Start your keto diet journey today with these low-carb restaurants in Metro Manila.
By: Patricia Marie Prado | March 26, 2021
Due to changing quarantine measures, the destinations/stores/establishments featured in this article might be temporarily closed under the latest government policies. LGUs might also implement health protocols and travel requirements. Please contact the establishments before visiting. Stay safe!
Don’t worry! We got you covered with these keto-friendly restaurants in the Metro.
By now you’ve probably heard of the keto diet. The ketogenic or keto diet is done by consuming high-fat and low-carb meals (ketogenic foods) to put your body in a state of ketosis. Once you hit the state of ketosis, your body will then use all your stored fats as energy making you lose weight. Sounds easy right? There are a couple of keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila that you need to try!
Unfortunately, in a country where almost everyone loves consuming rice and bread avoiding carbohydrates is not an easy feat. But there are a couple of restaurants in Manila that serve keto foods to help you transition, and even succeed, if you’re trying out the keto diet. Read on and check out these keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila.
1. The Good Seed
Address: #3 Brixton Street Kapitolyo, Pasig City
The Good Seed is keto, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly as well.
Images: The Good Seed
The ketogenic diet became popular for their high fat and moderate protein diet. But if you’re a vegan who’s still transitioning to the keto food lifestyle you don’t have to be a carnivore overnight! The Good Seed is one of the recommendations when it comes to keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila for those beginning their keto journey. This restaurant in Manila serves vegan and vegetarian options that are also keto-friendly.
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One meal to try is their Ketogenic Grilled Cheese Sandwich (PhP360). It’s low on carbohydrates but is packed with good and tasty fats thanks to the grilled cheddar, mozzarella, and butter incorporated in the meal. It also comes with a light salad on the side.
2. GourmetGypsy Art Café
Address: 28 Maginhawa St. Quezon City, Philippines 1103
No need to say goodbye to international cuisines once you turn to keto at GourmetGypsy Art Café.
Images: GourmetGypsy Art Café
Just like any other diet programs, the keto diet might seem limiting in terms of the food and even the cuisine you can eat. But you can still enjoy a variety of flavors and stay on a keto diet with GourmetGypsy Art Café. This keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is known for its homey and hipster ambiance as well as a menu comprising dishes from all over the world made healthier.
If you’re craving for something unique keto food, GourmetGypsy’s Keto laksa (PhP350) is a must-try. This chicken dish from this restaurant in Manila is made with turmeric and lemongrass is still keto-friendly and has a lot of flavors that make for an exciting meal.
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3. Sugar Fix
Address: 24 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, South Triangle Quezon City
Sugar-free desserts are aplenty at Sugar Fix.
Images: Sugar Fix Manila
Sugar is a big no-no for keto food and for those who are following the keto diet, but this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, the Sugar Fix will make sure you’ll stay in your ketosis state while still enjoying yummy desserts. This restaurant in Manila is a dessert shop that creates delectable treats that are keto-compliant, paleo-compliant, and gluten-free and has low carbs and sugar.
For desserts that you can get at this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, you can try Sugar Fix’s Chocolate Chips (3 for PhP120). These munchies are low on carbs and sweetened by using only stevia to still keep it keto compliant, a good option for your sweet keto food. They also serve coffee, tea, and drinks that are keto friendly.
4. Sweet Ecstasy
Branches:
Second Floor, Ayala Malls The 30th, Meralco Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City
10 Jupiter Corner Asteroid Street, Bel-Air, Makati City
Shell Oasis, Connecticut St cor Ortigas Ave, San Juan
Molito Lifestyle Center, Muntinlupa City
Sct Tobias between Sct De Guia and Sct Gandia, QC
Enjoy Sweet Ecstasy’s famous burgers without wasting the buns.
Images: Sweet Ecstasy
One of our list of keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is the Sweet Ecstasy might make it sound like they’re a dessert shop, but they are serving keto foods, actually famous for their delectable burgers made from grass-fed beef, locally sourced from Batangas. The beef of this restaurant in Manila is freshly-ground every morning, and is served on buttered brioche buns.
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Although keto dieters are not fond of burgers because of the carbo-loaded buns, you can order The Lettuce Wrap instead in this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila so you can still enjoy Sweet Ecstasy’s famous burgers. Just order your preferred burger and advise the staff to have it the lettuce-wrapped style for an additional PhP20. This way, you’ll still enjoy the keto food and your favorite filling minus the bread.
