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My Brunei Food Diary

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Aside from cultural immersion, a travel to Brunei can also be a good gastronomic experience, given the presence of several good restaurants that serve good food and provide awesome dining experiences to both locals and travelers alike.

Brunei has a vast selection of restaurants, from local restaurants and eateries, food fairs, coffee shops, local and international fast food chains, name it! Below are some Brunei restaurants that I highly recommend and all travelers should try out.

Soto Babu Nini and Nasi Katok

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For me, Kota Batu is the most peaceful area in Bandar Seri Begawan. This unique restaurant is built by the water and they serve the best soto and nasi katok ever! 🙂 They have an infinite board walk which is perfect for photoshoots. And oh, their restaurant is very colorful, too!

NO : 605B, Jalan Kota Batu Kg. Sungai Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BD 2517
+673 278 6116
https://www.facebook.com/Soto-Babu-Nini-Nasi-Katok-281949925175090/
https://www.instagram.com/sotobabunini/

The Food Stalls at Bandarku Ceria

Where to Eat in Brunei: Bandarku Ceria Food Stalls

Bandarku Ceria is the weekly Sunday ‘family day’ fair in Bandar Seri Begawan where kids and families gather around the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien to play around, have picnic, and eat at the food stalls and shop for items around. Sometimes activities like fun runs are also held. For me, Bandarku Ceria is a happy activity, but I came to know that most Bruneians don’t really go there. I was able to try cheap food and drinks at my Bandarku Ceria experience.

Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
https://www.facebook.com/bandarkuceria
https://www.instagram.com/bandarkuceria

Tamu Kianggeh (Kianggeh Market)

Where to Eat in Brunei: Tamu Kianggeh Brunei Kolo Mee

Tamu Kianggeh was once a traditional market by the river, until the government decided to renovate it to become one of the cleanest and most organized market I’ve been too. Aside from dry and wet goods, they are also selling local food there, which is a good thing to try out.

Easy Way Tea and Cafe

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To someone like me who craves for milk tea and drinks from time to time, places like EasyWay provide me good drinks and good ambiance. After all, Brunei weather could get really hot most of the time!

Ground Floor Soon Lee Megamart Lambak Kanan,, RPN Lambak Kanan, Brunei

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Gadong Night Market

For a cheap but perfect local dinner, head to Gadong Local Market. They sell everything, from appetizers, main meal, dessert, and drinks! I love their nasi katok which they only sell for 1 BND. Of course, I would not miss drinking teh tarik and Milo here, and I also got kebab meals and local pancakes.

Simpang 37, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

MyTown Eating House

If you’re traveling to Brunei but been craving some food from outside the country, you could head to MyTown. They have a very sophisticated interior and they also serve different food from different cuisines. I was surprised when I saw some Filipino food in the menu! But of course, I went for some soto which is a local food in Brunei.

My Town Brunei Menu

Ground Floor, The Crown Princess Complex, Km 2.5, Jalan Tutong,
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BA1712
+673 2241770 / 2241880
https://www.facebook.com/mytownbrunei/
https://www.instagram.com/mytownbrunei/
www.mytownbrunei.com

Jollibee Brunei

Jollibee is a Filipino fastfood chain which has presence in countries where there are Filipinos, including Brunei. I love their version of Nasi Lemak Chickenjoy and Jolly Cheesy Fries! I also know for a fact that Bruneians love Jollibee!

Several branches around Brunei
https://www.facebook.com/JollibeeBrunei/
https://www.instagram.com/jollibeebrunei/
www.jollibee.com.bn

Aminah Arif Restaurant

Ambuyat is a local Bruneian dish made of sago palm, which is cooked into a jelly-like food and dipped in a spicy sauce. It is also considered as the National Dish of Brunei and is also popular in the Malaysian territories in Borneo, like Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan. I recommend Aminah Arif Restaurant to have a taste of Ambuyat.

