Makati

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

Capricciosa, Makati

Capricciosa, Makati

Capricciosa is an Italian trattoria restaurant that originated in Japan. This restaurant uses ripe tomatoes that are imported from Italy. This is the reason behind the sweet and rich taste of its dishes. 30% of Capricciosa’s customers in Greenbelt 3 are mostly Japanese. The classic appetizer, Sicilian Meat Sauce over Rice Croquette (Photo 1), is a popular dish in this restaurant. If you’ve already been in Capricciosa’s branch in Japan, then you should visit its branch in the Philippines.  
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Mom and Tina’s Bakery, Makati

    Mom and Tina’s Bakery, Makati

    To enjoy delicious cuisine with an affordable price. That is the concept of Mom and Tina’s Bakery. This restaurant opened in Pasig City 25 years ago. Now, the homely cuisine it offers is loved by its local patrons. In 2008, Mom and Tina opened a store in Legazpi; hence, boosting its popularity. During lunchtime, about 100 seats are always fully booked! Customers can also enjoy dining at this restaurant’s terrace for a change of ambiance. Chicken spinach lasagna, which seems to be a popular lunch item among office ladies who are regular customers, is a dish with creamy tomato sauce and homemade pasta. Chicken Spinach Lasagna They also serve chicken relleno, […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Kaya, Makati

    Kaya, Makati

    Kaya is a Korean restaurant that is patronized by a lot of people, especially foreigners. One of its 6 Manila branches is located on Jupiter Street. When inside Kaya, you’ll notice its modern Korean interior that gives off a stylish ambiance. Customers can also grill some meat on the table and have a good time with their friends in the private room located on the 2nd floor. They can also add spices to their meals according to their tastes and choose from the wide range of kimchi and grilled meat available. Kaya is a restaurant recommended to those who wants to eat a lot because it offers free appetizer refills. *** Suggestions: Casual dinner […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Korean
    • BBQ Chicken, Makati

    BBQ Chicken, Makati

    Are you worried about your health and calories but craving for delicious fried chicken? Then why not try Best of the Best Quality Chicken? BBQ is a restaurant that promotes healthy eating. It only uses olive oil from Italy for frying its chicken. In fact, BBQ is a restaurant based in Korea that already has 4,500 stores around 45 countries. The main branch in Korea is the one that manages the flavors of the dishes being served in all its outlets, keeping its flavors standard. Classic Fried Chicken and Spicy Fried Chicken and Grilled Chicken are just some of its popular dishes. However, among the regulars, the most ordered dish in this restaurant […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Korean
    • New Biwon (CLOSED)

    New Biwon (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. In Korean, this restaurant means ‘Secret Garden’ and it is indeed a hidden paradise. New Biwon offers Korean authentic cuisine that is prepared by a chef, who already experienced preparing food for Korea’s president. This restaurant is located near Edsa Taft Station and MOA (Mall of Asia). Moreover, New Biwon’s menu is written in Japanese that is accommodated with pictures, making it easy to understand for Japanese customers. There is also a private room that can accommodate up to 30 people. It’s a perfect place to hold a party or conference. When it comes to food, Bulgogi (P250/ 1 person) is […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Korean
    • ARA in Makati

    ARA in Makati

    The wife of Ara Korean Restaurant’s owner learned how to prepare the Korean food is served in the place; however, she added a twist in her menu to create a new and more delicious cuisine. Ara‘s interior has a South Korean traditional style, exuding a stylish ambiance in the whole place. If you want to spend more relaxing moments, private rooms are also available on its second floor. When it comes to ordering food, appetizers are served first. The sweet and cold pumpkin soup is just one of Ara’s appetizers that you might want to give a try. Also, please don’t hesitate to taste their kimchi. Others, especially children, might […]
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  • Makati
  • Korean
    • Dongwon Garden, Makati

