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Take a delectable quick peek into the newest and hottest restaurants in the Philippines! It’s all about epicurean enjoyment here!

Indulge in Vietnamese Flavors at Ba Noi’s at Perea, Makati

Indulge in Vietnamese Flavors at Ba Noi’s at Perea, Makati

Craving for some Vietnamese food? Check out Ba Noi’s. GA NUONG (P270). Grilled chicken marinated in lemongrass sauce. For simple flavors, fresh ingredients, and healthy dishes, we seek Vietnamese food to satisfy our cravings. Good thing, Ba Noi’s, a popular Vietnamese restaurant that serves authentic and filling dishes, has several branches around Metro Manila where we can go to for our cravings. PHO BO (P280). A perfect homemade beef noodle served with fresh herbs and spices. Ba Noi’s has undoubtedly become a talk of the town when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine because of its no nonsense preparations in serving their dishes: just the right amount of flavor but still […]

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Legazpi Village

Asian Restaurants 2017

Asian Restaurants 2017

(CLOSED) Mudpie Heaven in Makati: Comfort Food Reinvented

(CLOSED) Mudpie Heaven in Makati: Comfort Food Reinvented

What makes Mudpie Heaven something worth the visit, is their original take on popular comfort food which is a cut above the rest.

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Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

(CLOSED) Trulli in Makati: Style boutique, gourmet resto, deli store, and wine bar & cellar in one

(CLOSED) Trulli in Makati: Style boutique, gourmet resto, deli store, and wine bar & cellar in one

iTrulli Fashion, Food & Wine puts fashion, food, and wine all in one space

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Trufa Pasta Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati: Never Go Wrong with Do-It-Yourself Pasta

Trufa Pasta Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati: Never Go Wrong with Do-It-Yourself Pasta

Your neighborhood Filipino-Spanish pasta bar in Legaspi Village, Makati City!

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Legazpi Village

Salcedo Village

Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019

Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019

(CLOSED)The Hipster’s Hideout: YDG Coffee in Pasong Tamo Extension

(CLOSED)The Hipster’s Hideout: YDG Coffee in Pasong Tamo Extension

For anyone who’s ever had an insatiable love for caffeine, coffee shops are usually the refuge. But with all the booming coffee places here in the metro, it’s always comforting to go somewhere more intimate — a place where you can just enjoy your daily dose of coffee like you’re just at home. Let us tell you about this coffee hideout called YDG Coffee along Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati. YDG COFFEE. A coffee-lover’s hideout. A literal hole-in-the-wall, YDG Coffee is not the usual coffee shop that you find in the mall. Opened up by a group of friends who are passionate about coffee, they created YDG in order […]

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That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

Open the door and be ready to find out what gastronomic offering they have at this tiny restaurant. CANTINO. Chalkboard art make the place more aesthetically-pleasing What first started as a small canteen for employees of the European Motors has buzzed the whole neighborhood and got them hooked in their sumptuous meals. Cantino, is just a simple restaurant found at Pasong Tamo where you can find a neat and fashionable dining area perfect for those on a budget workers just around the area. This secret spot is such a fine place to see when you just want a nice place to eat out during break. DINE IN. […]

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Chino Roces Avenue

Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

Experience a fine wine night at Artisan Cellar Door and see what it offers!

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Chino Roces Avenue

For Business Meetings

Rent Entire Restaurant

For Business Meetings

Rent Entire Restaurant

Staple and Perk Bakery

Staple and Perk Bakery

Bread isn’t exactly a staple on the Filipino table with the exception of the pan de sal or the ever-popular loaf of bread which we call “tasty bread”. There are lots of bakeries within Makati, but one bakery in particular is becoming the talk of the town: Staple and Perk Bakery. Staple and Perk Bakery is both a bakery and a café. College friends Kathryn Wong, Aldrin Lim, and Bryan Ahn had an idea in 2014 to put up a resto-café based on Aldrin’s commissary business. 2 years on and they’re still among Pasong Tamo’s most popular cafés, with breads baked fresh every day. The restaurant itself is […]

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Chino Roces Avenue

Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

At Chongqing restaurant, is where you’ll find authentic Sichuan cooking in Metro Manila. CHONGQING RESTAURANT. Where authentic Sichuan-style restaurant can be found When the Chinese owner missed his hometown in Chongqing, China, he thought of an idea to bring home here. That’s how Chongqing restaurant (pronounced as Chongchin) started, which is now the talk of the town when it comes to offering Chinese cuisine. INTERIORS. The Asian-style look of the restaurant Located at Malugay, Makati, Chongqing is now becoming popular to the neighborhood and nearby Makati CBD because of their delectable Sichuan food. As their specialty, their owner made sure that they are providing the best […]

