Makati

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

Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner

This vegetarian café is very popular among the locals because of its delicious organic and healthy dishes.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Salad 2017
    • Costa Brava

    Costa Brava

    A made-to-order cake shop that opens in a confectionery bazaar every weekend on the first floor of Powerplant Mall, under Baker’s Dozen. Costa Brava is a very famous shop, known for its “healthy sugar” which is made from the sap of the palm. The most popular item is Caramel Cake. It is delicious even if you just eat the sponge dough because of its texture that is soft with a little moisture. The butter cream of the cake is applied thinly, just to coat the cake and the taste is not that overpowering. For the cake does not use any preservatives, the aftertaste is refreshing.  
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    The Peninsula Boutique in Makati: A Luxurious Stop for Breads and Cakes

    The Peninsula Boutique, located inside The Peninsula Manila in Makati, offers a warm and comforting café experience within the hotel’s basement-level retail area. IMAGE from Philippine Primer Surrounded by a row of curated specialty shops, the boutique is a quiet spot where guests can enjoy a thoughtful selection of Filipino-inspired original breads alongside traditional local favorites. IMAGES from Philippine Primer What sets The Peninsula Boutique apart is its use of distinctly Filipino ingredients such as ube and coconut, giving many of its breads a familiar yet elevated local character. These ingredients bring a sense of nostalgia to each bite, while also introducing hotel-quality refinement to everyday Filipino baking. Among the must-try items is the indulgent Cheese Ensaymada —a soft, pillowy pastry generously topped with butter and cheese. Rich yet comforting, it’s a favorite for merienda or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. IMAGE from Philippine Primer For those craving something with deeper indulgence, the Pain au Chocolat delivers flaky pastry layers filled with generous amounts of chocolate. It offers a delightful balance of buttery texture and rich sweetness, blending European pastry technique with the boutique’s approachable café style. IMAGE from Philippine Primer Another staple is the humble Pan de Sal, widely loved as the country’s everyday bread. Lightly crisp on the outside and tender inside, it captures the simple, familiar flavor Filipinos have cherished for generation Tucked within one of Makati’s most well-loved hotel destinations, The Peninsula Boutique offers a comforting escape where guests can enjoy familiar Filipino flavors elevated with care. Whether stopping by for a traditional bread, a sweet treat, or a moment of calm between errands, it remains a welcoming destination for simple pleasures made special.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bread 2019
    • Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge

    Decorated in pink, calm atmosphere radiates throughout the shop, matching its French-based design, Pâtisserie Bébé Rouge is located next to New Hatchin. The most prominent here is the strawberry shortcake. Light, spongy texture of the cake compliments the taste of fresh strawberry cream and the sweet-and-sour taste of the strawberry toppings. Various shortcake designs are presented to the customers, like the Christmas Shortcake. A reservation for the Christmas cake can be done thru phone or by visiting their store. It is recommended to reserve beforehand for congestion is expected on the 24th as well as it will be sold out.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Charaptor Charcoal BBQ Bar Makati

    Charaptor Charcoal BBQ Bar Makati

    Makati is probably the busiest city in the metro. Heavy traffic is inevitable and people are always rushing to work. Even if it is tagged as the business center of the country, Makati is also a popular food destination as it is packed with all kinds of restaurants. Whether fancy, casual or the hole-in-the-wall type, there’s always a new eating place that can be discovered in this city. Just like this humble barbeque buffet restaurant that Primer discovered tucked in the corner of Kamagong and Aranga Street, San Antonio Village. What used to be an open lot in front of a gasoline station was turned into a BBQ haven. Charaptor Charcoal Barbeque […]
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  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Buffet
    • LULU

    LULU

    LuLu offers a wide range of healthy gourmet and comfort food. They also serve diverse and simply traditional food. They are also popular for their salad selection: One can try the Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Chinois Dressing served with arugula and risoni, Another favorite us the Warm Wild Mushroom & Spinach with an aged Balsamic Vinegar. Their dressings are all homemade. Seared Tuna Nicoise (P350) Warm Wild Mushroom, Spinach and artichokes (P320) Mandarin and Feta (P350) LuLu Facebook Account
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Rue Bourbon

