IN WITH THE NEW

Diverse cuisines, creative hubs, and cultural spaces are shaping the community in the north

Wow Wok

2F UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave., Diliman, Quezon City Instagram.com/wowwokph

Borrowing Panda Express’s easyorder process and the general Chinese takeout lifestyle in the west, Wow Wok lets you choose what goes into your hefty rice bowl—base carb, mains, sides, and drink—all at an affordable price.

Ricksha Streetside Tandoor

23 East Capitol Dr., Kapitolyo, Pasig Instagram.com/rickshastreetsidetandoor

Restaurateurs Cyril and Pierre Addison of Gallery by Chele have opened an Indian hole-in-the-wall with cooking focused on the traditional tandoor oven. The luscious pork belly tandoor plate is a good introduction to their homemade tandoori spices and cooking.