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!

First time to try Locavore Kitchen & Drinks and na enjoy namin ang brunch dito sa Kapitolyo What a…read morefantastic meal! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Tastes great! Eating something delicious right now.. i love it..

Popped into The Breakfast Club this past weekend for their Friday breakfast buffet, and wow, it hit…read morethe spot perfectly. Got there right around 7:30, snagged a nice window table with morning light pouring in, and dove straight into the spread. They had this killer lineup--garlic rice, longganisa that was juicy and not too sweet, perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy danggit, and some really good tapa that was tender and full of flavor. The free-flowing coffee kept coming without me even asking, which was clutch. Everything tasted fresh, nothing felt like it was sitting out too long, and the vibe inside is so chill and homey, like you're eating at a friend's place but better. Left feeling full, happy, and already plotting my next visit to try their all-day menu--heard the bibimbap and pancakes are next-level. Solid five stars, hands down.

What better way to start your day than with a breakfast buffet?…read more The Breakfast Club's cozy interior provides the perfect setting for putting things on hold in favor of a warm early morning meal. They have a breakfast buffet every Friday to Sunday which starts at 7 am and ends at 10 am. They don't have a lavish spread of items on the buffet to choose from, but they do have just the right amount of variety to keep your meal from becoming a dull repetition of viands. From my experience, they had breakfast items such as tocino, scrambled eggs, tapa, and fish fillet. They change the choices once in a while, and they have free-flowing coffee as part of the package!! So be early! If you miss the buffet, don't worry! They have lots of a la carte meals that will satisfy you as much as their buffet will.

There are a dozen other reviews in this page that attests to Three Sisters' awesomeness, so this…read morepost won't be long. But yes, Three Sisters is definitely awesome. So awesome. Talagang awesome. Three Sisters has been an institution in Kapitolyo way before Kapitolyo became a popular food hub. Think 70s. This restaurant was built on the tender, smokey deliciousness of its pork and chicken barbeques. My God, those barbeques. When I was still living in Kapitolyo, it wasn't an unusual thing for me to buy two barbeques, then walk around the neighborhood while chomping on to them. I didn't care. Three Sisters used to be located close to the intersection, in a structure that has seen better days. However, they have since moved to a new joint that is brighter, airy, and snazzier. SO much better.

This restaurant have been here for such a long time the locals tell me. We had great pork skewers…read morehere! Will definitely come back and try more.

It was our second day in the Philippines. We were craving for Filipino dishes that were local…read morefavorites for breakfast so we checked this place out. It's a small restaurant and staff are friendly. Unfortunately they ran out of so many items such as longanisa, eggs, tapa so a bit disappointing. Food was good had tocino instead and ordered hazelnut coffee. Not bad but nothing great I can say I would travel far to come again. Also, be careful bathroom floor was super slippery and door had a hard time locking.

Hole in the wall places like this offers good food at an affordable price…read more This came highly recommended by my brother but the tapa was a bit hard to chew. Tocino was good and tasty. Service was excellent! This place would've been a nice area to eat and hang out with your friends but this morning, we opted to take our good to go and enjoy them at home.

The marvellously decorated interior wakes you up with their various lightings and and quirky…read moreornaments. If you're looking for something interesting for your eyes then by all means come and enjoy the clutter of cuteness. FOOD 3.5 - At first glance it wasn't very appealing, but as soon you get your first bite you'll forget about its price. Home-made Longganisa (265 PHP) I ordered a mix of their salty and sweet version to get a taste of both. The delicious sous vide egg crowns the volcano shaped garlic rice. This was a really late brunch around 3 in the afternoon, so obviously we were hungry. This managed to satisfy my appetite for food and taste. Crunch Corned Beef Omelette (212 PHP) We love this! Order 2 of this and you'll be surely happy and full. The crispy exterior confines the juicy corned beef that is just so pleasurable in texture and taste. Another surprise would be there omelette. It looks ordinary, but is actually filled with more corned beef and some rice. We'll surely comeback for more. SERVICE 4.0 They attend to your needs with full concern. Service charge is minimal here at 5% AMBIANCE 4.5 Instead of eating at the breakfast are we were seated at the Cafe Juanita side of the building.

In Marco Polo's aim to not only keep up but to embrace and be at the forefront of the ever-changing…read moreculinary scene, they brought in Chef Giuseppe. With his extensive experience in Europe and in Asia, travels around the world, and of course, him being from Italy -I might be biased here, but really, one of the best places for a gastronomic adventure; he can definitely rise to the occasion. Cucina offers international flavors that appeal to the local palate. The dishes weren't tweaked to the flavors that we're used to but were handpicked according to the ones that everyone would certainly like and find more than interesting. On weekdays, you'll get to indulge on Chef's Beet Cured Salmon with Crème Fraiche, Ossobucco ala Milanese with Soft Yellow Polenta, and Beef Cheek Couscous and Grilled Vegetable. While their Italian Porchetta Stuffed with Sun Dry Tomato and Black Olive Pate, Baked Salted Fish with Chef Giuseppe's Special Sauce, and Wild Mushroom Risotto are what await the hungry weekend warriors. The crowd favorite for the night would have to be the Beef Cheek Couscous, but my heart goes to the Italian Porchetta that I still can't get over.