    Rue Bourbon

    A stylish pub located in the heart of Makati, Rue Bourbon focuses on New Orleans dishes as well as cocktails and beers. They are known for their product cocktail, Gunpowder Liquor (P195), which baristas make by setting fire to the liquor in shot glass, sprinkling some cinnamon powder over the drink (giving it a flaming effect) and then trapping the smoke using another glass once the fire disappears.
 And right after you drink the shot using a straw, you have to inhale the smoke! This is usually being served to birthday celebrants! Facebook: www.facebook.com/RueBourbonPH Terrace seats always do well very much The food is enriched, too
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Jasmine

    Jasmine

    Be blown away by the taste of authentic Chinese cuisines at New World Makati‘s restaurant, Jasmine. It offers specialty Chinese gourmet including dim sum and barbeque delicacies, live seafood, and Peking duck. These foods are fresh and ready to be arranged into superb dishes using the cooking techniques of Hong Kong master chef, Wong Kam On. Here are some of the scrumptious dishes from their menu: – Wagyu beef, mango roll (P235) – Pan fried diced beef tenderloin in barbecue sauce (P460) – Peking Duck (P1,500/Half, P2,800/Whole)  – SIMPLY DELECTABLE. Jasmine offers a variety of delicious dim sums. – Modern and elegant, the interiors of this fine restaurant give a […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Plaza Café in Makati

    Plaza Café in Makati

    This restaurant is permanently closed. Plaza Café is the place to be if you are looking for a spot to relax, may it be reading a book or just listening to music. While not spacious, the open kitchen, tables and chairs give an impressive atmosphere. The menu offers a simple selection of sandwiches, paninis, and salads and a list of healthy drinks. Turkey and Brei (P295) Among the sandwiches, Turkey and Brie, made of turkey ham, fresh tomato, and lettuce together with thick slices of potato chips on the side, is best recommended. Roka Salad (P280) The Roka Salad with walnuts and blue cheese is another dish I always have […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Hatch 22 Café & Bakery

    Hatch 22 Café & Bakery

    Hatch 22 is conveniently located outside Powerplant Mall in Rockwell. The beginning of this all-day breakfast café was from the celebrity siblings Erwan and Solenn Heussaff and the talented Chef Pete Ayson. The comfortable contemporary interior of Hatch 22 is definitely a feast to the eyes. Upon entering, the array of bread will make you salivating. Moreover, the aroma of the coffee is enough for you to be led to one of the tables. Bread Basket 2 P280 You can come as early as 7am to buy some of their freshly baked bread. We recommend the Bread Basket 2 which consists of different types of bread that are usually sold in […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Ippudo in Makati: Your Go-to Spot for Tonkotsu-based Ramen

    Ippudo in Makati: Your Go-to Spot for Tonkotsu-based Ramen

    Ramen with flavorful broth, firm noodles, and tantalizing toppings? Check. Comfortable dining space? Check. Sumptious appetizers to complement the meal to boot? Also check! These and more are what diners should expect to experience and cherish at Ippudo. Greenbelt branch / IMAGE from Ippudo’s Facebook page Founded in 1985 by Shigemi Kawahara, the internationally-renowned Ramen King, Ippudo opened their first branch in SM Megamall in September 2014, eventually branching out in various parts of the Metro throughout the years. Ippudo are famous for their tonkotsu (pork-based) ramen options, which has a distinct delicate and creamy flavor. Must-tries include the signature ramen: Shiromaru with original tonkotsu broth, ultra-thin noodles, pork loin, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Ramen
  • SM Megamall
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    Known for serving traditional Filipino and Asian dishes since 1936, The Aristocrat, has also put up its own bakeshop. The Aristocrat Bakeshop offers premium quality products at reasonable prices. As a humble start, the bakeshop was only given a small spot in the kitchen of its main branch along Roxas Boulevard to cater its dessert needs. Because of the positive feedback from its customers and the management’s desire to serve quality desserts, the bakeshop’s production area was then moved to another location in Adriatico, Manila to have its very own space. Here are some of the best-sellers: Torta delos Reyes – The Aristocrat Bakeshop’s delicious 5-layered crisp wafer cake with […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki in Greenbelt 5: Your Go-to Restaurant Serving Juicy Pork Loin Steaks

    Tokyo Tonteki is a restaurant in Japan that is widely known for its juicy pork loin steak. Visit it now in Greenbelt 5, Makati City!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Pork 2019
  • Japanese
  • Pork 2019
    • Terry’s Bistro

    Terry’s Bistro

    A mix of tradition and innovation. This is what Terry’s Selection is all about.
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Taguig
  • Ortigas Center
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • People’s Palace in Makati

