Manila Flavours
Manila Flavours is a restaurant located in Smethwick, England. They specialize in ethnic cuisine, specifically Filipino dishes. In addition to their restaurant, they also have a tea house and bar/pub. Manila Flavours offers a unique dining experience for those looking to try something new and flavorful.
Introduction to Manila Flavours
Manila Flavours is a Filipino restaurant that was founded in Smethwick, England. The restaurant was established with the purpose of introducing Filipino cuisine to the locals and providing a unique dining experience. What makes this restaurant unique is its commitment to using fresh ingredients and traditional Filipino cooking methods.Services & Products
Manila Flavours offers a wide range of Filipino dishes, including adobo, sinigang, and lechon. They also have a selection of Filipino desserts and beverages, such as halo-halo and ube milkshake. In addition to their food menu, they also offer a variety of tea options to complement their dishes.Location
Manila Flavours is located on Bearwood Road in Smethwick, which is a vibrant and diverse area in Birmingham. The area is known for its ethnic restaurants and bars, which makes it a popular destination for foodies. The restaurant is easily accessible by public transportation, with the closest bus stop being Bearwood Bus Station, which is only a 2-minute walk away. Other nearby options include the Lightwoods Park Bus Stop and the Warley Road Bus Stop.Benefits
Customers should choose Manila Flavours because of their authentic Filipino cuisine, made with fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The restaurant also offers a unique dining experience, with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and willing to help customers choose the right dishes for their taste.Good to Know
Customers should be aware that Manila Flavours is a small restaurant and can get busy during peak hours. It's recommended to make a reservation to avoid waiting for a table.Reviews
Customers rave about the authentic Filipino cuisine and friendly staff at Manila Flavours. They also appreciate the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant. Some customers recommend trying the adobo and lechon, while others praise the halo-halo and ube milkshake. Overall, customers highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to try Filipino cuisine.Amenities
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catering -
delivery
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take-out
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gluten-free options
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vegan options
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kids menu
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wi-fi
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parking
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tea
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coffee
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cakes
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baked goods
FAQ
What types of tea do you serve?
We serve a variety of teas, including classic Filipino teas like Salabat and Sago't Gulaman, as well as other popular tea flavors like green tea and jasmine tea.Is your restaurant family-friendly or more suitable for adults?
Our restaurant is family-friendly and we welcome customers of all ages. We have a diverse menu that caters to different tastes, including options for children.What makes your Filipino restaurant unique compared to others?
What makes us unique is our focus on traditional Filipino cuisine with a modern twist. We use fresh ingredients and local produce to create dishes that are both authentic and innovative.What is the average price range for entrees on your menu?
Our entrees typically range from £10 to £15, but we also offer smaller dishes and sharing platters that are more affordable. We strive to provide value for money without compromising on quality.Can you accommodate dietary restrictions/allergies?
Yes, we can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Our menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options, and we are happy to make substitutions or adjustments to dishes upon request. Please inform our staff of any dietary requirements when ordering.Reviews
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George West
I ordered pork adobo, strawberry soda, and ube taro bubble tea on ubereats on deliveroo. The food arrived piping hot despite me being located in the city centre and the restaurant being located in Smethwick. Everything was DELICIOUS. Filipino cuisine has a lot of Spanish influence alongside Chinese and Indian influence due to the history of colonialism and trade. I've become very familar with Spanish cuisine due to me travelling to Lanzarote (Spanish island in the Canarias) nearly every year with family since I was a baby. The adobo reminded me a lot of an Iberian pork dish I had in Lanzarote but minus the hefty price tag of Iberian pork, so the meat used is clearly great quality if it is comparable to Iberian pork. The strawberry soda was also incredible, and made me nostalgic for diabolo fraise, a drink using strawberry syrup and French lemonade that I would frequently drink when on holiday in France (another frequent travel destination of mine, and I was slightly disappointed when I could only find 1 restaurant that served it when I visited Paris for the first time, as I previously had only been to provinces in the north and south of France that commonly served the drink). The ube taro bubble tea was also great, the tapioca pearls were the perfect texture and weren't too firm unlike a couple of bubble tea chains that I've visited before. If you've never had ube before, I can best describe it as being a nutty, vanilla-like flavour. I was first introduced to Filipino cuisine through the show Steven Universe, where a character named Lars was hinted at being Filipino when he baked an ube cake roll in an episode. At the same time I was starting my GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition coursework, where I chose the prompt of 'based off Asian cuisine' and focused on Filipino cuisine as I was curious about trying the cuisine after seeing it featured in my favourite show of that time. I'm already pretty familar with Filipino cuisine due to this (and I very proudly earned an 8 (grade equivalent to an A) in said GCSE). Filipino food is criminally underrated as in my opinion there's something for everyone. If you enjoy Spanish food, definitely give Filipino food a try as the Spanish influence means that there's a familiarity of flavours, especially garlic and onion. If you're as crazy about garlic as I am (there's no such thing as too much garlic for me!), definitely try the adobo as it's lovely and garlicky (I'll get the garlic rice too next time, I had to make a small sacrifice of getting plain rice last night as I didn't want customers to smell garlic on me at work today as I work somewhere that sells macarons). Super interested to try the other dishes available, such as the kare kare (unsure of if the version here uses offal, but as someone who has tried chicken feet and loved them, a little bit of offal doesn't discourage me). Filipino food also isn't typically spicy, so if you want to really get into an Asian cuisine but you aren't huge on spice (such as myself, I do enjoy spice to the extent of Nando's 'hot' being my limit, but I tend to avoid spicy food as it's one of my GERD triggers), Filipino food is definitely for you! Don't be discouraged from trying Filipino food just because of infamous foods that you've heard of such as balut, as Filipino cuisine is so much more than that!
06-05-2023
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C
Perfect delicious food and service lovely can’t not rate xx
27-04-2023
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Edward
It was closed when we went at 4pm, even though the opening times state that it is open. Tried calling but line was busy sometimes, then no answer the other times.
27-02-2023
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Paeng Lin
Delicious Filipino food! Very good price. Staff were incredibly welcoming. Thanks to the whole team!!!
27-12-2022
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Matthew Hobley
Great food,great service.
27-07-2022
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Hafida Habib
Dissapointed with the food. Lack of seasoning on chicken wings, noodles lacked any flavour. Beef Caldereta didnt taste authentic. My wife is filipino and we didnt enjoy the meal. I hope the establishment sees this feedback so they can improve the food otherwise they will lose customers.
27-05-2022
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Gellért Tamás
Great food ;)
27-05-2022
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Christ is Lord
Wanted to treat friends 17th February 2022 but didn't go in the end because no one picked up the phone. Website doesn't allow reservation either so maybe it has closed down!
27-05-2022
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Pinay Favour
27-05-2022
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Robert Manansala
27-05-2022
