Must-try Asian Restaurants in Metro Manila

Filipinos are food lovers in nature. We love to experiment and try new things when it comes to food and cooking. Whether American, European, Mediterranean - once it appeals our senses, we can not let them just pass by.

I myself is a self-confessed foodie. Every now and then I try to discover new and interesting dishes available in the metro. This time I tried few restaurants offering Asian dishes and here they are.

If you're craving for some Thai dishes with a kick, Sen Lek Thai Noodle is the place to go.

Thai dishes are lightly prepared with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge. Thai food demonstrates intricacy, attention to detail, texture, color, taste, and the use of ingredients with medicinal benefits, as well as good flavor.

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At Sen Lek, they prepared their dishes to suit the taste of every customer. While most Thai foods are known to be spicy, Sen Lek gives their customer the option to customize their order - spicy or non-spicy. They have prepared condiments such as spicy vinegar, chili powder and chili oil for those who prefer spicy meals.

Some of their dishes include Pad Thai, Mixed Thai noodles and rice meals with Pinoy touch.

Watch the video taken in Sen Lek Thai Noodles - Sea Residences

For people who are looking for Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, Mister Kabab is for you.

Mediterranean foods are mainly related to olives, pasta, bread, and feta, while the Middle Eastern cuisine is closely related to stuff like hummus, baklava, and falafel.

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Mister Kabab is offering a lot of choices for customers - meats, carbs, spices - a lot of good food and healthy drinks such as the yogurt shake. Mister Kabab in Wave Residences is a cozy, spacious and clean place. The interior is really nice, hanging lamps are adorable.

My favorites are the vegetable platter, the Basmati rice, and the yogurt shake.

Watch what we feasted on during the trip to Mister Kabab.

Ryu Ramen & Curry in Jazz Mall is another must-try Asian restaurant. It serves Japanese dishes in really large bowls. Their ramen is very different from the usual ramen I have tried in the metro. Each Ramen has a kick of curry and authentic Japanese spices. Their servings are generous and each meal is flavorful to the last bite. The restaurant will truly give you a satisfying Japanese dishes.

Ryu Ramen, SM Jazz Mall Makati / FB - https://www.facebook.com/Ryu.Ramen.Curry

Few of my favorite dishes from RYU

Ryu Ramen Curry

Katsu Cheese Curry

Last but not the least, is a dimsum restaurant called Darwin Dimsum HongKong Special. I am sure all Pinoy could relate to siopao and siomai, but Darwin is giving us an upgraded version of those. Their dimsums are uniquely crafted, some are too good to stare at but you'll surely be surprised that they are better when eaten.

Darwin's interior will give you a feel of HongKong for its wall is adorned by large paintings of the skyline and skyscrapers taken in HongKong.

Darwin's in SM Jazz Mall / FB - https://www.facebook.com/darwindimsum/

Hakaw, bun, dumplings, cake - authentic HongKong dimsum taste

How about you? What are your most favorite Asian restaurants in the metro? What sets their dishes apart from the many other Asian dishes that are on the market today?