April 01, 2024

Sentro 1771 in Makati: Serving Modern and Classic Filipino Cuisine

Updated as of March 27, 2024.

Sentro 1771 revolutionized Filipino cuisine by introducing the modern Filipino cuisine experience. It is the first to break the boundaries found in and familiar homegrown recipes by infusing them with a delectably sophisticated and cosmopolitan dimension.

IMAGE from Sentro 1771

The restaurant already feels like the traditional Filipino home even without tasting its delicious offerings yet. They have bright and inviting interiors, perfect for bringing your families to a sumptuous lunch or dinner.

The woody textures of the tables and chairs make it more Filipino adding beauty to the whole setup of the restaurant.

Using only the finest ingredients from both here and abroad along with a deep understanding of various traditional Filipino dishes, Sentro 1771 has reinvented many local favorites. It has preserved these dishes’ many layers of taste and flavor while constantly adding something new and exciting to the mix.

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Undeniably, the dish that put Sentro 1771 on the map is its famous Corned Beef Sinigang. It is made with Sentro’s own corned beef that is cured in-house for three to five days and boneless beef shanks in tamarind broth with native vegetables.

Sinigang na Corned Beef / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

Their Boneless Crispy Trotter is another dish you should try. This deboned Crispy Pata is served usually in bite-sized pieces making it easier to eat.

Boneless Crispy Trotter / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

They also have seafood offerings in their menu such as the Shrimp Cracker Salad. This salad is composed of fresh singkamas-flavored shrimps with lemongrass, lime, cilantro, and garlic in lime mayo. It sits on shredded lettuce and served with kropek on the side.

Shrimp Cracker Salad / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

Moving on to the main course, Sentro’s Garlic Steak is the best way to enjoy a good slab of marinated beef slices top blade topped with garlic butter.

Garlic Steak / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, their signature Beef Tapa is highly recommended. Served with garlic fried rice and sunny side up eggs, their version of this beloved Filipino classic is garlicky, sweet, and savory with just the right amount of saltiness. Be warned, it’s addictive!

Beef Tapa / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

Another seafood dish to munch on is their Seafood Laing. This leveled-up Laing is made with garlic shrimps, fried hito flakes, and grilled squid.

Seafood Laing / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771

Other hits include the Rated GG, which has turned the humble galunggong into a sophisticated and flavorful dish; and Fried Kesong Puti, breaded and fried Kesong Puti with a crispy exterior with a gooey interior similar to a croquetta.

Fried Kesong Puti / IMAGE from SENTRO 1771