Food Scene
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the Philippines. It's pricy but if you're looking to impress, the food is authentically Japanese and of a very high standard. The owner is often seen front of house.
Hanakazu
5139 Aguirre AveThis is one of my favourite restaurants in the Philippines. It's pricy but if you're looking to impress, the food is authentically Japanese and of a very high standard. The owner is often seen front of house.
Open 24 hours, SSC is a mainstay for budget conscious individuals with the munchies.
Shawarma Snack Center
484 Salas StOpen 24 hours, SSC is a mainstay for budget conscious individuals with the munchies.
Coffee Project is walking distance from our property and has a great view of the surrounding area. They just opened and the shop looks fresh. There are other small establishments in the area, including an average Chinese restaurant, barber shop and convenience store. Also holds the closest ATM.
13 locals recommend
Coffee Project
East Service RoadCoffee Project is walking distance from our property and has a great view of the surrounding area. They just opened and the shop looks fresh. There are other small establishments in the area, including an average Chinese restaurant, barber shop and convenience store. Also holds the closest ATM.
Tapa King is a weirder one to recommend -- location wise, it's adjacent a lot of important shops, such as Shopwise, LBC, National Bookstore, numerous banks, and more.
10 locals recommend
Tapa King
1 Boni AveTapa King is a weirder one to recommend -- location wise, it's adjacent a lot of important shops, such as Shopwise, LBC, National Bookstore, numerous banks, and more.
All you can eat Pork and Beef Korean grill. Admittedly, I haven't been here for a while -- got incredibly sick, presumably for undercooking the meats here, but the value is insane and you can have a feast for two under 1K PHP. Check out the gelato place across the road for dessert.
Sing Sing Meat Shop
268 Aguirre AveAll you can eat Pork and Beef Korean grill. Admittedly, I haven't been here for a while -- got incredibly sick, presumably for undercooking the meats here, but the value is insane and you can have a feast for two under 1K PHP. Check out the gelato place across the road for dessert.
Ramen Kuroda
Upper McKinley HillQuite good mid-range Japanese ramen. The broth is authentic.
Haven't been here in awhile. It's typical European cuisine. The ambiance is above average, and so is the service. Food is mid-range. Not the best value, but not bad, either.
Tito Chef
Corner AdelfaHaven't been here in awhile. It's typical European cuisine. The ambiance is above average, and so is the service. Food is mid-range. Not the best value, but not bad, either.
Service is quite bad but the food is fair. I recommend the squid. Shares the same view as Coffee Project.
David's Tea House
Service is quite bad but the food is fair. I recommend the squid. Shares the same view as Coffee Project.
Typical pizza. Fun fact, bought out buy Century Tuna semi-recently. You're probably going to want to order if ever.
Shakey’s (Shopwise Sucat)
Typical pizza. Fun fact, bought out buy Century Tuna semi-recently. You're probably going to want to order if ever.
Shopping
Shopwise is your run of the mill supermarket. You can get your ingredients here, as well as knock off any errands you might have in the area. Santana Grove, the area that Shopwise is located in, is host to dozens of other establishments in high concentration, so it's not a bad place to plan around.
9 locals recommend
Shopwise Sucat
Doctor Arcadio Santos AvenueShopwise is your run of the mill supermarket. You can get your ingredients here, as well as knock off any errands you might have in the area. Santana Grove, the area that Shopwise is located in, is host to dozens of other establishments in high concentration, so it's not a bad place to plan around.
Ayala owned and iconic for people from the South, ATC is a very concentrated section of shops. Food selection is above average and public transportation can take you further South to Cavite. The cinemas are fair.
58 locals recommend
Chopstop
Alabang–Zapote RoadAyala owned and iconic for people from the South, ATC is a very concentrated section of shops. Food selection is above average and public transportation can take you further South to Cavite. The cinemas are fair.
Just another mall. Cinemas, clothing stores, Starbucks, J Co, Mary Grace, an overpriced supermarket, etc.
41 locals recommend
SM City BF Parañaque
cor President's AveJust another mall. Cinemas, clothing stores, Starbucks, J Co, Mary Grace, an overpriced supermarket, etc.
Getting Around
Rail isn't the most preferred form of transportation, but for value conscious individuals, the tracks extend pretty far North, and it is a way to get past traffic. Waiting times are reportedly long.
