Makati

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Zoo Coffee

Zoo Coffee

Well, not really a zoo (though people have brought coffee cups in zoos). An animal themed café just opened at Alphaland Makati Place and it’s got people going ga-ga over (stuffed) animals: Zoo Coffee.   ZOO + COFFEE = LOVE. Zoo Coffee just opened their doors, and it may be Makati’s new hotbed.   Zoo Coffee is a Korean café franchise founded in 2009. To date, it has over 100 stores in South Korea alone, with branches in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Taiwan. If you have a thing for Korean dramas, you may recognize the logo from the “Innocent Man”. While the K-Drama certainly helped in its popularity, Zoo Coffee […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

    Deete Organic Café: Your Korean organic coffee fix

    Nowadays, it seems Filipinos are hooked with anything Korean: electronics, cars, drama series… even coffee. Millennials like their coffee almost as much as they like Koreans; put them together and you get Deete Organinc Café.   IT MAY NOT LOOK like it, but Deete Organic Café in Century City Mall is as much a Korean chain as your favorite KPOP group.   With over 200 stores in South Korea, Deete is as much a hotbed for hip millenials in Korea as Starbucks is in the Philippines. It’s a certified hit with Koreans and other expats who live around Century City Mall, along with Filipinos who wander around the area. Deete […]
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Go full Mexican at Andale by Agave

    Go full Mexican at Andale by Agave

    One never goes full Mexican if one cannot handle it… or so they say. Whoever “they” may be clearly have not heard of Andale by Agave in Makati City. Andale by Agave is, for all intents and purposes, a Mexican restaurant. In case you’re wondering, yes, it is related to Agave Mexican Cantina in McKinley Hill. Expect the same level of Mexican cuisine at Andale by Agave, albeit in a smaller, more casual setting.   MAS GRANDE. Andale’s Nacho Grande (P475) is a great way to start your meal. Heaps of corn chips are topped with Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, refried beans, jalapenos, and […]
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  • Makati
  • Mexican
    • La Tienda in Makati

    La Tienda in Makati

    Experience ‘comida deliciosa’ at La Tienda. LA TIENDA. This place will tell you a lot about Spanish culture when it comes to food, ambience, and everything in between.   La Tienda is a Spanish restaurant in Makati that serves traditional Spanish cuisine and gourmet food products in Spain. In this dimly-lit restaurant, you’ll be amazed at how you’d feel the authentic Spanish vibe, with all its interior design and pieces which make up the whole place. It’s a down-to-earth Spanish restaurant, like the ones you’d see in Spanish movies.   GOURMET STORE. Can’t get enough of Spanish products? Check their gourmet store out!   Aside from its food, they have […]
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • Go back in time with La Casitas Mercedes, Poblacion

    Go back in time with La Casitas Mercedes, Poblacion

    A bed and breakfast is usually just that: a place to sleep for the night and have breakfast in the morning. La Casita Mercedes offers more than just your average bed and breakfast: it gives you a mini blast-in-the-past from the moment you check-in.   THROWBACK. You’ll get a dose of pre-war times at La Casita Mercedes in Poblacion.   La Casita Mercedes started off as a family residence in 1939, back when Makati wasn’t the Makati we know today. It underwent renovations back in mid-2012, and was reopened to the public in 2015. It’s probably the only place in Makati where you can get a sense of what it […]
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  • Makati
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • All-Day Breakfast
    • Hole in the Wall: Manila’s Most Celebrated Food Hall

    Hole in the Wall: Manila’s Most Celebrated Food Hall

    The communal dining scene in Hole in the Wall will make you love it even more.   HOLE IN THE WALL. This is Manila’s Most Celebrated Food Hall found in Makati City. Photo grabbed from Hole in the Wall’s Facebook page   Hole in the Wall is one of the most sought-after places in Makati because of its bustling culinary scene. People come in here to check out the variety of eateries they can choose to get their meals from, all while dining in their 500-seater food hall. Hole in the Wall was conceptualized by Charles Paw and his chef partners, who wanted to bring a “unique food experience” in […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Concept dining
  • Concept dining
    • Commune Café in Poblacion: Great Coffee Days Ahead

    Commune Café in Poblacion: Great Coffee Days Ahead

    Located in the ever-busy Poblacion, Commune is a cool and chic cafe that showcases latte art in the morning and doubles as a bar that hosts artsy events at night
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  • Poblacion
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Get a Mediterranean fix at FIG