    People’s Palace in Makati

    Located in Greenbelt 3, Makati, People’s Palace serves modern Thai cuisine. What’s unique about Thai dishes is that at least 3 of the 5 major sensations of taste are always present – salty, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. The flavors burst in the mouth on the first bite. Thai cuisine is never boring. They pay attention not only to the flavor but also to the texture, color, and ingredients, creating food that is pleasing to both the eyes and the tongue. (From left to right: Pad Thai – Php 380, Chicken and Pork Satay with Peanut Sauce – Php 380,  SomTam, Spicy papaya salad with sticky rice – Php 250) (Green […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Thai
  • Feature of the Month
  • Asian Restaurants 2017
  • Curry 2018
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
    • The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    Hailed as the "home of the best chicken barbecue in town" - The Aristocrat Restaurant is home to sumptuous eats that everyone will surely enjoy at any time of the day. The restaurant has over 10 restaurants across the country - one of which is their branch in Makati City.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato

    Bono Artisanal Gelato is a Filipino brand that boasts of serving authentic, artisanal Italian gelato that taste like no other. As their tagline suggests, all gelato is made from the finest all-natural ingredients, sourced from different parts of the world. They don’t add anything artificial and “unreal.” The process, however, takes days to finish. They use pozzetto cabinets as storage because it can preserve a constant temperature and ensure the least amount of air and light contamination. They make it daily and traditionally, like how it is done in Italy where the gelato originated.   Now, there’s no need to go to Italy just to have a scoop of the […]
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  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Pasay
  • Taguig
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • Mall of Asia
  • SM Aura
  • The Podium
  • Italian
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana in Manila (CLOSED)

    Sink your teeth into one of Motorino’s pizza anytime of the day. The famous pizzeria located on the 2nd floor of Greenbelt is really worth the detour. SALUMI PLATE. Coppa Ham, Proscuitto, Salame, and Bread (P425) Declared by the New York Times as the “City’s Best Pizza,” Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana is the brain child of Chef Matthieu Palombino. His passion for pizza was developed during his travels to Naples in Italy. Studying the art of making pizza from the original century-old artisans in Naples, Chef Palombino perfected the art and developed what is one of the best pizzas in the world today. With Motorino’s prefect charred crust and flavorful ingredients, […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    Barcino in Makati: A Top Destination for Authentic Spanish Cuisine and Fine Wine

    They only serve Authentic Spanish dishes. Pair it with wine while enjoying the romantic ambiance.
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Spanish
  • Bar and Resto
    • Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza

    Because of the rave reviews received by their main branch in Katipunan, Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza opened another branch in the heart of Salcedo Village, Makati early this year. Owned by Filipino food entrepreneurs Jutes and Cello Templo and named after their son, this Neapolitan style restaurant offers only the freshest pizzas carefully and individually baked in brick ovens. They use their own kesong puti­ (white cheese)made with milk from the Philippine Carabao Institute. For a small restaurant in Bautista near Tordesillas Street, Gino’s is surprisingly packed with customers. Customers line up outside and have their orders placed in advance, especially during peak hours. Once you take your seat inside though, […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
  • Italian
  • Italian 2017
  • Pizza
    • Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

    Ganso-Shabuway in Makati

    Ganso-Shabuway is a shabu-shabu restaurant that has branches in Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Power Plant Mall in Rockwell and Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Since their opening in 2011, they have been loved by many. Last year, they increased their non-hotpot menus. A la carte menus for appetizers and rice bowls are now available! Primer introduces the lead role, shabu-shabu, as well as the non-hotpot menus! Meyer Natural Angus Beef (Regular-P595, USDA Choice Angus Beef Sukiyaki Set (P588) Their popular shabu-shabu set, Meyer Natural Angus Beef regular uses Natural Angus Beef from the US. The beef comes from cows that are fed with healthy and natural foods and not with the ones that  have additives […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Muntinlupa
  • Alabang
  • Hot Pot 2017
  • Japanese
  • Hot Pot 2017
    • Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen

    Ukokkei Ramen opened in 2007 and it has become one of the most popular ramen joints in Metro Manila. The source of the delicious soup is a rare kind of chicken, the Ukokkei. A long time ago, it has been used in Chinese medicinal cooking because the nutrients were effective for stabilizing blood pressure, revitalizing the liver, and preventing aging and other stuff. Since the soup is stewed for 12 hours, it gives it the golden colour and makes it so flavorful. They serve three types of ramen: miso, soy sauce and salt which are all ordered from Japan.
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Nihonbashitei

