Eating out just hits different after midnight. Whether you've been out all night partying with your best gals and are now craving post-drinks munchies or you're just having intense midnight cravings that won't let you sleep until you satisfy them, there's always a need for reliable spots that are open until the wee hours of the morning. Here's a list of our must-try restaurants that are open until past midnight.
Restos in Manila that are open till late:
Nolita Joe's
Location: 5666 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City
Perfectly located in the middle of party hotspot Poblacion, Nolita Joe’s has your cravings for greasy, cheesy New York-style pizza slices covered, especially after a night of fun drinks. They're open until 3 a.m. every Sunday to Thursday and until 5 a.m. every Friday and Saturday. You can share a 12-inch, 16-inch, or 21-inch pizza with friends or devour a ginormous 21-inch slice all by yourself—hey, we don't judge! Bestsellers include the SPM with sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom, and the Wild Mushroom Ricotta with shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and button mushrooms. You can also always go classic with Regular Cheese or Pepperoni. Nolita Joe's makes for a great pregame spot, too—you can get local beer Joe's Brew here.
Yugi Japanese Restaurant
Location: 8459 Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City; Unit 2 Woodridge Residence, Mckinley Hills Drive, Taguig City
If nothing else sounds better than a warm bowl of ramen after a long night out, head to Yugi Japanese Restaurant. This resto conveniently has two locations—one in Makati City and one in Taguig City, and both are open until past midnight. Their Poblacion branch is open up to 4 a.m. every Monday to Friday, and up to 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and their McKinley branch is open up to 5 a.m. every Tuesday to Saturday, and up to 3 a.m. on Sundays and Mondays. Satisfy your cravings for something warm and hearty with a bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen, Shoyu Ramen, Miso Ramen or even Beef Sukiyaki. Not in the mood for noods after all? Yugi also has different kinds of sashimi, nigiri, maki, donburi, and other Japanese favorites.
Behrouz Persian Cuisine
Locations: See their Instagram for all Behrouz Persian Cuisine branches
When it comes to late-night restaurants, Behrouz is practically an institution—after all, they've been around since 1985. Most of their branches are open up to 5 a.m., making them a go-to for post-drinks grub or even just midnight cravings for something extra spiced and hearty. Trust us when we say a plate of Beef Kabab or Chicken Biryani with lots of grilled tomatoes and onions hits the spot after a long night. You can even cap off your meal with an Ice Cream Cake, 'coz why not?
Nihon Cafe
Locations: 78 Estrella Street, Barangay Bel-air, Makati City; 479 J. Luna Street corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
Low-key Japanese spot Nihon Cafe has two branches that are both open 24 hours every day, making them a trusty go-to for your late-night hankerings. While they may be a coffee shop with a pretty great selection of espresso-based drinks, their Japanese Premium Curry is also a must-try: You can choose from a variety of meats like Chicken Karaage, Chicken Katsu, and even Wagyu Beef Cubes, which is then blanketed in a rich, spiced sauce. For something relatively lighter, go for their signature Takoyaki with Malunggay which can even come in a 24-piece family platter. Need a quiet place to work past midnight? Nihon Cafe also has Wi-Fi and sockets.
Tang Korean Restaurant
Location: 28th Street corner 7th Avenue Bonifacio Global City
For those obsessed with all things Korean, especially Korean food, Tang Korean Restaurant has your cravings covered 24/7. Yes, you read that right: this restaurant in BGC is open all day, every day. Head over here for pregame and have Naengchae Jokbal or braised pig trotters with bottles of soju or soothe those post-night out hunger pangs with a warm bowl of Mandu Ramyeon.
Their menu also has Korean dishes you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else like Jeju Grilled Beef Patties, Gopchang-jeongol or beef tripe hotpot, and Gogalbi or pan-fried Korean Mackerel. And K-pop fans, you'd be thrilled to know that the team behind Tang are huge stans, too! Tang regularly hosts K-pop giveaways at their restaurant, and have even been visited by idols like Super Junior's Eunhyuk and our favorite krung krung Sandara Park.
Cafe Roo
Location: 232 Scout Borromeo Street, Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City
Not all late-night spots are dimly lit, loud, and bustling. Take, for example Cafe Roo, a cozy cafe in Tomas Morato that's open until 5 a.m. on all days except Mondays (where they're open up to 3 a.m.). Folks working on their laptops until late are a common sight but this cafe is also the perfect spot for late-night chika sessions with your friends, especially over their signature Roo Pizza, pasta, or even a Cheese or Sausage Platter. While they do have coffee options, go for their Korean cafe-inspired drinks on your next late-night visit, like their Korean Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie, Sweet Potato Latte, or Blueberry Ade.
Sampiro
Location: G/F Escala Salcedo, L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
On the lookout for a new classy dinner place for you and your best gals? Sampiro may just be the spot you're looking for. This chic bistro in Salcedo Village has an upscale vibe with Art Deco-inspired interiors that'll make you want to dress to the nines. The best part? They're open every day until 1:30 a.m. so you have plenty of time to dish out the latest tea with your girls. All their hearty, stick-to-the-bones dishes are served in shareable portions good for two to three persons—we're eyeing the Corn and Pork Belly Orecchiette, a cozy pasta dish with house cured pork belly, garlic chives, and Pecorino, and the Lamb Kaldereta Papardelle with New Zealand lamb, olive-pepper mint relish, and queso de bola on house-made papardelle.