    Get a Mediterranean fix at FIG

    One of the newest Mediterranean restaurants in Makati, FIG seeks to satisfy your Mediterranean hunger pangs. PORK CHOP. A thick cut pork chop (P750) served with orange camote mash, biodynamic vegetables, and fig compote. All-organic, all delicious. File photo   Fig specializes in cuisine that one can say is straight from the Southern Mediterranean coast. If you’re looking for anything French, Greek, Italian, Basque, or even Middle Eastern food, then this is the place for you. They have an in-store bakery where they serve different types of bread every day. They also stick to organic ingredients for everything they serve: breads, pasta, ice cream, and even their home-made purees.   […]
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  • Makati
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Enjoy Beer Below Zero at BBZ Degrees

    Enjoy Beer Below Zero at BBZ Degrees

    For all you beer lovers, we know you’ll love this place.     We all love our beers cold. Not only does it make the drink more refreshing, but it also makes it more flavorful. If you think of Beer Below Zero as nothing but ice, think again. This is not your ordinary cold beer, because it still has that same flavor you never knew it would still have even if it’s really cold at that.     In this sweltering Manila heat, it is only fitting that you should cap the night off with a refreshing drink in the form of beers. Beers are that drink you’d always want […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Get sent to egg heaven at Bean & Yolk

    Get sent to egg heaven at Bean & Yolk

    Update as of April 1, 2019: Bean & Yolk Makati branch closed down last year. On a positive note, you can still savor your favorites at their branch in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Eggs are a staple when it comes to a healthy breakfast. Coffee has always been a great way to start your day. It’s hard to imagine starting your day without either of these two. Picture this, though: eggs and coffee for rest of the day in ways you never thought would work. Bean & Yolk in Poblacion, Makati lets you in on the goodness of eggs with great coffee anytime of the day. It was born from the […]
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  • Makati
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • All-Day Breakfast
    • A revamped resto and menu: Pink Panda is your go-to diner for SEA cuisine once more

    A revamped resto and menu: Pink Panda is your go-to diner for SEA cuisine once more

    Pandas are not usually pink… except when it involves food. Pink Panda, a Southeast Asian diner in Makati, has promised a revamp and they might just deliver a big punch with it.   A VERY PINK PANDA. Not endangered or dangerous; just very, very tasty.   They’ve teased their updates on their social media accounts. From the looks of things, Pink Panda will be a big hit once they open sometime this month. A fixture in food fairs, bazaars, and festivals, people always seem to say “Where is Pink Panda?”   WHERE IS PINK PANDA? They’re right here.   Now, people don’t have to go as far as scouring every […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Fusion
    • Come one, come all at Come Forth Kitchen

    Come one, come all at Come Forth Kitchen

    Comfort food has always been, and will always be a part of anyone’s diet. It’s what we go for when we’re not even thinking about what to eat. At Come Forth Kitchen, comfort food is taken to a new level.   #ComeOneComeForth. It’s a place where you’re beckoned to come forth and dine on comfort food.   Come Forth Kitchen’s name is a play on the word comfort, as well as an invitation to enjoy it. This family-run restaurant specializes in comfort food that’s inspired by food from all over the place.   AAAAAHDOBO. Yes, that’s what this dish is called. Yours at only P250.   This is not your […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • John and Yoko gets better and bolder with these exciting dishes

    John and Yoko gets better and bolder with these exciting dishes

    John and Yoko is cooking up something different, and it’s not just something new—it’s something phenomenal. After 8 years in the culinary industry, John and Yoko has made a revamp this 2016 and did something to take Japanese cuisine in a more sophisticated level. Although it has gained a steady following for their former menu, the restaurant decided to elevate the cuisine from “urban and trendy” to “more sophisticated gastronomy with global appeal.” Now, the new look of John and Yoko appeals to a wider crowd, armed with an interesting menu with the same flavorful experience.     This revamp is made possible by chefs from their team of highly-skilled […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Fusion
  • Japanese
    • The Belle & Dragon in Makati: East meets Pub

    The Belle & Dragon in Makati: East meets Pub

    It’s where East meets pub—this is how The Belle & Dragon, a restaurant in Legazpi Village, Makati, pictures itself on how it fares among other restaurants within the place.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Pepi Cubano in Makati: You Go-to Place for Authentic Cuban Sandwiches

