Tatler Dining Philippines
Why does your recipe call for wine to deglaze the pan, or a splash of vodka in your tomato sauce? There’s real chemistry at work when using alcohol when cooking, transforming the flavour and texture of what actually lands on the plate—at least, most of the time. Swipe through as we break down the science of cooking with alcohol ➡️ Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio for the full story. #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerExplains Photos: Pexels
A month of new flavours awaits at @thepodiummall thanks to Another Bite with Tatler Dining! From September 14 to October 14, Another Bite with Tatler Dining brings exclusive creations to four restaurants at The Podium, giving diners a chance to see familiar favourites in a fresh, creative light. Whether you’re discovering a new spot or returning to an old favourite, these dishes were made specially for the campaign and are available for one month only. Swipe through to explore the menus, then make your way to The Podium for Another Bite with Tatler Dining. THE PODIUM’S FEATURED RESTAURANTS @bistroaurora @nikkeiph @lusso.ph @lazysuzy__ Another Bite with Tatler Dining also brings you exclusive menus at SM Aura, S Maison and SM Mall of Asia—head to the link in bio for more details.
Where does Neil Dy (@niggydy) like to eat and drink in San Juan City? 🔍 “San Juan is a small, tight-knit community,” says chef Neil Dy, general manager and head of F&B at @seva.dining. “It has a distinct sense of community and identity that makes it feel different from the rest of Metro Manila.” Dy has called San Juan home for over two decades, having gone to a local preschool and later, Xavier School from grade school through to high school. “Having spent most of my life in the area, I’ve had the chance to see how almost every corner of San Juan has evolved over the years, while experiencing many of the changes and stories that came with it.” Swipe through as Dy reveals his Neighbourhood Guide to San Juan City 👉🏽 Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio to read his full guide—including two underrated restaurants you ought to try, and the one thing he thinks San Juan’s food scene is still missing. #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerFoodieFinds Photos: tagged accounts
Frozen yoghurt is back—and Metro Manila’s froyo scene has never been more exciting 🍦 From a Spanish franchise swirling protein-packed frozen yoghurt to a Japanese-inspired brand made with Hokkaido milk, these are the best frozen yoghurt spots in Metro Manila, as recommended by our editors and readers: • @cloud.soft.treats – various locations across Metro Manila • @pinkberryph – various locations across Metro Manila • @redmangoph – various locations across Metro Manila • @smooy.ph at One Ayala, Makati City and SM North EDSA, Quezon City • @souvbycyma at BGC, Molito, and The Podium • @yogorino_ph – various locations across Metro Manila • @yole_philippines at Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Place Manila, and SM North EDSA • @yoyogiyogurtph at The Podium, Mitsukoshi BGC, and Theatre Mall Greenhills Read the full story at tatlerasia.com or the link in bio—including one Bangkok import opening its doors in Metro Manila this month 👀 Did we miss your favourite? Tag them in the comments below 👇
8 restaurants. 8 bars. 19 F&B talents. 2 nights only. Off Menu Philippines 2026 is back—and this year, we’re bringing chefs and bartenders together under one roof for the first time. For two nights only, 16 of the country’s most exciting restaurants and bars will team up to create eight exclusive food and cocktail pairings inspired by one another’s siganture style. These aren’t dishes or drinks you’ll find on their regular menus. They’re one-off creations made specially for our Off Menu F&B festival! Here’s who’s joining us: RESTAURANTS • Asador Alfonso • Celera • Helm by Josh Boutwood • Inatô • Liyab • Metiz • Mōdan • Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar BARS • The Back Room • Big Fuzz • Fat Cat • Ito • The Grasshopper Bar • No Entry Cocktail Club • Problem Child • Recraft Expect exclusive