Filipino food trips have never gone out of style. And it’s not a matter of jumping on the bandwagon but a fact that everyone should know. What can you ask for? Aside from affordable prices, the oozing spices and authentic flavors of local are the best thing in the world. The other thing is you did not need to go to different places. Because anything you need can be found near the neighborhood. So, here are the 10 Best Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines that you should try.
10 BEST FILIPINO RESTAURANTS IN PHILIPPINES
The One-of-a-Kind Filipino Dishes
If you’ve living in the country for a long time, you probably know how we, Filipinos, love chicken meals. It is used for famous Filipino dishes like Adobo, Tinola, and Nilaga as its primary ingredient. And as they say, there’s no “sayang” with chicken as Filipinos prefer to cook all of its parts- even the chicken’s feet and neck. Others may think it sounds unusual right?! But this is where the exciting part comes in! With that, let’s start our delicious conversation about the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines with a good find of new chicken restaurants in town.
10. Monster Wings
Which chicken part is better, the leg, breast, or wings? Well, they’re all irresistible but who could deny how addictive chicken wings are? How the flavors of secret spices combine with the chicken skins- indeed a heavenly experience! So, grab your favorite ka-duo and enjoy popular Filipino chicken wings only at Monster Wings
For starters, you need to try the Monster Meal. Enjoy the fingerlicious goodness of 3 pcs chicken wings for only P246. You may also choose your dip between ranchero, spicy mayo, and garlic white dip. Available for delivery in the LAHAT FOOD app.
Popular Menu: Duo Wings, Monster Meal, 6 pcs Crispy Chicken Wings, 12 pcs Crispy Chicken Wings and Quad Wings
Location: EDSA Epifanio Delos Santos Ave, Guadalupe, Makati City, Metro Manila
Open hours: Monday – Sunday; 11:00 – 23:59
9. Dr. Chicken
Another level of chicken craze? Calm down, we still have a lot of Best Filipino Restaurant ideas up on our sleeves.
If you’re looking for an affordable chicken resto to try on, here’s what we can offer to your hungry tummy. Who needs an apple a day when you can enjoy a chicken meal at Dr. Chicken? They served premium chicken cutlets deep-fried in zero trans-fat oil. The other thing is the price starts at P155 only. Order Dr. Chicken’s signature dish Korean Spice Chicken Rice. Served with rice, lemon wedge, and pickled cucumber. Click here to order.
Popular Menu: Korean Spice Chicken Rice, Teriyaki Yum Chicken Rice, Buffalo Twist Chicken Rice, and Honey Garlic Chicken Rice
Location: Bluementritt, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila
Open hours: Monday – Friday; 08:00 – 20:00
8. The Singing Cooks & Waiters
If only singing is the main topic in the room, Filipinos will not left behind. #FilipinoCanRelate as they are known for their biritan and singing impersonation skills. This is the reason why most of the restaurants here in the country hire singers. Aside from entertainment, it showcases how talented Filipinos are.
Wanna find a spot where, aside from meals, you can also watch outstanding singing waiters? In Pasay, there’s a place called The Singing Cooks & Waiters. Seafood, Bud-bud meals, Sizzlers, BBQ Grills, Beef, Pork & Chicken Filipino traditional dishes are all available.
Popular Menu: Chicken Tinupig, Manok sa Gata Inihaw sa Dahon, Bakang Maanghang, and Beef Shortribs Kaldereta
Location: 56. Sta Monica St Cor Roxas Blvd, Pasay, Metro Manila
Open hours: Mondays – Sunday; 11:00 – 23:00
7. Hazelberry Cafe
On a bad day, all you need is a cozy place, a cup of rice, and your favorite Filipino ulam. Devour the best of the best Filipino ulam and breakfast dishes here in Makati City. Only here at Hazelberry Cafe.
Here’s a putok-batok meal you will probably not regret. The undeniable goodness of Bagoong Rice with Pork Belly and Kare-Kare with Pork Belly. Starter dishes are also available including Sizzling Tofu, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Feet, Pork Sisig, and many more. Visit this link to order.
Popular Menu: Bagoong Rice with Pork Belly, Sinigang Shrimp, Sinigang Pork, and Kare-Kare with Pork Belly.
Location: Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City, Manila.
Opening hours: (Weekdays) 10:00 – 00:00 (Weekend) 10:00 – 22:00
6. Viaje Plus PH
Here is the good news that you shouldn’t miss! Don’t hold back to your favorite Filipino cuisines as healthy versions of it are now available only at Viaje Plus PH.
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Choose your favorite Filipino meal. The smoky and charcoal flavors of barbecues can now be enjoyed from Viaje Plus PH’s Grill Station. These include Pork BBQ, Pork Liempo (spicy is also available), Chicken Skewer, Longaniza, Grilled Tanigue, Grilled Blue Martin, Grilled Tuna, and Big Boneless Bangus. The price starts at P40 only.
Other all-time favorite dishes are affordable which include chicken, seafood, beef, pork, and veggie Filipino meals. Read more.