    Pepi Cubano in Makati: You Go-to Place for Authentic Cuban Sandwiches

    Serving fresh Cuban sandwiches with which they got the original recipes from the owner’s mother, Pepi Cubano is a quaint shop in Greenbelt 3 that proudly brings the best Cuban sandwich in Makati.
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  • Makati
  • Sandwich
  • South American
  • Sandwich
    • The Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila: A Premium Fark-to-fork Buffet Worth Trying

    The Pantry at Dusit Thani Manila: A Premium Fark-to-fork Buffet Worth Trying

    Farm-to-fork is something that’s slowly taking a foothold in today’s restaurant scene. Normally done by start-ups, it has also found its way to big-name restaurants in hotels, none more so than Dusit Thani Manila’s The Pantry.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Buffet
  • Wine Shop
  • American
  • European
  • Filipino
  • Asian
  • Bar and Resto
  • Buffet
  • Wine Shop
    • Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya Yakiniku: Exceptionally Good US Beef Cooked the Japanese Way

    Sandaya has built a reputation for selling imported meat handpicked by the Japanese owner.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Smoking Area
  • Yakiniku
  • Japanese
  • Little Tokyo Restaurant 2019
  • Smoking Area
  • Yakiniku
    • Tapenade at Discovery Primea, Makati

    Tapenade at Discovery Primea, Makati

    Most people know tapenade as a French olive-based spread, but a visit to Discovery Primea in Makati’s Restaurant Tapenade will change that perspective in a heartbeat.   RELAXING, HIGH CLASS. These are the words that come to mind when you visit Tapenade at Discover Primea.   Tapenade serves Mediterranean cuisine in an atmosphere that blurs the line between fine and casual dining. Browns and greens dominate the restaurant, giving it a relaxing vibe that’s perfect for casual dates or a meeting between a few people.   COMPREHENSIVE. The Tapenade Salad Room boasts a wide array of local and imported salad greens, salads, and dressings.   The Tapenade Salad Room is […]
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  • Ayala Avenue
  • Makati
  • Salad 2017
  • French
  • Salad 2017
    • Inagiku

    Inagiku

    Inagiku is authentic Japanese cuisine at its finest. Shangri-La has always been a hotel-favorite because of its upscale accommodation loved by many. However, many people go here as well to indulge on the buffet found at Inagiku. Inagiku is a Japanese buffet at the Shangri-La hotel. Inagiku serves authentic Japanese dishes, ranging from sushi favorites to tempura. They also have meats and steaks to serve, and they also have a seafood area. Inagiku also serves sukiyaki among their variety of Japanese food staples. One of their interesting offerings would be their Wagyu burger and chicken specialties which are all made flavorful. All ingredients used to make these sumptuous dishes are […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Yakimix

    Yakimix

    In the metro’s buffet scene, one of the restaurants you’d immediately associate with would be Yakimix. As one of the best buffet restaurants here in the Philippines, Yakimix offers something which makes it more loved by its customers.   Sushi selection   Yakimix has made noise for being one of the best buffets in the Philippines. They have smokeless grill as they have Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. They have all sorts of your favorite Asian dishes so be sure to try it. And since it’s one of the well-known restaurants, you know that they have high regard when it comes to the food’s quality. Everything’s served fresh so you […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    TENKA Japanese Shabu Shabu in Makati

    Aside from the usual sushi and ramen, Japan boasts yet another interesting dish called shabu shabu. If you haven’t tried it yet, go to Tenka to see what the dish is all about.   Tenka interiors   A variety of choices As one of the best shabu shabu joints in Manila, Tenka takes pride of being a restaurant that serves a variety of Japanese food which foodies will surely love. In this restaurant, you can get to choose one ala carte meal for you, as you choose among the flavourful dishes they have as all are perfectly cooked.     What makes it one of the best is that they […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Empingao

    Empingao

    Haven’t decided yet on where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Check out Empingao! Empingao is a new restaurant in P.Burgos that serves Latin American dishes for its guests. This hip and modern restaurant serves authentic ones, all made amazingly special. With its colorful walls and crowded space, you’d know that it’s one of the restaurants that yuppies go to after work. It has that hip street vibe perfect for people who would just like to chill after a stressful day at work.   Yummy and cheesy Ham and Cheese Empanadita (P290)   Here, they serve snacks that people love about Mexico. They have steaks as well, for the hungry ones. […]
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  • Makati
  • Mexican
    • Uncle Mao’s Authentic Hunan Cuisine

