Discover the vibrant culinary experience at The Split BGC restaurant, where flavors come alive. It is not just any place, it is The Split BGC restauran.
In a city full of restaurant choices, The Split BGC restaurant offers something different. It doesn’t ask diners to commit to just one cuisine or craving. Instead, it embraces the way Filipinos naturally eat: shared plates, mixed orders, food passed around the table, and multiple cravings satisfied all at once.
Created by the Raintree Hospitality Group — the team behind Providore, Saboten, Jones All Day, and Farmer’s Table — The Split blends four distinct restaurant concepts into one cohesive, energetic space. It may be called The Split, but its real purpose is connection, making The Split BGC restaurant truly special.
One Place, Four Personalities
Rather than one menu, The Split houses four Raintree brands:
Providore Bakery & Café offers artisanal pastries and specialty coffee with Asian-inspired flavor twists.
Friends & Family Upside Down reimagines Filipino comfort classics with bold, modern ideas.
Saboten Express delivers fast, crisp Japanese tonkatsu for satisfying meals that require no overthinking.
Chotto Matte rounds things out with sushi, izakaya-style bites, and Japanese-inspired cocktails meant for lingering.
The result is a space that works for every kind of diner and every kind of day. Solo coffee, team lunch, barkada dinner, date night, or weekend family meals — the space adjusts to the moment, embodying the essence of The Split BGC restaurant.
Built for How Filipinos Actually Eat
The Split understands one cultural truth: we don’t order for ourselves — we order for the table.
Here, it makes perfect sense for a latte, pancit, karaage, sushi roll, tempura, and tonkatsu to sit beside each other. Instead of feeling chaotic, it feels natural, satisfying the wide range of cravings that appear when people eat together.
It reflects the way we like to gather: interactive, generous, and open to trying something new.
The Dishes Tell the Story
Some dishes feel familiar. Others feel daring. But the most memorable ones sit exactly in between — comforting and surprising at the same time.
The Mala Sinigang is the perfect example. At first glance, the combination feels unlikely. But the sour tamarind base and Sichuan heat blend beautifully, creating a dish that starts with warmth and ends with a pleasant tingle. It’s playful but thoughtful, and it works.
Then there’s the Shiokoy, a humorous name with serious flavor. Imagine okoy, but lighter, crispier, almost tempura in texture. Each bite is savory, flaky, and satisfying — a crowd pleaser without trying too hard.
The Gyudon brings balance. Tender beef, glossy sauce, and familiar comfort make it the grounding dish among more experimental options. It’s the plate you reach for when you want reassurance between flavor adventures.
Together, these dishes reveal the concept: some flavors comfort, some excite, and the magic lies in experiencing both in one meal. A split that somehow feels whole.
The Chef Behind the Harmony
For Corporate Chef Kalel Chan, the concept emerged from observation, not trend-chasing.
“The Split is for people like me: curious, indecisive, and always craving variety in one sitting,” he says. “We made sure every dish could spark conversation but still belong on the same table. Instead of thinking in categories, we designed around shared flavor profiles — acidity, umami, and that balance of sweet and savory found across Asian cooking.”
The menu isn’t meant to stay still.
“It’s a living document. We’ll release weekly or bi-weekly menu drops, test ideas, try trends, and respond to what our community loves. If a dish becomes a favorite, we keep it. If not, we make room for the next idea.”
More Than a Restaurant — A Hangout
The Split also brings back an easygoing night scene that many in Manila have missed. Expect trivia nights, DJ sets, coffee-driven events, pop-ups, and surprise limited-edition releases called Split Drops.
The space is designed to evolve with its community. On any given evening, you’ll notice the room shift from after-work energy to relaxed weekend pace. Conversations linger a little longer. Laughter rises. People settle in.
It may have four menus, but it feels like one experience.
If You Go
Address: Seven Neo, Bonifacio Global City
Open: Daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Reservations: 0917 882 6655 (Walk-ins welcome)
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