TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in San Juan - Updated November 2024

Chef Laudico Guevarra's

87/100 (3836 ratings)

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"Went here last monday to celebrate my aunt's birthday. Good food from appetizers, main dishes, and dessert. It's all good, only my concern are the..."

Grant Keiffer Eleazar

"To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much since they serve mostly Filipino dishes plus the price per headcount was relatively cheap (at least comparing..."

Rakesh M

"The best buffet resto I've been so far. Food is superb...not salty nor bland. Cooked the way it should be. We are a party of 12 but squeezed in an..."

Yutri Melo-Rama

"Celebrated all of the September celebrants birthdays here all in one place-- and it's my very first time eating at a restaurant like this. It's like..."

Jonylle Pineda

"Yogurt ice cream, fruit..."

Angel Dela Cruz

"One of the best buffet restaurant in town. Filipino dishes cooked well. Nice place that's not overcrowded. I went back to the buffet spread..."

Alwin Aguirre

"Everything here is sooo goood! The ambiance, the food, the friendly staffs and the Buffet is worth the price. We celebrated our Tatay's Birthday here..."

Kelly Regencia

"Excellent choice for those looking for a good Filipino buffet. Good selections and reasonable price. The resturant gives off a really cozy vibe..."

Camille

"Dined here for my mother's birthday and was pleasantly surprised with their offerings, for a non-hotel buffet. We loved their beef tapa, bagnet..."

Joyce Hailar

"Celebrated my hubby's birthday here 😍They served a complimentary birthday cake and a song for my hubby. ❤️This is really a..."

Candykrizzy

"Like in my other reviews, when i go to buffets, my strategy is to go straight to their most premium food selection, in this case the carvings...."

Snikoydapeke

"Our team visited the place for our quarterly engagement activity and we are not disappointed.Table setting could be improved but the food..."

The Famished Panda

"Our family went here for a chill Saturday lunch, we had a hall reserved beforehand so it was great because the place can get crowded during peak..."

Pauline Pres

"We had our team lunch here. Place is good but a bit small for every room, Foods are awesome, when we got here their theme for the month was Bacolod..."

Cielo Donafelis

"Awesome food and location. Everything is well-prepared and attention is really given to quality. I would have given this resto 5 stars if there is..."

Roxy

"Delicious filipino food at a very affordable price. If you’re into buffet of filipino dishes this is worth a try! Perfect place for any kind of..."

EatGirl ♡

"I so LOVE THIS PLACE! Its cheaper than most buffets and yet the food is better than hotel quality. I asked Chef Laudico once “chef hindi ka ba..."

Arpee Lazaro

"Great place, polite and courteous staff, good food, price is a bit up there but the experience did compensate for the pricing. Great ambiance. No..."

Ajen Aguilar Alvarez

"We had a team dinner at this place last friday, i was not able to try everything (yes i’m that takaw) since i had my baby girl with me and i was..."

Ace Delos Reyes

"The buffet spread offered here may not be as wide as that of the others, but most of the food they serve naman is undeniably of good quality;..."

Misako Kojima

"Best place to hold any special occasion with family and/or friends. Serves some of the best selection of Filipino entrees and desserts! Situated..."

Chez

"Filled with delectable Filipino-Spanish cuisines in a relaxed setting in the middle of San Juan area. Their desserts are tiny bits of..."

Airah Antonio

"Value for money! Super delicious angus beef tapa and kare kare, refreshing cucumber iced tea, great selections of dessert and appetizers. Will..."

Happy Star

"Consistently delicious filipino food at a reasonable price. Dishes served are on always point. Go there if you want to impress your foreign or..."

Renee

"Been here twice and will go back again! Excellent food, Good ambience. Staffs are helpful. With its price super sulit compare to sambo and..."

Kath Montes

"I recommend this restaurant to my family and friends. The food was great, price is super affordable and worth it talaga for food and also the..."

Mariella Antazo Saria

"We had a Double celebration here last May (Mother's day + My Birthday).Food choices were limited but everything tasted Great!!..."

Sue Santos

"One of the best buffet restaurant in Metro Manila!! Suprisingly, Chef Laudico Guevarra’s offers the cheapest among Vikings, Sambokojin and such...."

Charisse Anne

"Delicious Filipino savory and sweet dishes;An ancestral place that radiates elegance;Accommodating staff members;It..."