    Nihonbashitei

    The most ordered dish is the akake ramen (Php 260). It is a Chinese-style runny soup topped with hearty seafood and vegetables and plenty of Chinese bean paste. It is like soup but quite thick. akake ramen (Php 260)
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Malate
  • Ramen
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Persia Grill in Makati: Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes

    Persia Grill in Makati: Authentic Middle Eastern Recipes

    If you are thinking of trying something new, how about dining in a Persian restaurant?
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Middle Eastern
    • Zavoy Steak House and Grill

    Zavoy Steak House and Grill

    Zavoy Steakhouse & Grill is like an art gallery in terms of interior. It’s very elegant because of the different paintings exhibited and furniture displayed.  Chef Steve has been in the field of food and beverages for over 34 years and has gained experiences from working in Four Seasons Hotel in Canada and InterContinental Hotel in Yokohama. Zavoy offers classic Western cuisines. Their ingredients are imported from abroad. They only use high-quality steaks and beef from the U.S. and Australia, the prosciutto from Spain, and the salmon from Norway. The chef’s recommendation is the Pepper Steak (Photo 1). Even if it is extra-thick, it is easy to cut and chew. […]
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  • Makati
  • Steakhouse
  • Steakhouse
    • Hossein’s Restaurant in Makati: A Persian-Mediterranean Dining Experience

    Hossein’s Restaurant in Makati: A Persian-Mediterranean Dining Experience

    Serving authentic Persian-Mediterranean cuisine with exotic species and herbs, Gilak by Hossein's is at Greenbelt and it's definitely a lot accessible to everyone!
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Middle Eastern
    • The Museum Cafe (CLOSED)

    The Museum Cafe (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of December 31, 2018   Photo 1 – An appetizing lunch set A fashionable cafe across the Ayala Museum The Museum Cafe, commonly called M Cafe, can be found right across the Ayala Museum.  It’s the Makati crowd’s number 1 go-to place for relaxation and recreation. Every Sunday morning, be intoxicated with the sound of pleasant jazz music while having a nice chat over brunch with your closest friends. This is a nice place to hang out if you want to escape the usual summer heat in Manila. You can try their refreshing drinks because they’re so good. ● Perfect for: brunch date with friends […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Manna Korean Garden

    Manna Korean Garden

    (PHOTO 1) Special Bulgogi – PHP 450 (PHOTO 2) Hemul Pajeon – P450 (PHOTO 3) Gelbuchim -PHP 450 (PHOTO 4) Soondooboo Chige – PHP 280 Owned by Kyung Chun Lee, this restaurant serves authentic Korean food. They have 80 different exquisite food choices on the menu but the bestseller is their special bulgogi (Photo 1). The waiter assists in preparing this dish and serves it on a piping hot plate. Another popular dish from the menu is galbichim (Photo 3): stewed vegetables and ribs, carefully soaked in sauce. They also have the Korean-style pancake hemul pajeon (Photo 2) which is best dipped in their soy sauce. You can try the classic soup […]
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  • Makati
  • Korean
    • Spices

    Spices

    As the name suggests, this restaurant offers rich aromatic spices from seven countries: India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Chinese, and Filipino. Spices offers a unique dining experience for its customers and it’s located at the first-class hotel The Peninsula. The Thai menu was excellent! We tried the Malaysian chicken curry with herb lime and Thai red curry beef with potatoes. Their wine selection is abundant. The staff is very accommodating and can tell you which wine suits each dish. If you want to enjoy a exquisite and beautifully prepared Asian cuisines and dine in luxurious restaurant, Spices is a good choice for that. ● Applications: Lunch date with friends, business […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
    • New Bombay

    New Bombay

    Photo 1 – Paneer Tika – BBQ cottage cheese(P170) Photo 2 – Masala Dosa – vegetables wrapped in a crepe (India version) (P155) Photo 3 – Outside New Bombay Along the crowded luxury condos in Dela Costa Street, Makati lies an Indian restaurant also popular among our Japanese friends. New Bombay is a small restaurant but it offers a genuine taste of authentic Indian cuisines. Most of the patrons are people who work in Makati. Their menu is rich with curry, vegetables, mutton and chicken. New Bombay is one of those Asian restaurants that offer a taste of their own cuisines for a reasonable price. Many Filipinos are spicy food […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Indian