dishes and cocktails, unlimited wine, great music and the chance to meet the chefs and bartenders behind the collaborations. WHERE: Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La The Fort, Manila WHEN: September 25 & 26 TIME: 6pm-10pm TICKET PRICE: PHP 8,000 + processing fees Tickets are available to the public. For more information and to purchase tickets for Off Menu please visit our marketing page (link in bio). With thanks to our sponsors: Lead Sponsor: @hsbc_ph Gold Sponsor: @theglenlivet Supporting Sponsors: @opentable and @shangrilafort Patron: @makeitmakati Artwork by @chapornea Poster design by @sprooscreatives
Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, falling on September 25—a time for family reunions, harmony and good fortune, marked with generously filled mooncakes and a festive table 🍽️ Whether you’re planning ahead for a big family reunion or simply in the mood for some quality Chinese food—these restaurants, featured in the Tatler Best Philippines Guide 2026, are sure to satisfy: Canton Road at @shangrilafort @chairmanfuhotpotbar China Blue at @conradmanila @choigardenph Crystal Dragon at @cityofdreamsmanila @eastocean_ph @empressdiningpalace @haishinlou Hua Yuan at @hiltonmanila @luckydumplingph Lung Hin at @marcopolomanila @mott32cebu No. 8 at @grandhyattmanilaph @paradisedynastyph Red Lantern at @solaireresort Summer Palace at @edsashangrila @superuncleclaypot @taoyuanrestaurantmanila @xiuph Tap the link in bio to read the full list, including must-order dishes and insider tips. #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningLists Photos: courtesy of respective restaurants
Siargao Food and Wine Festival is back! 🍽️🍷 Siargao’s food and drink scene has become as big a draw as its world-class surf, and Siargao Food and Wine Festival—also known as Ani Sang Siargao (Harvest of Siargao)—is proof. From August 26 to 31, 2026, the island’s chefs, farmers, and bartenders come together for six days of collaborations, workshops, and beachside feasts, featuring a handful of guest chefs flying in from beyond Siargao, too. Swipe through for a few of our picks from the lineup—there’s plenty more where that came from, including guided coffee tastings and a pizza-making class, followed by the second annual pizza-eating competition. Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio for the full story, including event details. 🔗 #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningNews Photos: courtesy of Siargao Food and Wine Festival; Pexels; tagged accounts
On the rare occasion you’re granted the luxury of time—the space to sit back, pause, and enjoy a slow, long meal as breakfast blurs into lunch—you take it ☀️ Whether that means working through a stack of pancakes with a mimosa in hand, catching up with friends over a luxurious buffet complete with caviar service, or simply sitting somewhere quiet with a very good cup of coffee and a well-made omelette, brunch is an invitation to be a little indulgent. Clear out your morning—these are the best brunch spots in Metro Manila, as recommended by our readers & editors ⬇️ • @twelvetenph at Rockwell Center, Makati City • @apero.ph in Corinthian Hills, Quezon City • @lecoucou.mnl at One Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig City • @theblackbeanph in Salcedo Village, Makati City and BF Homes, Parañaque City • @bungalowcafe at Molito, Muntinlupa City • @bysonja.ph along Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City • @caravanblackcoffee at Seven NEO, BGC, Taguig City • @cartel.deli in Salcedo Village, Makati City • @solaire_finestra at Solaire Resort, Parañaque City • @june.eatery in Burgos Circle, BGC, Taguig City • @makerandmadebgc along Fifth Avenue, BGC, Taguig City • @mireioatraffles at Raffles Makati, Makati City • @rusticmornings in San Roque, Marikina City • @goodsfromscratch in Legazpi Village, Makati City • @stali_ph at Grand Hyatt Residences South Tower, BGC and Opus Mall, Quezon City • @eatwonderfull at Commercenter, Muntinlupa City Think we missed one? Tag your favourites in the comments below 💬 🔗 Read the full story at tatlerasia.com or the link in bio.