5. Early Bird Breakfast Club
Branches:
Ground Floor, Fort Pointe 2 Building, The Fort Strip, 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Ground Floor, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
G/F Unit A119 Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Cyber Park 188 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Brgy. Bagumbayan Q.C
Keto food can be Instagrammable too thanks to the Early Bird Breakfast Club.
Images: Early Bird Breakfast Club
Early Bird Breakfast Club is one of our list in keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, they got its fame for their all-day breakfast menu and adorable interiors. Although this restaurant in Manila’s menu is filled with meals partnered with bread and rice that aren’t really keto friendly, they do have some keto food options that keto dieters will enjoy.
If you’re craving a good piece of meat for your protein needs, try this Smoked Bacon Slab (PhP345) in keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila. It comes with a thick cut of smoked bacon, grilled to perfection with garlic and thyme. But instead of partnering it with rice, just ask to have it replaced with cauli rice to keep the carbs on the down low, perfect for an option of keto food.
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6. Samgyupsalamat
Branch: Various branches
Shifting to a keto diet? Don’t say goodbye to Samgyupsalamat just yet!
Images: Samgyupsalamat
If you’re on a keto diet, you might think you’re not allowed to enjoy buffet restaurants anymore. But with proper caution and research you can still have a great time at buffet restaurants and one on our list of keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is Samgyupsalamat.
Samgyupsalamat is known for their unlimited meats (starts at PhP399) perfect for the fats and proteins that you need for your keto diet. This restaurant in Manila can be a good option as a keto food to keep your meal strictly keto, just avoid the marinated meats and stick to plain ones as they may contain carbs and sugar. Do avoid rice as well for obvious reasons, and just pair your meat with leafy greens.
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Transitioning to a keto diet and lifestyle is hard but it’s not impossible. You can still enjoy eating out with your friends, thanks to these keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila! Let us know in the comments section which of these dining spots you will visit soon.
* Click the store links to see the exact addresses and contact numbers of featured establishments.
* Photos/Images are from the official websites and/or Facebook pages of featured establishments and/or organizers.
* Promo dates/Prices may change without prior notice.
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Check out our list of Keto-Friendly Restaurants in Metro Manila or browse the Travel and Dining category of the Yoorekka Magazine.
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on August 07, 2018.
Due to changing quarantine measures, the destinations/stores/establishments featured in this article might be temporarily closed under the latest government policies. LGUs might also implement health protocols and travel requirements. Please contact the establishments before visiting. Stay safe!
Don’t worry! We got you covered with these keto-friendly restaurants in the Metro.
By now you’ve probably heard of the keto diet. The ketogenic or keto diet is done by consuming high-fat and low-carb meals (ketogenic foods) to put your body in a state of ketosis. Once you hit the state of ketosis, your body will then use all your stored fats as energy making you lose weight. Sounds easy right? There are a couple of keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila that you need to try!
Unfortunately, in a country where almost everyone loves consuming rice and bread avoiding carbohydrates is not an easy feat. But there are a couple of restaurants in Manila that serve keto foods to help you transition, and even succeed, if you’re trying out the keto diet. Read on and check out these keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila.
1. The Good Seed
Address: #3 Brixton Street Kapitolyo, Pasig City
The Good Seed is keto, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly as well.
Images: The Good Seed
The ketogenic diet became popular for their high fat and moderate protein diet. But if you’re a vegan who’s still transitioning to the keto food lifestyle you don’t have to be a carnivore overnight! The Good Seed is one of the recommendations when it comes to keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila for those beginning their keto journey. This restaurant in Manila serves vegan and vegetarian options that are also keto-friendly.
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One meal to try is their Ketogenic Grilled Cheese Sandwich (PhP360). It’s low on carbohydrates but is packed with good and tasty fats thanks to the grilled cheddar, mozzarella, and butter incorporated in the meal. It also comes with a light salad on the side.
2. GourmetGypsy Art Café
Address: 28 Maginhawa St. Quezon City, Philippines 1103
No need to say goodbye to international cuisines once you turn to keto at GourmetGypsy Art Café.
Images: GourmetGypsy Art Café
Just like any other diet programs, the keto diet might seem limiting in terms of the food and even the cuisine you can eat. But you can still enjoy a variety of flavors and stay on a keto diet with GourmetGypsy Art Café. This keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is known for its homey and hipster ambiance as well as a menu comprising dishes from all over the world made healthier.
If you’re craving for something unique keto food, GourmetGypsy’s Keto laksa (PhP350) is a must-try. This chicken dish from this restaurant in Manila is made with turmeric and lemongrass is still keto-friendly and has a lot of flavors that make for an exciting meal.
