10 New Food Spots in Metro Manila to

Satisfy Your Soup Cravings

Summer has come and gone. As we approach the rainy season, its not unusual to crave
for soup since it keeps you warm from the cold winds. Check out these newly opened
restaurants that will serve you hot broth while keeping you dry from the rain.

1. Vietnomnom

Twelve-hour aromatic broth with rice noodles and beef brisket from Vietnomnom (Image:
Vietnomnom)

Vietnomnom is a Maginhawa street newbie that opened in May 21. It is the newest
addition to the list of restaurants that serve an authentic taste of Vietnam. Diners can take
a sip of their pho served with well-seasoned noodles, a protein of their choice, lime,
chilies, fresh basil leaves, and bean sprouts. At PhP250 per bowl, customers can choose
between their beef flavor and the chicken with egg pho.

2. The Giving Caf

This nook at The Giving Caf is perfect for window-side reading while sipping on lomi. (Image:
The Giving Caf)

For rainy days, the thick and rich soup of lomi (egg noodle soup) from The Giving
Cafe can fill your tummy. Filled with fresh vegetables, eggs, and pork, just a spoonful of
this favorite Filipino merienda (light meal) will bring delight to those looking for a familiar
taste of their childhood.

3. Fukujin Izakaya
Beef pares (sweet-soy beef stew) is also available on their menu (Images: Neil Ryan Carillo Dee,
Erick Fernandez)

When talking about soup, of course Japanese food is a no brainer. Fujin Izakaya offers
a variety of options for Japanese food lovers. Located at Little Baguio in San Juan city,
this restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine with two variations of miso soup on the
menu. Customers can either try the plain miso soup or the creamy miso soup which are
both are priced at PhP150.

4. Restoran Garuda
Restoran Garuda offers a taste Indonesian cuisine within the metro. (Images: Garuda
Philippines)

Restoran Garuda is one of Indonesias most popular restaurants and it is now in the
Philippines.

For those with adventurous taste buds, one can take a mouthful of their soto ayam, a
turmeric and lemon grass soup with chicken, leeks, bean sprouts, tomatoes, cabbage,
and glass noodles. Another soup on the menu is sayur lodeh, a soup made with coconut
milk and seasonal vegetables.

5. Jing Ting
The hand-pulled beef noodle broth is one of the specialty items at Jing Ting. (Images: Ronnie
Bermudo Jr., Shanker Meghrajani)

Those who want to experience North Chinese cuisine can do now so without leaving the
country. Located at City of Dreams in Paraaque City, the specialties at Jing Ting are
their hand-pulled and pouched hand-pulled noodles accompanied with aromatic soup and
broth.

One of the chefs recommendations is beef slices with mushroom with flat bread in noodle
soup. Dinners can pair the noodles with dumplings and rolls on the side. The restaurant
is decked with traditional Chinese decor. It is also strategically located near the casinos
for a quick bite or a casual dinner after a few games.

6. Roadster Roasters
The warm ambience of Roadster Roasters pairs well with their equally warm food. (Roadster
Roasters)

Roadster Roasters may specialize in roasting meat, pork, chicken and beef but it offers
quite a duo of tasty soups to satisfy your cravings. Diners can choose between the healthy
and zesty tomato soup or a classic chunky clam chowder. This eatery just opened last
June at Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City.

7. Bongchu Express
Bongchu Express is a quiet restaurant located at Pasay City. (Images: Bongchu Express)

It is not required to be a Kpop (Korean pop) fan to appreciate the array of Korean food in
this restaurant. Bongchu Express is a newly opened hole-in-the-wall which serves the
usual favorites like bulgogi (grilled marinated meat) and bibimbap (mixed rice bowl). But
if youre craving for soup, the kalguksu (wheat flour noodle soup) hits the spot. Kalguksu
consists of handmade knife-cut noodles with broth rich in vegetable and seafood.

8. Marita Restaurant
Marita restaurant evokes the warm feeling of home. (Images: Marita Restaurant)

For a quick bite near the east side of Metro Manila, Marita Restaurant in San Roque,
Marikina has three kinds of soup. The cream of mushroom soup filled with shitake
mushroom cream, olive oil, and parsley, is for those looking for soup with a thick texture.
For the health-conscious, a good choice would be the spinach soup with sauted potatoes
and fresh baby spinach blended and topped with cream. Looking for something familiar?
The classic Filipino sinigang na baboy (pork in sour soup) is also on the menu.

9. Early Night?
Early Night? is a photogenic venue made for Instagram. (Images: Early Night?)

Early Night? already got the attention of netizens due to its Instagram-worthy venue that
gives off retro vibes. In addition, this place is perfect venue for late night shenanigans
with friends.

Along with the usual sisig (chopped pork pigs face) meals and fries, they also serve a
traditional Filipino soup on the menu, pancit molo (pork dumpling soup). After eating, you
can drink cocktails while taking amazing photos underneath their neon signs and cool
wall decorations.

10. Dulo
Dulo is an ideal please for people to mingle. (Images: Dulo MNL, Patrick Keith Curitana)

A bar might not be the first thing that comes to mind when finding appetizing meals like
soups. However, Dulo, a chill place in Poblacion, Makati offers clam miso soup made
with fresh clams, pureed potatoes, cilantro, and miso. They also offer a wide range of
beverages to accompany the meals.

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establishments.

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