Grab Makes a Case for a Well-Curated Summer with this Roadmap to Hidden Gems and Five-Star Eats

MANILA, Philippines — With the turn of the season, as we work around checklists for summer, Grab is opening up gates to a bevy of new experiences, fresh discoveries, and a rich variety of flavor. For experience-hungry Filipinos who crave a lifestyle tweak, #GrabIbaAngSummer actively sets its sights on building a roadmap to a summer experience unlike any other.

With this brand ethos, Grab is making the search for hidden travel and food gems easier, smarter, and more fun. Through two all-new features: GrabCar Travel Guide and GrabFood 5-Star Eats, the superapp is transforming itself into your ultimate lifestyle partner for a new and well-curated summer adventure.

“Grab is no longer just a utility–it’s a lifestyle companion,” says Grab Philippines Country Head Ronald Roda. “This summer, we’re embracing our role as a friend who always knows where to go, what to eat, and how to get there. From hyperlocal restos to underrated experiences, we’re un-gatekeeping the best of what the Philippines has to offer.”

A Guide to Unchartered Territories

Grab, having served more as an everyday partner to its growing consumers, takes its lifestyle recommendations very seriously with the GrabCar Travel Guide: an in-app curation of emerging destinations based on real data – social media trends, search volume, and ride activity.

From tucked-away bouldering gyms in Quezon City, indie art cafes in Cebu, down to secret nature spots in Davao, users are enjoined to browse theme-based recommendations like: Thrill Trips, Staycation Hotspots, Chow Zones, and Caffeine Corners. Amplifying consumer ease, tapping on a spot automatically sets it as your drop-off. This means no more switching apps, copying addresses, or planning down to the most minute of details.

“We wanted to simplify the way people discover and access these hyperlocal gems,” Roda highlights. “Filipinos are naturally curious and adventurous–this tool is designed to reflect that energy and reduce the friction between interest and action. Now, anyone can go from ‘I want to try this’ to ‘I’m already on my way’ in seconds.”

How It Works:

1. Open the Grab app and tap on the GrabCar icon.
2. Scroll down to find the GrabCar Travel Guide section.
3. Swipe through curated lists of must-visit spots such as Thrill Trips, Staycation Hotspots, Chow Zones, and Caffeine Corners
4. Choose an experience and it automatically becomes your drop-off point — no extra planning needed.

Under-the-Radar Gastronomic MVPs Put to the Fore

GrabFood 5-Star Eats looks at shaking up your flavor game with a new feature that spotlights restaurants that are community favorites–beloved for their quality, creativity, and service. With this, these are community picks, not just algorithm kicks.

If anything, to earn a spot in this list, merchants must:

• Maintain a 4.5+ average customer rating;
• excel in delivery reliability and fulfillment, and
• consistently receive stellar reviews from GrabFood users

These are the community MVPs of the local food scene—community culinary gems that deliver standout flavors, innovation, and an experience worth savoring.

How to Discover 5-Star Eats:

1. Open Grab and tap on the GrabFood tile.
2. Scroll and tap  “GrabFood 5-Star Eats” on the GrabFood homepage.
3. Browse top-rated recommendations and order with confidence. 

To mark this culinary community highlight, the official launch of GrabFood Five-Star Eats championed favorites like Ceci Korean Cuisine, a Korean culinary concept. With 5-Star Eats, Grab isn’t just helping users find their next favorite meal–it’s also puts the focus into homegrown restaurateurs who put their heart into every dish.

“We are thrilled to be part of a program that champions entrepreneurs who may not compete in scale with larger chains but offer equally satisfying flavors. Platforms like Grab provide invaluable opportunities for community-based restaurants like ours to reach new diners seeking fresh gastronomic experiences. And we’ll continue to relentlessly capitalize on these opportunities to have more people experience the dishes we offer – innovations that we create with so much heart and attention,” shares Ada Rojo, restaurant General Manager.

“With Grab’s platform, tourists and locals alike will have a seamless experience in exploring our beautiful islands, from transportation to food delivery and other essential services. Through the campaign, you have become an integral partner of the Department in showcasing what the country can offer. Indeed, Grab’s services are integral to making every journey in the Philippines a memorable one,” highlights Sharlene Batin, Assistant Secretary, Tourism Digitalization and Resource Generation at the Department of Tourism.

“At Grab, we believe in a future where mobility is not just about movement but about access–to culture, to cuisine, to experiences that matter,” closes Roda. “That’s the north star behind our innovations: to help people experience more of the Philippines, one meaningful ride or bite at a time.”

Grab Travel Pack

As very good summer deserves good deals, Grab is also rolling out the Grab Travel Pack, a limited-time offering designed for domestic travelers. For just P99, users get access to a bundle of discounts valid for 15 days:

• P200 off on Advance Booking for airport rides
• 10% off on GrabCar ride (capped at P50)
• P50 off on GrabFood with a P400 minimum spend
• Exclusive deals from Agoda, Klook, Smart, 2Go, and Havaianas

With Grab servicing eight key airports across the country, getting to your next summer destination is easier than ever.

It only goes to show, be it for a spontaneous gallery hop, a midnight ramen craving, or a coastal weekend escape, this summer, Grab is looking to lead the way.

Download the Grab app now and start planning your summer.