Lunch Out in Makati: 13 Food Hubs for Professionals
It could be a bit overwhelming to go out for lunch especially if you’re new to Makati. Luckily, Makati CBD is filled with food hubs that are perfect for professionals from all walks of life.
Below, we listed some of the lunch hubs in Makati that you can try out the next time you and your friends are arguing over “kahit saan” or wherever to eat for lunch:
The Gourment Republic Food Hall
Can’t decide what to eat for lunch? The Gourmet Republic has a variety of food servings whether you crave for something Filipino or Japanese. They offer rice toppings for a quick lunch or sizzling plates if you opt to dine in. They also have merienda or snack buffets where you can enjoy Filipino street food from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Contact details: 02-813-7272
Facebook: facebook.com/TheGourmetRepublicFoodHall
The Pantree
JCSO Building l, 119 Dela Rosa cor. Castro, Legaspi Village Makati
The Pantree is both for the on-the-go professionals and those who want to enjoy a diverse culinary selection as it boasts over 10 stalls, each serving different cuisines and dishes.
It can cater to more than 70 dining customers daily—not to mention that it has take-out counters as well. Food stalls usually change every three months so you can expect new cuisines every now and then. It’s open from 10 am to 9 pm from Mondays to Fridays only.
Contact details: 0917-515-8398
Facebook: facebook.com/thepantreeph
Also read: The Pantree in Makati: International fanfare on the go
Picnic
101 V.A. Rufino St, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Who says you and your workmates can’t have a picnic during your one-hour lunch break? With Picnic, a food hall located at V.A. Rufino, you absolutely can. Currently, it features five food stalls–Rice and Shine, Lucky Pot, Chic Bird, Oh Wok!, and Fab Tea–each showcasing different cuisines from some of the countries in East Asia. Picnic is open Mondays to Saturdays from 11 am to 9 pm. They also do deliveries!
Contact details: 02-805-3014
Facebook: facebook.com/picnicmakatiph
Also read: Picnic Offers a Taste of East Asian Cuisine in Makati
RCBC Plaza
RCBC Plaza Yuchengco Tower, 6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City
RCBC is the home of many companies along the central business district but it also features a few restaurants such as Ramen Kuroda, Gû-Chia-Chùi, and Hungry Hippo. It boasts Asian and Western cuisines so you know it’s good for almost any type of craving!
Facebook: facebook.com/rcbcplaza
Website: www.rcbcplaza.com.ph
Lepanto Building
Lepanto Bldg. 8747 Paseo de Roxas Makati
Lepanto Building is the home of The Penthouse 8747, a roof deck lounge overlooking the Makati skyline—perfect for those who want to party late into the night. But aside from the roof deck lounge, they have the Higher Ground Food Court boasting Japanese, Vietnamese and the like, as well as juice bars perfect to fuel up your day.
Contact details: 02-893-1111
Facebook: facebook.com/lepantoleasingmc
Laza Food Plaza (Zuellig Building)
2/F Zuellig Building Makati Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Laza Food Plaza is a modern food plaza that offers a large variety of food from breakfast to dinner. Some options that you can try here are Alta Una, Green Tomato, Lola’s Kitchen, Mongolian by Alta Mura, New Bistro Deli, New York Café, Noodle & Co., Sakaiya, Sizzlers, Starbucks, and Tong Se. They are open Mondays to Fridays from 7 am to 11 pm.
Contact details: 02-752-5678
Website: zuelligbuilding.com
Paseo Center
Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Paseo Center offers numerous retail and dining services for everyone in the city. It has Rustans Supermarket in the basement, a number of restaurants serving Asian cuisines, as well as coffee shops, fast foods, and even wellness services like nail salons, gym, and dental clinic.
Website: Paseo Center
Mezzanine (The Enterprise Center)
Dela Rosa Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City
The Enterprise Center is a business hub along the corner of Ayala Ave and Paseo de Roxas Ave housing the Mezzanine or the building’s food court. On the second floor is where the cafes are located such as Mary Grace, Starbucks, and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. The Mezzanine, on the other hand, has around 20 food stalls serving home-cooked Filipino meals to Japanese and western cuisines.
Contact details: 02-752-1000
Website: theenterprisecenter.com.ph
Food Odyssey (LKG Tower)
6801 Ayala Ave, Salcedo Village, Makati, City
LKG Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the city, is the home of Food Odyssey. The 11th floor serves as the food court of the building, serving a wide variety of dishes ranging from ramens to barbecues and drinks. Some of the restaurants that you can see around are Tomochan Ramen Express, Tong Se, Lotus Vu, and Qianxi Chicken Steak. They also have cafes and salad bars for the health-buffs!
Tower Cafe (Philam Life Tower)
9th Floor, Philam Tower, Paseo de Roxas, Makati.
If you like to explore more dishes without going too far, Tower Cafe is located on the 9th floor of Philam Life Tower offering a diverse culinary selection for everyone. They serve your not-so-usual meals such as Dutch and Jewish plates like Kapsalon and Kebabs. They are open from 7 am to 7 pm!
Contact details: 0917-887-4278
Website: themenugroup.com/tower-cafe
Food and Art Galerie (GT Tower)
12/F GT Tower, Ayala Ave Makati City, Metro Manila
Food and Art Galerie in GT Tower is such a unique food court. It doubles as the building’s cafeteria and art gallery boasting not just an aesthetic interior but a wide variety of food choices. From pastries, Filipino and international plates, to vegetarian and salad bowls, you’re guaranteed to find whichever you’re craving for.
Food Patio (PBCom Tower)
7th Level, Food Patio, PBCom Tower Ayala Ave. cor. V.A Rufino St. Makati, City
Food Patio is located on the 7th floor of PBCom Tower offering Asian cuisines, breakfast meals, and coffee shops that are perfect to fuel your body whatever time it may be. So what makes it different than any other food courts in Makati? Food Patio, true to its name, has a big open space at the back of the food court where customers can dine in alfresco.
Contact details: 02-753-4562
Facebook: facebook.com/Food-Patio
Dell’s Food Hall (Robinsons Summit Center)
7/F, Robinsons Summit Center, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Dell’s Food Hall is not like the other food courts in the city. They brand themselves as a “cafeteria chain”, where they serve a generous selection of Filipino and continental dishes at a very affordable price. All the dishes that they serve are freshly cooked daily—perfect for working individuals who miss home-cooked meals!
Contact details: 02-511-8375
Facebook: facebook.com/dellsfoodhall
Have you decided where to eat lunch now? Where’s your go-to food hubs in the city? Let us know in the comments below!
