After nearly three years of socially distanced eating and making do with house supply, that is the yr to reconnect with household and mates for weekend meals journeys. Whereas some well-loved institutions alongside Maginhawa, the “eat avenue” completely closed, different eating places tailored by offering extra al fresco eating choices or shifting to supply. Others, which shut their doorways, have reopened or branched out.
Listed below are a number of of the brand new eating places and previous favorites across the Maginhawa and Malingap neighborhood of Trainer’s Village, Quezon Metropolis the place you possibly can go meals tripping this 2023.
Gubat QC
Gubat, the comfortable zero-waste backyard restaurant throughout UP Diliman’s Bonsai backyard proper alongside C.P. Garcia Avenue, has been considered one of our common favorites within the space since they opened in 2018. Run by the identical homeowners of Baler’s Kusina Luntian, this resto is understood for his or her budget-friendly kamayan-style meals like fried hen, lechon kawali and shrimps with pako salad. The meals right here is nice, however the ready time (particularly on weekends) could be lengthy due to the restricted eating area and lack of parking.
To kick off January 2023, Gubat opened a second location on Mayaman Avenue, close to the nook of Kalayaan Ave, nonetheless comparatively close to Maginhawa. This department has a bigger eating space and more room to herald bikes within the storage. There’s additionally more room for automobiles to park on the road exterior. The second department serves the identical budget-friendly rice meals that the unique department is understood for. ICYMI, Gubat was not too long ago named one of many Prime 38 Important Manila eating places by Eater together with a number of different Maginhawa restos on this listing.
Suggestions: Halabos na hipon + burong kanin, Piniritong Manok, Lechon Kawali Meal, Baler longaniza, Ensaladang Talong with buro, pako salad, Tagumpay Dragonfruit Ale
Gubat, Diliman Bonsai Society, C.P. Garcia Ave, Diliman, Quezon Metropolis / #43 Mayaman Avenue, Diliman, Quezon Metropolis
Van Gogh is Bipolar (VGIB)
Maginhawa icon Van Gogh is Bipolar (which closed its doorways throughout the pandemic) is again in its unique location for many who desire a romantic and unique eating expertise. Eating at VGIB normally requires reservations, to make sure that there are sufficient tables accessible.
This January 2023, VGIB opened a “Temper Therapeutic Sanctuary” stall inside UP Diliman Campus’ newly opened Gyud Meals U.P Meals Hub throughout the Positive Arts advanced (similar highway as Mang Larry’s Isawan). This small department has a extra laid-back ambiance than the unique restaurant and might accommodate walk-in company.
Suggestions: VGIB UP: Yogurt Fruit Smoothies, Vegan rice meals, mood-healing tea, carrot cake
Van Gogh is Bipolar, 154 Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon Metropolis / VGIB UP @ U.P. Meals Hub, UP Diliman Campus, Quezon Metropolis
Nam Nam
Nam Nam is a brand new Vietnamese joint alongside Maginhawa that makes a speciality of pho or Vietnamese soup and recent spring rolls. The charming cafe opened within the final quarter of 2022.
The menu right here could be very restricted, however in the event you’re within the temper for a style of Vietnam and a few hearty pho, spring rolls, and Vietnamese espresso, this can be a nice new cafe you possibly can check out.
Suggestions: Bun Bo Hue (beef broth noodle soup with pineapple and shrimp paste), Cha Gio (pork spring rolls, Goi Cuon (recent summer season rolls), Vietnamese espresso, Lemongrass Juice
Nam Nam, 20 Maginhawa Avenue, Quezon Metropolis
Garlic Kitchen
Garlic Kitchen is an informal backyard restaurant that serves Asian-Western fusion with garlic-inspired dishes like burgers, lechon baka, chili wings, pasta, and even garlic ice cream. This has grow to be considered one of our common restos for weekend eating due to the nice meals and nice ambiance.
All the pieces we’ve ordered from right here has been nice. Garlic Kitchen could be booked as an occasion venue for small gatherings. High quality meals and good service right here. Good for households and dates.
Suggestions: Garlic-infused Lechon Baka, Piri-Piri Rooster, Beef Rendang, Truffle Carbonara, Shakshouka, Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Garlic Kitchen, 56 Maginhawa Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Friuli Trattoria
Neighborhood pizza joint Friuli continues to serve actually nice pizzas, pasta dishes and desserts. Thought of a Maginhawa establishment, Friuli Trattoria has lengthy been our pizza place of selection since they first opened in 2006.
Friuli is best-known for its tasty thin-crust pizzas, that are made with entire wheat crust and a sauce made with recent tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Our go-to orders embody the Tre Formaggi and Buono Verdure although in addition they have new pizza flavors like Spinach Feta Pizza and Fajita Pizza. The department in Maginhawa now serves beer and wine in addition to sodas. Additionally they have a department in U.P. City Heart for many who desire to dine within the mall and are on GrabFood for handy pizza supply at house.