Simpang 68, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
+673 233 0773
https://www.aminaharif.com.bn/

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McDonald’s Brunei

My first order of business upon arriving in an new country? Try out their McDonald’s, if they have one! 🙂 Brunei has 3 McDonald’s branches, and the newest branch at Lambak is my favorite. Their Nasi Lemak McD is yummy! They also have many menu items that can’t be found elsewhere. I wish I could try them all!

Jalan Utama Berakas Bandar Seri Begawan BB, 1714, Brunei
+673 234 4478
https://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldsbrunei
https://www.instagram.com/mcdonaldsbrunei/

SayChiizu Brunei

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I’m a cheese lover, and I was happy to find out that Brunei has a SayChiizu branch! They have a vast selection of cheese sandwiches which can serve as a dessert!

The Mall Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
+673 882 8858
https://www.facebook.com/saychiizu.brunei/
https://www.instagram.com/saychiizu.brunei/

Old Time Kopitiam

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This was highly-recommended to me by locals, and ther menu is composed of some local food, Malaysian food, and Chinese food. They have huge servings and they have friendly staff, most of them are Filipinos.

G2, Ground Floor, Bangunan Hj Ibrahim, Spg 24, Kg Menglait,, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
+6732448282
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OLD-TIME-Kopitiam-Manglait/188485961194628
https://www.instagram.com/oldtimekopitiam/

Ayamku Restaurant

Brunei Restaurants: Big Fried Chicken at Ayamku Brunei

Have you tried the Hot Star Chicken in Taipei and other cities? Ayam Ku Chicken is Brunei’s version of it! But here, it’s served with rice and yummy achar, and this was one of my best meals ever in Brunei! I wish they will have a branch in Manila or something!

3, Soon Lee Megamart, Jalan Batu Bersurat, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
+673 245 0539

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Roasted Sip Coffee Roasters

Brunei Restaurants: Latte and cold brew at Roasted Sip Brunei

Aside from they have friendly Filipino staff, Roasted Sip has a very relaxing interior where you can just chill and read a good book. I also like their selection of coffee and pastries!

Unit 3, Ground Floor Blk. D Spg. 508, Jerudong Complex, Jalan Jerudong, BSB BG3122, Brunei
+673 261 0850
https://www.facebook.com/roastedsip/
https://www.instagram.com/roastedsip
www.roastedsip.com

Little Audrey’s

I AM A FAN OF AUDREY HEPBURN, AND THIS IS A HEAVENLY PLACE! The place is as classy as Audrey Hepburn, and I love their interior design so much! They also have friendly and accommodating Filipino staff. Plus, their servings are huge and yummy at the same time! It is a perfect place for dates because of its ambiance.

Kampong Kiulap Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
+673 891 0711
https://www.facebook.com/littleaudreyscafe/
https://www.instagram.com/little.audreys/

Yellow Cab Pizza Brunei

Brunei Restaurants: We don't have this kind of menu items in Manila! Only in Yellos Cab Pizza Brunei! — Brunei Restaurants: We don’t have this kind of menu items in Manila! Only in Yellos Cab Pizza Brunei!

Since I regularly eat Yellow Cab Pizza in Manila, I was able to compare it with the Yellow Cab Pizza here in Brunei. I appreciated how better-tasting halal food is, which made me prefer it more than any other kind of food most of the time. They have rice meals which do not exist in Manila, and a Milo for a drink as well. Yum!

B6 Ground floor Shakirin complex Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BE1518
+673 333 9999
https://www.facebook.com/YellowCabPizzaBN
https://www.instagram.com/yellowcabpizzabn/
www.yellowcabpizzabn.com

Alter Ego Fusion

Alter Ego is my favorite restaurant in Brunei. I love restaurants like this with good interior, and they get orders from an app in their iPads. I must say that their menu was a little intimidating, but just order anything you feel like you’re gonna like, and you’re gonna like it for sure. 🙂

Unit No. 2 & 3, Block E, Ground Floor, Lot 5788, Kg. Kiulap, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei B81518
+673 223 0388
https://www.facebook.com/alteregofoods

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Yugo Dessert Cafe

Brunei Restaurants: Enjoying my snow dessert at Yugo!

