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!

For a start, we werent welcomed and wasnt told if we have to wait to be seated or if we just have…read moreto pick our own table. 2nd no one ever camed to us to give menu and no body asked for our orders until after i asked one of the waiters after 20mins(we were still waiting for 3more person so we werent in a rush but hey really no one assisted us like we dont exist) 3rd It is inasal so i expect it to be a little smoky so i let it be. 4th the restroom!! smh for a big place theres only one room for women and one for men, and only one washing area outside. 5th it was raining and one part of the ceiling was actually dripping on me and on our table!! i should have said something but i let it go instead. 6th we did saw a mice running inside while were eating! Overall the food though was satisfying,good flavors and has a variety of selection. Me and my family enjoyed it and even had take out foods.

Quality of food keeps its patrons on coming back to dine. There is a selection of fiesta set menu…read morefor big groups. Crispy Pata and Bulalo Steak are the ultimate guilty pleasures. Pinoy dessert selection is good too. It is open until late night for a few bottle of drinks. There is enough parking at the frontage

Comforting Pinoy food, open 24/7. Honestly underrated…read more I swear, this place has been open for over a decade... and somehow I've been roaming Makati like a clueless NPC not knowing it existed. The betrayal. My own stomach deserved better. Solid late-night spot. Generous portions, comforting flavors, and a vibe that feels like a warm hug after a long day (or a long night out, depende sa choices mo). Alfresco dining is super chill, but be warned: it starts getting packed around 1-2AM with people who look like they've survived a full pub crawl. What we ordered: * Pork Bagnetsilog - Crispy, well-seasoned, and surprisingly generous. * Talong Chips + Tokwa - My ultimate fave. I kept "trying one more" until suddenly... nothing was left. Zero self-control, and honestly? Worth it. * Chicharon Bulaklak + Tokwa - Dangerously crunchy. Perfect with rice or on its own. * Coffee Nagaraya Sorbetes - Fun idea, but the coffee flavor needs a little more oomph. Still worth a try. * Leche Flan Sorbetes - A sinful dulce de leche situation -- sweet tooth approved. Only downside: Parking took 30 mins to 1 hour. Will we be back? Absolutely. Probably sooner than parking trauma can heal. Another late night go-to unlocked.

I had a fantastic experience at Goto Monster. The food was outstanding--everything tasted fresh,…read moreflavorful, and was served at the perfect temperature. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made the visit enjoyable. The ambiance was also great, providing a clean and comfortable setting to enjoy my meal. Overall, a wonderful visit that I highly recommend!

This is the best place to go to if you're looking to experience the best food Binondo has to offer…read more Price is dirt cheap, location and service is ok. We went there on a Saturday before lunch and we were seated right away. But during lunchtime, place is jam-packed. You know a place serves good food if people are willing to wait in line. I suggest the different varieties of dumplings. My girlfriend ordered the chicken feet and the lumpia w/c is extraordinary. We will definitely comeback since there's still alot on their menu that we want to try.

Went to Wai Ying in Binondo last weekend with my family and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong day exploring. The dim sum cart came around quick, and we loaded up on hakaw, siu mai, char siu bao, and those amazing crispy taro puffs--everything was hot, fresh, and tasted just like the old-school spots back home. The spare ribs were tender and saucy, not overly sweet, and the yang chow fried rice had that perfect wok hei. Service was friendly even though it was packed; our server made sure we had hot tea refills without us asking. Super affordable too--we fed six of us and still had leftovers for under 2k. Total comfort food win. Definitely heading back next time we're in the area. Five stars all the way!

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.

