{"id":63428,"date":"2026-04-28T09:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T01:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=63428"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:08:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T01:08:38","slug":"booya-bagels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/booya-bagels\/","title":{"rendered":"Booya Bagels in Makati: Redefining New York\u2013Style Bagels in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Born in the heart of Makati during the height of the pandemic in 2020, Booya Bagels<\/strong> emerged at a time when businesses were closing down.<\/p>\n

Yet husband-and-wife team Chef Aaron Lau and Nikki Oropesa-Lau<\/strong> chose to build something new. From a small ghost kitchen, they introduced something Metro Manila had been missing: authentic New York\u2013style bagels crafted the proper way, boiled, dense, chewy, and irresistibly flavorful.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Having previously operated the beloved Miss B\u2019s Tuckshop, the duo knew how to create food that resonated. But Booya\u2019s rapid rise surpassed expectations. Their hand-crafted bagels quickly drew the attention of celebrities, artists, and tastemakers craving comfort and quality.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By 2021, demand led them to open their first brick-and-mortar shop in Legazpi Village across Greenbelt. By 2024, Booya had expanded into full-service destinations in Glorietta, Ayala Malls Makati, and Serendra BGC, fueling an enthusiasm for bagel culture.<\/p>\n

\"\"Glorietta Branch \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

At the heart of Booya Bagels is a dedication to craftsmanship. Every bagel is hand-rolled, boiled in malt water, and baked to perfection, resulting in that signature chewy center and crisp golden crust.<\/p>\n

Chef Aaron didn\u2019t aim to replicate New York; he sought to reinterpret it for the tropics. After extensive experimentation, the team developed a flour blend and adjusted their technique to complement Manila\u2019s humidity, ensuring consistent texture and flavor year-round.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Aaron Lau \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Booya\u2019s menu bridges authenticity, creativity, and cultural pride. Classic Plain, Sesame, and Everything Bagels remain staples, while Filipino-inspired and Asian twist creations highlight their playful approach.<\/p>\n

The UBE Cheese Bagel<\/strong>, filled with ube halaya and cheese, pays tribute to beloved local flavors. The Bulgogi Bagel Sandwich<\/strong>, with beef bulgogi, egg, kimchi mayo, and cheddar, adds a Korean-inspired punch.<\/p>\n

\"\"UBE Cheese Bagel (Php 120) \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Bulgogi Bagel Sandwich (Php 510) \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Among other crowd favorites is the Booya Lox<\/strong> (Php 589), layered with house-cured lox, herb & garlic schmear, onions, capers, and dill on an Everything Bagel.<\/p>\n

\"\"Booya Lox (Php 589) \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Onion Bagel<\/strong> (Php 115) bursts with pure onion flavor, while the indulgent Breakfast Bagel Sandwich<\/strong> (\u20b1385) features bacon, egg frittata, cheese, marinara, pesto, mayo, and a hint of maple syrup.<\/p>\n

\"\"Breakfast Bagel Sandwich \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For health-conscious diners, Booya offers equally exciting options. The Rye Bagel<\/strong> (Php 120)<\/strong> is dairy-free, vegetarian, and made with whole grains. The Plant Forward Plate<\/strong>\u00a0is a hearty meatless meal that includes two bagels, perfect for light yet satisfying dining.<\/p>\n

\"\"Plant Forward Plate (Php 750) \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Caprese Bagel Sandwich<\/strong>, made with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, and homemade pesto, delivers fresh, vegetarian goodness in every bite.<\/p>\n

\"\"Caprese Bagel Sandwich (Php 336) \/ IMAGE from Booya Bagels<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

With its commitment to quality, creativity, and craft, Booya Bagels continues to transform a simple craving into one of Manila\u2019s most compelling culinary experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Craving for some bagels? Get it from Booya Bagels with branches in Glorietta 3, Makati and Serendra, BGC!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":63440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,112,12,74,106],"tags":[7862,7861,7860,185,189],"class_list":["post-63428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-glorietta","category-makati","category-taguig","category-bakery-and-sweets","category-serendra","tag-ayala-malls-makati","tag-bagel","tag-booya-bagels","tag-glorietta","tag-serendra"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63428"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63443,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63428\/revisions\/63443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}