2 Days in Manila: Connecting with the Capital City's History and Soul

8 places in this vlog

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1. 1:26

   University of the Philippines Diliman

   🏢 Landmark · Diliman, Quezon City · brief mention

2. 1:53

   Morning Sun Eatery

   🍴 Restaurant · Quezon City

   The dinakdakan, made from chopped pig's head, is the standout. Expect a queue at lunch.

3. 4:33

   The Alley at Karrivin

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Makati · brief mention

   Good for browsing galleries before a dinner reservation.

4. 4:46

   Toyo Eatery

   🍴 Restaurant · Makati

   The menu includes an 18-vegetable dish, a silog made with fish roe, and ice cream topped with artisanal coconut-ash salt.

5. 9:06

   Intramuros

   🏛️ Historic site · Intramuros

6. 10:01

   Cabel

   🍴 Restaurant · Metro Manila

   Highlights include vegetable fritters, a charred-coconut dish and a family recipe handed down through generations.

7. 11:29

   First United Building

   🛍️ Shopping · Escolta, Binondo

   The coffee here is praised, and there are plenty of local stickers and goods to buy.

8. 12:49

   Kasa Palma

   🍴 Restaurant · Makati

   The signature dish is ube in three textures. The large menu focuses on the bounty of Philippine seas and includes lechon.