Twenty four floors up and with a good view of the Ortigas area; around about 2k for dinner buffet…read morewith a couple of hundreds in for unlimited wine; and having rock or slipper lobsters on the spread: these are a few reasons to visit Marco Polo Manila's Cucina. It's good value for money and well worth the spend for an occasion. Sometimes, they have foie gras as a part of the selection, but I've only seen that happen once. I wish their Filipino station looked more appetizing. Sadly, the dishes appeared dry, like they had been sitting there a while, overlooked by the diners who preferred the pasta, seafood choices, and carving station. I must have had two plates of lobsters when I was last there on a Sunday night, though! I really enjoyed that, plus the service of the accommodating wait staff on duty.

Quiant place to hangout when in Pioneer Center, Kapitolyo. They serve food that can pass as a…read moreThai-authentic. Had a hard time choosing over tom yum, thai bbq, and I ended up having pad thai with satay. Food is great except that it took a while for my order to arrive and they forgot about my Satay. Price points are reasonable too. Went on a friday and they close as early at 11pm.

If you want your meals to show up 20 minutes apart and like hard metal music, this is the place for…read moreyou. Service was lacking, food was ok, overall I was very underwhelmed.

My grandmother really has a knack for cuisines that aren't too mainstream and she stumbled upon…read moreCalderon in Kapitolyo. She loved it so much that she brought the family there for Sunday bonding. I found the place to be homey and cozy. It looked like a bricked house and once you've settled in a table, you'd feel like you're really in Spain. The music and ambiance really suite the whole theme. And don't get me started with the food! We ordered different things for the family to try and I must say that the food was good! We ordered the Paella Valenciana which is the flavor/variant we all know of. We also ordered the Caldo Gallego which was a hearty soup composed of beef, chicken, beans, vegetables and Spanish chorizo. We had the Salpicao, Croquetas and Bacalao ala Vizcaina (cod in tomato sauce). All of those dishes were really good! To end the meal, we ordered Sangria and partnered it with Bandeja de Jamon, Chorizo Y Quezo which was a platter of cold cuts, hams and cheese. The restaurant definitely captured the taste of Spain. I found it to be a great place to be with a big group or even just a one on one intimate dinner. The vibe for me was great. My overall experience in Calderon was pleasant! I would recommend Spanish cuisine lovers to drop by and try the food!

When I found out that a Spanish restaurant was opening in our neighborhood I was so excited and…read morewithin the first week of opening my family and I headed to Calderon. Honestly though we weren't expecting that much since it was only a neighborhood joint and we suspected would not offer Spanish dishes quite as authentic and fresh as those we've had in more expensive restaurants, but boy were we wrong. Calderon is fantastic. Their flavors was bold and their dishes though made with simple ingredients really pack a punch. The place is cozy and warm, the décor classic and earthy. The food offered is classic Spanish and we ordered salpicao, paella, gambas, and croquettas, all staple Spanish food. I was blown away by how tasty and great everything was. The tapas options are killer. I could honestly go home with a pot filled with their salpicao and just gorge on that and rice for a week. The ultimate test (at least for my mom) was their paella and it did not disappoint it was flavorful, salty, packed with meat and veggies. Calderon is certainly a must-try!

Great service. My server was named Jobs, he did a great job…read more Steak was cooked correctly. My only gripe is the serving sizes of the sides. Could be better. The ambiance doesn't match the price or quality of the food either. Overall it was good tho.

It's always a toss up when dining in mall establishments, so I was a bit skeptical when we came…read morehere to Mamou Prime. Friends wanted to take us out to try some Prime steak in Manila so why not! A bit of a surprise for the food here. We came with a big group of friends so ordered a variety of plates to share. The Dry-aged bone in steak was decent quality for APAC, but the star here was the truffle cream pasta dish! Like a lot of recommendations from others, the cream pasta is packed full of umami flavors and done just right. The purple rice here was also notably good. Overall a decent mall dining experience. I think I've come to the conclusion that in SEA/APAC a lot of good restaurants and dining experiences are mall centric.

Together, we embarked on a delightful journey to Thai Dara in Pasig, where an even greater joy…read moreawaited: a reunion with cherished friends from days of old. The air buzzed with vibrant stories, echoing laughter, and the warmth of shared memories. It was a truly magnificent evening, a testament to the power of friendship and connection--a perfect, inspiring crescendo to a wonderful day! The food was delicious!!!

Went here on a weekday lunch hour when the restaurant was not too busy. Their staff is really…read moreattentive and upon ordering, food came out within 10-15mins. I only ordered their Pad Thai and Thai Milk Tea. Their Milk Tea is decent but a bit bland for my taste (I like the spices in the tea base on the heavy side). The Pad Thai is good but there is a weird almost like a cane vinegar after-taste to it. It's not a big deal for me, though. Overall this is still a decent place to have a quick Thai-fix.