and the wait for the food was not long. I just have a couple of complaints with the service. One, the waitress should have been more attentive when it came to the little things. For example, filling the water glass, which I think is very basic. Towards the middle and end of our meal it got pretty busy and so I can understand that they were short handed but at the beginning of the meal the waitress passed by our table several times and did nothing. I recommend the waitresses be trained so they ask how the meal is going and to refill drinks without being prompted. The second complaint is the staffing. They had two waitresses. One was on point but the second one was not- she was who complaint number one was about. It was awkward as well when at the peak of dinner, when they had a couple large parties, a few parties of four and a few couples eating, the second waitress was on the phone for a couple of minutes and then left for about ten minutes leaving the other waitress by herself. Lastly, the price was reasonable. Everything on the menu, from appetizers to desserts were prices from about 150-400 pesos. Since the servings were meant to be family style, the meal wont break the bank. For us, the Bagoong Rice, Curry, Mango dessert, and service charge was about PHP 800. Overall, it was a good experience and maybe on a different night it would have been an excellent. We will definitely come back to try more things on the menu.

I cannot imagine how this restaurant stays in business. It is always deserted, they seem to only…read moreprovide food for the hotel next door. The selection is small and the food is mediocre, but what really stinks the rating is that it appears dramatically overpriced. So many seafood restaurants in the area, I would give this a hard pass.

Nice lookin restaurant with a second floor and an outdoor patio. They're next to the ABC Hotel and…read more Aqua Beach Club. WE'VE ORDERED - Pad Thai - um, no, it's not Thai - Morning glory aka kangkong, not bad - Mixed vegetables with oyster sauce, decent but tastes more like a Chinese dish. - English breakfast tea - added cream and sugar BEWARE! They serve their teas piping hot! - Coconut pudding - not wild about it. Too much peanuts, not sweet enough - Tom Yum was salty - Thai iced tea was weak and tasted more like a bubble tea. - Love their fresh fruit shakes, but they do need the syrup that comes with them. They're on the pricey side though. Lychee shake is the best! Non-food things that I love about them: free WiFi and a strong AC; bathrooms are clean with soap and toilet paper; they have their own generator so during brown outs (power outages), they're still open and running. They have stellar service with a smile: holding doors open for you, pulling out chairs for the women, everyone greeting you as you enter and thanking you as you exit. We keep coming back for their shakes, free WiFi and to bum off their electricity during brown outs.

If there is one Thai Restaurant that makes me reminisce my good old days in Bangkok, it must be…read moreMuang Thai. Decorations in Thailand are unique and the restaurant here in Malakas street in Quezon City just makes you feel you are in Bangkok. I like their pad thai. It is similar to that pad thai in Tesco Lotus. It's rich in flavours and it is really oily! the bean sprouts still have the crunch in it and the nuts are sprinkled on top without making tipid on it! Their tom yum is just the tom yum a Thai friend cooked for me: it tastes like the tom yum mix they usually use. hihi. Chicken pandan has the pandan aroma and taste in it. What sets this Thai restaurant apart from any Thai restaurant in Manila is that they sell goodies from Thailand. So, if you miss you favourite tamarind candy or you want that ointment or get some trinkets from Thailand, its almost sure they have it there. Dine and shop and experience Thai flavour!

Authentic Thai food in the heart of Marikina city!! I highly recommend the green papaya salad, stir…read morefry kangkong, green mango salad, thai fried chicken , tom yan soup, pork satay, bagoong rice, banana and camote fritters, sticky rice with mango and beef curry. Tasty, flavorful, authentic thai taste. Will definitelycome back here!!

Amazing little gem of Marikina. Really good Thai food patterned for the Filipino palate. Menu is…read morepretty basic and the usual Thai fare of Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Bagoong Rice are dubbed as best sellers but with good reason. The Bagoong Rice is a meal in itself with all the flavor palates present. Crab rice is great as well- no Kani sticks included, only real crabmeat. Hefty servings and unbeatable prices. Complete your Siamese meal by adding peanuts, chili powder and vinegar on your noodles as you please! It adds up to the experience. Down everything with their Thai Milk Tea which you can taper down the sweetness by request.