    Uncle Mao’s Authentic Hunan Cuisine

    Chinese cuisine is a staple the world over. One of the most known is Hunan, or Xiang, Cuisine, known for being spicy, sour, and salty. Think of it as Sichuan cuisine… but less sweet and tongue-numbing spiciness. However, places that serve authentic Hunan cuisine are hard to come by… unless you pay a regular visit to Binondo’s Chinatown. Uncle Mao’s Authentic Hunan Cuisine, located along Neptune Street, seeks to give people of Makati a taste of what the Hunan region is all about.   MAKATI’S NEW GO-TO CHINESE RESTAURANT. Uncle Mao’s gives you authentic Hunan cuisine without getting burned… much.   From the outside, Uncle Mao’s will not exactly scream […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • 59c: CoWork, Chow, Coffee, Cocktail at Paseo de Roxas

    59c: CoWork, Chow, Coffee, Cocktail at Paseo de Roxas

    Work from home is officially a thing in the Philippines. However, most people who prefer to “work from home” don’t really work from home because they feel too relaxed to get any real work done. You’d like to eat while working, but restaurants and bars are not exactly ideal; trying to do it in a coffee shop limits your dining options to pastries and a few set meals. Enter 59c, a co-work space, restaurant, and bar all rolled into one.   COWORK, CHOW, COFFEE, COCKTAILS. Be productive without the need to be in an office at 59c.   59c is the product of the minds of Jean Paul and Patricia […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
    • Chateau 1771

    Chateau 1771

    Dine a la French. Chateau 1171 is one of the restaurants listed as “cooking without borders” because you can eat various dishes from France, Italy, and Switzerland.   A deluxe restaurant you can try   For something fancy this dinner, why not check out Chateau 1771? Chateau 1771 is just one of the 1771 group’s restaurants which are popular for being a favourite dinner place. Here, various special events have taken place as this is a perfect place for romantic dinner dates and also simple gatherings.   Lemon Fried Chicken P500   With its posh vibe, they sure make their food as exquisite as ever. Chateau 1771 has perfected their original dishes, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • French
    • Happy Cream Puff

    Happy Cream Puff

    Cream puffs may seem like simple desserts… and technically they are. They’re not too difficult to make. Most people prefer to stick to the standard cream puff formula, but a Filipino-Japanese couple went beyond the usual and came up with Happy Cream Puff.   The Classic cream puff. Always a treat.   Happy Cream Puff was born out of the cream-puff loving minds of Mr. Haruo and Mrs. Cecilia Yamagishi back in 2006. Freshness is the name of the game for Happy Cream Puff.   A LARGE BOX OF GOODNESS. Their large box of Assorted Petit Puff goes for P280.   They make sure they only use the freshest ingredients, […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Tapella

    Tapella

    Tapella is a Spanish restaurant serves one of the best steaks in the Philippines. To provide one of a kind steaks,  Tapella acquires its juicy meat from Spain and, with a dash of sea salt, baked on a stone plate. This restaurant serves food with beautiful presentation that will certainly satisfy your tummy and heart. One of the delicious foods that this restaurant offers is gazpacho, a dish with garlic, almond, and grapes that is placed in a small pretty glass. Next is Tapella’s striking calamari. Many people might be shocked at first seeing this dish but, despite its appearance, it is very popular. Its soft, plump squid and crispy […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Spanish
    • ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    ABV in Makati: A true speakeasy in the heart of the city

    Speakeasy bars are a rarity in the Philippines. Either that or they’re really hidden, much like they were in the 1920s. Makati's ABV is one of these hidden gems, with craft cocktails as creative as they come and the largest absinthe collection in the city.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Hole in the Wall 2017
    • Happy Garden Cafe in Makati: Serving Healthy Grubs in the City

    Happy Garden Cafe in Makati: Serving Healthy Grubs in the City

    Happy Garden Café in Makati is a haven that will make you feel at peace!
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Gyoza Bar

    Gyoza Bar

    And because we all love Osaka Ohsho’s gyoza, the Relish Group has a surprise treat for us.   TEMPURA SET. Have an appetizing lunch at Gyoza Bar! (Photo by Angelo Hongo via zomato.com)   The Relish Group, which brought Wee Nam Kee and Osaka Ohsho to the Philippine shores, now brings us another food place Japanese cuisine lovers will surely love—Gyoza Bar, a food express that sells bento boxes is opened this March 30 at Glorietta 4’s Food Choices. If you’re looking for a place that sells express Japanese food, see Gyoza Bar for they have choices of bento boxes and gyoza set perfect for those who would love to […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Japanese