You’re gonna want to ramen-ber this #1.
Check out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in Makati, based on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.
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10. Vikings – SM Jazz
449 Favorites
Returning entry
Vikings Luxury Buffet opened its first branch in the Mall of Asia complex in 2011. Five years and 9 branches later, it is now considered the Philippines’ largest luxury buffet chain. This homegrown brand has expanded all around Metro Manila, the Visayas and Mindanao (full feature here). It’s for families and groups who are looking to celebrate special occasions affordably. It’s not for people who prefer the quiet and relaxed ambiance of a hotel buffet. Our insider tips are (1) Visit on your birthday month for a free meal. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID. (2) Avail P200 off any day at SM Jazz, SM BF Parañaque, and SM Marikina branches when you book a table thru Booky.
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SM Jazz Mall, Metropolitan Ave. cor Nicanor Garcia St, Bel-Air, Makati
(02) 891-4888
9. The Lost Bread – Glorietta
481 Favorites
New entry
The Lost Bread is a container shop that specializes in over-the-top milkshakes, while The Lost Bread HQ offers a more well-rounded menu that includes all-day modern Pinoy brunch menu, specialty French toasts, unique desserts, blue soft serve ice cream and a new collection of overshakes. It’s for the locals and students living, studying or working in the area. It’s not for party groups as it may be difficult to look for seats. We recommend the Fried Mashed Potato Balls, Sinigang Beef Sukiyaki and Beef Tapa with Coffee Rice. For desserts, try their Blue Soft Serve, limited Matcha Flan and milkshakes. Insider tip: You can get 2 orders of Brown Sugar Okinawa, Toffee Caramel Hokkaido, and Brewed Black Thai Tea for the price of one with Booky!
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3/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati
(0917) 821-2111
8. Chaplin – Century City Mall
505 Favorites
New entry
Chaplin is a contemporary Israeli Cafe that is designed for Manila’s dynamic lifestyle. Serving authentic Israeli and local cuisine that is anchored on fresh, whole and real food. It’s for people who loves unique and fresh Israeli dishes. It’s not for people who are craving for Japanese or Chinese meals. We recommend the Shashouka, Falafel, Schnizel, Moussaka and their Lava Cake. Our insider tip: they serve great tasting coffee and tea as well!
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4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 946-5335
7. Pizza Warehouse – Glorietta
535 Favorites
New entry
Pizza Warehouse is a casual restaurant in Glorietta serving up everything pizza. They offer other comfort food as well, including pasta, salads, roast chicken, and even corn dogs! It’s for anyone either just passing by for a bite or a fulmeal, in need of affordable pizza, baked rolls, lasagna, and calzone. It’s not for those wanting oven brick pizza. We recommend their solo slices of pizza (the more slices to try, the better) and their Cheeseburger Baked Roll. Insider tip: You can get 2 All Cheese Pizza Slices for the price of 1!
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2/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 478-4746
6. Toyo Eatery – Chino Roces
536 Favorites
Returning entry
Black Sheep former head chef, Jordy Navarra, is back with another all-new Filipino eatery that will serve modern dishes featuring local ingredients, which has been his signature. It’s for the adventurous foodies up for a new experience in familiar cuisine. It’s not for anyone craving foreign food. We recommend, among their other special offerings, their Grilled belly and loin of bangus with Toyo Eatery Silog. Read our full feature here.
Reservations are recommended
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The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Avenue Makati
(0917) 720-8630
5. Izakaya Kikufuji – Little Tokyo
539 Favorites
Last month’s #9
Little Tokyo is a food hub of restaurants featuring unique Japanese specialties like yakitori, wagyu, okonomiyaki and more. Izakaya Kikufuji is one of them and it serves fresh sashimi and affordable and tummy-filling bento sets. It’s for people who want to experience authentic Japanese style dining–kimonos, tatami mats, Japanese families and all. It’s not for those looking for a quick ramen bowl. Aside from their sashimi selections, we recommend their Wagyu sticks and spicy salmon sushi. Our off-menu tips: Check out all 14 restaurants inside Little Tokyo here.
Reservations are accepted (until 7pm)
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2277 Pasong Tamo, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 893-7319
4. Ganso-Shabuway – Rockwell
570 Favorites
Last month’s #4
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.
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G/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati
3. Gaja Korean Kitchen – Poblacion
712 Favorites
New entry
Gaja Korean Kitchen offers a contemporary take on traditional South Korean recipes. It’s for any Korean-loving foodie wanting a modern taste of real recipes from the land itself. It’s not for anyone in search for an unli-KBBQ hub. We recommend their Samgyeopsal Kimbap, Itaewon Army Stew, and Ribimbap. Insider tip: Check out Odd Seoul, a modern Korean bar hiding just in Gaja Korean Kitchen.
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8445 Kalayaan Ave., Poblacion, Makati
(0906) 493-0799
2. Kko Kko – Paseo Center
830 Favorites
Last month’s #2
Kko Kko is a modern Korean chicken house that uses traditional and contemporary recipes that came from Grace Lee and her mom. Their menu is divided into three main categories – Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food, and Dosirak (Korean lunch box) – each narrating a story about the dining setting and customs of Korea. It’s for foodies looking for new and unique Korean dishes. It’s not for people looking for grilled Korean BBQ. We recommend the Chicken Cheese Fondue, Snow Chicken Cheese, and Galbi Jim Dosirak. Our insider tip is the place is quite small and may get full quickly on peak hours, so make sure to book a table ahead of time. Fun Fact: Kko Kko was named after the sound that a chicken makes.
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2/F Paseo Center, 8757 Paseo de Roxas, Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 809-6688
1. Mendokoro Ramenba – Salcedo Village
938 Favorites
Last month’s #3
Mendokoro Ramenba is a 20-seater ramen joint from the people behind popular Ramen Yushoken from Alabang; it is also called being tagged as Yushoken 2.0. It’s for people who don’t mind queuing a bit for a spot at the table. It’s not for people who want rice bowls and other Japanese favorites. We recommend the Tantanmen, Shio Ramen, and Super Chasu Bowl. Our insider tip is if you’re in a big group, be ready to be seated separately if you want to get seats faster.
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G/F V Corporate Center 125 Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 215-1751
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