{"id":58847,"date":"2021-02-08T13:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T05:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=58847"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:48:22","modified_gmt":"2021-02-03T09:48:22","slug":"lets-explore-the-makati-central-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2021\/02\/08\/lets-explore-the-makati-central-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Explore the Makati Central Square Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe we could find something interesting? So without further ado, let\u2019s take a look around the Makati Central Square shops!<\/span><\/p>\n

At first glance, you\u2019ll only find fast-food restaurants and smartphone shops around the area, giving Makati Central Square a quaint mall vibe. But you\u2019ll eventually find yourself surrounded by specialty stores that are not usually found in most shopping centers or malls.<\/span><\/p>\n

First floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here, you’ll find lots of fast-food restaurants and smartphone stores. Occupying its narrow aisles are various specialty shops selling model guns, radio-controlled cars, Tamiya spare parts, among other curiosities. There\u00a0is also a leather goods shop that also repairs shoes and bags, a security equipment shop that sells products like security cameras near the entrance on the Amorsolo side, and a highly recommended silver accessories shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hobbies & Comics<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Hobbies and Comics\/IMAGE\u00a0by Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from Tamiya spare parts, they also sell plastic scale models and action figures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Euphony Music Center<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Euphony Music Center\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They offer music lessons mainly for children and sell musical instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jancorda<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\" Belts\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A leather goods shop. They also repair shoes and bags.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Silver Win<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Silver\u00a0Jewelry\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A silver accessories shop. The fancier ones cost around Php 4,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second floor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are lots of vacant spaces on the second floor, giving it a sombre and cold atmosphere. Among the few occupants of this area is an art shop that sells different kinds of oil paints and other art materials and a picture frame shop. There’s also a printing shop offering customization services, a repair shop specializing in Swiss watches, and a supplements store. Uryu Theater is also located on this floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Audiophile<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A musical instruments shop. They also sell unusual instruments such as the bongo.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Oil Paint Store<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Painting materials\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Oil Paint Store <\/span>sells a wide variety of paints and other art tools and materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fitzgerald\u2019s Frame Shop<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Multiple frame designs\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They sell picture frames for paintings and photographs, which are available in different designs and sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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TIU Theater <\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE by Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A Japanese-owned theater. Various shows are being held here, supporting young promising artists who might set trends in the film industry in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1st basement floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

After getting off the elevator, you’ll find various stalls selling toys, clothes, shoes, and other stuff. You’ll also find kiosks selling Japanese food such as <\/span>takoyaki <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>tempura <\/span><\/i>here. Lastly, if you were to exit the area, you’ll find shops selling baby apparel and smartphones as well as two restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tiangge<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE by Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

On the first basement floor, you\u2019ll find a bunch of stalls affectionately called <\/span>tiangges <\/span><\/i>by locals occupying most of the commercial space.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nit Wears<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE by Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A charming baby apparel shop<\/span><\/p>\n

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2nd basement floor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Aside from Super 8, a local grocery chain, there are shooting ranges and stores selling guns and pocket knives on this floor. Exploring further, you’ll find a music store selling vinyl records and other essentials that music lovers will surely love. Manpuku Steak House, which is popular among the Japanese, is also here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Super 8 Grocery Warehouse<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Super\u00a08 Market\/IMAGE by Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A wholesale supermarket right next to the escalator. It\u2019s popular among the locals because of its affordable goods.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bebop Records<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"Bebop Records\/IMAGE\u00a0by Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A music store packed with vinyl records. If you\u2019re a collector, you should visit this place at least once.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JETHRO INTERNATIONAL, INC. WESTPOINT GUN CLUB<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE by Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

One of the two shooting ranges in the mall, where foreign nationals are permitted (ID required such as passport upon entry). Pistol rental (50 shots) is Php 2,000 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s English and Japanese Magazines\u00a0February 2021 issue<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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