Best Homegrown Restaurants Only in the Philippines
Manila has completely undergone a transformation not only with an increased number of skyscrapers but also with its growing trend and love for world-class quality restaurants. In no particular order, here are the 10 best homegrown restaurants in Manila right now:
1. Little Flour
Little Flour is the place to go for a beautiful representation of a Filipino bistro today with rice bowls and classic signature breakfast items as well as traditional Western favorites like egg dishes, sandwiches, burgers and more.
Little Flour BGC | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F World Plaza, 31st Street corner 4th Street, BGC, Taguig
Monday to Saturday, 5am to 2am
Sunday, 6am to 4pm
Little Flour Salcedo | Map
G/F The Stratosphere, 136 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
Monday to Saturday, 6am to 12am
Sunday, 6am to 4pm
Little Flour Megamall | Map
G/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Building D, ESDA, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
Monday to Friday, 11am to 11pm
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 10pm
2. Wildflour Cafe + Bakery
Wildflour has become Manila’s place to go for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; and it is also Little Flour’s big sister. You can enjoy classic cafe dishes as well as internationally inspired plates. Fun fact: Wildflour was the training ground and test restaurant for the popular LA restaurant Republique run by the same chef-owners.
Wildflour BGC | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F Net Lima Building, 5th Avenue Corner 26th Street, BGC Taguig
Monday to Saturday, 6am to 12am
Sunday, 8am to 10pm
Wildflour Salcedo | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F V-Corporate Tower, 125 LP Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
Monday to Thursday, 6am to 10pm
Friday to Saturday, 6am to 11pm
Sunday, 8am to 4pm
Wildflour Rada | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F Frabelle Business Center, 111 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
Monday to Thursday, 6am to 10pm
Friday to Saturday, 6am to 11pm
Sunday, 8am to 4pm
Wildflour Rockwell | Map
G/F 8 Rockwell Center, Plaza Drive, Makati
Daily, 5am to 12am
Wildflour Podium | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
Daily, 6am to 12am
Wildflour Greenhills | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
O’Square Building, Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan
Daily, 6am to 11pm
3. Helm
Helm is the hot restaurant at the moment from Filipino-British Chef Josh Boutwood (who recently re-opened Test Kitchen in Rockwell) with a chef’s table and nightly tasting menu. The cuisine is modern using both local and imported ingredients to create an innovative dining experience likened to top-rated Michelin-starred tastings around the world.
Helm | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F Arya Residences, McKinley Pkway, Taguig
Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm to 10:30pm
Online Reservations Required
4. People’s Palace
Consistently rated and talked about as the best restaurant in town, People’s Palace has delighted locals and expats with its modern, fresh, and authentic Thai cuisine. Peoples is perfect for solo diners to large groups who want the taste of refreshingly delicious Thai plates.
People’s Palace | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Greenbelt 3, Esperanza Street, Makati
Monday to Thursday, 11am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 11pm
Friday, 11am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 12am
Saturday, 11am to 12am
Sunday, 11am to 11pm
5. Blackbird
For international cuisine with something for everyone in a classy restaurant atmosphere, head to Blackbird in Makati. Signature dishes include their Fish Pie, Fish Curry, Lamb Rendang, and Spiced Grilled Chicken. The menu also offers pizza, pasta, and brunch selections.
Blackbird | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Nielson Tower, Makati Avenue corner Ayala Avenue, Makati
Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 11pm
Friday and Saturday, 11am to 12am
6. 8 Treasures Roasting
When you think of a gas station, you would just think of getting gas and maybe some junk food at the store for sustenance on the road. In Manila, one gas station means getting premium-quality Hong Kong-style roast meats. 8 Treasures now has 2 more locations in Rockwell and Santolan Town Plaza for roast meats, noodle soup, and dim sum to satisfy your quick, yet quality, Chinese cravings.
8 Treasures Roasting | Map
Petron Dasma, EDSA corner Arnaiz, Dasmarinas Village, Makati
Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 9pm
Friday and Saturday, 11am to 11pm
7. China Blue
For the best, classiest, and most fun Chinese dining experience, head over to Conrad Manila and dine at the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, China Blue. The dim sum is the best in Manila and their a la carte menu also has dishes that are as delicious and beautiful as those in Shanghai and Hong Kong because of Chef Jereme Leung who hails from Singapore with top-rated restaurants in Singapore and Shanghai.
China Blue | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Pasay
Daily, 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10:30pm
8. Kyo-to
For the classiest and most authentic Japanese kaiseki experience, make a reservation at Kyo-to in Makati. This multi-course meal has no menu as it is completely created by the Japanese Chef Ryokei Kawamoto according to the best ingredients of the season.
Kyo-to | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
G/F Coyuito House, 119 C. Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 10pm
Reservations Required
9. Ramen Yushoken/Mendokoro Ramenba
The Philippines cannot get enough of ramen with all the major Japanese brands in Manila, including Ippudo Ramen and Ramen Nagi. Manila’s own Ramen Yushoken and its spin-off Mendokoro Ramenba make bowls of tonkotsu ramen as good as those in Japan. The must-have in all their locations is a plate of Gyoza which is the best and tastiest in Manila.
Ramen Yushoken | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Molito Commercial Complex, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Daily, 11am to 11pm
Mendokoro Ramenba Makati | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
V Corporate Center, Soliman Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
Daily, 11am to 12am
Mendoro Ramenba BGC | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
Icon Plaza, RCBC Building, 26th Street, Taguig
Daily, 11am to 12am
10. Elbert’s Pizzeria
There are many pizza places all around the capital, but none have the same deliciousness as those authentic pies in Italy, Japan, and the U.S. Finally, with the opening of Elbert’s Pizzeria, Manila has an authentic, world-class pizza joint with ingredients imported from Italy including the flour, tomato sauce, and toppings.
Elbert’s Pizzeria | TripAdvisor Reviews | Map
V Corporate Centre, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
Daily, 11am to 11pm
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