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The Straits Wine Company

The Straits Wine Company

The Straits Wine Company is now the Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company have already established 12 retail bars across Singapore while the first store overseas is located in Makati, Philippines. They offer wide selection of about 60 wineries from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, India, USA, Lebanon, Japan, Switzerland and a lot more. The Straits Wine Company also offers a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. If you’re looking for someone who can plan your next event for […]

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Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

Nothing beats a satisfying and luxurious all-day dining here at Spectrum. BUFFET STATION. Spectrum’s Arabic and Indian station, their newest offering The best thing to do at a break from work is to eat a hearty lunch that you so truly deserve. At Spectrum’s buffet at Fairmont Makati, you can never go wrong with all the feast of flavors you’d see right before your eyes. INSIDE SPECTRUM. The place can accommodate up to 200 persons Lavish and sophisticated interiors will welcome you as you go through Spectrum. Its modern and sleek design make it look more luxurious than it already is, perfect for a dining experience […]

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Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on special wines, there’s only one place to go: Sommelier Selection. Founded in 2002 by Jerome Philippon, Sommelier Selection offers artisanal, boutique wines from Europe. Theirs is a unique wine portfolio built over 14 years of visits to different wineries in Europe. They currently have 300 different wines, 120 European appellations, and 100 European grape varieties from 60 estates in France, Italy, and Spain. THE BEST FOR JAPANESE. Japanese customers are sure to love the Tour de Pierres (P1,310), the Cuvée Gyotaku (P1,545), the Petit Fume (P1,415) and the Colombelle Rose (P590). Specializing in artisanal wines, one of their best […]

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Chino Roces Avenue

(CLOSED) Balkan is back, Where You Go Slav!

(CLOSED) Balkan is back, Where You Go Slav!

It's not all meat, cheese, and potatoes at Balkan. They've got killer burgers, too!

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Legazpi Village

Burgers and Sandwiches 2018

Burgers and Sandwiches 2018

FLAME Restaurant at Discovery Primea: Ignite your senses

FLAME Restaurant at Discovery Primea: Ignite your senses

For a fine dining restaurant, it is already given one’s higher expectation of the food it offers but it shouldn’t really stop there; the ambience of the restaurant and what it makes the guests feel must also be taken into a serious consideration. Located on the 16th floor of Discovery Primea hotel, Makati, FLAME restaurant offers their guests both these “fine dining” qualifications without overdoing it! FLAME restaurant will talk grand of its selection of luxurious Modern European cuisine and it will surely be justified in one sitting. Not only it offers exciting and flavorful dishes but also an astonishing and cozy interior that gives a very welcoming and satisfying […]

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CYMA Greek Taverna in Boracay: Offering Authentic Greek Flavors

CYMA Greek Taverna in Boracay: Offering Authentic Greek Flavors

One restaurant in Boracay stands out for serving Greek cuisine: CYMA Greek Taverna.

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Boracay April 2017

Shangri-La Plaza

Greek & Mediterranean

Boracay April 2017

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC launches at 8 Rockwell

Eight Coffee Bar by UCC at 8 Rockwell A triple celebration happened yesterday as Rockwell Land’s new office headquarters 8 Rockwell, opening of the new Edades Suites Design Studio, and Eight Coffee Bar by UCC had their grand launch on July 28 at Rockwell in Makati City. Vice President Leni Robredo attended the grand launch of 8 Rockwell A look at Eight Coffee Bar by UCC As the newest venture of UCC Coffee Shops Philippines, Eight Coffee Bar was launched as the in-house restaurant of the new Rockwell Land office headquarters, which caters to professionals and millennials working and residing around Rockwell. According to Janna Arceo, […]

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Som’s Noodle House in Makati serves authentic Thai noodles:

Som’s Noodle House in Makati serves authentic Thai noodles:

People all over the metro have tried noodles from various countries, with Japan’s thick and rich ramen and China’s spicy noodle soups leading the charge. Thai noodles rose to popularity in recent years, with one restaurant being frequented by foreigners everywhere: Som’s Noodle House in Makati City. Som’s Noodle House started off as a Thai restaurant with a few noodle dishes in 2005. Space was not an issue back then as the diners had their meals on the street. 2009 saw them expand the restaurant with an eat-in setting, but people still chose to eat on the street, especially at night. RESTAURANT INTERIORS. They had this put up in […]

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Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

Llaollao in Makati: Offering Froyos and other Frozen Delights

Llaollao frozen yogurt is made to satisfy both your sweet cravings and health demands!

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Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

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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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

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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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

Feature of the Month

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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