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Makati

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

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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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

All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

(CLOSED) BoTan Bubble Tea and Café

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

(CLOSED) 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

Healthy/Organic

Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019

Healthy/Organic

Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019

(CLOSED) Yoshinobu Japanese Cuisine

(CLOSED) 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

(CLOSED) Lazy Bastard

(CLOSED) Lazy Bastard

A burger den of ridiculous comfort food Looking for the best burgers and hotdogs in the metro to satisfy your craving? Lazy Bastard seamlessly fills your raging tummy. Get ready for this hole-in-the-wall late night burger joint situated in an underground place along Jupiter Street, Makati City. This New York-style burger chain serves ridiculously amazing premium burgers, epicurean hotdogs and satisfying all-day breakfast sandwiches. The burger joint’s distinct name sounds comical and ambiguous in some aspects, but according to its managing owner, Patrick Cuartero, “the name is what you become after eating our food’. Lazy Bastard resembles a cool, hip New York pub – minimalist yet trendy interiors, […]

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(CLOSED) WHISK Asian Bistro Café

(CLOSED) WHISK Asian Bistro Café

The hustle and bustle of today often leaves you in a weakened state. Places to take a break are few and far between, especially in a city like Makati. Good thing there’s WHISK Asian Bistro Café. WHISK ASIAN BISTRO CAFÉ: Your new place for R & R in the hustle and bustle of Makati. WHISK is a place where you can enjoy a fusion of Asian flavours in a place that’s a cross between an industrialist café and a minimalist bistro. What you get is the best of both worlds: great food with a great view of the city at ground level. MINIMALIST AND INDUSTRIAL. At WHISK, […]

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(CLOSED) Pizza World

(CLOSED) Pizza World

Most people look at pizza as comfort food. There are also people who take one look at pizza and say “if you’ve tasted one, you’ve tasted them all.” Pizza World begs to differ. LOVE OR PIZZA? You can tell they love their pizza. Pizza World is a definite diamond in the ruff. It’s been around for almost 3 months, but it’s already the talk of the town on social media, especially with people who often pass by Chino Roces Avenue in Makati. Pizza World, which opened last November 2015, is run by the trio of Dr. Farzaneh Shamsi, Dr. Shahideh Nikbin and Julie Anne Ghasemi. It gives off a vibe […]

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(CLOSED) ArroZeria

(CLOSED) ArroZeria

Update: As of March 19, 2017, ArroZeria is no longer operational. An authentic Spanish restaurant where rice is a hero. If you love paella, you should check out this restaurant! ArroZeria is touted as one of Manila’s best Spanish restaurants specializing in authentic paella. In Spanish, the restaurant’s name means “house of rice.” This casual dining restaurant has branches at Century City Mall and BGC, Taguig. The restaurant promotes the significance of rice as they partnered with International Research Institute (IRRI) that has about 80% of their ingredients being locally sourced. With Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzales and Spanish Chef Paco Bermudez, they make their dishes remain done the traditional […]

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Century City Mall

(CLOSED) Ricing Bowl

(CLOSED) Ricing Bowl

Rice bowls done Your Way If you’ve ever fancied a bowl of rice as something more than, well, a bowl of rice, then Ricing Bowl in Makati is the place for you. A “RICING” PROSPECT. Ricing Bowl in Makati takes a bowl of rice and lets you have your way with it. Ricing Bowl takes the humble bowl of rice and elevates it with, as the restaurant puts it, “great combinations of veggies, meats, and Asian sauces.” OPTIONS. You’re given a choice from these three favourites (from L-R): Lemongrass Fish, Liempo, and Pandan Chicken, which, sadly, no photo was available. This is not, however, your standard fall-in-line, pick-from-our-menu kind of […]