After a full dinner in any of the restaurants you dined in at the Setia Kenangan Complex, you can head to Yugo Dessert Cafe for a snow dessert! 🙂 They offer a vast selection of flavors, and chocolate will always be my favorite.

Unit E5 Setia Kenangan Complex 2, BE1318, Brunei
+673 223 3358
https://www.facebook.com/yugodessert/
https://www.instagram.com/yugodessert/

Patisserie Cakeshop

Patisserie Cakeshop has a very big menu! I ordered some makis and pesto and this is where I was able to taste my first bandung drink, a rose syrup with condensed milk, a must-try drink in this part of the world.

Unit 10, Blk D, Lot 11620, Jln Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BE1718
+673 242 5618
https://www.facebook.com/Patisserie-Cake-Shop-111802225575451/
www.patiscakeshop.com

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Brunei

I love both Starbucks and Coffee Bean, and Coffee Bean cafes in Brunei look like restaurants than cafes, because they serve other menu items that can’t be found elsewhere, like pizzas! 🙂

Several branches around Brunei
+673 242 0276
https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeebeanbrunei
https://www.instagram.com/coffeebean_brunei/

Games & Lattes

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I was not able to snap photos during our stay here, but I love the ambiance of this place. They have a lot of games to choose from, which are perfect for couples, groups of friends, or family. Their drinks are yummy also, and I love how other diners/players can keep their noise down so that everyone can enjoy their experiences.

Ground Floor, Unit E9, Block E, Kenangan II, Simpang 150-5-13-18, Kampong Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei BE1318
+673 223 5200
https://www.facebook.com/Games-Lattes-886503024799100
https://www.instagram.com/games.lattes/

Where to Eat in Brunei: Recommendation Requests!

If you were able to try out any of these restaurants in Brunei, do share your experiences at the comments section or maybe at email address sherlynmaehernandez@gmail.com. Happy eating and enjoy Brunei!

Late Lunch at Lola Cafe S Maison

(This is a non-sponsored honest review of Lola Cafe S Maison completely based on my paid dining in experience.)

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Whenever I don’t travel, I am always on the hunt for restaurants that I can try in Manila. As someone who always wants to improve parts of herself and her personality, I take myself out on a date. I’ve been doing this inside and outside the Philippines for quite a while now. It eases my social anxiety, made me more confident and more ‘street smart’.

I’ve been wanting to explore the restaurants at S Maison. Upon checking online, several restaurants, including Lola Cafe, just opened. Honestly and ironically, I am not a fan of Filipino food and Filipino restaurants. However I wanna check if this is worth giving a try. I’m interested about the twist that they provide with the usual Filipino food.

Lola Cafe S Maison Location

Lola Cafe S Maison is located at the 2nd Floor (Level 2) of the mall. I did not have a hard time looking for Lola Cafe. Not only that S Maison is a small mall, Lola Cafe is just right on the spot where you can walk to going to the escalators and the bathroom.

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The Staff and The Service

I scanned the menu at the entrance but there is no staff at the podium area attending to customers. I had no idea what to do so I decided to just go straight in.

The staff greeted me good afternoon and I noticed the restaurants was a bit packed. I am close to assuming that there is a private event going on or something. There were people coming back and forth (mostly senior citizens and families with noisy kids—I’m just not a fan of kids hehe). I asked if there are vacant seats for one. They pointed me to the outdoor seats by the corridor and the seat near the entrance. I just chose the very isolated seat by the entrance.

The seat I chose was isolated and awkward. They started getting my orders and since I already checked the menu online prior to going there, my order was a little quick. I ordered a Pork Belly Bagoong, Green Tea Lychee, and Kesong Puti Cheesecake. I think they have a good selection of coffee, but I am on a coffee break, so I’m gonna have to pass.

