Toyo Eatery's 18-vegetable salad, Trellis sisig, Margarita Forés's lechon, jeepney rides between them. Filipino food is finally getting its moment — Phil is on the right side of history.
6 places Phil ate at in Manila, Philippines. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Trellis
€€€Upscale-casual Filipino — chef Claude Tayag.
Phil ate: Sisig
Booking: Phone +63 2 8373 7576. Walk-ins limited due to capacity.
When: Lunch 11:30–14:30. Dinner 17:30–23:00. Closed Mondays.
Aling Sosing's Carinderia
€Roadside carinderia — Filipino grilled classics, communal seating.
Phil ate: Inihaw na tilapia, Inihaw na liempo, Kaldereta
Booking: Walk-in only. Cash preferred.
When: Daily 09:00–16:00. Peak 12:00–13:30.
Dinner & after
Toyo Eatery
€€€€Modern Filipino fine dining by Jordy Navarra — Michelin 1-star, Asia's 50 Best #42 (2025).
Phil ate: Bahay-kubo 18-vegetable salad, Filipino tasting menu
Booking: Book via Tock (exploretock). 8-course tasting menu ₱6,500.
When: Dinner 18:00–22:00. Closed Sun–Mon.
Asador Alfonso
€€€Spanish-Filipino countryside grill in Cavite — Michelin 1-star.
Phil ate: Wood-fire grilled meats and seafood
Booking: Reservations via reservations@asadoralfonso.com or phone +63 917 150 7621.
When: Dinner service only. Closed Mon–Tue.
Chicks ni Otit
€€Market-set elevated carinderia by actress Wilma Doesnt — charcoal grills.
Phil ate: Grilled fish, Grilled chicken, Grilled pork
Booking: Walk-in only — high weekend demand.
When: Daily 10:00–18:00.
