Philippines

The Lowdown: Filipino cuisine

25-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Two Filipino restaurants have opened in the capital this week, signalling that the little-known cuisine of the tropical country may well be moving into the mainstream.

Latest opening: Jollibee

24-Oct-2018 By Georgia Bronte

The biggest fast food brand in the Philippines has opened its first ever - and long-awaited - UK site.

Jollibee to replace Wagamama in Earl's Court

28-Aug-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Filipino fast food group Jollibee will take over the former Wagamama site in Earl's Court when it launches before the end of 2018.

Atherton to open first restaurant in the Philippines with Filipino wife Irha

05-May-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Chef Jason Atherton is to open the Pig and Palm, his first restaurant in the Philippines, in his wife Irha’s hometown of Cebu.

Filipino restaurant group Café Romulo opens first UK outpost

24-Mar-2016 By Emma Eversham

Ex-banker Rowena Romulo has opened an outpost of her family’s Filipino restaurant concept Romulo Café in London with plans to get Filipino food firmly ‘on the map’ in the UK.

Chipotle prepares for UK expansion

21-Apr-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle is gearing up for expansion in the UK, starting with more sites in London.

Chipotle to open Asian restaurant concept

14-Apr-2011 By Lorraine Heller

The Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle is preparing to open an Asian restaurant, which will apply the same concept of quality fast food to a different cuisine.

Vietnamese restaurant chain to launch in UK

07-Sep-2009 By Becky Paskin

Pho 24, a Vietnamese fast food restaurant chain, is rolling it’s concept over to the UK, with the first of 30 planned sites to open in London next month