QC turns ‘Gastronomic Capital’ with foodpanda
In Quezon City, the authentic flavors of the world rests at the palm of your hand.
Words Marc Nathaniel Servo
Photo courtesy of foodpanda
November 03, 2025
“Dito po, bawat kanto, may kwento, at bawat putahe, may puso.”
This is how Yasi Jorge of the Quezon City Tourism Department described the thriving culinary movement within their city, moving beyond a metropolitan hub into an expansive gallery of global gastronomy.
Basta Café offers drinks with witty names like “Mama Mo Pink,” a fizzy yogurt-based drink flavored with sakura and strawberry.
Each restaurant is rich in culture, allowing people to experience a gastronomical trip around the world within the bustling alleys of QC. From the authentic Japanese ramen shops to spiced up rustic Mediterranean kitchens, the city’s culinary culture is a warming blend of Filipino ingenuity and foreign flavors.
At the heart of this global expansion is foodpanda, a curated delivery platform, that provides an accessible collection of diverse cuisines within Quezon City all in one tap.
With their performance-based financing program, foodpanda Capital, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are able to receive necessary resources to innovate, improve global flavors and fill more customers.
A Taste of QC
Foreign cuisines, reinterpreted the Filipino-way. QC’s dining halls turn into a canvas of flavors, a delightful experience that could surely satisfy both the heart and the stomach.
If you’re looking for Asian authentic or fusion cuisines in the metro, there are a few restos that will surely hit the spot, not just with their soulful cooking but also with their artistry.
Pandan Asian Cafe
Under the direction of Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou, the Pandan Asian Café whips up flavorful cuisines influenced by the tripartite palate of Thai, Vietnamese, and Filipino tastebuds, going beyond mere food, but a cultural connection, a meal that fosters regional identity.
At Pandan Asian Café, Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou reimagines Asian comfort food with Filipino heart and regional inspiration
If you want something Chinese, Sincerity Café & Restaurant’s take on Filipino-Chinese delicacies is to die for. For local comfort foods, Jasta Café showcases the everyday Filipino meal in a plate of conceptual humor.
Manmaru puts its own twist on sushi with a signature roll that blends mildly spiced salmon and tuna for a fresh and flavorful bite
In Manmaru Japanese Restaurant, each meal is made with authentic Japanese precision, a masterclass of art that can be traced in every sushi, premium cuts, and wonderfully-plated dishes sure to sate your Japanese cravings. Similarly, Coco Ichibanya is your go-to place for customizable Japanese curry loved by everyone!
If you’re looking for Mediterranean specialties, The Kebab Co and Rustum Biryani is perfect for the sought-after aroma and flavors of India and Middle East.
Meanwhile, if you’re having that midnight craving for the comfort of Western classics, Yellow Cab and Chili’s will never fail you—but if you long for something hearty and warm, the Latin flavors by Casa Mexicana and El Pollo Loco will definitely keep you filled.
For something fancy, like the high-end pastries worth savoring, you are definitely in the right place! In QC, the intricate art of regal European pastry is fostered with the old-world Spanish-European exquisiteness of Dulcinea, and the French desserts of Boulangerie22 and Heny Sison Desserterie.
Each flavor of the world can be savored within the expanse of Quezon City—and better yet, with just a tap in foodpanda!
So whether you feel like having desserts, a hearty ramen, or just a touch of home, rest assured that all the world’s a stage in one platform.