Popular Menu: Batangas Bulalo, Bulalo Steak Pork BBQ Platter, Boodle Tray, and Whole Fried Chicken
Location: 1142 Rodriguez Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday; 10:00 – 21:00
5. Ilustrado Restaurant Intramuros Manila
Do you want to explore the historic heritage of Intramuros Manila? Taste the consequential and rich flavors of Filipino dishes at Ilustrado Restaurant Intramuros Manila.
The word ‘Ilustrado’ comes from the Spanish term for ‘enlighten’ and ‘educated’ individuals. This term was commonly known in the country during the Spanish colonization in the late 19th century. A middle to upper class composed of educated Filipinos who were exposed to Spanish liberal ideas. Prominent ‘ilustrados’ were Jose Rizal, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena, and Antonio Luna
So, if you want to get captivated by this historical scene while satisfying your appetite, visit Ilustrado Restaurant Intramuros Manila. Taste popular Filipino Spanish dishes like Morcon Plaridel, La Paz Batchoy, Callos Madrilena, and Angus Beef Paella.
Popular dishes: Signature Paella Ilustrado, Lengua con setas, Gambas al ajillo, and Bonuan Bangus Belly Paksiw with Bagnet
Location: 744 General Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila, Intramuros, Philippines, 1002
Opening hours: (Weekdays) 08:00 – 22:00, Saturday 09:00 – 22:00, Sunday 08:00 – 19:00
4. Romulo Café
Another historical restaurant you can visit is a restaurant inspired by a Filipino national artist and journalist named Carlos P. Romulo. Visit Romulo Cafe, branches in Alabang, Quezon City, Makati City, and Bonifacio Global City.
The best thing they can offer? Romulo Cafe proudly presents Lola Virginia’s Chicken Relleno. A roasted chicken stuffed with ground pork, raisins chorizo, and peas. Another fine dining dish they have is their Tito Greg’s Kare-Kare made with oxtail and stripe stew in peanut-based sauce, served with vegetables and their special house bagoong. Aside from dishes, you may also enjoy the ambiance of their museum-style resto.
Popular dishes: Boneless Crispy Pata Binagoongan, Beef Bulalo, and Tito Greg’s Kare-Kare
Location: 148 Jupiter Street corner Comet Street Jupiter, Makati, Philippines
3. Casa Verde Kitchen
For the third on the menu, let’s welcome aboard the best-find resto in Quezon City, Casa Verde Kitchen. They cater from simple Filipino meals to fancy main courses that everybody could fall in love with!
For starters, you need to try their Golden Chicken Fingers. It comes with blended chicken strips, mashed potato, and seasoned veggies for P325. And for the main course, treat yourself to appetizing Cajun Ribs for P408. Bucket meals are also available. Click here to order.
Popular Menu: Cajun Ribs (Solo or Bucket), Fisherman’s Platter, and The Casa Verde Platter
Location: Anonas Ext 1101 Quezon City,
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday; 10:00 – 21:30
2. Café Juanita
Flavorful kwentuhan is still on as we are now in the top 2 best Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines.
The best to enjoy Filipino dishes is when you have someone to share your food with like your family and friends. Why not try it here at Café Juanita, where the best Filipino buffet is served? What foods do they offer? Savor their twist on Filipino cuisines like Three-way Pork Adobo, Kare-Kare, Inihaw na Liempo, and Sugpo sa Gata.
Popular Menu: Best-seller Beef Kare-Kare, Callos Juanita, Thai Style Bagoong Rice, and Special Dinuguan.
Location: #19 West Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City, Philippines 1603 Pasig, Philippines
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday; 8:30 – 21:00
1. Provenciano
For the last stop, don’t forget to visit Provenciano. A perfect place to grasp the feeling of living in the province.
Provenciano offers a wide variety of dishes with the joint of Spanish and Filipino culinary spices. Filipino breakfast, lunch, merienda, dinner meals, and desserts. All the food you are dreaming of, Provenciano can give it to you
Whether you are Team Sinigang or Team Adobo, you can have a blast experience with the two. Sari-saring Sinigang (like Sinigang na Hipon, Sinampulakang Manok, Sinigang sa Miso, etc.) and Adobo Espesyal (Adobong Balut, Adobong Bicolano, Adobong Kalding, etc.) can be enjoyed here at Provenciano.
Some of their sweet delights:
Meriendahan Specials: Pancit Bihon ng Provenciano, Pansit Pusit ng Cavite, Puto Bungbong, Bibingka, and many more
Panghimagas: Palitaw sa Latik, Letche Plan, Turon sa Sikwate, Sorbetes ng Bataan, and many more
Location: #110 Maginhawa St. 1101 Quezon City, Philippines
Cheers to more Filipino food trips!
To wrap things up, here are the Best Filipino Restaurants in the Philippines that you should try: Monster Wings, Dr. Chicken, The Singing Cooks & Waiters, Hazelberry Cafe, Viaje Plus PH, Ilustrado Restaurant Intramuros Manila, Romula Café, Casa Verde Kitchen, Café Juanita. For the Top 1 resto is Provenciano.
The listed resto above are recommendations you may try, especially when you are a tourist for the first time in the country. But feel free to see other places, and you may tag us along with your journey. Cheers to more Filipino food trips!
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