Bebe Ramallosa

"Food is really great with superb service and staff. I love their desserts! Must try: sisig, different varieties of lechon, pizza, callos. Everything..."

Rhy Sagun

"One of us has a penchant for old Filipino-architecture so we really enjoyed that Guevarra’s was once someone’s home in the 20’s...."

Miko

"The food was impressive! Definitely better than other filipino buffets I’ve tried. Some of the dishes I would recommend are the angus beef tapa,..."

Fiona

"Food was awesome! Especially the kare-kare and dinuguan! Friendly staff and cozy ambiance! I just wish they had sinigang and more seafood. You get..."

Chum SG

"Guevarra’s has been around for a while now but this is the first time we visited the place. A combination of both classic and modern style, the..."

Gene Charles Magistrado

"If youre craving for classic filipino dishes, Guevarra's the place to be. I have been here countless of times, and their angus kare-kare and their..."

Jacky OH

"I just dined here with my family today. The food was amazing!!! The angus beef belly was to die for. It was tender and really tasty. The same goes..."

Marianne Layco

"Been here a lot since it opened years ago. Now its the go to resto of the clan when we have folks from the states that misses old Filipino food. ..."

Michael Henry Malong

"Food was excellent especially the savory dishes. The dinuguan with puto and kare-kare with bagoong were my favorites. Surprisingly, the desserts were..."

Chadi

"Ancestral Filipino Buffet Product: Guevarra's by Chef Laudico Guevarra, Filipino buffet haven for us foodies. You will find yourself..."

Nicole Meredith Ayag

"Food is great :) One of the best places to celebrate special occassions with family and friends. Interiors are beautiful and well maintained. Staff..."

Micah Olivar

"The best filipino buffet for me.😊 They were able to make simple filipino dishes extra special, and it’s worth the price.😊The place,..."

Joanna Rose Cruz

"The best filipino restaurant i've tried so far. I love their Kare-Kare and Buco pandan! Value for money is very good. The place is very spacious and..."

Kim Bomediano

"A 4.5 for me because I was really hooked to their meat selection. I was expecting the thick cuts to be bland at some point but the taste was..."

Aira Mae Putiz

"Nice place and ambience. God food and service. Eventhough it is somewhat hard to go to this place for a commoner, I will definitely go back..."

JayDee Lagura

"The powerful kitchen couple, Chef Laudico and wife, Jackie collaborated mid this year with La Germania kitchen appliances. I was there to witness..."

Harvard

"Pros:Food is really good and showcases the Filipino taste well. It's also reasonably priced. The service is excellent from the reception giving..."

Seleena Cortez

"The best Filipino buffet experience I have ever had. The food is really good and the price is not expensive considering the sumptuous spread they..."

Red Cup

"I am a fan of restaurants that offers filipino dishes that's why I highly recommend The Guevarra's by Chef Lau. The place will let you experienced..."

Jobeth Cano

"I've visited the place for a number of occasions and for different reasons. In all of those, the place always felt the same to me - homey. Although..."

The Sauciér

"we had dinner to celebrate my Dad's birthday.. i didn't mention that during the reservation.. we were thinking they might notice it when I gave my..."

Ishii Weber

"A place perfect to take your Balikbayan friends or even foreigners to try Filipino food! Their Angus Beef Kare-Kare is a must-try. The meat melts in..."

A&C Food Diaries

"Filipino food is the highlight in this converted house and it’s done well. From appetizers to drinks and desserts, Chef Laudico has created an..."

Manang Bidang

"Sooo love the place! 👍 feels like home... Must try: belly lechon; tapa; callos; tuyo rice... etc... 😂 😋 worth the price! I hope for more..."

Ria

"I am not a fan of Pinoy food, but I would definitely recommend Guevarra’s. I booked a table via Zomato and they immediately catered to us as soon..."

Jeun Eats World

"Service - ⭐️⭐️⭐️Food - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Location/Parking Space -..."

Cza Tan

"Very good food, and the customer service is top-notch. Everyone should try their Callos and Kare-Kare. The best Kare-kare you're going to taste. The..."

Diwa Galvez

"Went here for a family dinner and it was lovely. We were a big group and our area was quite cooped but it’s understandable as the whole restaurant..."

Clari

"Highly recommended to anyone! Actually the time that I was here was a very long time ago when I was in my college days I think it was around..."

