Life in Manila Vlog 🇵🇭 | Best BGC Restaurants, Michelin Dining & Luxury Staycation, Philippines 2026
Exploring the best restaurants in Makati and BGC, from Michelin Guide Philippines awardees to the most exciting new places to visit in Manila.
In this week’s Life in Manila Vlog, we explore everything from a traditional Southern Mindanao Filipino restaurant to a Michelin Star Spanish eatery in Cavite.
We also celebrate our Valentine’s day with a luxury hotel staycation and an intimate meal at one of BGC’s best new restaurants.
Whether you’re planning a trip to the Philippines for the first time or just want to discover hidden gems in the city, our Life in Manila vlog has a little something for everyone.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 June Eatery
04:19 Menswear Shopping
05:42 Palm Grill
07:52 Sunsets and Local Coffee
08:20 Pluck
11:08 Asador Alfonso
16:33 Quiet Days at Home
17:57 Sterv Burger
18:48 Los Tacos BGC
20:18 Gatsby’s Forever Home
21:02 Manarola
23:37 Kei Maki
24:44 Valentine’s Day Date
26:32 BGC at Night
27:11 Luxury Hotel Staycation
30:36 Michelin Japanese Food
33:40 Hinoki Onsen in Manila
26 Comments
my show is on 😍😍😍
haha! it was nice finally meeting youu both!! u’re seriously one of the very few vloggers who can get me hooked on long vlogs (that says a lot because my attention span is usually meh 😆). i love watching ur videossss it feels like im traveling with u haahahaa!
24:07 omg. I want that
What is the name of the Ginza Ramen restaurant?
Absolutely love watching this vlog,,,,food was amazing,,,have a great week ahead Ralph and Sam,,,peace ❤❤❤
June is the best restaurant in Manila and Philippines 🌟
Its nice to highlight the posh side of Filipino cuisine and lifestyle but honestly not for me. Coming from the US I prefer to eat traditional Filipino foods.
the hotel okura in Manila is gorgeous! Out of curiousity I checked the prices and they're very reasonable as compared to the one in Tokyo (pero parang mas maganda un rooms sa Manila, haha).
J90 Land Cruisder Prado around 1997?
Yay! Discovered again new places to try! Also, checked Hotel Okura’s rate and it’s very reasonable. Will try it out, too. ♥️
your manila vlogs are THE best 🫶🏻
Were you guys just babysitting the other kitty or does Meng now have a friend?!
mouthwatering
The visuals are as usual, insane!! You make Manila look world-class! ⭐️🩷
oh my…that alfonso place
Un blog estupendo, con un final perfecto…!!👌🏻💜💛💙💚
Un fuerte abrazo para los dos, y que disfruteis de una feliz semana. 😊👋🏻
I love it whenever your cat and other cats make cameos
Hi folks, lovely video, Manila always remind me of São Paulo. Honest question, don't people speak tagalog around in Manila? Is it an english speaking city or is it due to the places you went to or even 'cos you're catering for the public of these videos? Cheers
Everything looked delicious! And Hotel Okura def took it to the next level with that bathtub! Amazing content as always🫶
Is this Manila premium?? You make me want to try them all!
More of the Philippines/metro Manila. Just don’t show the traffic chaos 😂
Yes, more Philippines please. 🎉
The food always looks stunning some I would make a hard pass on, but most I would certainly give it a try. I’m glad gatsby got a new home. My poor dog is sadly looking very poorly mow, but he is 14 years old now. So we have a hard life choice to make soon.
Love your vlogs! Long time subscriber from Arizona 😊 We recently got an 06’ Lexus gx470 (J120) and we’re inlove with it. My husband said our guess for your car is a 1996-2000 J90 😊 I’ve always been fascinated by your car! They are sought after in the US. We would love to see a car tour next time. Also bloopers in the end (if any) would be adorable! Thank you for the consistent awesome content. We look forward to them weekly ☺️
Love your videos✊🏾