Nanette
Guidebook for Manila

Food Scene

This Restaurant is the very first dining restaurant in the Philippines. It is open 24/7, and is well known for their amazing Boneless Chicken Barbecue and Java Sauce. They also have multiple award wining deserts: 1. Torta Delos Reyes (Ranked as one of the best cakes in Asia) 2. Halo-Halo (Ranked as one of the top 10 Halo-Halos in the Philippines) 3. Mucha Leche (Ranked as one of the best cakes in the Philippines) Both the restaurant and the bakeshop are open 24/7
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Aristocrat
Pedro Gil Street
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This Restaurant is the very first dining restaurant in the Philippines. It is open 24/7, and is well known for their amazing Boneless Chicken Barbecue and Java Sauce. They also have multiple award wining deserts: 1. Torta Delos Reyes (Ranked as one of the best cakes in Asia) 2. Halo-Halo (Ranked as one of the top 10 Halo-Halos in the Philippines) 3. Mucha Leche (Ranked as one of the best cakes in the Philippines) Both the restaurant and the bakeshop are open 24/7
Cafe Adriatico is a 36-year old Filipino-Spanish bistro located in the heart of Manila. It is a pioneer and the iconic flagship restaurant of the LJC group of restaurants. Despite being old, one cannot discount the old charm it continually brings to its loyal patrons, including stars and politicians.
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Cafe Adriatico Premier
1790 M. Adriatico Street
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Cafe Adriatico is a 36-year old Filipino-Spanish bistro located in the heart of Manila. It is a pioneer and the iconic flagship restaurant of the LJC group of restaurants. Despite being old, one cannot discount the old charm it continually brings to its loyal patrons, including stars and politicians.
Sze-Chuan House has been serving authentic Sichuan feasts since the 1970’s. Although Sichuan cuisine is reputable for its (over) use of chili and Sichuan pepper in its dishes, Sze-Chuan House is not all about spicy. Their bestsellers include: Hot & Sour Soup, Steamed Fish with Tauso Sauce, Fried Shrimp Roll, Sliced Beef Loin Boiled in Special Spicy Sauce and the Fried Imperial Bread.
Sze Chuan House
Quirino Avenue
Sze-Chuan House has been serving authentic Sichuan feasts since the 1970’s. Although Sichuan cuisine is reputable for its (over) use of chili and Sichuan pepper in its dishes, Sze-Chuan House is not all about spicy. Their bestsellers include: Hot & Sour Soup, Steamed Fish with Tauso Sauce, Fried Shrimp Roll, Sliced Beef Loin Boiled in Special Spicy Sauce and the Fried Imperial Bread.
Bistro Remedios, formerly known as ‘Ang Bistro sa Remedios’, opened in 1984 in a mid-1920’s ilustrado home. It is a sister restaurant of LJC group’s pioneer bistro, Cafe Adriatico. Bistro Remedios serves authentic Kapampangan cuisine and specialties like sisig, crispy tadyang, camaru (mole crickets), lechon kawali and sinigang sa bayabas.
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Bistro Remedios
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Bistro Remedios, formerly known as ‘Ang Bistro sa Remedios’, opened in 1984 in a mid-1920’s ilustrado home. It is a sister restaurant of LJC group’s pioneer bistro, Cafe Adriatico. Bistro Remedios serves authentic Kapampangan cuisine and specialties like sisig, crispy tadyang, camaru (mole crickets), lechon kawali and sinigang sa bayabas.
Purple Yam is a Brooklyn-based Filipino restaurant, it is one of the many pioneers and advocates in globalizing Filipino cuisine and ingredients and is a big supporter of small local producers. Purple Yam Malate, set in a 1950s ancestral home, was born out of chef Amy Besa’s love for the Philippines and her goal of leaving a legacy by passing on her knowledge to passionate culinary students.
Purple Yam Malate
Jorge Bocobo Street
Purple Yam is a Brooklyn-based Filipino restaurant, it is one of the many pioneers and advocates in globalizing Filipino cuisine and ingredients and is a big supporter of small local producers. Purple Yam Malate, set in a 1950s ancestral home, was born out of chef Amy Besa’s love for the Philippines and her goal of leaving a legacy by passing on her knowledge to passionate culinary students.
Korean Village is one of those mysteriously-looking no windows restaurants that has only its signage as its advertisement. It is a well-known and favorite go-to Korean/Japanese restaurant in Malate. Aside from usual Korean favorites like bibimbap, japchae and grilled meats, they serve a number of Japanese sushis and tempura.
Korean Village Yakiniku Restaurant
566 Julio Nakpil
Korean Village is one of those mysteriously-looking no windows restaurants that has only its signage as its advertisement. It is a well-known and favorite go-to Korean/Japanese restaurant in Malate. Aside from usual Korean favorites like bibimbap, japchae and grilled meats, they serve a number of Japanese sushis and tempura.

