MANILA CITY GUIDE | Chuzai Living

My family and I have relocated to Manila at the end of July, 2018. We have made Manila our home since then.

I plan on continuing to post about Manila as I explore the city during our time here. I hope these posts will be helpful and fun for you to read.

COVID-19 RELATED EXPAT LIFE IN MANILA

Curious about what it was like in Manila during the pandemic? Please scroll all the way down.

MANILA GUIDE

A CITY GUIDE FOR EXPATS ☆ HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR LIVING IN MANILA

Manila Visitor’s Guide ☆ You have guests coming and need to figure out there to take them? You’re visiting Manila on business or for pleasure? You’re new to Manila and want to know where to go? Here is a quick guide for you!

FOR EXPATS

What To Know About Expat Life In Manila

What To Put In A Go Bag ☆ Basic Items For Disaster Response

How To Write A Contract For Domestic Employees

10 Questions To Ask When You Interview Household Help

RRESTAURANTS

There are plenty of reviews and rankings online where you can get other people’s perspectives. These services are great. I use them all the time myself as well. For the purpose of my blog, though, I can’t go to various places and write reviews. I write because I think that my information can benefit others. Another motivation for me to post on my blog is the aesthetic of the interior design of places. The quality of food and value per price has to be good for me to be intrigued to write while the aesthetic and ambiance of the place are as important in my opinion.

CAFE

Cafe Fleur A Lovely Cafe in Poblacion
%Arabica Kyoto In Manila Philippines
Single Origin
Coffee Project ☆ BGC
Nono’s Comfort Food ☆ Salcedo
Inspiring Starbucks Design in Manila Philippines
The Alley at Karrivin
Wildflour ☆ Stylish Cafe ☆ Great for brunch
Lartizan ☆ French Artisan Bakery & Cafe in Manila and neighboring cities

FILIPINO FOOD RESTAURANTS

Toyo Eatery Amazing Filipino Culinary Experience

Charito by Bag Of Beans Restaurant with a beautiful view of Taal Lake in Tagaytay.

Nono’s Comfort Food ☆ Salcedo

EUROPEAN & ASIAN CUISINE

Breakfast At Antonio’s Amazing restaurant in Tagaytay with the view of Taal Lake.

Blackbird Makati ☆ Beautiful Restaurant in The Historical Nielson Tower in Makati, Manila ☆Recommended

JAPANESE RESTAURANTS

Ramen Kuroda ☆ Ramen For Everyone In The Philippines

Japanese Restaurant Recommendations by My Friends in Manila

SPANISH RESTAURANTS

Las Flores

BUFFETS

NIU by Vikings ☆ SM Aura in BGC, Manila

SHOPPING

SHOPPING AREA

The Alley at Karrivin

FOOD

BAKERY

M Bakery ☆ Magnolia Bakery from NYC in BGC, Manila
Purple Oven ☆ Popular Local Bakery with Delicious Cakes
Lartizan ☆ French Artisan Bakery in Manila and neighboring cities

INTERIOR SHOP

FRAME SHOP
Frame Shop Recommendation in Pio Del Pilar, Makati, Manila

FURNITURE

Rattan Chairs ADR Furniture & Repair Shop
Peacock Chair Molina’s in Quezon City

SOFA & CHAIR SLIPCOVERS

Seamstress Recommendations For Furniture Slipcovers in Manila
Dunn Edwards Paint Shop at MC Home Depot
Peacock Chair ☆ Molina’s in Quezon City

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Dapitan Christmas Market In Manila

Japan Home Center ☆ Helpful Store For Home Organizing in Manila

NATURAL HOME PRODUCTS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Natural Home Products

MARKETS

Dapitan Christmas Market In Manila

Dangwa Flower Market In Manila

WEEKEND MARKETS

Salcedo & Legazpi Markets ☆ Weekend Markets in Makati, Manila – Must check out for expats! Happens every Saturday for Salcedo Market & every Sunday for Legazpi Market

CLEANING SERVICES

RUG CLEANING

Cleaning Area Rugs ☆ Carpet Cleaner Recommendation In Manila

FILIPINO SPECIALITIES

ARTS & CRAFTS

Papemelroti ☆ Filipino Gift and Paper Shop

LOCAL FASHION & GIFT SHOP

Frankie & Friends Philippines

ARTWORK ☆ T-Shirts Designed by Local Artists in the Philippines

POP-UP MARKET

ArteFino ☆ Po-up Market with Filipino Artisans

BEAUTY