Hubby and I judge a Vietnamese place by their Banh Mi and Pho, so that's what we ordered…read more - Pho Bo - rice noodles with beef. The broth was sweet, it didn't have the complex flavors brought out when stock is cooked over a long period of time. It was definitely lacking. Noodles looked like the kind you find in a Thai restaurant. - Banh Mi Heo (pork) - bun was not a toasted French baguette, no pate, veggies didn't have that nice crunch, no fresh cilantro nor sliced jalapeños. It wasn't a bad tasting sandwich, it just wasn't an authentic banh mi. - Sua Chua Cafe - home made yogurt with coffee. I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered this odd mix of sour and bitter. I tried to balance it out with some syrup to sweeten it, but it didn't work. I guess it's an acquired taste? Staff was friendly and attended to our needs, food comes out in a reasonable time, place is roomy and clean, but the aircon is weak. Still looking for a good pho place; but for a banh mi, I'll be going back to Banh Mi Ngon.

Just had an incredible lunch at People's Palace and I'm still thinking about it days later. Our…read moregroup of six walked in without a reservation (luckily they squeezed us in), and right away the vibe felt welcoming--elegant but not stuffy, with beautiful wood accents and soft lighting that made everything feel special. We started with the pomelo salad--bright, zesty, perfectly balanced with just the right kick--and then dove into the grilled pork skewers, which were smoky, tender, and gone in seconds. The star for me was the steamed sea bass with chili-lime sauce; the fish was so fresh it practically melted, and that sauce had me spooning it over everything. Even the pad see ew was a step above what I've had elsewhere--chewy noodles, great wok hei, not too sweet. Portions felt generous for the quality, and nothing was overly oily or heavy. Service was flawless. Our server remembered who ordered what without writing anything down and kept the water and tea flowing without us ever asking. They even brought out a little complimentary mango sticky rice at the end because it was one of our birthdays--such a thoughtful touch. Hands down one of the best Thai meals I've had in Manila. Worth every peso and I'll be back next time I'm in town. 5 stars all the way.

Ambiance - we had a bit of a hard time looking for this restaurant on Greenbelt 3. The ambiance…read morewas simple family style. Service - attentive and courteous. Our water glasses were always full. Food - we ordered pomelo salad, papaya salad, and if I recall correctly, a beef sate or bbq. Everything was fresh and delicious. We would have eaten more, if not for the fact that we had just eaten a large buffet breakfast at the Manila Peninsula couple of hours before. We loved the flavors and would definitely come back.

I've been missing char kway teow, my favorite food in Penang (definitely one of the best places to…read morefood trip!) and I was happy to find it on the menu of Banana Leaf - but would it meet my expectations? I took one bite and immediately I was transported to Penang. I've tasted not-so-good char kway teow in the past, but this one really hit the spot. We paired the char kway teow with roti sans the sauce, and it was perfect to balance the savoriness and richness of the char kway teow. The restaurant ambiance is nice and relaxing, too, and quiet enough to have conversation. My only nitpick is one of the staff, who looked at us with a measuring, scrutinizing gaze. With our backpacks and casual attire, to him we must have looked like students who could not afford the food there. I would have rated this Banana Leaf branch five stars if not for that.

Banana Leaf restaurant serves a variety of Southeast Asian dishes such as Thai, Malaysian and…read moreSingaporean. There are no dinner plates here; instead, the wait staff will lay fresh banana leaves (hence the name) at each place setting. Servings are definitely good for serving, which makes dining with friends a more satisfying culinary encounter than eating alone. I recommend starting off your meal with some Roti Canai. Roti are warm and chewy pieces of flat thin bread (something like a tortilla except more 'slouchy') that you are meant to tear into pieces for dipping into creamy curry sauce. Follow that up with some pad thai --- this dish will drown your taste buds in an explosion of salty soy sauce and sweet, crunchy peanuts. And if you are feeling the need for some warm soup, you might as well have a pot of Tom Yam Kung; don't snooze or you might find yourself all out of the juicy prawns that lurk underneath the red-orange broth. A word of advice: this is a place for those who love spicy food. Steer clear if you wimp out at the slightest hint of capsaicin.

With Elbi's popularity among foreigners and expats, one could expect that the local community would…read morealso be littered with a variety of restaurants dedicated to foreign cuisine - and Baan Thai's definitely one of them. I believe it wouldn't be surprising to tell you that they serve Thai, this cozy little restaurant is located just right behind Bonito's, another popular restaurant within the locality. Serving authentic Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, spring rolls (of course the Thai version of it, fellas), Tom Yum and a whole lot more, Baan Thai is a fresh alternative to the omnipresence of bars and grills populating Los Baños. What to try? Their spring rolls and Pad Thai are the classic dishes, but for those with an adventurous palette, perhaps the Papaya Salad or the Thai Bagoong rice might suit your unconventional needs. So, if you're looking for a nice, relaxing way to have lunch, try giving Baan Thai a visit and be able to spend those slow afternoons gobbling down mouthwatering Thai cuisine in a nipa hut, while sitting on pillows!