This is one of the oldest hot-pot restaurant in Manila. There are so many of ingredients choices…read morefrom seafood, beef, pork, chicken, vegetables, and needle. Three different taste of Soup also available. Freshness of all materials and pricing are reasonable. We can use there for business purpose too.

I am ashamed to say that I only discovered this place 2 years ago. Tien effing Tien is the bomb!…read moreThe first time I was able to dine here, we ordered off the ala carte menu but I had noticed that every one else was enjoying a hot pot meal. Subsequent visits were made and it was hot pot all the way from there. No regrets were had. (Skip this paragraph if you already know how to get there/park cause tl;dr) Tien Tien used to be located on Pasay Rd/Arnaiz so don't make the same mistake as me! They are now located in The Atrium Bldg along Makati Ave right next to the pretty pretty Zuellig Bldg. Parking can be a bit of an issue if you're not familiar with how it works but here are some hopefully helpful instructions based on personal experience of driving around in circles: If you're heading north on Makati Ave from Ayala Ave, you'll actually see The Atrium Bldg, that way you have an idea of where it is. Make a right on Paseo de Roxas and an immediate right into what looks like the parking lot/driveway of the Zuellig Bldg. Go past the lot onto the next street which is Apartment Ridge Rd and make a right there since it's a one way street. It's parallel to Makati Ave and just follows along the curve. You can park (or double park if you have a driver I guess) next to the wall and there should be an entrance to Tien Tien from the back. Semi bad thing is that you'll have to go through the function rooms which can be awks if there are a lot of people or if there's private party. Enough about location and parking, onto the food: Two things I remember about the ala carte menu is that 1) the seafood is super fresh. You can actually see the food (haha get it) swimming in the aquariums near the front entrance. 2) Eel in black bean/tausi sauce. Don't even think twice except maybe for the bones so be careful. Eat this with rice because it is so worth the calories. The hot pot blows so many other hot pot places out of the water. What Tien Tien doesn't give you in AYCE, they give you in quality. You have a choice of 4 soup bases and you can pick 2 in a split pot for variety. I personally prefer the wansuy soup base (stock with cilantro and peidan/century egg) cause I find it very light and refreshing. It also doesn't mask the taste of the meat, fish, etc too much and it absorbs their flavors too if you wanna drink the soup afterwards. Do not get wansuy if you have the genetics that make you think cilantro tastes like soap. Get sate instead if you'd like a spicy kick. The wantons, shrimp balls, and beef balls are all freshly made and take a little longer to cook so throw them into the soup first. The HK sliced beef is so red and fresh with just the right amount of fat. The rest of the stuff is pretty much standard. I unfortunately couldn't try the cheeseballs that people have mentioned because I'm lactose intolerant. Sad day. There is a sink near the entrance so you can wash your hands if you don't need to use the bathroom since it is located outside. In the dark empty building that could easily scare you if you're a scaredy cat like me. That sink is very much appreciated. The staff is great and very attentive! Very efficient and awesome service! We're sorry if we kept making you come back to pour tea, we wanted a whole teapot so you wouldn't have to go back and forth. However, I wouldn't recommend using the bathroom here because it's not exactly a golden throne.

This place is awesome - pay for the cultural show its buffet, it's worth it!…read more It's located near Intramuros tourist areas and the ambiance is so pretty! Many tables of tour groups but the service is excellent and I absolutely loved the cultural show taking you through Philippine history. Very well executed!! The buffet is quite diverse and a great way to try Philippine cuisine en masse. Highly recommend!

