A light colored soup that is made by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones until the collagen melts into the broth.
4 top-rated spots found
R&J Bulalohan
Special Bulalo
Filipino
· $$
· Mandaluyong
★★★★½ 4.4
2,850 reviews
Local LegendClassicOpen-Air
9
Flavor
9
Value
6
Vibe
This is the quintessential Manila bulalo experience. The broth is simmered for hours until the collagen creates a lip-smacking richness that bottled versions can't replicate. It's a no-frills institution where the focus is entirely on the depth of the beef stock.
📍 600 Boni Ave, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila · View on Maps
Sentro 1771
Corned Beef Bulalo
Modern Filipino
· $$$
· Makati / BGC
★★★★½ 4.6
1,120 reviews
Modern TwistInstagrammableUpscale
9
Flavor
7
Value
9
Vibe
Sentro reimagines the classic by using high-quality corned beef short ribs and boneless shanks. The broth is remarkably clear yet packs a concentrated beef punch, balanced by perfectly crisp vegetables.
📍 Greenbelt 5, Legazpi St, Makati, Metro Manila · View on Maps
Bulaluhan sa España
Bulalo
Filipino
· $
· Sampaloc
★★★★☆ 4.2
950 reviews
Hidden GemClassicBudget-Friendly
8
Flavor
10
Value
5
Vibe
A staple for the University Belt crowd, this spot offers the best value-for-money bulalo in the city. The broth is lighter and more peppery, making it incredibly refreshing despite the heat.
📍 España Blvd cor. Josefina St, Sampaloc, Manila · View on Maps
Patio Vera
Bulalo Soup
Filipino-Spanish
· $$
· Marikina
★★★★½ 4.5
640 reviews
InstagrammableHidden GemRomantic
8
Flavor
8
Value
10
Vibe
Located in a converted heritage home, the vibe here is unmatched. Their bulalo tastes like a Sunday family heirloom recipe—clean, comforting, and served in a beautiful garden setting.
📍 70 Gen. Santos St, Marikina, Metro Manila · View on Maps