Call it the red meat district!
Poblacion has always been fascinating. The iconic area in Makati is known for its bustling streets, blinding neon lights, and the scantily clad girls found on every corner. In recent years, Poblacion has earned a new identity as a food neighborhood in spite of its seedy reputation as a red light district.
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It seems like you need only walk a few steps before you encounter some of Makati’s best eats. The place is littered with with quaint cafes, quirky restaurants, budget-friendly bars, and even smokehouses! We’ve put together a short list of our partners in the area, but don’t forget – you can download Booky for FREE from the App Store or Play Store and search ‘POBLACION‘ in the app to view the complete list of restaurants nearby.
Holy Smokes
Holy Smokes is a Texas-style barbeque joint that serves everything from smoked brisket to ribs to sausages and pulled pork.
Insider Tip: If you drop by for dinner on Tuesday to Saturday, it's worth staying for happy hour at 9-11pm. Beers go for P50 each and select bar chow at 20% off.
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Matilde cor Jacobo St, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 503-6544
Alchemy Bistro Bar
Alchemy Bistro Bar serves European-themed cuisines, wood-fired pizzas, and a wide array of local and international beverages. Menu must tries are the fall off the bone Lamb Shank and other French-European food fare.
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4893 Durban Street, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 500 7398
Pink Panda
Pink Panda is a concept diner serving Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern twist. They opened in 2014 and is owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur, Erwan Heussaff. They have Chicken Pad Thai!
Also featured here: 14 Authentic Thai Places in Manila for Affordable Meals as Low as P80!
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G/F Y2 Residence Hotel, 4687 Santiago St cor B Valdez, Poblacion, Makati
(0927) 728-8753
Hops & Brews
Hops & Brews offers great drinks from morning ’til late at night. International comfort food is what you’ll find to fill your stomach. Some of their must-tries are Torched Salmon and Hainanese Fried Chicken. Read more about them here.
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7862 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati
(0916) 785-0568
Le Petit Souffle
Le Petit Souffle is a modern French-Japanese cafe that offers unique fusion dishes and desserts by Chef Mike Aspiras and Kristine Lotilla. Menu highlights include their Caramelized Peaches Tartine, Squid-Ink Rice, and Mac & Foie.
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3/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion, Makati
Royal Indian Curry House
Royal Indian Curry House or R.I.C.H. is a popular late night sports bar and restaurant in the growing Poblacion food hub in Makati. It serves authentic Indian cuisine and is also an all-in-one hangout spot that boasts of five floors of entertainment and dining areas. If you find their dishes too savory for your liking, order a cup oof their lassi yogurt to balance out the flavors. Read our full feature here.
Also read: 17 Late Night Restaurants Still Open Past Midnight
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5345 General Luna St, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 801-4435
Polilya
Polilya serves reinvented global bar chows. Some dishes and cocktails are infused with local craft beer by Engkanto Brewery.
Price: 2 orders of S*x on the Beach for ₱150!
Price: 2 orders of Blame It On The Heat for ₱145!
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5658 Jacobo St, beside Z Hostel, Poblacion, Makati
Taqueria Seta
Taqueria Seta is a two-storey taqueria that specializes in Mexican street food like nachos, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and more. Read more here.
Insider tip: Get 2 Carnitas Tacos for only ₱110 with Booky!
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4988 P. Guanzon St, Poblacion, Makati
The Social
The Social on Ebro, an outdoor venue currently featuring 2 restaurants, a bar, and a pop-up store.
Price: 2 Special Drinks (Choose from Sangria, Margarita, Amaretto Sour or Mojito) for ₱220!
Price: 2 Calamansi Coolers for ₱110!
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5770 Ebro, Poblacion, Makati
Ebi 10
Ebi 10 offers a personalized tempura experience with uni-shiso-nori tempura, jumbo shrimp tempura, as well as sushi rolls and fried rice.
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5779 Felipe St, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 956-7816
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