Sightseeing

This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.
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San Agustin Church
General Luna Street
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This museum and courtyard gardens is one of the oldest stone churches in the country, having survived 2 fires and 7 earthquakes.
Intramuros, "The Walled City," is the oldest district in Manila. This is what remains of the fortified city, which was the seat of power during Spanish Colonial times (1521-1898).
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ინტრამუროსი
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Intramuros, "The Walled City," is the oldest district in Manila. This is what remains of the fortified city, which was the seat of power during Spanish Colonial times (1521-1898).
Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it.
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მცირე ბაზილიკა და მეტროპოლიტენი კათოლიკოსადმი შენობისათვის
132 Cabildo St
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Former Philippine archbishops are buried in a crypt under the altar of this majestic cathedral, whose 1951 completion commemorated the the five versions that came before it.
This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.
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სანტიაგოს ციხე
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This museum and public park was built as a stone fortress at the turn of the 17th century and marked the beginning of the walled city's riverside barricades.
This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.
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მანილის ხელოვნება
Roxas Boulevard
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This natural harbor is an excellent place from which to view a most elegant sunset.

Parks & Nature

No other place in the heart of Manila can one find serenity and diversity than in the 53-hectare Rizal Park. Hailed as the largest urban park in Asia, it boasts of world-class sculptures, historical markers, beautiful gardens, facilities for photo and art exhibits, event venues, and forms of entertainment. More than just a place to stroll around, Rizal Park is indeed a sanctuary to people from all walks of life.
Rizal Park Hotel Manila
South Road
No other place in the heart of Manila can one find serenity and diversity than in the 53-hectare Rizal Park. Hailed as the largest urban park in Asia, it boasts of world-class sculptures, historical markers, beautiful gardens, facilities for photo and art exhibits, event venues, and forms of entertainment. More than just a place to stroll around, Rizal Park is indeed a sanctuary to people from all walks of life.

Entertainment & Activities

From a spectacular marine themed park, Manila Ocean Park has finally evolved into Metro's Holiday Destination where everything is all about Life and Living.An array of exciting attractions, enticing view of the bay, enriching marine life exhibits, entertaining dining and lifestyle shapes to mold into an integrated resort destination. Manila Ocean Park is proud to have a marine-themed park in the country that houses Life of the best of both under and over the sea!
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მანილის ოკეანის პარკი
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From a spectacular marine themed park, Manila Ocean Park has finally evolved into Metro's Holiday Destination where everything is all about Life and Living.An array of exciting attractions, enticing view of the bay, enriching marine life exhibits, entertaining dining and lifestyle shapes to mold into an integrated resort destination. Manila Ocean Park is proud to have a marine-themed park in the country that houses Life of the best of both under and over the sea!

Essentials

A large shopping mall with almost everything you need. From electronics, to groceries, to movie theaters, and such.
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რობინსონს პლეის მოლი
cor Pedro Gil St
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A large shopping mall with almost everything you need. From electronics, to groceries, to movie theaters, and such.

Shopping

One of the biggest shopping malls in Asia. It is said that if you would wish to explore the entire mall - you can only spend 1 minute in each store.
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SM Mall of Asia
Seaside Boulevard
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One of the biggest shopping malls in Asia. It is said that if you would wish to explore the entire mall - you can only spend 1 minute in each store.