After a few minutes, a staff approached me and explained that instead of chicharong baboy, they will put kropek on my meal instead because they ran out of chicharon. Not everyone would accept this compromise, but I had no problems with it, so I said yes.

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The Food

The orders did not take a lot of time, considering that they are (I assume) catering to a private event. The rice bowl meal tasted good at first, but I have an issue with the pork. I am not sure if it’s just me, but the pork smelled a little odd, and you could smell it when slicing it. Because of that, I just finished my meal for the sake of finishing it. I can’t taste the bagoong part in the rice either.

Pork Belly Bagoong and Green Tea Lychee Lola Cafe S Maison

The green tea lychee, on the other hand, was good! It was a little expensive though, but it tastes like a non-alcoholic mojito.

Kesong Puti Cheesecake Lola Cafe S Maison

I asked the cheesecake to be served, and before serving, they gave me a small plate and small spoon. On my mind, I was like “It was just a slice, right? I don’t need to transfer it on another plate.” But when the cheesecake came, It was bigger than I’m expecting, which is worth the price, I believe. The cheesecake lover in me was happy, but this particular cheesecake was made of kesong puti, which makes the cheesecake a little saltier than usual.

No problem with me, I like it, actually! It has a bukayo on top, and at first I have no problems with it, but as I eat more of it, I’m starting to think it tasted weird. But I appreciate the effort of putting a Filipino twist to a cheesecake. Overall, I still like it.

Of course, I was only able to consume a part of the cheesecake. I asked for the bill and the remaining cheesecake to be taken away, and it was a smooth and fast transaction. They charge 5% for service fee which for me is reasonable enough.

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The Verdict

My overall food and service experience at La Lola S Maison was not perfect, but I want to give them a chance since they are still on their soft opening stage and they have a lot to improve. I haven’t dined in on the other two branches of La Lola (in Tomas Morato and Podium Mall) so I can’t really compare them. Next time perhaps I would try other items on their menu and their cocktails as well.

Lola Cafe Conrad Contact Information

Lola Cafe
Level 2, S Maison, Conrad Manila
Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
+63 9171083370; 02 88057649
https://www.facebook.com/lolacafe.ph
https://www.instagram.com/lolacafe

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A Complete Guide to 33 Halal Restaurants in Metro Manila, Philippines

The Philippines has a significant number of Muslim population, however I know for a fact that my Filipino Muslim friends and colleagues are always finding it hard to find halal restaurants in Manila, Philippines. Moreover, I know several Muslim friends who are discouraged to visit Manila because halal restaurants are not so common here, and if so, they cost more than an average meal.

For the benefit of my Muslim friends and colleagues inside and outside the Philippines and the entire Muslim community as well, I have compiled this list of halal restaurants in Manila*. I promise to try these restaurants myself one by one in the future to have a first hand review.

*This list is solely based on online research and my own dining experience in some of the halal restaurants in Manila on this list. So if you want to add something to this list and perhaps suggest corrections, feel free to shoot me a message at email address sherlynmaehernandez@gmail.com.

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ABABU PERSIAN KITCHEN

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75 Xavierville Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(+632) 34360000
Ground Floor, WWW Residences, Estrada Corner Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila
(+632) 83536240
1232 Gelinos Street, Sampaloc, Manila
(+632) 87112830; +639156818425
Amaia Steps Sucat, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, San Antonio, Parañaque City
+639666990083
https://www.instagram.com/ababupersiansucat/
https://www.facebook.com/ababupersiankitchen/
https://www.instagram.com/ababuph/

ABSHAR FAST FOOD

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Food Court, Ground Floor, Greenhills Shopping Centre, Greenhills, San Juan City
(+632) 87233604; +639228444423
https://www.facebook.com/absharfastfood/
https://www.instagram.com/absharfastfood/
https://www.instagram.com/fastfood.abshar/