    Dongwon Garden, Makati

    Although Dongwon Garden is famous for its grilled meat and pot dishes, its Cold Noodles (P300) is an item worth eating too. According to the owner, the noodles are manufactured in the only potato starch production factory in Manila. After boiling the noodles for 20 seconds, it is ready to be served and eaten.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Korean
    • Tin Hau (CLOSED)

    Tin Hau (CLOSED)

    Tin Hau is a Chinese restaurant that is well-known for pleasing its customers with appetizing food. The dining room of this restaurant is spacious; a perfect place to eat Chinese dishes while vigorously talking with your family, friends and colleagues. Now, let’s go and talk about food! Their most popular dish is the Beijing duck. It has crispy skin and is served with a sweet sauce. When you eat it with cucumber, a refreshing taste will fill your taste buds. Peking Duck Braised homemade spinach tofu with shimeji mushrooms and golden dried scallops Crisp-fried shrimp with mayonnaise and corn flakes Steamed tiger prawns with minced garlic and vermicelli This restaurant is located on the […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Lutong Macau at Makati (CLOSED)

    Lutong Macau at Makati (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of January 15, 2019. In Makati City, there are varieties of restaurants lined up on Jupiter Street. However, there is one restaurant that stand-out the most because of its noticeable sign that says, “Lutong Macau.” This restaurant is already in its 8th year and still continues serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, as well as Western and Chinese food. Its veteran chef, who has been cooking for 36 years, is the one who is responsible for Lutong Macau’s menu. In addition, the taste of its dishes is quite unique, a flavor that you will only find in this restaurant. The first dish that Lutong Macau’s chef recommended is the […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Chinese
    • Mey Lin Bistro, Makati

    Mey Lin Bistro, Makati

    For 27 years, Mey Lin Bistro has been serving a variety of Chinese dishes in the Philippines. They already have 7 outlets in very strategic locations, such as SM MOA and SM Megamall. Mey Lin’s food is lightly seasoned and is not greasy. Customers can also enjoy watching how this restaurant makes its noodles. Not only will your taste buds be satisfied, but your eyes as well! This restaurant’s seafood noodle (P190) is the perfect meal to eat with your family during the weekends. Mey Lin also has individual meals such as fried rice and dumplings.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Hao Hong Kong Diner

    Hao Hong Kong Diner

    If you are looking for the perfect place to drink with your friends, then the Hao Hong Kong Diner might be the perfect place for you! This diner offers affordable and delicious rice wine. Hao offers Japanese cuisine. It also has  a casual atmosphere, making its customers feel comfortable. Aside from serving good food of high quality, Hao also offers tasty mixed alcohol drinks such as ‘Jam Juice,’ which is popular among women because of its fruity taste. Coming to this place will not hurt your budget! Noodles are only Php 78 and its snacks are around Php 30. The meaning of the store’s name, hao, is ‘GOOD’. As the name suggests customers will surely […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Modern Shanghai, Makati

    Modern Shanghai, Makati

    Located in Glorietta 1, Modern Shanghai is a restaurant that offers authentic yet affordable Chinese food. Take note that the taste of Shanghai dishes is not that spicy and is similar to Japanese cuisine. Braised Lucky Pork Knuckle (Photo 1) is steamed pork knee served with a sweet and spicy sauce. This dish is P800 and good for 3 people. Feel free to enjoy the creations of the veteran chef from China. Watch from the kitchen’s glass window how homemade noodles are created, too!  
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Choi Garden Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant at San Juan

    Choi Garden Seafood & Shark’s Fin Restaurant at San Juan

    You will immediately feel like you are in Hong Kong the moment you step inside this restaurant. Choi Garden Seafood and Shark’s Fin Restaurant serves genuine Cantonese cuisine and is mostly teeming with their local patrons. The succulent roasted layer pork is ordered by most of its customers. It has 3 layers of soft meat and a crispy top layer. Take a bite out of  it and it will surely just simply melt in your mouth.  Roasted Layer Pork The shark fin soup is the shop’s specialty. It obviously inspired the name of the shop, too. This delicacy is garnished with raw sprouts and crunchy bean sprouts. Shark Fin Soup  
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  • Makati
  • San Juan
  • Chinese
    • Tivoli (CLOSED)

