Regina Troy Barrios

Metro’s FOMO Food & Drink Guide To September 2026

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<p>September is shaping up to be a very busy month for anyone who considers &ldquo;I have plans&rdquo; a perfectly reasonable answer to &ldquo;Are you free this weekend?&rdquo;</p><p>There are Tokyo sushi chefs, Michelin-selected GOXO dishes, Thai-Filipino collaborations, coffee festivals, wine-and-dumpling pairings, Japanese beer, Negrense food and plenty of reasons to leave the house. We&rsquo;re keeping track of the food and drink experiences worth making room for this month, from one-night-only dinners to festivals you can wander into without a reservation.</p><p>Consider this your September FOMO list. Bookmark it, because we&rsquo;ll keep updating it as more worth-knowing events are announced.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405437216Goxo.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3 id="isPasted"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/goxo_mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>GOXO at Makati Shangri-La</strong></a></h3><div><em>August 27&ndash;September 27 &middot; Lunch 12&ndash;2 p.m.; dinner 5&ndash;11 p.m. Sage Bar, Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City</em></div><p>GOXO has temporarily moved into Sage Bar at Makati Shangri-La while the Michelin-selected restaurant prepares for its next permanent home in Rockwell. The month-long residency brings GOXO&rsquo;s Basque-inspired live-fire cooking, Spanish influences, and Filipino ingredients into the hotel, with both prix-fixe and &agrave; la carte offerings. Dinner on Friday through Sunday is divided into two seatings, 5 to 8 p.m. and 8:30 to 11 p.m. Reservations are recommended; call or text 0927 002 4200 or message <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goxo_mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@goxo_mnl</a> on Instagram.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405518197Modan Undo at Balmori.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/modan.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>UNDŌ by MŌDAN</strong></a></h3><div><em>Extended until September 20 The Balmori Suites Chef&rsquo;s Table, Hidalgo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati</em></div><p>UNDŌ by MŌDAN is getting an encore. The limited-time &agrave; la carte concept from Chef Jorge Mendez has extended its run at The Balmori Suites Chef&rsquo;s Table until September 20, giving diners another chance to try its Japanese-influenced, globally minded menu. The pop-up was designed as a more playful departure from Mōdan&rsquo;s tasting-menu format, with dishes intended for sharing and discovery. Reservations are being accepted for the extended run. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modan.mnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@modan.mnl</a> for reservation details and updates.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405578096Toma Toma.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomatoma.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Toma Toma x Jay Khan</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 4 &middot; 7&ndash;11 p.m. Toma Toma, Green Sun, 2285 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City</em></div><p>Toma Toma&rsquo;s <strong>Barkada Series</strong> begins September with a serious name in the cocktail universe: <strong>Jay Khan</strong>, founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coahongkong/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>COA Hong Kong</strong></a> and Shanghai. Khan takes over the bar on September 4 for a guest shift, bringing his drinks and agave-focused approach to Manila. COA was named No. 1 on Asia&rsquo;s 50 Best Bars in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The guest shift runs from 7 to 11 p.m. at Toma Toma in Green Sun. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tomatoma.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tomatoma.manila&nbsp;</a>for updates.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405693737Coffee Plz.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coffeeplz.world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coffee Plz 2026</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 4&ndash;6 &middot; 10 a.m.&ndash;10 p.m. Activity Center and Breezeway, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati City</em></div><p>Coffee people, clear the weekend. Coffee Plz 2026 takes over Ayala Malls Circuit Makati from September 4 to 6, bringing together local and international roasters, specialty coffee, matcha, bakeries, brewing equipment, and the people who can spend an alarming amount of time discussing extraction. The festival features more than 25 international roasters alongside local coffee names, with free admission and tasting options for those who want to work their way through the lineup. It runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free; tasting tokens and festival merchandise can be purchased through the Coffee Plz site. For more information, follow: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coffeeplz.world/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@coffeeplz.world</a></p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405754820Food and Wine Festival.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeitmakati/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Food &amp; Wine Festival</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 5&ndash;6 &middot; Saturday, 11 a.m.&ndash;midnight; Sunday, 8 a.m.&ndash;9 p.m. Paseo de Roxas, beside Ayala Triangle, Makati City</em></div><p>The <strong>Food &amp; Wine Festival</strong> takes over Paseo de Roxas for a free-admission weekend of food, wine, and outdoor eating on September 5 and 6. The festival is organized by the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchembassyph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia</a>, in collaboration with Ayala Land Inc. and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeitmakati/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make It Makati</a>. Saturday runs from 11 a.m. to midnight, while Sunday starts at 8 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Bring friends and family. Entrance is free. Check <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DcilGC_j3iq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@makeitmakati&nbsp;</a>for event updates.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788405907199Kumba x Sabai.