Guidebook for BGC
Food Scene
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
cor EstrellaTry the triple layer cake!
Wildflour Cafe and Bakery
Corner 26th StChocoholics, try the chocolate pot de creme!
Farmacy Ice Cream & Soda Fountain BGC
corner 26th StShare an ultra-thick milkshake with your special someone.
Starbucks Reserve
Jollibee
Makati AvenuePhilippine version of McDonald's. Must try!
Check out High Street Cafe for a special buffet experience.
19 residents recomanen
Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila
corner 5th AveCheck out High Street Cafe for a special buffet experience.
K-Pub BBQ
5th AvenueUnlimited Korean barbecue? Yes please!
Cafe Via Mare
corner Magsaysay AveFilipino favorites with awesome merienda options
Locavore
Burgos CircleMust try their Crispy Sinigang!
Net Park
4th AvenueTons of restaurants and bars to explore here
Pablo Cheese Tart
Located at Bonifacio High Street --- Famous cheese tarts from Japan. Must try!
Located at Bonifacio Stopover --- Another Korean-style halo halo, except they use shaved frozen milk instead of ice. Great way to cool off!
Hobing Korean Dessert Cafe
31st Street Rizal DriveLocated at Bonifacio Stopover --- Another Korean-style halo halo, except they use shaved frozen milk instead of ice. Great way to cool off!
Located at SM Aura Premier Mall --- The most authentic matcha / Japanese green tea shop I've tried! The green tea ice cream with mochi balls is delicious!
Tsujiri
Seaside BoulevardLocated at SM Aura Premier Mall --- The most authentic matcha / Japanese green tea shop I've tried! The green tea ice cream with mochi balls is delicious!
Located at SM Aura Premier Mall --- Wonderful katsudon (deep-fried pork cutlet) with unlimited side dishes.
Yabu
Located at SM Aura Premier Mall --- Wonderful katsudon (deep-fried pork cutlet) with unlimited side dishes.
Tsuta Ramen
C3 7th AveLocated in Bonifacio High Street --- This ramen joint holds a Michelin star!
Cold brew coffee, plus Filipino favorites with a twist. Try their fish balls platter (and bring a friend or two), or their coffee drinks infused with classic Filipino treats called candyccinos.
Luna Specialty Coffee
32nd StreetCold brew coffee, plus Filipino favorites with a twist. Try their fish balls platter (and bring a friend or two), or their coffee drinks infused with classic Filipino treats called candyccinos.
Located at SM Aura Premier --- my absolute favorite ramen place in Manila! Servings are big and the rich tonkotsu broth is wonderful. Try the Butao King with a soft-boiled egg on the side.
14 residents recomanen
Ramen Nagi
Located at SM Aura Premier --- my absolute favorite ramen place in Manila! Servings are big and the rich tonkotsu broth is wonderful. Try the Butao King with a soft-boiled egg on the side.
Raging Bull Burgers
4th AvenuePerfect for late night burger cravings
Just a 1-minute walk away is an old Filipino favorite, known for their delicious fried chicken! Don't expect thick breading though, Max's is known for thin, crisp skin that's perfect with banana ketchup and hot sauce!
42 residents recomanen
Max's Restaurant
Cor Doña Julia Vargas AveJust a 1-minute walk away is an old Filipino favorite, known for their delicious fried chicken! Don't expect thick breading though, Max's is known for thin, crisp skin that's perfect with banana ketchup and hot sauce!
Barely 2 blocks away, this wonderful Filipino restaurant that combines classic dishes and modern twists on your favorites. Lunch gets busy so go early!
27 residents recomanen
Manam
4th AvenueBarely 2 blocks away, this wonderful Filipino restaurant that combines classic dishes and modern twists on your favorites. Lunch gets busy so go early!
One of the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants out there! Great for family gatherings or a little afternoon snack. Famous for their xiao long bao (soup dumplings), with tons of other delicious dishes to try!
25 residents recomanen
Din Tai Fung
One of the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants out there! Great for family gatherings or a little afternoon snack. Famous for their xiao long bao (soup dumplings), with tons of other delicious dishes to try!
Essentials
Robinsons Selections
Check out the cooked food section!
Watsons Forbeswood
Drug store right below you!
Hardware store with some fun home goods and travel accessories.
17 residents recomanen
True Value Eight Forbes Town Road
Burgos CircleHardware store with some fun home goods and travel accessories.
Hopefully you won't need this world-class hospital within walking distance!
186 residents recomanen
St. Luke's Medical Center Global City
5th AvenueHopefully you won't need this world-class hospital within walking distance!
Can't find what you need in 711? Cross the street and check out Mini Stop.
7 residents recomanen
Ministop Forbeswood
Rizal DriveCan't find what you need in 711? Cross the street and check out Mini Stop.
Shopping
Wonderful outdoor mall that's 5 minutes away from the suite.
303 residents recomanen
TWG Tea at Central Square
cor 30th St Wonderful outdoor mall that's 5 minutes away from the suite.
Fully Booked
Great place to get lost.
Uniqlo and Forever 21 are here, plus a ton of great restaurant options.
