The Mandaluyong Restaurants I Point People Toward First
Geoff Hunt
You’re landing in Manila. Great. You’ve settled into your overpriced shoebox of a hotel, and now the real question surfaces:
Mandaluyong Restaurants
R&J Bulalohan: Mandaluyong’s Go-To Carinderia
Geoff Hunt
Forget the fancy Filipino chains. R&J Bulalohan is Mandaluyong’s go-to carinderia for real deal Pinoy food, serving massive bowls of bulalo, the legendary (and intimidating) Soup #5, and many more.
The Undisputed Reign of Charlie’s Wanton Special
Geoff Hunt
Charlie’s Wanton Special is the undisputed champion of Filipino Chinese food in Mandaluyong. The lines tell the story, as regulars pile in for steaming bowls of rich beef mami, savory dim sum, and huge platters
Uniku: Greenfield’s Best Taiwanese Food
Geoff Hunt
Finding proper Taiwanese cuisine in Manila is an exercise in lowering your expectations to zero like with most international cuisines.