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The 10 best restaurants in BGC

Ten of the best places to eat in BGC. They range from handmade pasta and late-night tacos to modern Filipino food, Korean barbecue, Japanese-Peruvian ceviche and two MICHELIN Bib Gourmand picks.

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01A Mano

Pizza and pasta Top pick
Italian · Pizza and pasta · One Bonifacio High Street Mall, G/F (Unit LG22)Instagram ↗

Handmade pasta and Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a Valoriani oven. 50 Top Pizza has named it one of the best pizzerias in Asia-Pacific.

Known for: Tortellini alla Francese (only at the BGC branch)
For one About ₱750–1,650 · a main, a soft drink and 10% service

02Mamacita

Late-night tacos
Mexican · Forbes Town (Forbestown Road)Instagram ↗

A tequila bar downstairs and dining upstairs, with a Día de Muertos theme. It stays busy late into the night.

Known for: Tacos and beef asado (MICHELIN Selected)
For one About ₱550–800 · two or three tacos and 10% service; drinks extra

03Uma Nota

Date night
Japanese-Brazilian (Nikkei) · Shangri-La The Fort, GFWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A hidden 1970s-style room with strong cocktails and sake. A DJ plays on weekends after 11 PM, and the weekday lunch is good value.

Known for: MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award 2026
For one About ₱1,750–4,000 · two shared plates, a mocktail and 10% service

04Nikkei Nama

Ceviche and rice bowls
Japanese-Peruvian (Nikkei) · One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 2FWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

The BGC branch of Nikkei, the Japanese-Peruvian group that started on Rada Street in Makati in 2015. Ceviche sits next to sushi and rice bowls.

Known for: Nikkei ceviche; salmon aburi bowl; pisco sour
For one About ₱750–900 · a main, a soft drink and 10% service

05Mamou

Steak night
Steakhouse and bistro · Serendra Piazza, 11th Ave (also Uptown)Instagram ↗

A Manila favorite for big USDA Prime and dry-aged steaks, cooked simply and served to share, with a homey bistro menu of pastas and comfort food alongside.

Known for: USDA Prime porterhouse; 28-day dry-aged beef
For one About ₱900–3,300 · a pasta or a steak, a soft drink and 10% service

06The Lunch Lady

Phở and Vietnamese street food
Vietnamese (noodle soups & street food) · Forbes Town (102 Forbestown Rd)Instagram ↗

New in October 2026: the first Philippine branch of the Saigon noodle-soup spot Anthony Bourdain made famous. Its Vancouver branch has a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand every year since 2022.

Known for: Wagyu phở; garlic noodles; steak lúc lắc
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07Brick Corner

Indian food
North Indian · Forbes Town (Forbeswood Heights)Instagram ↗

A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand pick for 2026. Slow-cooked curries and smoky naan from the tandoor.

Known for: Mutton bhuna masala; butter chicken (Bib Gourmand 2026)
For one About ₱850–1,150 · a biryani, a lassi and 10% service

08Sariwon

Korean barbecue dinner
Korean barbecue · Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Ave cor. 29th StWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

A Korean barbecue name dating to 1938 in Korea, with its only Philippine branch in BGC since 2012. Known for broth-grilled bulgogi.

Known for: Wagyu bulgogi; galbi set for two; galbi jjim
For one About ₱620–980 · a soup or stew with rice, a soft drink and 6% service (2026 menu); grill sets for two run about ₱2,000 a head

09Mango Tree

Thai for groups
Thai · Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th AveWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

The BGC flagship of the Thai chain that started in Bangkok. The menu covers four Thai regions, and there is a full bar.

Known for: Crispy fish with green mango salad
For one About ₱1,150–1,950 · two shared plates and 10% service, drinks extra (2024 menu)

10Lore

Learning Filipino food
Filipino (regional, reimagined) · One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 3FWebsite ↗Instagram ↗

Chef Myke 'Tatung' Sarthou cooks traditional regional dishes with a modern touch. A good way to learn Filipino food.

Known for: MICHELIN Selected 2026
For one About ₱1,150–2,100 · two shared plates, an iced tea and 7% service
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