Also check out Ballet Philippines, if you'd like to take an Adult Ballet class. Beginners are welcome!
For food, I highly recommend Yabu (tonkatsu with unlimited sides), Ramen Nagi (very authentic Japanese ramen) and Tood English Food Hall (a little bit of everything).
420 residents recomanen
SM Aura Premier
Corner McKinley PkwyUniqlo and Forever 21 are here, plus a ton of great restaurant options.
Also check out Ballet Philippines, if you'd like to take an Adult Ballet class. Beginners are welcome!
For food, I highly recommend Yabu (tonkatsu with unlimited sides), Ramen Nagi (very authentic Japanese ramen) and Tood English Food Hall (a little bit of everything).
Great place to buy unique local finds to take home with you.
115 residents recomanen
Market Market station
Great place to buy unique local finds to take home with you.
Uptown Mall
9th Avenue168 Shopping Mall
918 Soler StCheap finds and organized chaos. Not for the faint of heart!
Now a tourist attraction, especially for pearls and knockoff bags. Haggle as much as you can. It helps if you speak Filipino!
180 residents recomanen
Greenhills Mall
1502 Ortigas AveNow a tourist attraction, especially for pearls and knockoff bags. Haggle as much as you can. It helps if you speak Filipino!
Located at SM Aura Premier Mall - Perfect place to buy Filipino gifts to take home to friends and family. They have dried mangoes, t-shirts, local handicrafts and a lot more!
11 residents recomanen
Kultura
McKinley ParkwayLocated at SM Aura Premier Mall - Perfect place to buy Filipino gifts to take home to friends and family. They have dried mangoes, t-shirts, local handicrafts and a lot more!
A very popular destination for tourists and locals alike, the Salcedo Market is an institution. Filipino barbecue, organic produce, and unique treats from all over the world. Drop by at around 8am, before everything sells out! TIP: Bring a hat and a market bag!
114 residents recomanen
Mercat de dissabte de Salcedo
Tordesillas St. Cor Toledo St.A very popular destination for tourists and locals alike, the Salcedo Market is an institution. Filipino barbecue, organic produce, and unique treats from all over the world. Drop by at around 8am, before everything sells out! TIP: Bring a hat and a market bag!
Arts & Culture
The Mind Museum
3rd AvenueManila is home to the oldest Chinatown in the world. More trivia at this museum filled with Filipino-Chinese culture.
Bahay Tsinoy
32 Cabildo StManila is home to the oldest Chinatown in the world. More trivia at this museum filled with Filipino-Chinese culture.
Museu Ayala
corner Dela Rosa Street Get to know the Philippines' rich history
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium
6819 Ayala AveLots of local productions of all your favorite musicals!
Ballet, musicals, art shows, and more. Theater is about 20 minutes walk away, so it's very convenient. Check out the latest here: https://www.facebook.com/BGCArtsCenter/
44 residents recomanen
BGC Arts Center
26th StreetBallet, musicals, art shows, and more. Theater is about 20 minutes walk away, so it's very convenient. Check out the latest here: https://www.facebook.com/BGCArtsCenter/
Opened in May 2018, this is a super cool place for all ages. Ancient crocodile skeletons, mini mangroves and beautiful architecture!
44 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Història Natural
Teodoro F. Valencia CircleOpened in May 2018, this is a super cool place for all ages. Ancient crocodile skeletons, mini mangroves and beautiful architecture!
Check out their website for the latest musical, concert or play. 10-15 minutes walk from the suite!
8 residents recomanen
Maybank Performing Arts Theater
Check out their website for the latest musical, concert or play. 10-15 minutes walk from the suite!
Sightseeing
A taste of Manila during the Spanish Occupation. Google the walking tour!
488 residents recomanen
Intramuros
A taste of Manila during the Spanish Occupation. Google the walking tour!
Entertainment & Activities
The nearest movie theater is only two blocks away. Lots of snack and dinner options in this building as well. My favorite is the Jamaican Pattie Shop!
31 residents recomanen
Central Square
The nearest movie theater is only two blocks away. Lots of snack and dinner options in this building as well. My favorite is the Jamaican Pattie Shop!
KidZania Manila
11th AvenueAwesome for kids!
Electric Studio
8 Forbestown RdSpinning / cycling classes known for their killer playlists. Just across the street!
Flyweight Group Boxing Studio
8 Forbestown RdTry a group class at this unique boxing studio
Saddle Row
1634 30th StRowing and cycling studio
Parks & Nature
Pista 30th
30th StreetBurn off the guilt and go for a jog!
Iconic monument of the Philippines' National Hero: Jose Rizal.
45 residents recomanen
Monument Nacional del Dr. Jose Rizal
1225 Roxas BlvdIconic monument of the Philippines' National Hero: Jose Rizal.
The longest urban park in Metro Manila, 1.6 kilometers to be exact. Great for a jog or leisurely stroll.
10 residents recomanen
BGC Greenway Linear Park
3 McKinley RdThe longest urban park in Metro Manila, 1.6 kilometers to be exact. Great for a jog or leisurely stroll.