With all the long weekends we’re looking forward to the most this month, August is the best time to schedule your barkada HOHOLs and special dates! Here are 8 new restaurants to try to make the most out of your staycations.
Papi’s Pinoy Kitchen
GF Nic-can Building, 1737 Dayap cor Guernica St, Palanan, Makati City
(+63) 917 504 2181 | Facebook, Instagram
Open Monday to Saturday from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Papi’s Pinoy Kitchen is your next go-to spot for your Filipino favorites like tapsilog, chicken inasal, and more but with a unique and creative twist. Try the Hainanese Style Chicken Tinola called Tinolanese, the crispy and succulent Bagnet, and the Barbistek or barbeque na bistek.
Alice Tea Salon
GF, The Pearl Place, Pearl Drive Corner Gold Loop, Ortigas, Pasig City
(+632) 925 12 13 | Facebook, Instagram
Open every day from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Budget for two — PHP500
It may not be completely Alice in Wonderland-themed, but Alice Tea Salon is the closest we have to being transported to Wonderland! With its dainty set-up and IG-worthy drinks and treats that scream “Drink/Eat Me!”, Alice Tea Salon is the place we wouldn’t mind being the cause of us running late for a very important date.
Emack & Bolio’s
Ayala Malls The 30th, Meralco Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City
(+632) 718 55 10 | Facebook, Instagram
Open Sunday to Thursday from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., Friday to Saturday from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Budget for two — PHP400
Ayala Malls The 30th is becoming the latest hangout spot for barkadas and lovers around Ortigas because of its unique and must-visit restaurants and cafés, including this quirky, retro-inspired ice cream parlor!
Emack & Bolio’s features deliciously satisfying artisanal flavors like the Grasshopper Pie (mint and chocolate chips), Marsh Mellow Waffle Cone (with the Fruit Loops), and Espresso (with rice crispies) — perfect for whenever you need comforting.
GEN Korean BBQ House
Building J, SM By The Bay, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
(+632) 541 27 67, (+63) 945 123 8530 | Facebook, Instagram
Open Monday to Thursday from 10 A.M. to 12 A.M., Friday to Sunday from 10 A.M. to 2 A.M.
Budget for two — PHP3,000
If you’re a fan of Korean barbeque, GEN Korean BBQ House is a must-try! Hailing from Los Angeles, this restaurant makes the KBBQ eating experience as grand as it should be with cozy, contemporary interiors and premium cuts like the Gen Premium Steak, Woo Beasal (beef belly), and Red Wine Samgyubsal to name a few.
Weekday lunch costs PHP798++ while weekday dinner and weekends will cost you PHP1288++.
Souv! by Cyma
Net Park, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(+63) 949 481 9621 | Facebook, Instagram
Open every day from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Budget for two — PHP1,200
Chef Robby Goco of Cyma fame is still serving the same Greek comfort food but with a more hip and modern approach at Souv! by Cyma. The meats are the highlight of their menu, offering a platter that includes different cuts of chicken, pork, and lamb but vegetarians and health-conscious foodies will fall in love with their varied range of salads, pastas and veggie dishes.
Geláre
3F, Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Facebook, Instagram
Open Sunday to Thursday from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M., Friday to Saturday from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Budget for two — PHP800
If you’ve never had authentic Australian ice cream, pop on over to Geláre to find out what you’ve been missing out on all this time. Remarkably dense and comforting, Geláre’s range of ice cream flavors are simple yet delightful that you wouldn’t be able to stop yourself from splurging on another scoop. You can also order other food items from the menu, such as different waffle dishes, all-day breakfasts, and sweet desserts!
The Minokaua
1951 Adriatico Street, Malate, Manila
(+63) 917 884 5089 | Facebook, Instagram
Open Sunday to Thursday from 5 P.M. to 2 A.M., Friday to Saturday from 5 P.M. to 3 A.M.
Budget for two — PHP700
Named after a creature of Philippine folklore that has been believed to swallow the sun and cause solar eclipses, Minokaua is a new bar down at Malate that transports us to a world of underground jazz. A venue for different kinds of local music acts every night, Minokaua is the must-visit for every Tito of Manila.
Overdoughs
3F, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
Facebook, Instagram
Open Sunday to Thursday from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M., Friday to Saturday from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Budget for two — PHP400
No one can ever say “no” to donuts! Overdoughs gives us three different styles of the bite sized treats: loukoumades (Greek-style donuts with honey), beignets (French-style donuts dusted with flour), and donut holes. You can pair them with your choice of dip and enjoy them while you’re on the go!
Which restaurant are you booking your long weekend dates at? Tell us all about it below!
Original article appeared in Booky.