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(CLOSED) Naimas Restaurant

(CLOSED) Naimas Restaurant

Ilocos is one of the places in the Philippines where you can embark on a food trip adventure. But the good news is, you don’t have to go that far just to experience the Ilocano cuisine. Naimas Restaurant at Makati will help make your food trip dreams come true. Classic Ilocano dishes will always be served at this homey restaurant found at Legazpi Village, Makati City. You can find all-time favorites such as Bagnet, Kalderetang Kambing, Dinuguan, Sinigang, Papaitan and other homey dishes that you miss. MISSING HOME? Check out Naimas’ Ilocano cuisine and taste their sumptuous dishes. Photo grabbed from Naimas’ Facebook page. The culinary techniques used in preparing […]

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Legazpi Village

Hole in the Wall 2017

Hole in the Wall 2017

Satinka Naturals Café

Satinka Naturals Café

Want organic? Visit Satinka Naturals, a quiet neighborhood cafe and health food restaurant located at Kamagong corner Chino Roces Avenue in Makati City. It is a one-stop shop and healthy haven, serving artisanal and organic dishes with ingredients from Cordillera Region and other local partner communities. Satinka derived its unique name from the Filipino words “sa atin ka” which means “it is our own.” Its advocacy is to propagate Kalinga’s (a province in the Cordillera region) mountain culture to the busy metro. The café started in June 2007, selling home-care wellness products. The owners are passionately inspiring consumers to use naturally-made and handcrafted products that are good for both the […]

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Healthy/Organic

Healthy/Organic

(CLOSED) Yoshida Seimen Yokohama Ramen

(CLOSED) Yoshida Seimen Yokohama Ramen

COME IN FOR RAMEN. Enjoy ramen goodness and other scrumptious dishes. Yoshida Seimen Yokohama RAMEN was launched in Yokohama, Japan back in 2006. After 8 years, it opened a branch in Yokosuka and later on in 2014 opened a branch in the Philippines. The restaurant’s interior uses light color tones and wooden furniture to create a wider space. BEST THREE. Yoshida Seimen’s three flavourful dishes. Dumplings at P160, Grilled Salmon at P260, and Japanese style ramen at P350, or half size for P175. The restaurant’s highly recommended dish is the soup made from pork and chicken bones that the chef personally taught the staff how to make. […]

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Legazpi Village

(CLOSED) YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen

(CLOSED) YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen

YOKOHAMA Meat Kitchen, originally from Yokohama, opened in October 17 at Jupiter, Makati. It is brought by Yakiniku Zanmai, a famous barbecue restaurant that has been successfully operating several branches around Japan for at least fifteen years. The restaurant has a modern concept that lets customers feel the Japanese-style of hospitality. It is owned by two Japanese who aimed to deliver the luxurious beef flavor from Japan to Manila. Find fresh and quality meat in Manila. Enjoy a banquet of grilled meat here. The owners highly recommend two dishes: Wagyu-Tokujo Karubi and Harami which are both for P690. The restaurant has 12 tables good six people each. It also offers […]

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Beiruti Bite Express in Makati: Authentic Lebanese and Arabic Food

Beiruti Bite Express in Makati: Authentic Lebanese and Arabic Food

Indulge on a Middle Eastern food trip with the newest Lebanese restaurant in town.

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(CLOSED) Noodle & Co.

(CLOSED) Noodle & Co.

Those working in the Makati cbd looking for a quick Chinese food fix for lunch can drop by Noodle & Co. Located at the second level of the world-class, sky-reflecting building Zuellig, this inexpensive and straightforward Sino-grub spot is perfect for the office worker who wants to enjoy a quick lunch as he or she keeps up with the urban pace. The modern oriental diner offers various choices of reasonably-priced dishes. Its main offering is, as the name suggests, noodles, plus a bunch of other food like the popular Chinese dimsum specialties that are plump and juicy. Try its delicious Chinese-style noodle dish topped with wantons and vegetables for only […]

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Red Table

Red Table

The very oriental red and white signboard of this Korean restaurant is hard to miss on the 3rd floor of RCBC Plaza Tower 2. Red Table, a casual, quick-service diner offers budget-friendly Korean dishes perfect for those who want to try a variety without having to spend much. From their noodle dishes to their popular Bibimbap, which you can customize to suit your taste, Red Table provides true Korean dish goodness in all its branches. It is also popular for its Onigiris (rice balls wrapped in nori) which come in two variants: the tuna & mayonnaise (P60) and kimchi (P55). An onigiri is wrapped separately from a sheet of dried […]

