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Great date spots: Romantic restaurants, rooftop bars and al fresco hangouts in (and around) Metro Manila
Dating in Manila is difficult, especially with the traffic that keeps people from leaving their houses. Of course, some special occasions still call for a proper meal in a romantic setting — something that might be difficult to find for couples who prefer to stay in and binge-watch the latest hit TV show. That won’t ...
Seoul-searching in Manila: Where to find great Korean BBQ grills and restaurants in the city
The Korean barbecue craze has been in Manila for a while, and it looks like shops specializing in the stuff are more than a passing trend — they’re here to stay. More...
Filipino Food 101: A cheat sheet to understanding the cuisine of the Philippines
Filipino food is often the underdog as far as the international food scene is concerned. Just last month, an Australian writer based in Jakarta drew the ire of Pinoys online when...
Where to find the best, most bangin’ cookies in Manila
We wish we lived in a world in which all cookies were made equal, but alas, readers — we know that world does not exist. If there’s anything more maddening than biting...
Restaurants in Metro Manila serving modern Filipino food that won’t break the bank
Despite a recent survey which showed that Filipino fare is the fourth least-liked cuisine by other nationalities, the truth remains that our country’s food is awesome...
Super Scoops: This coffee cashew crumble ice cream was just named best vegan dessert in Manila
Vegan food gets a bad rap for being tasteless and unnecessarily fussy, but this local ice cream brand completely debunks those myths. Declared the “Best Vegan Dessert in...
Coconuts’ guide to finding great fried chicken joints around Metro Manila
There’s no denying that Filipinos are obsessed with fried chicken. Here, we’ve got the dish in all forms — with or without breading, Asian-style and...
The Coconuts Manila guide to Poblacion: Restaurants, bars, cafes, and clubs in Makati’s hippest hood
Most of us grew up knowing Makati’s Poblacion neighborhood as Manila’s red light district. Throughout the aughts, however, it began its transformation into hipster...
The most memorable restaurants, bars, snacks, and food halls Coconuts Manila tried in 2018
There’s never a shortage of new restaurants in Metro Manila to try, and here at Coconuts Manila, 2019 has been particularly busy with hitting up trendy new hot spots,...
The Coconuts Taste Test: Here’s the lowdown on Christmas hams worthy of your noche buena feast
One of the best things about a Filipino Christmas is the noche buena tradition, an opportunity for the whole family to gorge on delicious food on the midnight of Dec. 25. Local...