Foodfor2.com : Manila Restaurants Guide

Spring Deer is a pretty good place to go to when one wants to satisfy a longing for a lauriat or lunch with friends especially when being constrained by a budget. The restaurant specializes in seafood and vegetable and tofu dishes, which take up most of the menu. But do not miss out on the [...]

Located on the ground level of The Peninsula Manila with an Asian inspired interior, one would know what to expect on the menu. Spices specialize in the cuisine of six countries-Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian and Malaysian. The restaurant maintains two kitchens: one for the Indian and the other for the Thai and other specialties. [...]

Soul Food in Greenbelt is a fusion of Mexican, Californian and Asian cuisine. We had their interesting Gado-Gado Salad. The serving was generous. The dish was a mix of greens, cucumbers, carrots and fried tofu topped off with a peanut sauce. Indeed, the salad really does grow on you after taking a few bites, we [...]

Two sisters kept going back to a Sorabol food court outlet in a San Francisco and decided it would be cheaper to just get a franchise and bring it home! They now own four branches in Manila. This hip-looking, fast-service restaurant is a plus for Korean food lovers. Their menu is very extensive but photos [...]

This is Soleil, that tres chi-chi yet defunct place, reincarnated. Well, not quite-it is considerably more accessible, and less intimidating. It is bigger, brighter and constantly filled to capacity. That said, our advice is: get there early. That way, one could get to order the Crustacean Bisque, so hot it is sold out even before [...]

There are plenty of long-time Chinatown residents who swear by both the fine Fookienese food and the homey ambiance of Sincerity Restaurant, a long-established fixture in Manila’s Chinatown district located at Nueva, a few blocks away from the Binondo Church. Established in 1958, first along Carvajal St. alongside the famous Carvajal restaurant, Sincerity moved to [...]

Traditional Filipino dishes with a distinct style is what Sentro offers its patrons. They have managed to bring the basic philosophy of rice and viand to a whole new taste level without compromising its integrity. This makes it very accessible to even non-Filipino customers. For appetizers, a must-try is their Tokwa‘t Belly. A lighter but [...]

Located right on the Bay and serving an assortment of live seafood that you pick out from aquariums located in the restaurant, this restaurant will have you “shop for your food” and then have it cooked in the kitchen. This method ensures the freshness of the dishes. They have an extensive and an unusual selection [...]

This institution has been in existence for 24 years. It caters to regulars mainly, from the average Joe to the affluent. Dining in this restaurant makes one realize that there is more to German food than just sausages and sauerkraut. When visiting, don’t hesitate to try the Sausage Platter. Everything is made in-house and the [...]

Sanbashi is a Japanese restaurant in the same premises as the Filipino place called Pantalan. Its drawing power relies on traditional and innovative dishes prepared by an executive chef reportedly flown in straight from Japan. Although 90% of the ingredients used are claimed to be authentic (read: imported), one would be surprised at the reasonable [...]