Barbara's is a solid choice for lunch if you are visiting Manila in the Philippines. We had a…read moreblast! What stood out about this restaurant was the exceptional customer service and the cultural dancing while you eat delicious traditional Filipino food buffet style. I don't know if it's because they cater to tourist that makes this place so special but I left here feeling very full and very happy from the cultural performances. What was also fun was after the performances they invite the visitors from different regions of the world up to the stage and taking a picture with the dance performers. It provided a great keepsake to take back home. They also perform different songs from around the Philippines and the different dialects they speak and where they are from providing an educational opportunity. One of the songs was from the region, where my mother's father is from which is why I took a trip to the Philippines to learn more about my grandfather's culture and homeland. This touched my soul deeply and will never forget my time at Barbara's. The food was outstanding and very tourist friendly. I went up two times to partake in the delicious offerings from the buffet. I think the best thing about this place too is to have experienced all of this in an air-conditioned building. It was a nice reprieve from the 90+ degrees Fahrenheit with humidity weather that I endured in Manila. I also attended another restaurant with the cultural performance, and it was outside, and the experience was not as special due to the weather. So that's why I can't say enough good things about how I was treated and the yummy food that I ate and the beautiful cultural performances I admired at Barbara's. Highly recommend Barbara's while visiting the Philippines .

food at BC is superb presentation and taste perfectService is excellently provided and the ambiance…read moreis magnificent. we will revisit and revisit BC til we run out of adjectives.

I went to the one in the Ayala Mall! This place is so good and the service is great. The owner is…read morefriends with my mom so I am prob a little biased. But I mean cmon the pictures of the food even look good. The vibe of the restaurant is so cute too bc of the paintings on the walls.

So there I was at Juanito's Bistro, a popular watering hole in Kapitolyo, on a Saturday night for…read moredinner... With my best friend and our kids. And hey, it wasn't bad. We sat in a booth inside the air conditioned area, overlooking the outdoor tables as they filled up, appreciating the lifestyle of 'em younguns' like the titas we had become. We had spent the day chasing after our toddlers so we were mainly there to have beers and a hearty, wholesome dinner. We had the bestsellers: tofu in oyster sauce with shiitake mushroom (get it!), chicken salpicao, and fish fillet in mushroom cream sauce. All of them were simple and good, the right kind of comfort and savory to fill us up good. It wasn't too heavy, too, to enjoy the (cheap-o 50-peso) beer we were having. The kids had some of the tofu and shared a hefty portion of the carbonara pasta. Most of the food came without rice. Obviously they were meant as pulutan, but a cup of rice came at a reasonable 30 pesos, which is good to know in case you get the tipsy munchies. I guess things start happenin' at 9 p.m. which is right about the time we left, so it's safe to assume that Juanito's isn't too bad for a nice and early kid-friendly dinner while being a chill spot to drink with your friends. Oh, just a warning, though: parking will be a pain!

Juanito's has a potential to be really great. It's a house turned into a restaurant/bar/karaoke…read moreplace. They have an air conditioned area and there's the patio which is Al Fresco. They've converted the bedrooms into private karaoke rooms which are actually pretty cheap! I might be wrong but from what I remember, it's less P300 for an hour. If the staff can be consistent on giving good service then this place can definitely be a 5 star place. But until they stop acting like they have other better stuff to do, 3 stars will suffice. Will I come back? Sure.

Blackbird at the Nielson Tower is an excellent choice for fun and adventurous dining…read more Ambience is casual with a touch of elegance. Food options appear to be Western with an Asian touch which challenges the taste buds. The Gochujang Grilled Octopus and Crispy Squash Flowers are perfect examples of this Eurasian combinations. Twice Cooked Short ribs was our clear favorite because of the cilantro and sauce flavor pop when eaten with plain rice and salty beef for a flavor contrast. Elements of the dishes must be eaten together to capture the true essence of the dish. Dessert flavor combinations were unique, such as the Baked Alaska which is expected to be western but the ice cream flavors were surprisingly Asian with the mango and passionfruit sauce, yummy! Friendly staff and service was very attentive. Table bussed clean and wine always flowing.

Love this place. Always a great experience while in Manila. The menu is vast but overwhelming, the…read morefood is quality and delicious, and the service is always top tier. I love sitting outside when it's not too hot. I also highly suggest the gnocchi and the homemade cream for dessert.

Price: 2 stars. Expensive. For 3 people. We ate P3,000++. We had 3 soup and 4 main. No dessert. No…read morecoffee. Food: 4 stars. Soup was served poured from a teapot in front of you for presentation. Excellent plating. Portion is small, as with any fine dining style portioning. Taste is above average. Especially the fried pork belly I'm told is "to die for" (I didn't have any). Serving time is long and we have to wait 30 minutes, we were thinking do they only have one chef to cook? And the place only has two tables that are occupied, ours and another. Minus 0.5 star. Place: 3.5 stars. Ambiance is nice, although it's really a small place. We went there noontime, which they open (at 12nn).