Suggestions: Tre Formaggi Pizza (mozzarella, cheddar & blue cheese), Buono Verdure, Margherita Pizza, Pasta Putanesca, Eggplant Parmigiana, After Eight chocolate mint cake, Root beer float, Italian Soda.
Fb: Friuli Trattoria, Tel. No: 434.1416. #79-A Maginhawa Avenue
Pino Resto Bar / Pipino
When you’re within the temper for contemporary fusion Filipino dishes and wish some well being or vegetarian/vegan choices, Pino Resto Bar and Pipino are a dependable selection. Pino serves espresso, all-day breakfast and brunch favorites, merienda fare and extra.
The restaurant is best-known for the home specialty, Kare-Kareng Bagnet, which is a fusion of two traditional Filipino dishes. Each conventional and vegan choices for this dish can be found.
Suggestions: Kare-Kareng Bagnet, Sisig Rice, Fried Kesong Puti Salad w/ Mango French dressing, Bagnet Tofu Stack-O, Vegan Lechon Kawali, Home made Ice lotions.
Pino Resto Bar / Pipino. 39 Malingap Avenue. Open every day from 7am-9pm. Instagram: @pinorestoph
Ohayo Ramen and Maki Bar
For Japanese consolation meals, among the finest choices within the Maginhawa space is Ohayo Ramen and Maki Bar. This small Japanese Restaurant serves ramen, sushi and appetizers. Because the place is well-liked, it may get fairly crowded right here, and the road aspect eating could be very restricted, however you possibly can simply order for takeout or pickup. Their ramen is a bit on the dear aspect, however you possibly can actually style the premium high quality. The Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen with shrimp bisque is superb.
Suggestions: Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen, Salmon Aburi, Ebi Tempura, Rooster Karaage, Salmon Torch Maki, Salmon Sashimi, Gyoza
Ohayo Ramen and Maki Bar. 108 Maginhawa Avenue, Quezon Metropolis
Buen Comer Poquellas
Considered one of Maginhawa’s best-kept secrets and techniques is Buen Comer Poquellas, a small homey eating spot hidden in one of many interior residential streets (nook of Mapagkawanggawa and Mahabagin streets). Beforehand only a stall for take-out meals, Buen Comer has expanded their entire storage right into a easy dine-in space the place company can take pleasure in high quality consolation meals bursting with taste.
Suggestions: Kare-kare Burrito, Soiled Peri-Peri Rooster Rice, Rooster Caesar Salad Wrap, Quesadillas
Buen Comer Poquellas. 48 Mapagkawanggawa, Diliman
PotatoKick
Whereas the well-loved TomatoKick shut down their doorways for good, you possibly can nonetheless get a style of their traditional dishes from the unique menu at PotatoKick. The informal trendy restaurant is owned and run by the previous workers of TK. Sadly, the brand new location on prime of PureGold is now not as homey because the previous home and watering gap in Malingap, however the meals remains to be superb.
Suggestions: Seafood Pesto Pasta, Kebabs, Fajitas (hen, beef or tofu), Fajita rice, Sisig Pasta, Crispy Bacon Liempo, Tacky Bacon Potato Wedges, pita pizzas, cocktails, beer
PotatoKick, 19 Malingap, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, Kalakhang Maynila
Talisay the Backyard Cafe
Talisay the Backyard Cafe is a contemporary Filipino restaurant that options elevated traditional Filipino meals and heirloom recipes. The entire area additionally doubles as a backyard venue for small weddings, occasions and pre-nup shoots.
Suggestions: Rooster Pianggang, Talisay Backyard Salad, Calamari Frito, Paella Mixta, Lengua con Setas, Crispy Pork Stomach Adobo, Fried Rooster with Gravy
Talisay Backyard Cafe, 44 Maginhawa, Diliman, Quezon Metropolis
Provenciano
Regardless of the restricted parking (made worse by the continued building of the barangay corridor proper throughout the restaurant), Provenciano continues to draw households and stays one of the well-liked decisions within the space.
The Filipiniana restaurant pays tribute to the proprietor’s “promdi” roots by serving heirloom and unique Filipino delicacies. The resto serves regional specialties from Pampanga, Ilocos, Bicol, Batangas and different provinces in addition to Spanish/Basque dishes.
Suggestions: Sisig ni Ima (Pampanga), Kulawo ng Quezon, Sugpo sa Alavar (Zamboanga), Adobong Bicolano, Turon with Malagos chocolate from Davao, Puto Bumbong, Bibingka
Fb: Provenciano Restaurant. #110 Maginhawa Avenue
