Makati

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

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
    • Kuretake

    Kuretake

    As a known family-friendly place, Kuretake has been serving delectable Japanese dishes for everybody since it first opened its store.   NIGIRI SUSHI. Taste various kinds of sushi at Kuretake!   Found in Rockwell, Kuretake has become a favorite Japanese restaurant for its quality and fresh servings. It serves authentic Japanese dishes that are all flavorful, loved by a lot of their Japanese customers who come to the place over and over again.   TAMAGO ZOUSUI (P270) and TEMPURA UDON (P440)   If you’re craving for Japanese food, this restaurant is the best place to bring your family as it has the perfect bright and casual ambience, comfortable seats, and […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Royal Indian Curry House: Restaurant and Sports Bar

    Royal Indian Curry House: Restaurant and Sports Bar

    The Royal Indian Curry House will soon be your favorite go-to place when it comes to Indian food
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  • Poblacion
  • Makati
  • Indian
    • Chaplin: Take Your Time (CLOSED)

    Chaplin: Take Your Time (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Makati is a bustling city. It’s filled with people who are always on the go. It’s hard to find time to just sit back, relax, and enjoy a meal with friends or family, local or expat. This is where Chaplin comes in.   LAID BACK, A PLACE TO CHILL. Words to describe Chaplin (the café, not the comedian).   Chaplin is an all-day café located, in the words of managing director Cyrus Cruz, “in a quieter, more vibrant” part of Makati: Century City. The café’s barely a month old, and it’s already receiving a lot of praise, especially from the expats […]
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  • Century City Mall
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Black Sheep (CLOSED)

    Black Sheep (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. It’s true that when a door closes, another one opens. This time, it’s in the form of a restaurant, as Black Sheep comes back again at a new place in Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City! With an entirely new menu, Black Sheep is now headed by its new chef Patrick Go, who takes on the new role to create interesting concepts for the menu of the restaurant. His “memory-driven” menu, which he describes as a Filipino-driven menu with influences of Chinese flavor will be what he offers but in a modern approach. The flavorful dishes that they will serve are […]
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  • Makati
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Writers Bar

    Writers Bar

    For those suffering from a writer’s block, here’s a place where you can recover. Hint: cozy place and good food. See Writers Bar for your afternoon tea time.   CARE FOR SOME TEA? See Writers Bar in Raffles Makati and have a relaxing afternoon tea.   Located at the lobby of Raffles Hotel in Makati, Writers Bar is a place where it’s all glam and sophisticated, leaving you in awe with their posh interiors and lovely decorations. It’s every book-lovers and foodies’ dream place, especially that it evokes a comfortable vibe that’s a great place for relaxation and casual dining.   Tessa Prieto-Valdes spending time with friends at Writers Bar […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Bar and Resto
  • All-Day Breakfast
  • Bar and Resto
    • BoTan Bubble Tea and Café

    BoTan Bubble Tea and Café

    When you’re looking for a place to chill, take a break or even just to have a nice meal at this Taiwanese cafe in Makati. BoTan Bubble tea and cafe is the perfect place for you as it offers exquisite meals and the tastiest bubble tea. (L) Adobo Chicken Drumrice[230php] (R) Seafoam Green Tea [100php] This shop located at West of Ayala is a one stop shop if you are craving to have a good hearty meal or just drinking an ice cold bubble tea. Their best sellers, Adobo Chicken Drumrice, Popcorn Chicken Rice and Seafoam Green Tea are affordable, delicious and it’ll satisfy your cravings and fill you up. […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Taiwanese
  • Cafe
    • Juju Eats in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Do-It-Yourself Salad Place

    Juju Eats in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Do-It-Yourself Salad Place

    Start rebooting your palate with greens and juices at this salad bar located in Salcedo, Village Makati called Juju Eats. It offers a selection of greens and salads with over 50 toppings and 12 dressings. There is a variety of signature salads to choose from as well as a Do-It-Yourself option that lets you customize and build your own original salad.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Vegetarian
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • Vegetarian
    • Yoshinobu Japanese Cuisine

    Yoshinobu Japanese Cuisine

    Experience a great Japanese cuisine dining experience that lets you in on delectable fusion dishes through innovative creations in the name of Yoshinobu.     Yoshinobu is a hidden Japanese restaurant gem located at the second floor of the Antel Corporate Center in Salcedo Village. Though it can be quite difficult to locate, you’ll be amazed at how cozy its interiors are, perfect for midday meetings or a relaxed dining situation.   DINE IN. Yoshinobu’s spacious and well-lit restaurant is decorated with paintings hung on the wall for a contemporary feeling.   FOR PRIVACY. If you want privacy, you can opt to dine at their function room which is ideal […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Japanese