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Lolo Dads (Quirino corner Leon Guinto St.) tel. 522 2941, 524-2295
Continental Bistro fare. Call for reservations. Perhaps the best bistro of its class in Manila today. Set inside the converted dining room of a mid-20th century mansion; the ambience is old world but not stuffy at all. Its also really small so make sure to call for reservations. Generous portions. Perfect Foie Gras. Valet Parking. Pricey but worth it.
Sala (J.Nakpil St. between Bocobo and Orosa Sts.) tel.524 6770
Continental Bistro fare. Call for reservations. Not as pricey as Lolo Dads but still great value with its perfectly starched napkins and gracious ambience. Set amidst the rough and tumble of the J.Nakpil district, its a classy respite with their buff and all-black clad waiters. Great Martinis. Great duck. Parking sucks on weekends. Pricey but worth it.
Casa Armas (J.Nakpil St. between Bocobo and Orosa Sts.) tel. 523-5763, 521-0736
Spanish Home Cooking. Call for reservations.Despite its faux stucco wall treatments and furniture that looks like it was stolen from the grandmother of some Paranaque mestizo, Casa Armas never ever disappoints. Be prepared to pay top peso for the best paella, crabs, and sangria in the city. Simply a must. Parking sucks on weekends. Pricey but worth it.
Hot! Cafe (Bel-Air Apartments, Roxas Blvd, corner Luneta Park) tel. 525-7684, 525-7685
Filipino and Continental Cuisine. No need for reservations.An alternative to the sticky ambience of Aristocrat Restaurant by Malate Church, Hot! Cafe offers the public a cleaner Filipino restaurant experience. With a rather modest menu that includes Milkfish (Bangus) belly, deep fried clubhouse sandwiches, and coffee shakes, everybody will definitely find something to their taste at this little restaurant located right across from the American Embassy. Some parking available. Not Expensive at all.
Cha-Gio (J.Quintos Street, between MHDel Pilar and A. Mabini)
Opened by Vietnamese expats in the Philippines, Chao Gio serves authentic no-nonsense Vietnamese street food. Great Springrolls (Cha Gio), Great Cold Noodles, Good Baguette Sandwiches with their signature pork stuffing. Interesting Green Muffins. Lots and lots of parking upstairs. Not Expensive
posted by carlosceldran @ 1:47 PM
11 Comments:
Thank YOU! My friends and I go out every week, and we've been racking our brains for somewhere to go that's not so very expensive. We have gone thru the Timog-Morato-West Ave area. Pls post some more moderately-expensive to not-so-expensive eating spots. Know any good Persian, Indian, other exotic eateries?
Ill be posting more when I get the time. A real good persian one is Ziggurat off Burgos Street in Malate. Its 24 Hours pa.
For affordable indian food, you can't beat New Bombay on dela Costa St. Most of its patrons remember it as this hole-in-the-wall behind Citiland on Buendia, pero umasenso na talaga sila. The new place is clean, airconditioned, and their mutton rhogan jhosh is still to die for. And for those who remember the good old days in Buendia, the Indian lola is still lording it over the kitchen. Try it once, you'll be a convert for life!
I love Hot! Cafe's Sinigang na Bangus belly..talk about sour taste that's yummy. And i used to live there in belair so, yeah..love your own. Congrats on your blog Carlos!
I would like to inquire if you could set up a tour for a day with exploring the culinary delights of Manila for a group of 5 people. Thanks. Henrik Yu doy@HEandSons.com
i love lolo dad's too! but it's kinda expensive...(kung sabagay sulit naman) know any new good dining places..esp. in quezon city?
Congratulations on the nice write up in TIME. They finally had something nice to say about our country through what they said abotu you
oh, i love ziggurat! ate there once and am raring to go back there. =) thanks for your other recommended eats.
Try La Cocina de Tita Moning. It's at 315 San Rafael Street, San Miguel, Manila, near Malacanang. I love their creamy bread pudding. :) You have to call in advance, though. It's also a bit pricey but it's definitely worth it.
For inquiries and reservations, you can contact Suzette at telephone numbers 734-2141, 734-2146, or (0917)5383490, or email titamoning@skyinet.net.
your blog is on my favorites list. great to find out new places to explore. thanks carlos and keep on exploring. ciao.
That's it! Ziggurat! Read about it in a Mabuhay Magazine on a plane but forgot the name and where it was located...actually, exactly where is it? Thanks!
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