ARABIC KITCHEN

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Second Floor Torre Sur, Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, Las Piñas City
+639207777500
Jas Building, Villa Cristina Avenue, Pamplona, Las Piñas City
+639477628811; +639564469044
https://www.facebook.com/lefayettearabickitchenresturant
https://www.instagram.com/arabickitchenmanila/

ARGOS MINIBAR

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Ground Floor, Citadel Inn, 5007 P Burgos Street, Poblacion, Makati City
(+632) 88693416
https://www.facebook.com/ArgosMinibar/

ARYA PERSIAN RESTAURANT

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHG1e-lFaT/

Ground Floor, Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Centre, Greenhills, San Juan City
(+632) 85846266
Level 6, East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
(+632) 85424321
Second Floor, Robinsons Magnolia, New Manila, Quezon City
(+632) 84702414
Ground Floor, Alfresco, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila
Second Floor, Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila
(+632) 85677200
https://www.facebook.com/Arya-Persian-Restaurants-213970242002201/?ref=br_rs
https://www.instagram.com/arya_persian_restaurant/
https://www.instagram.com/aryapersianrestaurant/

ASSAD CAFE

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Second Floor, Midtown Executive Homes, United Nations Avenue, Paco, Manila
(+632) 85214996
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Assad-Cafe/983738418423133
https://www.facebook.com/assadminimart/
https://www.instagram.com/assadcafe/

BEHROUZ PERSIAN CUISINE

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Scout Tobias Street, Laging Handa, Quezon City
+639289686922
Ground Floor, Metrowalk Commercial Complex, Meralco Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City
(+632) 86872759
226 Aguirre Avenue Corner J. Ramirez Street, BF Homes, Parañaque City
+639238652069
Wilson Street, Greenhills, San Juan City
+639424819550
Santana Grove, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, San Antonio, Parañaque City
+639334196444
https://www.facebook.com/BehrouzPersianCuisine/
https://www.instagram.com/behrouzpersiancuisine/
https://www.instagram.com/behrouzpersian/

BENI’S FALAFEL

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5343 General Luna Street, Poblacion, Makati City
+639063491300
https://www.facebook.com/Benisfalafel/
https://www.instagram.com/benisfalafel/

BRICKS AND COPPER

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Dumlao Sports Center, 304 Shaw Boulevard, Pleasant Hills, Mandaluyong City
+639432737812; (+632) 86543741
https://www.facebook.com/BricksAndCopperTurkishCuisine/
https://www.instagram.com/bricksandcopper/

FETA MEDITERRANEAN

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Ground Floor, Intrawest Center, 101 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan City
(+632) 87057238
https://www.facebook.com/feta.mediterranean
https://www.instagram.com/feta.mediterranean/

GILAK BY HOSSEIN

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUVwxvXlkag/

Level 2, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City
(+632) 77290266

HASSAN KABAB AND STEAKS

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvpi2_Cg9-E/

197-C Katipunan Avenue, Barangay Milagrosa, Blue Ridge, Quezon City 1120
(+632) 87033827
https://www.facebook.com/hassankatipsQc
9 Visayas Avenue Extension, Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City
(+632) 87810051
https://www.facebook.com/hassanvisayas
Aquilina Street, Fronting Marikina City Engineering Office, Santo Niño, Marikina City
+639226789423; +639232324390
https://www.facebook.com/hassanmarikina
https://www.instagram.com/hassankababandsteaks/

HOSSEIN’S PERSIAN KEBAB

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Second Floor, Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(+632) 88560632; (+632) 88561278
Second Floor, LKV Building, 7857 Makati Avenue, Bel-Air, Makati City
(+632) 88906137; (+632) 88905928
https://www.facebook.com/hosseinspersiankebab/

