5 Quezon City Restaurants for Chill Al Fresco Dining

We all miss eating out. Sure, we miss going to see movies, we miss going on dates, we miss going to parties, and we definitely miss hugs—but really, more than any of that, we miss eating out. One of the pandemic's many heinous crimes is that it deprived us of the ability to eat great food at nice restaurants on a whim. These days, it just isn't quite so easy to do that.

That said, if you absolutely must eat out, you're better off eating at an open-air establishment than in a place without proper ventilation. Relatively speaking, dining al fresco is safer—and that's important, because we absolutely should not let our guard down now. If you're eating out, do so responsibly, at an open-air place.

Here are five such places in Quezon City. Each is a great pick if you need a break from your homecooked meals.

Ebi10
GF One Eastwood Avenue

As the name implies, Ebi10 is a tempura bar, famous for its shrimp tempura. Ebi10 first opened in 2018, and quickly became a hot spot for late-night Japanese food cravings. Obviously, ebi tempura is the star here, but don’t miss the Ebi10 Spicy Ramen, too!

Soban K-Town Grill
2F Eastwood Mall

Soban has its own open-air dining area on the second floor of Eastwood Mall. For when you’re craving K-BBQ, Soban is the place to go. Make sure to try the samgyupsal, which is best paired with its famous banchan!

Katsu Sora
2F Eastwood Mall

Also in Eastwood Mall is Katsu Sora, which uses four kinds of world-class pork for its dishes: Iberico, Kurobuta, Simofuri, and Sakura. The Katsu Curry Set (almost) makes up for the fact that you can’t travel to Japan right now. Or, go for the Butadon Set if you’re craving a classic donburi with a twist.

Ray's Hot Chicken
GF Eastwood Citywalk

In the mood for some Nashville-style chicken? Swing by Ray’s Hot Kitchen, home of some of the best hot chicken in town. Its burgers and hot wings are also worth the visit!

Coffee Rush
Eastwood Central Plaza

Eastwood Central Plaza is a spacious, open-air area with several choices for food and drink. One such choice is Coffee Rush, which serves coffee, pastries, and even silog meals. Its coffee is made with locally sourced, single-origin arabica beans from a farm in Atok, Benguet. These premium Filipino coffee beans are used to make interesting concoctions, like Coffee Rush’s Sparkling Espresso.

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