Em Alfred Brodeth

"Warm greetings upon entering the vicinity. Cool service, very filipino. All the food is deli specially the bacon bagnet which taste like chicharon...."

Chrishalie Mae Cailao

"Everything was perfect! The experience was overwhelming. The food was fantabulous, the ambiance was very relaxing, the crew was very accommodating..."

Celeste Sempio

"This is our go-to place for family celebrations. The meat section is one of the best and most flavorful. Its condiments even offer more than just one..."

Vicky Ganal

"At first, I was skeptical and hesitant to try this because of how affordable the price is.( Lunch was priced at 447php). But since I've been hearing..."

EJ IS

"My hubby, kids and I loves the Angus beef, Kare Kare, Paella, Crabs, Pusit and Shrimps. 🍴❤Kids loves the crinkles and leche flan..."

Jennie Bebot

"Me and my family just love this buffet resto. Highly recommended. The ambiance is very nice which will make you feel at home. They offer wide variety..."

Gen De Guzman

"Went here on a Saturday during lunch hours. We arrived at around 11 and were seated immediately. First thing I looked for was coffee but..."

Selina

"The place looks like an old style filipino house. The place has great vibes and refreshing. All filipino cuisine. Great service and..."

Ktelvonne

"Greeted by courteous staff. Ambiance really nice. Not so crowded when we went here.. This is Friday night btw. Food gets refilled on time. Most of..."

Sha

"This buffet exceeded my expectations. I already heard good things from relatives (I do not trust all reviews online) and I must say that this was..."

FoodFlood

"Tried this for lunch on Ninoy Aquino Day. The Ambience Home-y, Filipino vibe. Quite noisy because of the packed place. Long lines at..."

ShetSarapPH

"A lot of choices to choose from starters to main dishes and desserts. Its fully booked at all times so Reserve a week beforeNo long reviews..."

Foodie2shoes

"I love the food. The staffs were approachable. The ambience was not too good because the old ladies beside our table were so noisy but over all its a..."

Cherrybooberry 🍒

"I like the food especially the Angus Beef and lot more amazing. However, it is hard to get there you need a lot of patience. I highly..."

Joash Paul Albaniel

"Owned by a celebrity chef? Why not... The place was surprisingly old Manila. Typical of the old houses in San Juan. On entry the place was packed......"

James Lee Tica

"Best Filipino food I've had by far.Angus tapa was so good holy crap.That TAPA WAS SO GREAT I MADE THAT "uuuUUUUGGGGHHHASDFGHJKL" FACE..."

Her

"This place is so fab. Let's start with the feel of the place which was so fitting to what it offers. It has a laid back, cozy, filipino home feels..."

Justin Angelo Roldan

"Great food. It's a variety, too many food choices. We dine as a group so we had our reservation. The place is also nice. Recommended...."

Ayen De Guzman Garcia

"Third favorite buffet on my list. Every dish is cooked flawlessly. I didnt have the chance to taste all of the dishes because there are really a lot..."

Leanne Dumangon

"Been here mga 3 times already . Foods good! I think sulit naman sya. As you can see, first plate pa lang, full load na agad . I wish to go back here..."

Albert Cruz

"We were able to celebrate my son's birthday here,yesterday.The place has definitely an astounding ambiance and relaxing aura.I felt like I wasn't..."

Stellar

"Food is good. I personally love their meat section and the kare-kare.. they are also generous in refilling unlike other buffets. Desserts are not..."

Onah

"THE BEST PLACE EVER!!!! The service was amazing. This is the kind of buffet I enjoy since I am not overwhelmed with the selection. Plus, they have..."

Samantha Anne Williams

"I love how they cook their food without MSG and still tastes good! Affordable yet they serve quality food. I like the old house concept. Just lacks..."

Eliza Alki

"We ate here during my Mom's birthday as per her request. She ate here when our family friend invited my parents for a birthday celebration. According..."

Chrissy Chua Abella

"Mind you, I'm not a picky eater. I'm no food expert nor a food junkie. I don't go around the Metro just to check out the newest restaurant in town. I..."

Jeck Estomaguio

Torch

77/100 (450 ratings)

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"I enjoy this place because of its extensive variety of food and cuisine. It’s a perfect place for a large family or a group of friends who can’t..."

Lala Singian

"Must try- sausage and truffle pizza, chicken wings and their affordable wine by the glass!..."

