{"id":65933,"date":"2026-04-17T12:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=65933"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:01:58","slug":"ta-ka-mnl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/ta-ka-mnl\/","title":{"rendered":"TA-K\u0100 MNL in Makati: A Laid-Back Burger Spot for Good Food and Good Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"42f35273-971f-4c78-b5fa-79de6a01bdf2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-282\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base 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px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f9d548e6-ae90-4247-80cc-5a0a07a123a3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"349\"><strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"117\">TA-K\u0100 MNL in Poblacion, Makati<\/strong> serves comfort-driven burgers and sandwiches crafted with bold flavors and a playful, spontaneous approach to food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"349\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65939\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/94dba38af0ca8fba92a3c418a9060d3a-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"717\">Designed as a place for gathering, TA-K\u0100 MNL creates an atmosphere where guests can <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"844\">hang out, slow down, and enjoy the moment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"717\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65935\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/0611350bf44993e72c26ba248042626f.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/0611350bf44993e72c26ba248042626f.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/0611350bf44993e72c26ba248042626f-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/0611350bf44993e72c26ba248042626f-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/0611350bf44993e72c26ba248042626f-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"717\">The space is also available for <strong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"991\">mini private events<\/strong>, making it ideal for intimate gatherings and casual celebrations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"717\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65936\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/8f025d853ca7d8e238c8c97ba797c3d5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/8f025d853ca7d8e238c8c97ba797c3d5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/8f025d853ca7d8e238c8c97ba797c3d5-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/8f025d853ca7d8e238c8c97ba797c3d5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/8f025d853ca7d8e238c8c97ba797c3d5-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1388\">The menu focuses on <strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1107\">comfort-driven favorites<\/strong>, particularly burgers and sandwiches made with well-balanced flavors and quality ingredients. One of the highlights is the <strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1271\">OG! TA-K\u0100 Chicken Sandwich (Php 450)<\/strong>, featuring a fried chicken fillet layered with four house sauces, slaw, pickles, and served on toasted brioche buns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1388\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1332\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65942\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/320b029412b0314071871d993eb16900-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>OG! TA-K\u0100 Chicken Sandwich (Php 450)\/IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1724\">For burger options, the <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1440\">Single Smash (Php 290)<\/strong> offers a semi-smashed all-beef patty with cheese, burger sauce, caramelized onions, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun. Those looking for a more filling option can go for the <strong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1644\">Double Smash (Php 380)<\/strong>, which doubles the patty while keeping the same rich and savory flavor profile.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1724\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65941\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b-218x218.jpg 218w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/824a8ef3892bfc26e2befc469917746b-290x290.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Single Smash (Php 290) and Double Smash (Php 380)\/IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"602\">TA-K\u0100 MNL was born from the love of creating food out of nothing\u2014a concept rooted in the joy of cooking and serving dishes to family and friends. This philosophy carries through in every aspect of the brand, from its menu to the overall dining experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"602\">The name <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"290\">TA-K\u0100 (\/Ta-Kuh\/)<\/strong> comes from the Visayan slang <strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"343\">\u201ctaka\u201d or \u201cpataka,\u201d<\/strong> which loosely translates to doing or saying things randomly or without a fixed plan. In a more personal sense, it reflects a familiar household humor\u2014used to describe dishes created spontaneously without a specific name.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"602\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65937\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/3e67a24cb932c5d8418b5d1559ec89ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/3e67a24cb932c5d8418b5d1559ec89ba.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/3e67a24cb932c5d8418b5d1559ec89ba-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/3e67a24cb932c5d8418b5d1559ec89ba-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/04\/3e67a24cb932c5d8418b5d1559ec89ba-164x218.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from TA-K\u0100 MNL&#8217;s Instagram account<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1954\">With its focus on simple, satisfying food and a welcoming atmosphere, TA-K\u0100 MNL offers a space where dining goes beyond just a meal\u2014creating an experience centered on connection, comfort, and shared moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TA-K\u0100 MNL in Poblacion, Makati is now open for dine-in, serving burgers and sandwiches in a laid-back space inspired by spontaneity and perfect for gatherings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":65943,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[284,112,132,240],"tags":[8467,8466,8401,8146,2128,8465,1361],"class_list":["post-65933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poblacion-makati","category-makati","category-burger","category-sandwich","tag-burger-spot-manila","tag-burgers-makati","tag-casual-dining-makati","tag-makati-restaurants","tag-poblacion-makati","tag-ta-ka-mnl","tag-where-to-eat-in-makati"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65933","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=65933"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65933\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65944,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65933\/revisions\/65944"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}