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Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant in Makati

Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant in Makati

The popular restaurant is known for its authentic Chinese hotpot, the taste of which has been consistent since it opened in Makati in 1990. Living up to its name Tien Tien, which means everyday in Chinese, they serve fresh seafood and vegetable hotpot dishes daily. Hearty Hotpot Meat Set (Regular/P890) You can choose from plain, satay and coriander flavored soups, and add seasonings like garlic, chili and green onions as you desire. They also offer a la carte dishes such as sweet-sour pork, spare ribs and noodles. Delivery service is available for its a la carte menu. There is a fish tank beside the entrance, and three private dining rooms […]

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Amici

Amici

Amici evolved from the service-from-the-heart initiative of Fr. Gianluigi Colombo, an Italian priest in charge of overseeing the operations of the Don Bosco Printing Press. In 1994, in support of the school’s employees, he proposed to start a canteen in Don Bosco School to meet the need of the school’s employees for an access to good food during lunch breaks. He got permitted and the result was an Italian delicatessen canteen called Amici di Don Bosco (Friends of Don Bosco). The school cafeteria became a business entity that served the employees and the students of the school. It was later on expanded as a franchise restaurant in Manila in 2007. […]

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Bornga Korean Restaurant in Makati: Original Korean Taste from Seoul

Bornga Korean Restaurant in Makati: Original Korean Taste from Seoul

Established by cuisine researcher and Korean Chef Jong Won Paik, Bornga in Makati is all about "Original Korean Taste."

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Rent Entire Restaurant

Rent Entire Restaurant

(CLOSED) Poco Deli

(CLOSED) Poco Deli

‘Poco deli’ means ‘a small diner‘ in Italian. The lovely little restaurant has a cozy, wooden-themed interior that gives off that country atmosphere of European charm, complete with barrels and brick walls; there is definitely nothing to belittle about this dining place. From its stylish decor to its menu and service, expect to be impressed and your big appetite to be satisfied. The rustic-style restaurant is accented with beer barrels and brick walls. A must-try here are their firm and juicy homemade sausages, like lamb sausages, small Nurnberger sausages and chicken sausages; all are filled with savory goodness. There are also packed sausages available that cost P170-230 for 200-300g. German […]

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Ninak

Ninak

Asian flavors and staples Ninak, derived from kanin (flipped to coin a unique name) which means rice in Filipino is a one-stop restaurant for Southeast Asian flavors and popular staples. Here you can take a gastronomic trip to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines through their dishes. With rice as its culinary centerpiece, a major mainstay in Southeast Asian cuisine, the restaurant brings to the table comfort, flavors, and culinary cultures. The restaurant is owned and managed by the Jose brothers, who also gave us the popular gourmet burger chain in the metro, the Brothers Burger. Ninak started as a food delivery service outlet in Ortigas and Pasong […]

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Eric Kayser Boulangerie in Makati: Authentic French Baking Rooted in Craft and Tradition

Eric Kayser Boulangerie in Makati: Authentic French Baking Rooted in Craft and Tradition

Eric Kayser Boulangerie in Makati brings the warmth and craft of traditional French baking to Rustan’s, offering naturally leavened breads and buttery viennoiseries made with premium French flour and time-honored techniques. From its crisp, golden croissants to its caramelized Kouign Amann, each pastry reflects the bakery’s dedication to quality, authenticity, and artisan flavor.