Pierre's Mum

"Menu is a mix of japanese, italian, tex mex, and american. Ordered the popcorn shrimp (15pcs good value), 4 cheese pizza (good for sharing, lots of..."

Andrew San Juan

"Went to Promenade to watch the Avengers : Endgame and decided to dine at this restaurant after. It was about 11pm that we got out of the movie house..."

Angelica Tan

"This is definitely one of my go-to restaurants when I want a good meal and a good drink. Some say that it's a bit pricey but I must say it's one of..."

Anj Heruela

"Breakfast meals are affordable and comes with your choice of bottomless coffee or iced tea. Good food and coffee. Service can be improved..."

Katrina Ang

"Nice ambience,Restaurant is clean but please dont touch the food with bare hands.Food is okay. Service is not that fast since they..."

Juwellawels

"This used to be a go-to restaurant for me whenever I crave for their cream cheese salmon roll, chicken pesto pasta (which they unfortunately phased..."

Jesse Lui

"Torch is one of my favorite restaurants. This is one of the good branches out of all the ones I tried. They have breakfast meals and vegetarian..."

Abelle

"This is my favorite to go to branch whether to go eat or to have some drinks. I've been a regular customer because we live so close to this branch...."

Amanda Platon

"My friends and I decided to have a breakfast get together and I was surprised that Torch Greenhills is open even for breakfast that Sunday. I..."

Judy T.

"We chose this place for dinner because it had everything— Sushi, pizza, pasta, beef... and so much more! 🤩 That way, everyone’s cravings were..."

Fried And Prejudice

"Torch Restaurant offers a modern eclectic interior set up with dimmed lighting for a cozy, intimate dining experience. Patrons can choose from their..."

Christian Manguiat

"Great place, food and service. They have the crunchiest pizza I have ever tasted. Must try their Phyllis steak pizza. Salpicao medallion is great and..."

Al Siccion

"Torch is our go-to resto as it has something for everyone. Our favorites are their rolls especially the bacon roll and the salmon roll. We also super..."

Gianne Ninia L. Llamas

"Been here with my mom around 4 in the afternoon, we were the only guests. 😂 Service was good. Ordered 5 cheese Pizza, Napa Valley Salad and their..."

Denice

"I had a dinner with friends here. And the place is okay. But expect them to dim the lights when its 10pm already.We ordered the steak..."

Adrian Alcantara

"When your friends invite you for wine all you night, you can't say no 😂 It's Php400 per person and you can only choose one, either red or white..."

Feed My Tummy PH

"cheap good food, its presentation /plating was impressive 👌🏼👌🏼👍🏻tho should have improvement in terms of service and..."

Isaripada2013

"This place is the go-to-breakfast resto of my family! Especially, during the Holidays. 🤗✨They serve the best breakfast combos! I..."

Jannie Sy

"This review is meant for Torch UP Town in QC (Zomato won't let me nake an independent review from an older one).Sushi- 4Chicken..."

Karen Lorenzana

"We had our dinner here last weekend. They have a nice ambiance inside and out.What we ordered:Blackened chicken alfredo pasta: it tasted..."

Ilovetoeat

"A few weeks ago we were supposed to try out a restaurant in Greenhills named Torch with other blogger friends. But unfortunately no one could look..."

The Pickiest Eater In The World

"Torch one ☝️ of my favorite restaurants it's one of the best and I have nothing bad to say about this restaurant this is one of me and my family..."

Niña Christina

"Loved our zomato delivery order of dinner from Torch!The steak panizza was superb topped with mozzarella and cream cheese. The fire-roasted..."

Ravisiva

"Try their high ribs breakfast! The ribs was tender and flavorful. Add the sunnyside up and garlic rice, and it becomes a really heavy breakfast! Plus..."

LA Evan

"Salpicao Medallion: CLASSIC! A must try for the first - timersThis place can satisfy steak, pizza, and maki cravings.PS. I think..."

Samantha Concepcion

"Had a late lunch with a friend last Sunday and it was my first time to visit their branch in Connecticut. The server advised us soon as we were..."

Lian Chua

"Delicious food, great service but a little off on the price. Some items seemed too pricey in my opinion. I would come back again and again tho but I..."

Michael Dy

"A versatile resto that serves breakfast lunch & dinner at their respective time slots is warm in their ambiance and a staff that is knowledgeable in..."