    Tivoli (CLOSED)

    Tivoli’s refined wooden and glass interior is a visual feast to its customers because it radiates a very stylish aura. You will absolutely fall in love with this restaurant’s unique menu. Tivoli’s waiters are also very reliable and attentive to the needs of their customers. So, if you are looking for a restaurant with good service, great food and a wonderful ambiance, come and visit this place! **** Suggestions: A special day, anniversary dinner Atmosphere: Casual dining place Budget: P1,500 Recommended Menu: Steak Tartare (P900) Grilled prawns that is Flambé with Scampi Pernod ~ anise liqueur (P1, 400)  
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • French
    • Nu.Vo Makati

    Nu.Vo Makati

    Nu.Vo (or nouveau) means “new” in French and this is the name of the restaurant that has captured the eye of many Filipino celebrities and foreigners. The interior of this restaurant is mostly wooden. White cloths are draped over its tables, creating a chic and warm atmosphere. Nu.Vo also has a bar in the center where customers can relax and enjoy a drink or two. Nu.Vo’s menu is extensive in seafood and mainly focuses on Southern French, Italian, Greek, and North African cuisine. High-quality ingredients are imported from different parts of the world, too. This restaurant’s recommended menu is the Chile’s Grilled Sea Bass, a dish that is lavishly stuffed and that […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • French
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Rue Bourbon in Eastwood

    Rue Bourbon in Eastwood

    Rue Bourbon is like a pub that you can find in New Orleans. This place is always filled with laughter from customers until late at night.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Bar and Resto
    • Buddha Bar Manila

    Buddha Bar Manila

    You’ll never forget Buddha Bar Manila the moment you hear its name. Buddha Bar has branches in 9 cities worldwide such as Paris, Washington and Mexico. Its unique atmosphere and authentic dishes are highly praised by famous celebrities around the world. Pay attention not only to its cuisine, but also to its ethnic interior. Inside the spacious restaurant with its gorgeous chandelier, the statue of Buddha watches you. There are promo schedules such as Business Lunch (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm on weekdays) and Happy Hours (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm) wherein you can have a 50% discount. You shouldn’t miss this opportunity!  
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  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • THE DISTILLERY, Makati

    THE DISTILLERY, Makati

    THE DISTILLERY is a pub that excites most people, especially men, because it is like a hiding place. This bar has various kinds of imported beer and whiskey. People who love high quality liquor gather here every night. The prices of its beers is at around P100 and up. Because of its friendly atmosphere, people who are new the place start to drink beer cheerfully as time goes by. For now, THE DISTILLERY has three branches: one in the Fort, on Jupiter Street and in Eastwood.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Hard Rock Cafe MAKATI

    Hard Rock Cafe MAKATI

    The only branch of the famous Hilltop Streetin the Philippines lies in the busy city of Makati. Inside the café, music fans will surely be amazed upon seeing the guitars of famous rock stars Keith Richards and Bon Jovi. The Hard Rock Café has 3 kinds of bars namely the Guitar, the Piano and the Sax Bar that can accommodate 800 people. Live performances are held in here every night! The ‘Hurricane’ (P360) is the signature drink of the Hard Rock Café that you can find in its every branch. This is  a must try! Last 2013, it is said that Steven Tyler, the famous vocalist of the band Aerosmith, visited […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Exit Bar in Makati

    The Exit Bar in Makati

    Nobody might notice THE EXIT, even after one has already passed by it.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Makati

    Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Makati

    Once you cross the doorstep of Murphy’s Irish Pub, you might feel like you are in Ireland and forget that you are in the Philippines! Of course, it’s a must that you try the Irish ale that this pub offers. Guinness Draught (with which most of us are familiar with) and Murphy’s Irish Stout (which you might not be familiar with; see picture 3) are just some of the available beers in here. Beside from imported beers, Murphy’s also offers a great number of Filipino beers. Numerous British dishes that go well with beer are also available here. They serve Fish and Chips (Picture 2) in big servings. French Fries and […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • BAR M (Closed)

