Originally Posted by work2fly

Since you live in SF, a little research prior to your trip would be an easy way to discover some dishes you might like:

1) Fil Am BBQ -

4) Tastebuds - on San Burno ave between 101 and 82 - for weekend lechon

About the only common Philippine food the Bay Area seems to lack is good lechon manok - chicken grilled over an open fire. Otherwise, a few trips to the restaurants above will give you a really good taste of what to expect in the Philippines.

Originally Posted by afterglow

Assuming you're gonna be hotel-based, chances are you will be in one of three areas: Makati, Ortigas Center or Manila Bay.

In Makati, head to Abé in Serendra, Café Juanita or Bistro Filipino in Fort Bonifacio, Fely J's, Mesa, or Sentro 1771 in Greenbelt.

In the Manila Bay area, head to the Malate area and look for Bistro Remedios and Cafe Adriatico.

In Ortigas Center, there's Cafe Juanita in the Kapitolyo area...and...actually not much.

There are a bunch of Kamayan and Barrio Fiesta restaurants around and those work in a pinch as well....