Our story

Anchored in Manila since 2014

Friends reaching across a long table of fried shrimp, calamari, lumpia, chowder, corn and a seafood boil, with the Bag O’ Shrimps logo above

Bag O’ Shrimps anchored itself in Manila in 2014 with the passionate captaining of couple-owners who had spent time in Los Angeles and could not pass up the chance to bring a taste of the West back to their Philippine home, an archipelago bursting with seafood potential. After a ton of tedious research, taste-testing – and a couple pounds, the couple opened this “Wharf-in-the-City” seafood-shack’s doors to the local community.

The laid-back, harbor themed restaurant boasts a mouth-watering menu containing the rich flavors of the sea, all freshly prepared in bold spice-mixes and recipes. There is also a strict table-culture observed at Bag O’ Shrimps – EAT WITH YOUR HANDS. The mess treats you to a one-of-a-kind experience where you can unplug from the bustle & wind down with friends.

When dining at Bag O’ Shrimps, there really is only one thing to expect – a deliciously messy good time.

Who we cook for

Come one, come all!

Our usual crew? Parents with their kids, and working folks who need a good, messy break.

Hands peeling a boiled shrimp over an open bag of shrimp and corn
Two hands holding up an opened bag of shrimp and corn