    BAR M (Closed)

    (UPDATE: This restaurant is closed.) BAR M is affiliated to MASSETO, a restaurant located in Salcedo Village. This bar is the perfect place to unwind, especially when you have just finished your meal in MASSETO. BAR M has a great line up of Japanese whiskey namely Yamazaki, Hibiki, Yoichi, Shirasu, and Taketsuru that you might want to try. It also has other prime spirits, such as Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Talisker.    
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Strumm’s in Makati

    Strumm’s in Makati

    Facing Jupiter Street is one of the most famous live houses called ‘Strumm’s,’ which has been in the business for more than 20 years.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Palladium in Makati

    Palladium in Makati

    In Palladium, many of today’s young generation dance ’til morning. It is the biggest night club in Makati, with two floors and over 300 seats. It can accommodate 800 partygoers. Events, which usually need invitations to get in, are held in this club. Many Europeans also come to Palladium. You can enjoy listening to R&B and top 40 on Fridays and you can also have fun with electro and house music on Saturdays.  
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • La Tienda in Makati

    La Tienda in Makati

    At the back of Bel-Air Soho is a charming building that seems to be from rural Europe. When you enter this place, there is actually a Spanish restaurant with red and white gingham tabletops! The wooden interior of this place gives off a warm ambiance. The dishes in La Tienda are just exquisite. Aside from serving great cuisine, their prices are more reasonable compared to other Spanish restaurants. Since its opening in 1998, La Tienda upholds the taste and quality of its dishes; thus, housing a lot of regular customers. Other than being a restaurant, this place has a bar, which is very popular once the sun goes down. Suggestions: Dinner with your friend or […]
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  • Makati
    • COVA Tapas y Sangria in Makati

    COVA Tapas y Sangria in Makati

    Because cova means cave in Spanish, COVA Tapas y Sangria’s interior seems like an underground hideout, but with a touch of elegance. This restaurant is becoming a hot spot for celebrities in the Philippines. It was also nominated under the category ‘Best Spanish Cuisine’ in the MBKRS awards. COVA’s tapas has an authentic taste that you will surely love. This restaurant also offers the very refreshing summer white wine (P447),’ which is made from peaches and white wine.  
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Spanish
    • Mondo Juice, Makati

    Mondo Juice, Makati

    Known for their nutritious and healthy beverages, Mondo Juice tops the juicing market all the way. – Smoothies – Mondo Juice creates their signature drinks from imported and fresh ingredients from their well-known places like Switzerland and United States to ensure the great taste and quality for anyone’s drinking enjoyment. In order to promote healthy living, Mondo Juice serves healthy drinks like Detox, a kind of juice that helps to remove toxins in your body and cold smoothies like Blueberries Bonanza and Super Pinatch, one of their best smoothies you can avail from them. – Sandwich – Afternoon snacks will never be the same as you can choose over Hash […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Tonkatsu Ya, Makati

    Tonkatsu Ya, Makati

    The Japanese owner who has been in the business for more than 30 years buys meat in a market everyday and cuts the ingredients himself.
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  • Makati
  • Tonkatsu
  • Japanese
  • Tonkatsu
    • Kuretake in Rockwell

    Kuretake in Rockwell

    A plate of katsu cooked by a veteran Japanese chef who has been in its business for more than 40 years will surely satisfy your appetite.
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Japanese
    • Urameshi-Ya in Makati: Offering Unlimited Yakiniku, Seafood, and Many More

    Urameshi-Ya in Makati: Offering Unlimited Yakiniku, Seafood, and Many More

    Urameshiya in Little Tokyo is a favorite place among those who are game for an unlimited feast.
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  • Pasong Tamo
  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Yakiniku
  • Japanese
  • Buffet
  • Yakiniku