3 Tastiest & Most Quality International Restaurant Chains in Manila
In recent years, Manila has quickly progressed to become a hotspot for international restaurant chains to thrive and grow. You not only have a massive population eager for these brands, you also have the warm, willing, Filipino hospitality to make the dining experience even more enjoyable. Here are 3 of the best international restaurants chains in Manila right now:
1. Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung most popular international restaurant chain at the moment serving xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, with as much authenticity as in Taiwan. Best of all, the restaurants in Manila are large, spacious, and clean. A must-visit for soup dumpling fans.
2. Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan is another restaurant with incredible lines out of the door of people waiting for a table to feast on this Hong Kong-branded dim sum. The experience is actually even better than the branches in Hong Kong because here in Manila you get the warm Filipino hospitality as opposed to the Brooklyn-like Hong Kong service for this level of affordable dim sum. A must-visit for dim sum fans.
3. Shake Shack
Shake Shack has made it to Manila and it is soon to open its next branches around the capital. The Shake Shack strives to ensure its international outlets uphold the philosophies and standards of its original NYC location. In Manila, you can have the classic burgers and Manila-only milkshakes and custards. The kitchen makes the Shroom Burger exceptionally well. A must-visit for any Shake Shack fan.
The Others
While those three make the top of the list for best international restaurant chains in Manila, there is an overwhelming number of delicious brands including from Japan, Singapore, the U.S., and all around the world.
From Japan, there’s Ippudo for ramen, Ramen Nagi for more ramen, Maisen for katsu, Saboten for even more katsu, Pepper Lunch for sizzling rice plates, Marugame Udon for noodle bowls, and St. Marc Cafe for soft serve and Japanese cafe cuisine.
From Singapore, there’s Hawker Chan for the cheapest Michelin-starred hawker food, Wee Nam Kee for chicken rice, and Toast Box for traditional Singaporean cafe cuisine.
From the U.S., there’s Denny’s, Red Lobster, Panda Express, Pink’s Hot Dogs, and even Dean & Deluca.
Then, of course, there’s the growing number of top-rated boba milk tea cafes opening up at a fast rate all around the country.
Manila certainly has become a progressive hotspot for food and these international chains.
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