HUMMUS ELIJAH

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Second Floor, Commercial Building, 7850 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
+639053134602; (+632) 88021885
Fifth Floor, SM Aura Premier, C5 Road Corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
https://www.facebook.com/humuselijah/
https://www.instagram.com/hummus_elijah/

JERUSALEM

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1533 M. H. Del Pilar Street, Ermita, Manila
(+632) 85233164; (+632) 85236568

KABAB & CURRY

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20 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City
(+632) 75015298
https://www.facebook.com/Kabab-Curry-402058433232179/
https://www.instagram.com/kababandcurryph/

KASHMIR

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Festejo Building, 816 Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City
(+632) 82469069 ext. 615
Ground Floor, San Antonio Plaza, McKinley Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City
(+632) 82469069 ext. 268
https://www.facebook.com/kashmir.ph/

KENNY ROGER’S ROASTERS

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42 outlets in Metro Manila
https://www.facebook.com/KennyRogersPH/
https://www.instagram.com/kennyrogersph/

MANDY HOUSE

https://www.instagram.com/p/0piJc3txPX/

4892 Durban Street, Poblacion, Makati City
(+632) 88696074; +639054555533
https://www.facebook.com/Mandy-House-1175067475996259/

MARTABAK

https://www.instagram.com/p/BShc_kjlh1N/

Ground Floor, North Wing, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
+639175300875; (+632) 84420387
https://www.facebook.com/martabakcafeindomalayrestaurant
https://www.instagram.com/martabakcafe/

THE CAFE MEDITERRANEAN

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Level 1, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City
(+632) 77208757
Lower Ground Floor, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City
(+632) 88981301
(+632) 77565010
Second Floor, Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
(+632) 88501690
Fifth Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
(+632) 86359264
Third Floor, One Bonifacio High Street, 28th Street Corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(+632) 77441831; +639178246294
Ground Floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
(+632) 85560650
https://www.facebook.com/TheCafeMediterranean/
https://www.instagram.com/thecafemed/

MISTER KABAB

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11 outlets in Metro Manila
https://www.facebook.com/MisterKabab
https://www.instagram.com/misterkabab/

NEW BOMBAY

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvT8OHeBOb7/

Ground Floor, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Glorietta Complex, Makati City
(+632) 89868622
Ground Floor, The Columns, Ayala Corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Bel-Air, Makati City
(+632) 79013275
Second Floor, Crossroads Building, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(+632) 84251867
Ground Floor, Sagittarius Building, H. V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
(+632) 88192892; (+632) 88043788
Fourth Floor, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila
+639366753435; (+632) 83536847
Food Choices, Third Floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Glorietta Complex, Makati City
(+632) 89868622

NEW BOMBAY ROYALE

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Ground Floor, Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill, Taguig City
(+632) 88101101
https://www.facebook.com/newbombayroyale/
https://www.instagram.com/newbombayroyaleph/

RAJPUT PAK HALAL CUISINE

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8232 Paranaque – Sucat Road, San Isidro, Parañaque, Metro Manila
+639154763159
Ground Floor, Casa Blanca Apartments, Adriatico Street, Ermita, Manila
(+632) 88022203; +639174343081
https://www.facebook.com/rajputhalal/

PERSIA GRILL

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Ground Floor, Blue Sapphire Building, 2nd Avenue Corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
(+632) 85199300
Ground Floor, Valero Carpark 2, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
(+632) 88189090; (+632) 84034468
Unit G4, Prince Plaza II Condominium, Legazpi Corner Dela Rosa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
(+632) 84039999; +639155551115
Ground Floor, Paseo De Roses. Chino Roses Avenue, Legaspi Village Makati City
https://www.facebook.com/persiagrill/
https://www.instagram.com/persiagrill/

QUEENS AT BOLLYWOOD

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Level 3, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Greenbelt, Makati City
(+632) 7573536; (+632) 9030710
Second Floor, Met Live Mall, EDSA Corner Macapagal Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
+639296108622
https://www.facebook.com/queensatbollywoodph/
https://www.instagram.com/queensatbollywoodph/

