Top 8 Restaurants to Try in Robinsons Ermita, Manila

Top 8 Blogger's Recommended Restaurants

Are you currently in trouble looking for a nice place to eat in Robinsons Ermita? If yes, then you stumbled upon the right blog post! 

I'll make it quick and useful for you, so let's begin! Oh, some of the restaurants recommended here have separate blogs posts containing more details, you may check them out by clicking on the name of the restaurant.

Important Note: Some of the prices may be outdated already, since everything is lifted up in my previous blog posts. Hence, I omitted them already.

Last Update Date: January 2025

1. Tim Ho Wan

Tim Ho Wan is home for some affordable yet delicious HK cuisine. It's original store garnered 1-Star Michelin star which then makes it interesting to try. Just recently, they renovated the space, and it now has a more homey comfortable feel to it, making it my personal go-to restaurant for a quick comfort chow.

Location: Ground Floor, Midtown Wing
What to order: Baked Buns with Pork BBQ, Other Chinese dimsum
Budget: P250 and up each for a group of at least 4

2. CoCo Ichibanya

CoCo Ichibanya is a popular curry place in both Japan and Hong Kong, and there aren't many branches still in the Metro. Hence, it's really great to experience it in Robinsons Manila.

Location: Ground Floor, Midtown Wing
What to order: Pork Cutlet and Vegetable Curry
Budget: P500 and up each for a personal curry dish with soup and salad

3. Honolulu HK Cafe

Honolulu HK Cafe is just like CoCo Ichibanya in terms of its fame in HK. It's home of curry dishes (slightly different from Japanese-style) and tarts.

Location: Ground Floor of Robinsons Pedro Gil Wing
What to order: Baked Chicken in Portuguese Style, Deep Fried Chicken Curry Rice, Egg Tart
Budget: P250 and up for a personal dish

4. Arya Persian Restaurant

Arya is a place where you can try authentic kebabs, and I can't recall other branches of this restaurant making it slightly unique to this area. There are two branches in Robinsons, but I recommend the one outside. Try to avoid the one in the 2nd floor because it lacks the proper vibe. Also, based on experience, the staff there aren't as friendly as they should.

Location: Ground Floor of the same wing where the outer restaurants can be found
What to order: Generally the kebab dishes
Budget: P500 and up (exclusive of drinks) per person

5. Ippudo

Although there are already quite a number of Ipuddo branches, it still remains to be one of the must-try ramen in town. The balanced broth is enough to quench your ramen cravings without the ick or umay factor. 

Location: Ground Floor, Midtown Wing
What to order: Shiromaru Motoaji and Akamaru Shinaji
Budget: P500 and up for a personal bowl of ramen

6. Lugang

If you want a rather fancy Chinese cuisine, Lugang makes a great choice. It's prism-inspired interior is simply captivating, and of course their Xiao Long Bao. They also have fantastic dishes such as sweet and sour pork, and other Chinese staples. 

Location: Ground Floor of Robinsons Pedro Gil Wing
What to order: Roasted Meat Combination, Kung Pao Tofu, Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao - 8 pcs
Budget: P500 and up (exclusive of drinks) per person

7. New Bombay Indian Cuisine

Often overlooked by mallgoers, this hidden gem is home for authentic Indian cuisine that packs a collection of flavors. I know this particular cuisine is not everyone's cup of tea, but for those who are explorative, I highly recommend New Bombay Indian Restaurant. 

Location: Fourth Floor (4F) of Robinsons Pedro Gil Wing (near Yakimix)
What to order: Chicken Biryani, Paneer, Cheese Naan and other curry dishes
Budget: P500 and up for a sharing type of experience

8. Mai Wei Fang
Mai Wei Fang is a very underrated restaurant in Robinsons, and it's not easy to spot this place because it's just a tiny space slotted in between Hainanese Delights and the Supermarket. However, do not be deceived by the size of the store, for the dishes here are heavily packed! The Sheng Jian Bao is a must-try! It's a pan-fried version of a Xiao Long Bao, so you are definitely in for a sumptuous experience. You eat it similar to the XLB wherein you poke a tiny hole, slurp the soup inside and then eat it whole.

Location: Ground Floor, near Robinsons Supermarket
What to order: Sheng Jian Bao, Shrimp Sheng Jian Bao and Chicken Fried Chops (CFC) Meal
Budget: P250 and up for a personal meal

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