I have a very strong opinion about where to find the best pho in the Philippines, and I will gladly defend it. It’s not in a fancy restaurant or a massive food establishment. It’s tucked away in Manila, near Taft Avenue, and it’s called Pho Mahal.

From Pokémon and manga to matcha, ramen, beauty, fashion, and now Fukuoka-born burgers, Japanese culture has become less of a trend in the Philippines and more of an everyday presence. Left and right, someone is in Japan. When you open Instagram and there’s a good chance you’ll see a Tokyo photo dump, a convenience store haul, a Kyoto outfit check, or someone proudly showing off everything they bought from Don Quijote. Even when we’re not actually booking a flight to Japan, p

Davao City has a new destination for intimate dinners, creative cocktails, and long-overdue conversations with friends. Meet Gatekeep Davao, a speakeasy restaurant and bar designed for a proper grown-up catch-up.

A friend asked me for Makati restaurant recommendations for hosting friends coming home from abroad, so I made a list of places I trust, spots that feel put together, serve good food, and actually deliver.

Not every restaurant lives up to the hype, but these Bistro Group picks genuinely deliver on food, experience, and value.

Late-night hunger usually hits when energy is low and decision-making is at its worst. You are tired, still awake, and craving something comforting, but also trying not to spiral into mindless eating. The trick is having snacks that feel indulgent enough to satisfy the craving, without tipping into full-on junk food territory.