Foodie Bucket List: Our Awesome Planet, The KTG announce ‘The Choice’ winners

The public has spoken!

After weeks of online polling thousands of foodies from across Manila, the complete list of ‘The Choice: People’s Choice Restaurant & Hotel Awards’ is finally out!

‘The Choice’, currently on its third year, is organized by food blogger Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet and food and lifestyle blogging group The KTG (Kain Tulog Gang).

The winners were announced Saturday, Aug 5, the last day of the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2017.

Say hello to your foodie bucket list below:

THE CHOICE’S HALL OF FAME

Favorite Fast Food Burger: Burger King

A post shared by Burger King Philippines (@burgerkingph) on Jul 21, 2017 at 9:00pm PDT

Favorite Gourmet Burger: 8 Cuts

A post shared by 8Cuts Burgers (@8cutsburgers) on Apr 10, 2017 at 3:08am PDT

Favorite Fried Chicken: KFC

A post shared by KFC Philippines (@kfcphilippines) on May 5, 2017 at 8:59pm PDT

Favorite Sisig: Gerry’s Grill

Favorite Barbecue: Aristocrat

A post shared by The Aristocrat Restaurant (@aristocrat_ph) on May 3, 2017 at 7:12pm PDT

Favorite Hotdog/Sausage: S&R

Favorite Ramen: Ramen Nagi

A post shared by ラーメン凪マニラ (@ramennagimanila) on May 28, 2017 at 3:19am PDT

Favorite Donut: Krispy Kreme

A post shared by Krispy Kreme Philippines (@krispykremeph) on Mar 26, 2017 at 1:33am PDT

Favorite Ensaymada: Mary Grace

A post shared by Mary Grace (@cafemarygrace) on Jul 28, 2017 at 12:36am PDT

Favorite Frozen Treat: Dairy Queen

A post shared by Dairy Queen Philippines (@dairyqueenphils) on Jul 25, 2017 at 1:15am PDT

Favorite Pastries, Desserts, Cakes, & Cupcakes: Conti’s

A post shared by Conti’s Bakeshop & Restaurant (@contis_ph) on Mar 7, 2017 at 12:14am PST

Favorite Coffee Shop: Starbucks

A post shared by Starbucks Philippines (@starbucksph) on Jul 29, 2017 at 12:43am PDT

Favorite Fine Dining/Restaurant for Romantic Date/Best Ambiance/Best Restroom: Antonio’s

A post shared by Antonio’s Tagaytay (@antoniostagaytay) on Nov 16, 2016 at 9:11pm PST

Favorite Family-friendly Restaurant: Chili’s

A post shared by Chili’s Philippines (@chilisphilippines) on Jul 14, 2017 at 7:14pm PDT

Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Jollibee

A post shared by Jollibee (@jollibee) on Jul 28, 2017 at 9:11pm PDT

Favorite 24/7 Restaurant: North Park

Favorite Chinese restaurant: Gloria Maris

A post shared by Gloria Maris (@gloriamaris_wilson) on Jun 2, 2017 at 7:49pm PDT

Favorite Korean restaurant: Bulgogi Brothers

A post shared by Bulgogi Brothers Ph (@bulgogibrosph) on Jul 26, 2017 at 3:27am PDT

Favorite Mexican restaurant: El Chupacabra

A post shared by El Chupacabra (@elchupacabraph) on Jul 14, 2017 at 6:18pm PDT

Favorite Hotel Buffet: Spiral at Sofitel

A post shared by Sofitel Manila (@sofitelmanila) on May 5, 2017 at 5:11am PDT

METRO MANILA FAVORITES
Favorite pizza: Yellow Cab (repeat)
Favorite crispy pata: Barrio Fiesta (repeat)
Favorite lechon: Elar’s (repeat)
Favorite steak restaurant: Mamou (repeat)
Favorite cocktail bar: ABV (repeat)
Favorite Filipino restaurant: Locavore (repeat)
Favorite American restaurant: Chili’s (repeat)
Favorite Japanese restaurant: Izakaya Kikufuji (repeat)
Favorite Spanish restaurant: Alba (repeat)
Favorite Italian restaurant: Amici (repeat)
Favorite European restaurant: Old Swiss Inn
Favorite Thai restaurant: People’s Palace
Favorite Latin restaurant: Señor Pollo
Favorite buffet restaurant: Niu by Vikings
Favorite student hangout: Starbucks (repeat)
Favorite restaurant for corporate events/office parties: Max’s
Favorite new restaurant opened in 2016/2017: Poke Poke
Favorite restaurant with the best service: House of Wagyu (repeat)
Favorite restaurant with the best smoking area: 12 Monkeys (repeat)
Favorite hangover/recovery restaurant: Recovery Food (repeat)
Favorite food park: The Yard @ Xavierville
Favorite classic restaurant (1987 and older): Aristocrat

OUT OF TOWN RESTAURANTS
Favorite restaurant in Baguio: Café by the Ruins (repeat)
Favorite restaurant in Pampanga: Aling Lucing’s Sisig (repeat)
Favorite restaurant in Tagaytay: Antonio’s (repeat)
Favorite restaurant in Bacolod: Aida’s Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country (repeat)
Favorite restaurant in Cebu: Casa Verde (repeat)
Favorite restaurant in Davao: Jack’s Ridge (repeat)

HOTELS
Favorite non-buffet hotel specialty restaurant: Summer Palace at EDSA Shangri-La
Favorite hotel staycation: Sofitel
Favorite hotel breakfast: Sofitel
Favorite hotel swimming pool: Sofitel
Favorite 5-star hotel in Metro Manila: Sofitel
Favorite beach resort hotel: Discovery Shores Boracay

CHEFS
Favorite chef: Tony Boy Escalante
Hottest male chef: Rob Pengson
Hottest female chef: Jackie Ang Po