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eat.sabai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kumba x Sabai: Sabai Sabai, Salu-Salo</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 8 &middot; 6&ndash;8 p.m. and 9&ndash;11 p.m. Sabai, G/F Shangri-La The Fort, 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, BGC, Taguig</em></div><p>For one night, Chef Tina Legarda<strong></strong> of MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-awarded <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kumbaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kumba</strong></a> joins Chef Tob of Sabai for a six-course four-hands dinner celebrating Thai and Filipino flavors. Called <strong>Sabai Sabai, Salu-Salo</strong>, the collaboration is part of Sabai&rsquo;s first-anniversary celebration and costs ₱2,998 per person. For reservations, &nbsp;DM <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eat.sabai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@eat.sabai</a> or use <a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/sabai/sabai-sabai-salu-salo-4-hands-dinner-with-kumba-6437600092930048?tracking=instagram-booking&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAae-qAh2A5NEk7QIggJOAVlRwM2jeOJDjLk1XiGhyfaABGznFRcUSZ-LuJQyOA_aem_W0KYn8_aD_87D-zlIkpRdg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this booking link</a>. <s></s></p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788406214520Chef Yuki Anzai (12).jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Yuki Anzai&rsquo;s Omakase at Grand Hyatt Manila</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 9&ndash;November 14 &middot; Wednesdays&ndash;Saturdays, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Round Bar, The Lounge, Level 2, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, BGC, Taguig</em></div><p>Tokyo-trained sushi chef<strong>&nbsp;Yuki Anzai</strong> takes over the <strong>Round Bar at The Lounge</strong> for a 10-week omakase residency, bringing his interpretation of Edomae sushi to an intimate 12-seat counter. The menu changes with the season and the best ingredients available, including seafood sourced from Japan&rsquo;s Toyosu Market. Guests can choose between a seven-course light omakase at ₱5,800 nett and a 10-course full omakase at ₱7,800 nett. Each seating is limited to 12 guests, with services at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. Reservations can be made online through The Lounge, by calling 02 8838 1234 or 02 7918 1234, or by emailing manila.grand@hyatt.com.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788406314841Winedrop.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Winedrop x Tupi Dumplings</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 11 &middot; 7 p.m. Winedrop Makati, G/F G&amp;A Building, 2302 Don Chino Roces Extension, Makati City</em></div><p>Winedrop turns four with a dinner that requires very little persuasion to book: four wines paired with four dumpling creations from Tupi Dumplings. The anniversary kitchen takeover happens on September 11 at 7 p.m. at Winedrop Makati. Seats are limited, and reservations are required. Price: ₱2,800 nett Reservations: Contact Winedrop via @winedrop Follow: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@winedrop.life</a>.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788512695603Iai.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iai.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iai x Ao: Bruce Ricketts, Koji Minemura and Junichi Fujimoto</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 16 &middot; 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. iai, G/F The Montane, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, BGC, Taguig</em></div><p>iai brings Tokyo chef Koji Minemura of Ao in Nishiazabu to Manila for a one-night dinner alongside master fisherman Junichi Fujimoto. Minemura&rsquo;s cooking is built around Kōsendō Ryōri, or high-freshness cuisine, with meticulous attention to sourcing, handling, and preparation; Fujimoto is known for his mastery of shinkei-jime, a nerve-pinning technique used to preserve the quality of freshly caught fish. The dinner will feature Fujimoto&rsquo;s catch from local waters and marks his first visit to the Philippines for this collaboration. There are two seatings, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., priced at ₱13,500 per person. Reservations are through reservations@iaimanila.com. Follow updates, follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iai.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@iai.manila</a>.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788513381527SApporo.jpeg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hotelokuramnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sapporo Beerfest 2026</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 18&ndash;19 &middot; 6 p.m.&ndash;midnight Yawaragi, 5th Floor Atrium Lobby, Hotel Okura Manila, Newport Boulevard, Pasay City</em></div><p>Sapporo Beerfest 2026 gives beer drinkers two evenings to celebrate Sapporo&rsquo;s 150th anniversary with free-flowing Sapporo draft beer and a Japanese buffet at Yawaragi, Hotel Okura Manila. The ₱2,950 nett ticket includes the beer and access to the Kisetsu Buffet, with sushi, sashimi, tempura, karaage, robatayaki, yakitori, maki, and other Japanese dishes. The event runs from 6 p.m. to midnight on September 18 and 19. Advance reservations are encouraged; call or text +63 917 842 9067 or +63 2 5318 2888, or email yawaragi.service@hotelokuramanila.com. For updates, follow <a href="http://v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hotelokuramanila</a>.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZzsZBmyOqS/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=1080&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1011914%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenegrostradefair/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>B&Uacute;TLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair</strong></a></h3><div><em>September 22&ndash;27 &middot; Daily during SM Aura mall hours SMX Convention Center Aura, 26th Street corner McKinley Parkway, BGC, Taguig</em></div><p>The Negros Trade Fair turns 40 with B&Uacute;TLAK, bringing 178 brands from the Negros Island Region to Metro Manila for six days of food, fashion, crafts, home goods, and regional products. The milestone edition features entrepreneurs from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, making it a particularly good stop for anyone looking for Negrense food and products that rarely make it onto ordinary Manila shelves. The fair runs September 22 to 27 at SMX Convention Center Aura.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><em>We&rsquo;ll keep adding to this guide as more September pop-ups, collaborations, festivals, guest shifts, and limited-time dining experiences are announced. Check back before making your next food plans.</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong><strong></strong><em><strong></strong></em></div>

<p>Discover the best <b>food and drink events in Manila this September 2026</b>, from pop-ups and chef collaborations to coffee festivals, wine dinners, sushi residencies, beer festivals, and the Negros Trade Fair.</p>

Discover the best food and drink events in Manila this September 2026 , from pop-ups and chef collaborations to coffee festivals, wine dinners, sushi residencies, beer festivals, and the Negros Trade Fair.

Metro’s FOMO Food & Drink Guide To September 2026

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