After a couple of weeks of eating out, and sub par food in Manila, Stockton Place was a welcomed…read moresurprise. I'd been told about this place but only made it there on the day we left. My guy commented that he wished we'd come here sooner! Although it took a little while to prepare, they were poaching the chicken, the dishes came out well presented and with thought to them. The mashed potatoes for instance had some flair with flavour and plating. I only wish we had time to try the dessert. The staff are friendly and accommodating. It's a small place so be sure to book if it's a busy night or a big group. I'd recommend trying it out!

Lilac Street in SSS Village Marikina continues to grow gastronomically as there seems to be a new…read moremunch place every month, and for a foodie like me, I don't mind it at all! :D Anyway, I finally try this Cuban-themed dining place - a far cry from the originally Chinese-themed restaurant that it replaced (East Harbour). Upon entering, I was impressed with how the place looks. It's such a stark contrast to its predecessor because of its vibrant vibe and cool decorations. The place is inspired by the movie, "Chef," where the lead character decided to pursue his passion for Cuban cuisine. The walls are adorned with quotes written in chalk, while nostalgic items surround the area, such as old beer bottles, one of the first Nokia phone models, a Nintendo family computer, vinyl records, an analog TV, and other vintage stuff. I also like their cute makeshift lamps! Their menu is written on a long blackboard, and aside from ribs, they also serve wings, some sides, and milkshakes! I was so curious to try the Cubano sandwich, but since we would be eating rice, I told myself, "Next time!" :p A recent addition to their menu is the classic fish and chips, which are actually fries that reminded me of Mcdonald's! Even if they were a bit soggy, they still tasted good. The fish was just ordinary, but unlike the breaded fish of other restaurants, Brad & Pit's breading was light, so I could still taste the actual fish. At P175 per serving, it's quite a good catch (literally and figuratively hehe). I hope they could serve it with tartar sauce, though. Next, we tried their wings. P200 for 6 pairs is a bit pricey for me, but they tasted great! They weren't too spicy nor too oily, and they were served with honey mustard. Brad and Pit's also offers combo meals priced at P149: that's a pair of wings with one side and rice. Whether they're spicy or not, wings go well with milkshakes! Okay, maybe alcoholic drinks are the best partners, but hey, the heat has been unbearable these days, so milkshakes will do! I ordered strawberry, but you can also choose from chocolate and vanilla. Finally, we tried a huge serving (medium) of ribs, aptly called the "Rib Mountain." These babies come in 4 serving options: small, medium, large, and extra large. We were like, "Medium?! Paano pa kaya 'yung extra large - doble nito?!" (Medium? What more if this were the extra large serving - double this size?!) This size is suited for 2-3 people already, and at P385, it's such a steal! Though the meat isn't the fall-off-the-bone kind, the ribs were still flavorful enough. They are best paired with Brad and Pit's specialty rice: cargo and burrito. IT'S SO GOOD! I could eat the rice on its own! :p Brad and Pit's Ribshack is located at 116 Lilac Street, very near the bridge connecting Soliven and Lilac. They are open from 12 noon until 11 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. It's a good place to indulge in affordable ribs and chill with your buddies or family!

Though the food menu looked promising, the taste was severely underwhelming. We enjoyed the pig's…read moreear chicharon but everything else tasted like an average home cooked meal. The stars are for the best servers, though, they are the saving grace of the whole restaurant

My new favorite restaurant in Rockwell! Love the Paris-New York inspiration and the not-in-Manila…read morefeel of the interiors and menu. My favorites are the CQ salad (quinoa and goat cheese goodness) and the buffalo chicken balls! The latter's just a tad too oily but the taste will make you want to finish the whole plate (FYI, I didn't because I have high EQ). The missing star in my rating is for the fact that everything's just a tad too pricey for the serving size. Average is PHP 400 per plate. Good thing the quality of the dishes will justify why.