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:
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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.
Amare La Cucina: Kapitolyo’s Authentic Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
Geoff Hunt
What makes Amare La Cucina so exceptional? First of all, you can forget the usual exhaust and fried food smell of Kapitolyo.
Where to Eat in Kapitolyo: 13 Extraordinary Locations
Geoff Hunt
From Latin BBQ to insanely large bowls of goto with everything you can imagine. I am giving you 13 must try locations in my where to eat in Kapitolyo guide.
Khandan Kapitolyo: Unbeatable Pakistani Food in Pasig
Geoff Hunt
Khandan Kapitolyo isn’t about fusion trends or watered-down flavors. It’s straight Pakistani cooking: chicken karahi, biryani, butter chicken, kebabs, plus enough dishes to feed a cricket team twice.
Goto Believe: Kapitolyo’s Mind-Blowing Congee
Geoff Hunt
Goto Believe in Kapitolyo doesn’t serve comfort food. It serves chaos in a bowl. Oversized congee stacked with toppings that belong at a medieval feast, flavors that kick you in the throat, and sides greasy enough to silence any hangover.
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Kapitolyo
Geoff Hunt
Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Kapitolyo is a round-the-clock stop for Filipino plates. Open 24/7, it serves comfort food that fits any hour, any craving.
Kapitolyo Restaurants: Tittos Latin BBQ Burns the Rulebook
Geoff Hunt
Living in Mandaluyong, I have done more than my fair share of eating my way through Kapitolyo restaurants. And in
Where to Eat in Marikina
Geoff Hunt
Marikina is one the most underrated cities in Metro Manila. If you’re a tourist you probably have never heard of
Pan de Amerikana: Marikina’s Brazen Filipino Restaurant
Geoff Hunt
Pan de Amerikana is one of the most recognizable restaurants in Marikina. Part bakery, part chess-themed dining room, part community