Guidebook for Makati
Food Scene
Tapella by Gaudi
Tapella by Gaudi
Kai
Legazpi StreetGood Japanese resto
John and Yoko
Great for lunch
Gilak By Hossein
Makati Avenue"Serving authentic Persian, Arabic and Indian cuisine.."
People's Palace
Esperanza StreetModern Thai
"With the beautiful facade and stylish interior, this European styled restaurant by the Chef Colin Mackay, is known for their distinctly delicious dishes such as the Bistro Mezze, Braised Lamb Shank, Truffle Pasta and the US Angus Rib Eye."
6 locals recommend
Sala Bistro
"With the beautiful facade and stylish interior, this European styled restaurant by the Chef Colin Mackay, is known for their distinctly delicious dishes such as the Bistro Mezze, Braised Lamb Shank, Truffle Pasta and the US Angus Rib Eye."
"Located right beside Museum Café, Kabila, which is Tagalog for ‘other side’, offers Filipino dishes with a hint of quirkiness. The ‘Kabila’ Pancit served in a banana leaf pocket is a must-order here, as well as Lola Ata’s U.S. Beef Pepper Sinigang, Kare-kare, Seafood Guava Sinigang, Fried Chicken “Bagnet”, and the Slow-Grilled Gindara."-- by booky
Kabila
"Located right beside Museum Café, Kabila, which is Tagalog for ‘other side’, offers Filipino dishes with a hint of quirkiness. The ‘Kabila’ Pancit served in a banana leaf pocket is a must-order here, as well as Lola Ata’s U.S. Beef Pepper Sinigang, Kare-kare, Seafood Guava Sinigang, Fried Chicken “Bagnet”, and the Slow-Grilled Gindara."-- by booky
"Located beside the Ayala Museum, Museum Café is one the Raintree Restaurants Group, serving Contemporary Asian Cuisine dishes. The restaurant serves dim sum, congee, noodles, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and rice meals, thereby making M Café a perfect place whether you want to eat light or heavy as early as 8:00am."
96 locals recommend
M Cafe
Dela Rosa Street"Located beside the Ayala Museum, Museum Café is one the Raintree Restaurants Group, serving Contemporary Asian Cuisine dishes. The restaurant serves dim sum, congee, noodles, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and rice meals, thereby making M Café a perfect place whether you want to eat light or heavy as early as 8:00am."
"Wildflour Café + Bakery is a proudly local bakery that offers specialty breads and modern international dishes. It is the first purveyor of the cronuts in Manila. It’s for people who enjoy hearty brunches and coffee any hour of the day. It’s not for office employees only have an hour to spare. We recommend their cheese fundido, wild mushroom salad, squid ink garganelli and their bestselling kimchi steak fried rice. Don’t miss (still) one of Manila’s best chocolate cakes, Wildflour’s Salted Chocolate Cake. Our insider tip is get breads and pastries at 50% off after 7pm."--by booky
107 locals recommend
Wildflour Café + Bakery Rada
Rada"Wildflour Café + Bakery is a proudly local bakery that offers specialty breads and modern international dishes. It is the first purveyor of the cronuts in Manila. It’s for people who enjoy hearty brunches and coffee any hour of the day. It’s not for office employees only have an hour to spare. We recommend their cheese fundido, wild mushroom salad, squid ink garganelli and their bestselling kimchi steak fried rice. Don’t miss (still) one of Manila’s best chocolate cakes, Wildflour’s Salted Chocolate Cake. Our insider tip is get breads and pastries at 50% off after 7pm."--by booky
"Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings. It’s for people who are looking for a healthier dining option. It’s not for sushi lovers. We recommend the Set B (for 2) with Spicy Miso broth, Wagyu beef set, and their Seafood Deluxe Set. We’ve been reading great reviews about their dipping sauces, so make sure to try those as well. Our insider tip is every order of single or sharing shabu-shabu set comes with unlimited rice, soup refills and dipping sauces."---from BOOKY
Ganso Shabuway Japanese Style Hot Pot
"Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings. It’s for people who are looking for a healthier dining option. It’s not for sushi lovers. We recommend the Set B (for 2) with Spicy Miso broth, Wagyu beef set, and their Seafood Deluxe Set. We’ve been reading great reviews about their dipping sauces, so make sure to try those as well. Our insider tip is every order of single or sharing shabu-shabu set comes with unlimited rice, soup refills and dipping sauces."---from BOOKY
"Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is the latest food trend in Europe. It’s for adventurous eaters who love to try new cuisines. It’s not for people looking for party-sized servings. We recommend the Salmon Belly Nigiri, Miso Kurobuta, Seared Tuna, Kobi Nigiri Sushi and Parmesan Scallops. "--Booky
