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Category: Manila

SilverKris Lounge, NAIA Manila International Airport Terminal 3

Here’s a review of the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge at NAIA International Airport Terminal 3.

Published February 15, 2023
Categorized as Airline Lounges, Airlines, Manila Tagged NAIA Terminal 3, SilverKris Lounge, Singapore Airlines

Windmill Lausanne, Crosswinds Tagaytay Resort, Philippines

I found a taste of Switzerland in the Philippines.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Brunch, Coffee, Manila Tagged Crosswinds Resorts, Tagaytay, Windmill

Coffeebay, Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines

Nothing special. It’s just another CBTL / Starbucks doppelganger.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Coffee, Dessert, Manila Tagged Coffeebay

Olive Garden, Glorietta, Philippines

In Manila, there’s a secret formula for opening successful restaurants. Unlimited dishes. Large portion sizes. Bonus points if its American.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as American, Italian, Manila

Here Cafe, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines

This 500 seater cafe is probably the biggest coffee shop in the Philippines.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Bakery, Coffee, Manila Tagged Clark Freeport Zone, Here Cafe

BBQ Chicken Philippines, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

BBQ Chicken finally disproves my belief that foreign restaurants in Manila tarnish a brand’s reputation due to inconsistent, poor quality dishes.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Korean, Manila Tagged BBQ Chicken, Bonifacio Global City

Auro Chocolate Cafe, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Manila

This award-winning chocolate institution is what I believe the Philippines should have been striving to accomplish from the very beginning.

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Coffee, Filipino, Manila Tagged Auro Chocolate Cafe, Bonifacio Global City

Cafe Kitsune, The Podium, Manila

{Unpopular opinion} In the world of Cafe Kitsune, Manila beats Singapore for the first time.

Published December 9, 2022
Categorized as Coffee, Dessert, French, Japanese, Manila Tagged Cafe Kitsune

Muji Cafe Philippines

Muji Cafe: #NeverAgain.

Published June 17, 2022
Categorized as Coffee, Manila Tagged Muji Cafe PH

Baristart Coffee opening soon in Philippines

Baristart Coffee SG 6

Looks like my favorite cream puff from Baristart Coffee is coming soon to Manila’s shores.

Published June 17, 2022
Categorized as Coffee, Dessert, Japanese, Manila Tagged Baristart Coffee

Kiwami Food Hall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

Kiwami Food Hall spells great concept with four Japanese masters. Amidst its hour long queues, it’s all smoke and mirrors with forgettable dishes.

Published May 22, 2022
Categorized as Japanese, Manila, Uncategorized Tagged Bonifacio Global City, Kiwami Food Hall

Dean and DeLuca QC, Manila, Philippines

After its failed predecessor, Dean and DeLuca makes a well-deserved comeback with its brunch fare, viennoiserie and the Hokkaido Purple Yam Cheesecake.

Published May 20, 2022
Categorized as Bakery, Brunch, Coffee, Comfort Food, Dessert, Manila Tagged Dean and DeLuca Manila, Dean and DeLuca Menu, Dean and DeLuca QC

Coffee Academics, Legazpi Village, Makati, Manila

After a streak of terrible dining experiences recently, I wasn’t too sanguine about Coffee Academics opening in Manila.

Published May 15, 2022
Categorized as Brunch, Coffee, Manila Tagged The Coffee Academics

Randy’s Donuts PH, Bonifacio Global City, Manila

Randy’s Donuts opening in Manila is a wonderful silver lining… since Manila restaurants seemed to stop cooking anything remotely passable in the post-pandemic world.

Published May 14, 2022
Categorized as American, Manila Tagged Bonifacio Global City, Randy's Donuts, Uptown Parade

Omotesando Koffee, Power Plant Mall, Manila

By far the biggest disappointment ever. Omotesando Koffee might be better off not opening in PH at all.

Published May 13, 2022
Categorized as Coffee, Japanese, Manila Tagged Omotesando Koffee PH

Shake Shack All Around the World

Have you ever had Shake Shack’s shoestring fries before it’s crinkle cut fries?

Published January 22, 2022
Categorized as American, Boston, Manila, New York, Seattle, Singapore, Tokyo, Travel Tagged Shake Shack

Kam’s Roast Philippines: Does it live up to the hype?

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Does this three-time Michelin star restaurant promise the same hype in its Manila location?

Published June 14, 2018
Categorized as Cantonese, Manila Tagged Kam's Roast Philippines

Paradise Dynasty Philippines, S Maison at Conrad Manila

Paradise Dynasty Manila

Paradise Dynasty opens its first branch in Manila. Take a look at its signature Xiao Long Bao’s and hand-pulled noodles.

Published January 2, 2017
Categorized as Chinese, Manila, Szechuan, Taiwanese Tagged Paradise Dynasty Manila, Paradise Dynasty Philippines

10 Mouthwatering Foods That Define the Best of Banawe

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Who’s ready for another food trip in Banawe? To miss this list is to make a big MISSED STEAK.

Published June 27, 2016
Categorized as Cantonese, Cha Chaan Teng, Chinese, Dessert, Guides, Manila, Singaporean Tagged 10 Iconic Foods that Define the Best of Banawe, Fook Yuen, King Chef, Lam Tin, Meat Depot, Restaurants in Banawe Quezon City 2016, Shuin, Tasty Dumplings

10 Classic Halo Halo Desserts in Metro Manila to Beat the Summer Heat

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Screw those designer ice creams with 101 flavors, those pretentious Bingsu and what-have-yous. It’s time to go back to basics. The Halo Halo reigns supreme this summer!

Published May 11, 2016
Categorized as Comfort Food, Dessert, Filipino, Manila Tagged Halo Halo, Halu-halo

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