The rain isn’t letting up—and if going out for a meal isn’t an option, that packet of instant noodles in your pantry may be just what you need 🌧️🍜 With flooded streets making it safer to stay in, a bowl of something warm and comforting is exactly what the day calls for. The good news: you don’t need a grocery run to make it more substantial. A slice of American cheese, a spoonful of miso, a some frozen dumplings, or an egg—whatever you have on hand can turn a humble packet into something seriously satisfying. What’s your favourite rainy day ramen hack? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio for the full story. Stay safe and dry! ☔️ #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningLists Photos: Pexels; AI-generated images
People are lining up for sandwiches in Melbourne—and not just any sandwich, but kaldereta, lechon, and bulalo “sangas” 🇵🇭 Chefs Ross Magnaye (@magnayerosschef) and Shane Stafford (@shaneroystafford) of Serai, the award-winning Australian-Filipino restaurant in Melbourne, debut their sophomore concept: @panaderia.serai, a Filipino “sanga” shop along Hardware Lane. “It’s a modern Filipino sanga place,” says Magnaye. “It’s basically Serai in a sandwich, some Pinoy pastries, and Pinoy kape.” Think lamb shoulder kaldereta, bulalo with bone marrow butter, and pork belly lechon with smoked pineapple palapa, all served in fluffy pan de sal, alongside sides like adobo salt fries and chicken skin chicharon. On the sweet side: Spanish bread, choc crinkles, and a calamansi doughnut that’s already selling out within the hour. And because you can’t have tinapay without kape, they’re serving coffees featuring beans from Bukidnon’s Akasya Kape, and a lineup of Filipino-inspired drinks: turon iced coffee, calamansi Mont Blanc, and coconut-ube iced latte. Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio for our full story 🔗 What are you ordering at Panaderia Serai? Tell us in the comments below #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningNews Photos: Tristen, courtesy of Panaderia Serai
Our August Dining Radar has arrived! 🚨 From an à la carte pop-up by chef Jorge Mendez (@jorge.mmendez) and the @modan.mnl team to the sophomore concept from @barbigfuzz’s Kyle Quismundo (@kylequismundo) here’s what’s new and noteworthy this August 📝 Swipe through to discover the new restaurants, cafés, and bars in and around Metro Manila this month: 🇯🇵 Undō by @modan.mnl — chef Jorge Mendez takes over The Balmori Suites Table, presenting an à la carte pop-up while Mōdan makes the big move to San Juan 🥊 @barultramilk — bartender Kyle Quismundo of Tatler Best Bar of the Year 2026 winner Big Fuzz opens a punch-focused bar, right across Big Fuzz 🇪🇸 @brasa.martinez — chef Luis Martínez’s (@luis_mas_martinez) most personal restaurant yet, with standouts like wild mushroom parfait and sole cooked in butter and capers 🥙 @lapita.salcedo — chef Sam Rohana (@chefsam.rohana) expands his Poblacion favourite into a bigger Salcedo Village space with an almost entirely new menu 🍣 @hinari.ph — chefs Koji Oki and Ryujiro Amemori lead a hidden omakase restaurant above @doughandgrocer Greenhills 🥩 @monobeefbar — chef Patrick Go’s (@patmgo) build-your-own beef stall at @thegridfoodmarket, with over 60 possible combinations 🇵🇭 @tatungsgatewaymall2 — chef Tatung Sarthou (@cheftatung) serves straightforward Filipino dishes that evoke the feeling of home 🍪 @kukido_ — the cult-favourite cookie brand opens its first brick-and-mortar café, cookies and “Koffees” included 🍩 @daykeydonutph — the Taiwanese brand debuts in BGC with Japanese-style nama doughnuts made fresh daily 🔗 Head to tatlerasia.com or click the link in bio for the full details. Think we missed something? Tag your favourite new opening in the comments below 💬 #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningNews Photos: tagged accounts; Pexels