ROYAL INDIAN CURRY HOUSE

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5345 General Luna Street, Poblacion, Makati City
(+632) 82469069 ext. 565
Building G, SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
(+632) 82469069 ext. 527
Eastwood Citywalk 1, Libis, Quezon City
(+632) 82469069 ext. 836
https://www.facebook.com/Royal.Indian.Curry.House.15/
https://www.instagram.com/royalindiancurryhouse/

SHAWARMA SNACK CENTER

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484 Ground Floror, White Palace Condotel,R. Salas Street, Ermita, Manila
(+632) 85212121; (+632) 82544409
President’s Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City
(+632) 88279036; (+632) 84034191
El Grande Arcade, 316 El Grande Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City
(+632) 84784667
https://www.facebook.com/Shawarma-Snack-Center-155502121152620/

SWAGAT INDIAN CUISINE

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The Columns at Legazpi Village, Amorsolo Street Corner Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati City 1223
(+632) 79897199; +639176348899
https://www.facebook.com/swagatmakati/

WARUNG INDO

https://www.instagram.com/p/5ZlFo2px6u/

Ground Floor, LPL Manor, San Agustin Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
+639267055507; (+632) 75015341
https://www.facebook.com/warung.indo.1/

ZIGGURAT

https://www.instagram.com/p/BluBKnMFWqZ/

Ground Floor, Sunette Tower, Durban Street Corner Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
(+632) 88975179
https://www.facebook.com/Ziggurat-Cuisine-Restaurant-125013094177654/
https://www.instagram.com/zigguratcuisine/

SAMURAI HALAL EXPRESS

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Food Hall, Level 4, Terminal 3, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Ninoy Aquino Airport Area, Pasay City
(+632) 87821650
1214 Arquiza Trade Center, M. H. Del Pilar Street, Ermita, Manila
+639558936365
https://www.facebook.com/Samurai-Halal-Express-NAIA-T3-120092051872529/
https://www.instagram.com/samuraihalalexpress/

HALAL RESTAURANTS IN MANILA: ANY MORE SUGGESTIONS?

Guys, I wanna know if you want to add more halal restaurants in Manila on the list. Also, please shoot me a message at email address sherlynmaehernandez@gmail.com for possible corrections. Thank you and happy travels to my home city! 🙂

A Complete Guide to 12 Halal Restaurants in Boracay Island, Philippines

CHECK OUT OTHER HALAL RESTAURANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES:
MANILA
CEBU CITY
BAGUIO CITY

Are you looking for halal restaurants in Boracay Island? Scroll dowwn below! 🙂

Boracay Island? Definitely the most beautiful island in the world that travelers from all parts of the world desire to go to. However, I know for a fact that the Philippines, despite having a significant number of Muslim citizens, lacks a comprehensive information on halal restaurants (whether in Manila, Boracay, Cebu, among others). I have many Muslim friends inside and outside the Philippines, and for their benefit (and for every Muslim traveler’s benefit), I did a research and compiled this list of 11 halal restaurants in Boracay Island*. I wish I was able to eat on these restaurants and review them during my stay there. But I can always go back to do it, right?

*This list is solely based on online research. So if you want to add something to this list and perhaps suggest corrections, feel free to shoot me a message at my Instagram (instagram.com/wheressherlyn) or at email address sherlynmaehernandez@gmail.com.

Baharat Kabsa Steakhouse

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDzgU39qxu3/

This is one of the most accessible halal restaurants in Boracay because it is located right a the heart of D’Mall.

D’Mall, Station 2 (beside Thai Basil Restaurant), Boracay
+639189512291; +639166860160
facebook.com/pages/Baharat-KABSA-Steakhouse/738859079577806

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Kasbah Boracay

https://www.instagram.com/p/BsCLlgFF14g/

One of the halal restaurants in Boracay is famous for its Moroccan specialties like Hummus Harissa and Lamb Tagine.

