Tatler Dining’s best Instagram posts of 2025

We posted a whole lot of tempting dining content on Instagram during 2025, from dining news to chef interviews, top tips and where-to-eat lists, but which did you like the most?

From landmark dining campaigns and first-look openings to guides that shaped how the city eats, Tatler Dining’s most compelling Instagram posts of the year captured the pulse of Manila’s evolving food scene. We profiled chefs, took countless reels of new restaurant openings (First-Look) and brand new menus (Tatler Tastes), created swipable guides, shared must-know news and produced artful editorial videos too.

These top-performing moments told through our refined editorial lens share stories of craftsmanship, culture and thoughtful indulgence. Here, we list our top 10 highest-performing Instagram posts (from carousels to reels)—a showing of the content that you loved the most throughout 2025.

RCBC Epicurean Experiences

This reel spotlights RCBC’s Epicurean Experiences, a Tatler Dining-produced dining campaign in partnership with RCBC to celebrate the bank’s 65th anniversary! For a little over a month, we worked with 10 restaurants across a range of spectacular cuisines so that each establishment would create bespoke set menus, only available for RCBC cardholders.

First Look: Kariton Gelato

Tatler Dining’s first look at Kariton Gelato captures the charm of its artisanal approach to dessert, plus its whimsical Filipino sensibility. With an emphasis on small-batch production and playful flavours, our content positions Kariton as a quietly confident newcomer contributing freshness and nostalgia to the city’s evolving dessert landscape.

October 2025 Dining Radar

The October 2025 Dining Radar offers a concise snapshot of the month’s most noteworthy openings and dining developments. Curated with Tatler Dining’s editorial eye, the carousel serves as a trusted guide for discerning diners seeking timely recommendations and delivers a pulse on the ever-changing restaurant scene.

The Iron Fairies coming to Manila

This announcement heralds the arrival of The Iron Fairies in Manila, teasing the globally known bar’s signature blend of immersive design and cocktail craftsmanship. The post builds anticipation around its theatrical interiors and drinks programme, positioning it as a forthcoming destination for elevated nightlife experiences.

Where to order the beast bread in Manila

Tatler Dining’s bread guide distils the city’s growing bakery scene into a practical yet discerning roundup. From crusty sourdoughs to artisanal loaves and pastries, the carousel celebrates craftsmanship and quality, reflecting how bread has become a serious marker of culinary maturity in Metro Manila.

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Makanai’s opening

This reel is about the opening of Makanai, a new modern Japanese concept by chef Jorge Mendez and the Forés family's restaurant group. This new opening is particularly special because it was inspired by Mendez's experiences with his mentor chef Margarita Forés. The reel highlights its understated yet impactful menu and interior design, focusing on comfort, balance, and precision. The post presents the restaurant as a thoughtful addition to the dining scene—one that values restraint and technique over excess, appealing to quietly discerning diners.

Scratch x chef Stephan Duhesme

The joining of forces between Scratch Smashburgers and chef Stephan Duhesme was the first of Scratch Sessions, the burger joint's collab series. Here, they introduced a new limited-edition mini menu: The Double Metcheeze and Twirly Espaghetti Fries (a burger with bagoong, and a plate of cheesy fries inspired by Pinoy spaghetti).

Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025

Tatler Dining’s coverage of Terra Madre Asia Pacific 2025 shares conversations on sustainability, biodiversity, and food heritage. The reel highlights the high points of the festivities in Bacolod, focusing on chefs, producers, and advocates across the region, while celebrating tradition and pushing for more responsible, future-focused food systems.

First look: Hikiniku to Come

This First Look introduces Hikiniku to Come through its defining principles: simplicity, focus, and technique. The reel centres on the restaurant’s minimalist hamburger steak concept, presenting it as an exercise in restraint and craftsmanship—an approach that resonates with diners seeking purity of flavour over embellishment.

First Look: Greenlight Burgers

Greenlight Burgers by chef Alvin Cailan is a confident entry into the city’s fast-casual dining space. The reel highlights bold flavours and approachable comfort food that balance indulgence with quality—reflecting a broader appetite for well-executed, everyday dining experiences.

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