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3. Sugar Fix
Address: 24 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, South Triangle Quezon City
Sugar-free desserts are aplenty at Sugar Fix.
Images: Sugar Fix Manila
Sugar is a big no-no for keto food and for those who are following the keto diet, but this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, the Sugar Fix will make sure you’ll stay in your ketosis state while still enjoying yummy desserts. This restaurant in Manila is a dessert shop that creates delectable treats that are keto-compliant, paleo-compliant, and gluten-free and has low carbs and sugar.
For desserts that you can get at this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, you can try Sugar Fix’s Chocolate Chips (3 for PhP120). These munchies are low on carbs and sweetened by using only stevia to still keep it keto compliant, a good option for your sweet keto food. They also serve coffee, tea, and drinks that are keto friendly.
4. Sweet Ecstasy
Branches:
Second Floor, Ayala Malls The 30th, Meralco Avenue, Ugong, Pasig City
10 Jupiter Corner Asteroid Street, Bel-Air, Makati City
Shell Oasis, Connecticut St cor Ortigas Ave, San Juan
Molito Lifestyle Center, Muntinlupa City
Sct Tobias between Sct De Guia and Sct Gandia, QC
Enjoy Sweet Ecstasy’s famous burgers without wasting the buns.
Images: Sweet Ecstasy
One of our list of keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is the Sweet Ecstasy might make it sound like they’re a dessert shop, but they are serving keto foods, actually famous for their delectable burgers made from grass-fed beef, locally sourced from Batangas. The beef of this restaurant in Manila is freshly-ground every morning, and is served on buttered brioche buns.
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Although keto dieters are not fond of burgers because of the carbo-loaded buns, you can order The Lettuce Wrap instead in this keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila so you can still enjoy Sweet Ecstasy’s famous burgers. Just order your preferred burger and advise the staff to have it the lettuce-wrapped style for an additional PhP20. This way, you’ll still enjoy the keto food and your favorite filling minus the bread.
5. Early Bird Breakfast Club
Branches:
Ground Floor, Fort Pointe 2 Building, The Fort Strip, 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Ground Floor, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
G/F Unit A119 Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Cyber Park 188 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. Brgy. Bagumbayan Q.C
Keto food can be Instagrammable too thanks to the Early Bird Breakfast Club.
Images: Early Bird Breakfast Club
Early Bird Breakfast Club is one of our list in keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila, they got its fame for their all-day breakfast menu and adorable interiors. Although this restaurant in Manila’s menu is filled with meals partnered with bread and rice that aren’t really keto friendly, they do have some keto food options that keto dieters will enjoy.
If you’re craving a good piece of meat for your protein needs, try this Smoked Bacon Slab (PhP345) in keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila. It comes with a thick cut of smoked bacon, grilled to perfection with garlic and thyme. But instead of partnering it with rice, just ask to have it replaced with cauli rice to keep the carbs on the down low, perfect for an option of keto food.
YOU MAY LIKE:
Check Before You Buy: Calorie Amounts in Nutrition Labels
6. Samgyupsalamat
Branch: Various branches
Shifting to a keto diet? Don’t say goodbye to Samgyupsalamat just yet!
Images: Samgyupsalamat
If you’re on a keto diet, you might think you’re not allowed to enjoy buffet restaurants anymore. But with proper caution and research you can still have a great time at buffet restaurants and one on our list of keto-friendly restaurant in Metro Manila is Samgyupsalamat.
Samgyupsalamat is known for their unlimited meats (starts at PhP399) perfect for the fats and proteins that you need for your keto diet. This restaurant in Manila can be a good option as a keto food to keep your meal strictly keto, just avoid the marinated meats and stick to plain ones as they may contain carbs and sugar. Do avoid rice as well for obvious reasons, and just pair your meat with leafy greens.
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Transitioning to a keto diet and lifestyle is hard but it’s not impossible. You can still enjoy eating out with your friends, thanks to these keto-friendly restaurants in Metro Manila! Let us know in the comments section which of these dining spots you will visit soon.
* Click the store links to see the exact addresses and contact numbers of featured establishments.
* Photos/Images are from the official websites and/or Facebook pages of featured establishments and/or organizers.
* Promo dates/Prices may change without prior notice.
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Check out our list of Keto-Friendly Restaurants in Metro Manila or browse the Travel and Dining category of the Yoorekka Magazine.
This article was originally published in Yoorekka on August 07, 2018.
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