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

My friend and I had been wanting to try Sarsa for the longest time! He is from Negros and really…read morewanted to eat food from home. We arrived at the restaurant at around 8PM on a Wednesday. We were expecting the long line but, we didn't expect to be 8th in line when we arrived. After about 35 minutes (and about 8 servings of free peanuts), we finally got a table. Once seated, we immediately ordered the sizzling kansi, tortang talong with crispy sardines and kesong puti, grilled sticks of isol (chicken tail), inasal na paa, and thin cut liempo. Yes, we were HANGRY! ALL the dishes must be eaten with rice. The dishes are rich and fatty and you really need the rice to soak up the sauce of each dish. The dishes are simple but the flavors were the right amount of salty, sweet and sour. My favorite dish, hands down, is the Sizzling Kansi. It is seerved with bone marrow and the tangy sauce is perfect with the tender meat. For rice, you have to try their ginamos fried rice. Definitely a place to visit, this restaurant serves no frills Negranese style food. Great place for casual dining with friends and family. :)

Back in the Philippines after 9 years...you can imagine my cravings and appetite…read more Here's what I tried: - Spicy Crispy Dilis: they offered to put the chili pineapple glaze on the side. I'm glad I decide to get it mixed in with the fish. It was still crispy and had just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Eat immediately! - Kare Kare: I LOVED that the tripe was grilled yet still so tender. This added another layer of flavor to the whole dish. The sauce was a smidge too sweet but that didn't stop me from devouring this. The vegetables were nicely cooked as well. Ask for an extra serving of bagoong. - Crispy Kansi: Life changing. The marrow had a slight citrus flavor that cuts through the unctuousness. Spoon some on top of some rice, and top with some gravy = the perfect bite! - Pinakbet: The vegetables were cooked just right. Somehow, the okra was not slimy! I could not really taste the aligue in this though. - Tortang Talong: I had high hopes for this because I love tortang talong. But it was a bit dry, and the kesong puti was so sparse that you don't taste it. - Piaya ice cream sandwich: they had run out of ube and quezo ice cream so I had no choice but to go with vanilla. The caramel drizzle was delicious and almost chewy! But the piaya layers became a bit difficult to eat after being pressed up against the ice cream. I'd like to go back and try the quezo version of this. I think the flavor combination would be more unique. - Crispy Buko Pie: You can really taste the Pandian in this, and you get a generous amount of buko. This should be consumed immediately as well! Bottom line: I would love to keep coming back to this restaurant! The food was delicious and I was impressed by how they made Filipino food "pretty" and not just "brown!"

Great service with great tasting food. Authentic filipino food. Most like by filipinos and…read morebalikbayans.

Service, they were right about the service. This people are terrible. I stood there waiting for a…read moretable for at least 5 mins without any assistance. They are not busy at all . I think they need guidance from manager or supervisor. The food is always good but by the time you can order , you are already dismay and angry. Btw just guess how long you will wait for someone to take your orders.

Delicious filipino food for a decent price!…read more This place was very busy at the time my family and I went. We had to wait about 10 minutes to get seated. Small amount of seating here so that's why it can get really packed. Took the waiter about 20 minutes to even take our order which was a con for me. After 20 more minutes our food came but it did come all together which was another con. Appetizer came last and by the sound of it they had forgetten that part of our order. Also we originally ordered Bulalo but they were sold out for that day which disappointing. Order: 2 rice plates (smaller than expected), crispy chicken appetizer ( way to sweet!), fried bangus (10/10 crispy and tasty), adobong kangkong (good!), and pork sisig (8/10 not as crispy as I hoped it would be) Didn't have a chance to try their dessert because we were all so full but I did see they had very big cups for their halo halo! Must try next time. Service: Slow and never checked up on us, food came out slowly one by one, and they forgot our appetizer. Food is good but I would try to go at a time that is not super packed

This place gave me an experience I will never forget, I had the pork sisig which was grilled to…read moreperfection, the pieces were both moist and flavourful with every bite. Which was great since I've never had it before until my last visit! I'm from Vancouver, Canada by the way that's why I say first time. Another dish I had was the kare kare, The sauce was creamy which went well with all the rice we had. Which, was quite a bit. The meat was tender too, rather than some places that tend to overcook and make it way too chewy. Last but not least? baked cheese scallops, A great dish to start or finish with, Also very hard to put down because of how the flavour of the scallop cooks inside the shell, be sure to get it!