Don Allado

"I finally had the chance to dine at Torch, one of those restaurants that I have been hearing so much about on social media. I was scared that I..."

Kathy Kenny Ngo

"I drove for 5 long hours using a stick shift so I thought, I deserved to eat good food, while resting my knees as well 😊So i ordered the..."

Dette Arellano

"The Greenhills branch is way better than the one in Greenbelt. They serve breakfast that would definitely make your day! We love their salpicao with..."

Poonam Kaler

"Torch has been a talk-about restaurant lately by foodies around the Metro. I had to experience myself what the trend is all about.Brought..."

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

"My continued patronage is a testament to the great food and service of Torch. I was a regular customer since its first establishment in the..."

Earl Lee

"We were treated to this location by some new friends. We were famished when we arrived and let me say Torch did not disappoint. It seems like we..."

Professional Eater

"They are good at steak!!! Continuously cooking juicy meat serve with gravy is simply mouthwatering. Their panizza soft and crisp at the same time..."

Fridate Diaries By Cecil Valle

"Loved the interior, Food is Good for Sharing!i loved the Pizzas, Sushi, Steak!Gambas Pizza - great amount of CheeseSalpicao..."

Fooooodislyf

"Torch is known for it's great food, ambiance and drinks! I always order the medallion because it's worth the price and is good for sharing. Great..."

Denise

"I am really thankful that I visited this branch instead of the Greenbelt branch. There was a lot less people which made the dining experience more..."

Andrea

"Initially ate here back when torch just started then had a chance to eat here again last nighy. Food quality and service is top notch. We ordered the..."

Jovijovijovi

"One of my favorite restaurants! Their cuisine is kind of a mix of American and Italian food. They serve really good pizzas and their milkshakes are..."

Paolo Cumagun

"Torch for me is that special place reserved for special occasions. Their steaks are definitely to die for. It is juicy, soft and oh so high quality...."

Christian Poso

"Away from the hustle and bustle of the Greenhills shopping area, this place is perfect for chill out nights. Plenty of options for good food with..."

Boy Reklamador

"Torch was a discovery for me. Located in a quaint little part of Greenhills or at least a bit outside of it. The steaks there are unbelievably..."

Justo Yap

"Our second visit and I picked this place for my birthday treat. My husband and I discovered Torch for the first time when our friend brought us here...."

Dons

"Food and service was great ! Had gambas and margarita pizza, volcano roll and blackened chicken pasta. For the dessert we had frozen Brazo de..."

Liza Ancheta Ruiz

"A good combo presentation and flavor! They got the best rolls in my opinion. And I like how the different textures make the dishes interesting. I..."

Gillaine Pineda

"Torch restaurant is like your friendly neighborhood hangout place along Connecticut, Greenhills. It has a wide range of items from their menu-..."

Cliff-Jacky Cheng

"The Food:Volcano Roll (Php 269.95) - An explosion to the mouth with extraordinary flavors. A complete plate of ingredients I love. That composes of..."

Jill

"The food was superb! Ambience is also nice. A great place for dinner & drinks w/..."

Lsbuen

"Here's another fabulous find in Connecticut, Greenhills... Torch. Upon arriving in the area we were quite impressed with the simplicity yet elegant..."

Edison Tan

"Looking for a place that serves feel-good food? Don't sweat. You can go to Torch, a fusion restaurant by Peppermill Caterers. Atmosphere feels like a..."

Rochkirstin Sioco

"if your looking for a place that has a little of everything. Torch is the must try restaurant for you. from mouth watering meats to savory salads...."

Renjiherbosa

"Torch is currently my work group's favorite place to go after long meetings at the office. They have reasonably priced good wine selection and fine..."

Glenn B. Crisologo

"Torch is probably my favorite dining place whenever we're in Greenhills. I just love their concept of having a fusion restaurant offering a wide..."

ItsBeryllicious

"Torch is one of my most favorite restaurants. I love eating their shrimp popcorn. I go there sometimes to eat just that! Pair it with a cold beer,..."

Kevin Crisologo

"Torch Restaurant is another one of those restaurants I've always wanted to go to but somehow do not get to it. It is located along busy Connecticut..."

Tales From The Tummy

"Torch is a fusion restaurant by Peppermill Caterers. It feels like a cross between Omakase and Amici in a diner set-up. They get the overflow crowd..."