Sucat station
Meralco RoadRail isn't the most preferred form of transportation, but for value conscious individuals, the tracks extend pretty far North, and it is a way to get past traffic. Waiting times are reportedly long.
You can get jeeps up and down the service roads here. Call a tricycle to the house at 8370308 for 25 pesos and tell them to bring you to the buses to go North or South. A bus to, say, Cubao, will cost you 50ish with aircon. There are jeeps going Westerly, along Sucat Rd aka Dr. A Santos, which will take you to where most of the action is.
Sucat Toll Gate
R-3You can get jeeps up and down the service roads here. Call a tricycle to the house at 8370308 for 25 pesos and tell them to bring you to the buses to go North or South. A bus to, say, Cubao, will cost you 50ish with aircon. There are jeeps going Westerly, along Sucat Rd aka Dr. A Santos, which will take you to where most of the action is.
Roughly 8-13 kilometers from the house. You're going to want around an hour to an hour and a half to spare for check-in at the airport, with about an hour travel time depending on the traffic.
35 locals recommend
NAIA Terminal 1
Roughly 8-13 kilometers from the house. You're going to want around an hour to an hour and a half to spare for check-in at the airport, with about an hour travel time depending on the traffic.
Starmall is a key location for getting buses further South to Tagaytay, Talisay, Cavite and so on.
14 locals recommend
Starmall Alabang
South Luzon ExpresswayStarmall is a key location for getting buses further South to Tagaytay, Talisay, Cavite and so on.
South Station
Spectrum MidwayAnother hub for public transportation, namely for Cavite and Laguna.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mulligan's is a mainstay for BF locals. You'll often see lone expatriates having a beer at the bar and maybe tuning in to some sports on the TV. The waitresses are dressed up like referees. The food is fair and the drink selection is above average. There are 3 Mulligan's locations in BF.
Mulligan's
Mulligan's is a mainstay for BF locals. You'll often see lone expatriates having a beer at the bar and maybe tuning in to some sports on the TV. The waitresses are dressed up like referees. The food is fair and the drink selection is above average. There are 3 Mulligan's locations in BF.
Alright, for the record, me and my friends make fun of this place all the time. On a Saturday night, on your way for late night ramen, you'll see dozens of millennials spill onto the streets, presumably with their Kuya Jhoberts minding the car, discussing their beer pong skill and contempt for their college professor. "Vapor tayo, bro."
Vapor Hookah Lounge
73 Aguirre AveAlright, for the record, me and my friends make fun of this place all the time. On a Saturday night, on your way for late night ramen, you'll see dozens of millennials spill onto the streets, presumably with their Kuya Jhoberts minding the car, discussing their beer pong skill and contempt for their college professor. "Vapor tayo, bro."
I don't know much about this place, but I've picked up a friend from it and, well, it looked alright from the outside.
Bacaro 39 Kitchen Bar
Aguirre AvenueI don't know much about this place, but I've picked up a friend from it and, well, it looked alright from the outside.
There isn't really much to this place. It's just a small place to drink. Which might be your thing.
Imbiss
249 Aguirre AveThere isn't really much to this place. It's just a small place to drink. Which might be your thing.
As a local of this area I don't nearly go to 19 East enough. It's pretty well known to musicheads for their great sound system. The view is great, and most importantly, it's in really close proximity to the house. Live music from fairly known local bands.
10 locals recommend
19 E Service Rd
19 East Service RoadAs a local of this area I don't nearly go to 19 East enough. It's pretty well known to musicheads for their great sound system. The view is great, and most importantly, it's in really close proximity to the house. Live music from fairly known local bands.
Essentials
You'd be surprised how many times I've had to go here. From pots falling on feet, to people jumping off the balcony, and rogue cats attacking... You're going to want to know where the nearest ER is.
Medical Center Parañaque
Doctor Arcadio Santos AvenueYou'd be surprised how many times I've had to go here. From pots falling on feet, to people jumping off the balcony, and rogue cats attacking... You're going to want to know where the nearest ER is.
BPI Dr. A Santos Avenue
Doctor Arcadio Santos AvenueWestern Union
Paseo de RoxasParks & Nature
Tagaytay is a bus ride from Star Mall, Alabang, and there are lots of places to order bulalo (beef stew) and enjoy the sights.
147 locals recommend
Taal Volcano
266 A. Mandigma StTagaytay is a bus ride from Star Mall, Alabang, and there are lots of places to order bulalo (beef stew) and enjoy the sights.