Italian food is one of the world’s most beloved cuisines, and it’s not difficult to see why 🍕🍝 A bowl of handmade pasta can elicit much-needed comfort after a long day-but when adorned with ingredients like gambero rosso, truffle or caviar, it can also be among the most sophisticated and luxurious meals. That range is exactly what defines the best Italian restaurants in the Philippines. From homestyle pasta shops to casual pizzerias, contemporary trattorias and everything in between, these 19 restaurants featured in the Tatler Best Philippines Guide 2026 show Italian food at its full stretch: • @amano.ph - Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City • @carlos.philippines - Asian Century Center, BGC, Taguig • @carusoristoranteitaliano - LRI Design Plaza, Makati City • @ciboph - Estancia Mall, Ortigas Center, Pasig City • @crostapizzeria - Salcedo Village, Makati City • @dagiannimanila - Westgate Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City • @solaire_finestra - Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Parañaque City • @fresca_trattoria - Legazpi Village, Makati City • @ginosbrickovenpizza - Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City • @lacarinderia_siargao - General Luna, Siargao Island • @lanuovapasteleria - San Antonio Plaza, Makati City • @lanternahotel_boracay - Bolabog Road, Boracay Island • @losteriasiargao - Tuason Beach, General Luna, Siargao Island • @lusso.ph - The Podium, Mandaluyong City • @m_dining.bar - Alegria Alta Building, Makati City • @osteriaanticaph - The Podium, Mandaluyong City • @prologue.ph - Mitsukoshi BGC, Taguig City • @pst.philippines - Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City • @tavolatacebu - SM Cebu City, Cebu City Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio to learn more about each of these restaurants, including the must-order dishes and insider tips. #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerDiningLists Photos: courtesy of respective restaurants
The verdict is in: @helmmnl’s new tasting menu is @chefjoshboutwood’s best to date 🏆 Certainly among the most coveted tables in the country, Helm by Josh Boutwood (Tatler Best Asia 100) continues to surpass expectations with their newest tasting menu: Single Ingredient. The 11-course degustation comes off the back of the Monochromatic menu, wherein each dish zoned into one colour. Their latest offering raises the bar, asking: How much can we do with a single ingredient? Each course serves as a study into the featured ingredient—pumpkin, lobster, and chocolate among them. “Having that hyperfocus on one ingredient really challenged us,” Boutwood admits. “We had to figure out different textures, different cooking processes, ways to bring out additional flavour and different nuances of a particular ingredient to really make the menu sing.” The challenge was no match for Boutwood and his team. Thoughtful details like pumpkin XO, crustacean sabayon, and beef bone sauce with marrow and Bordeaux reward the diners who pay close attention. Yet, the menu never chases creativity at the cost of deliciousness; the result is an experience that is utterly delightful, or as Boutwood himself says, “once in a lifetime.” 🍽️ Book your seats at Helm by Josh Boutwood, The Shops at Ayala Triangle, Makati City to try the Single Ingredient menu. Edited by: Lauren Golangco
There was once a time when dining out in Metro Manila as a vegetarian was extremely challenging, or at the very least, unpleasant. That is no longer the case 🌱 In this instalment of Foodie Finds, Gen.T Honouree 2023 Jeeca Uy of @thefoodietakesflight reveals her go-to vegetarian eats across Metro Manila, spanning Filipino comforts, spicy Sichuan eats, and refreshing mango desserts. 🔗 Swipe through for a preview of her picks, and find the full list at the link in bio. #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerTastemaker Photos: tagged accounts
Hosting at home, bringing something to a potluck, or planning a road trip? This list has you covered 😋 Whether you’re craving a truffled chicken galantina to a crispy porchetta, unctuous chilli crab, or even Thai favourites, these are the best restaurants, catering services, and home cooks specialising in food trays and party trays in Metro Manila, as picked by our editors and recommended by our readers. • @50realph • @bellybestph • @bizu_ph • @bondibourkeph • @booyabagels • @burntbeancatering • @carlitoscateringph • @cymaboracay • @epicura.ph • @felizdishdetails • @florabel.ph • @gourmetcornerph • @la.madrina.manila • @margarita.signaturecaterer • @milkywaycafe_makati • @thepurplewok • @sandraspecialties • @specialts.catering • @stevieshainanesechicken • @tasteandtellmnl 🔗 Head to tatlerasia.com or tap the link in bio to see the full list—and find out which one was our readers’ favourite. Think we missed one? Tag your favourites in the comments below and tell us what to order! #TatlerDiningPH #TatlerWhatsTheT Photos: tagged accounts