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Bakery and Sweets

Bakery and Sweets

Casa Armas (CLOSED)

Casa Armas (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Casa Armas is the perfect classy restaurant that offers Spanish cuisine in the heart of Makati. The ambiance and vibe inside Casa Armas is just perfect for a date, business meeting or family gathering. The open space, large window and their high ceiling make the place feel much bigger. Every night, there are men serenading the customers to make the experience more fun and unforgettable. – Pella Negra (Php 895 for half-order, Php 1,495 for whole order) –Gambas al ajillo (P365) Gambas al ajillo is a succulent shrimp dish that is sautéed with olive oil and garlic. This is an excellent […]

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Feature of the Month

Feature of the Month

(CLOSED) Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

(CLOSED) Kichitora of Tokyo: A Distinct Taste of Ramen

Kichitora of Tokyo brings their famous chicken-broth based ramen to the shores of the Philippines.

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(CLOSED) Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

(CLOSED) Lucia Ristorante: A Taste of Italian Flavors and Flair

Lucia Ristorante is a semi-fine dining restaurant that serves authentic and classic Italian dishes. Frequented by mostly urbanites and lovers of fine flavors, this chic restaurant is located at the ground floor of Hotel Celeste, an elegant boutique hotel in Makati near the cosmopolitan Greenbelt and Glorietta. Started by the famous Italian Chef Davide Lombardi, the man behind Lombardi’s Italian authentic chain, he combined his passion and expertise in the culinary arts and shared his classic epicurean recipes with his newfound home, the Philippines. Lucia Ristorante is currently run by The Cravings Group, renowned for operating a successful chain of restaurants, cafés and a premier culinary school in the country. […]

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A. Arnaiz Avenue

(CLOSED) Sprout

(CLOSED) Sprout

Eating healthy is in and what’s supposed to be a trendy fad is turning out to be a lifestyle that’s here to stay. Eating in Salcedo is no different. Along the streets of Rufino and Valero is Sprout, with an image of young leaves sprouting out right above the store name. Opened in 2015, Sprout sells fresh organic food that can be eaten soon after it has been purchased. For those who are on the run, paninis and sandwiches made of fresh organic ingredients are available. Premium coffee and other special beverages such as Bright Eyes (to boost energy) and Ginger Jab (to warm the body) They also have rice […]

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Salcedo Village

Healthy/Organic

Healthy/Organic

Z Hostel Café + Bar Now Open

Z Hostel Café + Bar Now Open

The chic and sleek Z Hostel in Poblacion Makati finally extends its door to hungry hippies as it opens the Z Café + Bar. The café offers classic Filipino dishes such as Sinigang na Baka and Bagnet. If that’s not enough to satisfy a hungry stomach then better opt for the guilty pleasure Crispy Pata or Sizzling Sisig. After a good time eating, what better way to relax but with an iced cold beer which is enjoyed best at the roof deck of Z Hostel. There are a lot of things happening at the roof deck whether that be beer pong competitions, live bands, or anything in between. More than […]

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(CLOSED) Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe of Tokyo

(CLOSED) Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe of Tokyo

Where sweet dreams are made – one layer at a time Acclaimed to be among the finest and best desserts in Tokyo, the exquisite cake creations of Tokyo’s Grand Dame of Specialty Cakes, Madame Kazuko Emy Wada, are now served in Manila with the much-awaited opening of Paper Moon Cake Boutique and Cafe. With branches on the first floor of Glorietta 3 and on the 4th floor of TriNoma, dessert lovers from North to South can now get to experience Paper Moon’s signature offering, the Original Mille Crepe, literally meaning “a thousand crepes,” more popularly known as the “Crepe Cake.” Madame Emy’s creation is an exquisite masterpiece of no less […]

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Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

Saboten, Makati: The Authentic Katsu and Japanese Comfort Food Experience (CLOSED)

UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Saboten is the only franchise venture of Raintree Group of Restaurants specializing in Katsu, a popular Japanese cutlet specialty made from deep-fried meat coated with bread crumbs. This Japanese concept restaurant started in the neighborhood of Shinjuku, Tokyo where its maiden shop opened in 1966. Saboten is now considered as one of the largest Tonkatsu chains with over 500 outlets in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, China and now in the Philippines with branches in Serendra Global City and Glorieta 5 in Makati. Also read: Saboten in BGC: Home of Decades-Old Original Katsu Dining in Saboten is like being […]

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