18 locals recommend
Nikkei Nama Bar Rada
111 Rada"Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is the latest food trend in Europe. It’s for adventurous eaters who love to try new cuisines. It’s not for people looking for party-sized servings. We recommend the Salmon Belly Nigiri, Miso Kurobuta, Seared Tuna, Kobi Nigiri Sushi and Parmesan Scallops. "--Booky
"Listed as one of the world’s best restaurants, Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving modern Southeast Asian dishes. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. It’s for yuppies in the area or intimate but casual date nights. It’s not for people looking for quick Asian takeouts. We recommend the Steak Rice, Lamb Rendang, Chorizo Sandwich and Torched Salmon Donburi." from BOOKY
37 locals recommend
Your Local
106 Esteban"Listed as one of the world’s best restaurants, Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving modern Southeast Asian dishes. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. It’s for yuppies in the area or intimate but casual date nights. It’s not for people looking for quick Asian takeouts. We recommend the Steak Rice, Lamb Rendang, Chorizo Sandwich and Torched Salmon Donburi." from BOOKY
"Apartment 1B by Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim offers gourmet comfort food with the best quality ingredients. Through the years, Apartment 1B’s best sellers have been its Baby Back Ribs, Pork Chops, Grilled Blue Marlin, Fish and Chips, Baked Samosas, Spaghetti Vongole, Eggs Benedict, and many more." --booky
24 locals recommend
Apartment 1B
Corner Sedeño"Apartment 1B by Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim offers gourmet comfort food with the best quality ingredients. Through the years, Apartment 1B’s best sellers have been its Baby Back Ribs, Pork Chops, Grilled Blue Marlin, Fish and Chips, Baked Samosas, Spaghetti Vongole, Eggs Benedict, and many more." --booky
Drinks & Nightlife
"Inside the new restaurant pub, The Belle & Dragon, is another new place to sip whisky and smoke cigars–Mandalay Whisky & Cigars. It is the newest Indochine-inspired speakeasy found behind an old closet you’d find in a Narnia movie."
8 locals recommend
Mandalay
100 Don Carlos Palanca"Inside the new restaurant pub, The Belle & Dragon, is another new place to sip whisky and smoke cigars–Mandalay Whisky & Cigars. It is the newest Indochine-inspired speakeasy found behind an old closet you’d find in a Narnia movie."
"f the obscure signage (in braille!) weren’t cool enough, the place screams speakeasy from the entrance to its awesome interiors and service. First you knock on their door and await access from a staff via a sliding peephole. Once you receive access, be prepared to be transported into a 1920s exclusive lounge where signature cocktails are concocted by bartenders trained by Milk & Honey Member’s Club of New York and London."
20 locals recommend
Blind Pig
163 Salcedo"f the obscure signage (in braille!) weren’t cool enough, the place screams speakeasy from the entrance to its awesome interiors and service. First you knock on their door and await access from a staff via a sliding peephole. Once you receive access, be prepared to be transported into a 1920s exclusive lounge where signature cocktails are concocted by bartenders trained by Milk & Honey Member’s Club of New York and London."
Look for: Black Market Finders Keepers is an obscure warehouse lounge with an intimate long bar, curated music, crafted cocktails, draft & bottled beers and the ever-present wide selection of superb spirits. It has a no smoking policy in the warehouse, but feel free to do so outside.
15 locals recommend
Finders Keepers MNL
Sabio StreetLook for: Black Market Finders Keepers is an obscure warehouse lounge with an intimate long bar, curated music, crafted cocktails, draft & bottled beers and the ever-present wide selection of superb spirits. It has a no smoking policy in the warehouse, but feel free to do so outside.
Cafe Havana
Esperanza StreetV Bar
best happy hour deal
The Island
cor 36th StPoblacion
cheap, hip and easy
Arts & Culture
Ayala Museum
corner Dela Rosa StreetThe Mind Museum
3rd Avenuegood for kids
Sightseeing
Intramuros Walls
history
Shopping
Rolex Greenbelt 5
high end shopping
Rustan's Makati
Ayala AvenueLandmark Department Store
Civic DriveSalcedo Saturday Market
Tordesillas St. Cor Toledo St.Legazpi Sunday Market
Essentials
Rustan's Supermarket
Paseo de RoxasMinistop
Gold LoopSM Savemore Market
Panay AvenueNail Spa
109 GamboaAramesh Wellness
ValeroEntertainment & Activities
Greenbelt 3 Cinema
3 Greenbelt DrTimezone Greenbelt 3
Legazpi Street