White Beach, Station 1, Boracay
kasbahboracay@gmail.com
+63362884790
facebook.com/kasbah.boracay
instagram.com/kasbahboracay
kasbahrestaurantboracay.com

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True Food Indian Cuisine

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It is a two-storey halal restaurant in Boracay along the White Beach which offers a wide variety of Indian food.

Station 2, Boracay
truefood_boracay@yahoo.com
+63362883142
facebook.com/TruefoodBoracay

Bismillah Halal Turkish Kebab BBQ House

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And oh, they also deliver halal food 24 hours! The only one among all halal restaurants in Boracay that offers such service 🙂

Barangay Ambulong, Station 3, Boracay (behind Red Cross office)
facebook.com/semseymamikail
instagram.com/bismillahhalalturkishkebab

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Boracay Jannah Halal Food

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They serve Middle Eastern, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine. Oh wait, they also have Western food in their menu!

Station 1, Boracay
facebook.com/pg/Boracay-Jannah-Halal-Food-1426546967658266

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Tilapia and Chips

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Tilapia is the most cultured freshwater fish in the Philippines and this restaurant is obviously absolutely non-pork serving.

Kamayan Building, Balabag, Boracay
bmcgrath1234@yahoo.ca
facebook.com/tilapianchips
instagram.com/tilapianchips

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Vintana Restaurant (Shangri-La Boracay)

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Previous Muslim guests have reviewed Shangri-La Boracay as one of the most Muslim-friendly places in the island. Bonus: their rooms have prayer direction markers.

Brgy. Yapak, Boracay
slbo@shangri-la.com
http://www.shangri-la.com/boracay
facebook.com/ShangrilaBoracay
instagram.com/shangrilaboracay

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Khalil Muslim Food Stall

You can buy seafood at the D’Talipapa (talipapa means wet market), and they will have it cooked for you.

Behind Kim-Nor Souvenir Shop, D’Talipapa, Station 2, Boracay

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The Kingdom of Boracay Arabic and Indian Restaurant and Coffee Shop

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BgRPOvfHE_J/

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.430506607125373&type=1&l=22e6748242

Look, guys! A huuuuuge menu!

Station 2, Boracay (near The Amazing Show)
*From White Beach, follow the alley between Red Coconut and La Reserve
*From the Main Road, follow the alley beside the Lying-in Clinic
kingdomofboracay@rocketmail.com
+639156426368
facebook.com/The-Kingdom-of-Boracay-Arabic-and-Indian-Restaurant-Coffee-Shop-149593645216672/
instagram.com/kingdom_of_boracay

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Sunset View Resto Bar

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMluohkgWFf/

This is the first and so far the only restaurant in Boracay Island with a Halal-certified kitchen.

Paradise Garden Resort Hotel, Station 3, Boracay
+63362883411
facebook.com/paradisegardenresortboracay
instagram.com/paradisegardenresortboracay
paradisegarden-boracay.com

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Spibo Boracay

Not a restaurant but a travel agency which provides Boracay Halal Tours with a Halal Buffet! How cool is that?

travel@gojavalava.com
+639062042672
facebook.com/SpiboBoracay

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Alliyah’s Halal Food Restaurant

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They say it’s a very simple restaurant but has an excellent service and good food. orth trying, I think?

Stall 18, EMall, Old Talipapa, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay
+639279729959
https://www.facebook.com/Alliyahs-halal-food-restaurant-687862234678442/

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There you have it! I hope you were able to decide where to eat from this list of halal restaurants in Boracay. Happy eating!

Halal Restaurants in Boracay: More recommendations are welcome!

Guys, I wanna know if you want to add something on the list. Also, please shoot me a message at my Instagram (instagram.com/wheressherlyn) or at email address sherlynmaehernandez@gmail.com for possible corrections. Thank you and happy travels to the most beautiful island in the world! 🙂

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