{"id":61361,"date":"2019-05-18T00:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=61361"},"modified":"2019-12-05T17:25:06","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T09:25:06","slug":"bodega-kitchen-and-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/bodega-kitchen-and-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Ilocano and Filipino Food + Cocktails is Hidden in this Makati restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"

PLUS cocktails and pulutan<\/em> too!<\/p>\n\n

We all have that restaurant or bar that, for one reason or another, becomes your go-to place. Tucked away in Salcedo Village is the quaint kitchen and bar known as Bodega<\/a><\/strong>. Owned by a group of college friends, the place is chock-full of memories and the things you might find yourself storing in your own attic.<\/p>\n

There’s comfort in kicking it back with good food and a couple of drinks with friends, but the game changes when you get to explore progressive Ilocano cuisine in the food scene too<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Want to check out the<\/strong> Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Makati<\/strong><\/a> this month?<\/pre>\n
BODEGA-AND-KITCHEN-BAR\"\"
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
When you have things that aren’t in use but still hold some sentimental value, they often find themselves in the bodega<\/strong>. That’s exactly the kind of decor you’ll find at Bodega<\/a>. Your eyes will first lead you to the main wall with a scatter of items\u2014an old radio, a kettle, video game controller, a violin, a pair of football shoes\u2014all nailed up and painted onto a monochromatic wall.<\/p>\n
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Wanting a place to keep their shared memories and create new ones,<\/strong> the shelves also host some quirky memorabilia that come from the homes and attics of the owners. Top it all off with nautical hardwood furniture and thick rope accents, you’ve got yourself one very cozy place.<\/p>\n
It’s not all fun and games, but it could be. Known as one of the best function venues in the Metro<\/strong>, plan your events seamlessly \u2013 be it simple gatherings, parties, or even meetings!<\/p>\n
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Onto the menu, Bodega offers some progressive Filipino dishes and adventurous signature cocktails<\/strong>. You’ll find Filipino favorites like sisig, crispy pata, and cheese sticks all with a uniquely Bodega twist.<\/p>\n
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Photo from @bodegamakati<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The chef over at Bodega went to culinary school in the States, specializing in French cuisine. While the food is, at its core, Filipino, they definitely put some international twists that you won’t find anywhere else<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Jogging Bukas<\/h2>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
With a hefty serving of crispy pata, lechon kawali, and chicharon bulaklak,<\/strong> this motherloaded platter that comes with three dipping sauces will make for one great meal that you may or may not regret in the morning, hence the name.<\/p>\n
Dalandan Cucumber<\/h2>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The bar over at Bodega is home to an extensive drinks and alcohol selection, you can check some of it out on their menu<\/a> but we also suggest that you ask the bartender what potions he’s brewing up at the moment.<\/p>\n
Frozen Margarita<\/h2>\n
Photo from @bodegamakati<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gummy Rocket<\/h2>\n
Gummy bear-infused vodka, inside a lightbulb<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
So much good food, so little time. If you need a little help narrowing down your options, these dishes happen to be Buy One Get One<\/strong> items!<\/p>\n
Khlassik Pinakbet<\/h2>\n
Price:<\/strong> 2 orders for \u20b1290<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n
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Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Poqui Poqui<\/h2>\n
Price:<\/strong> 2 orders for \u20b1195<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n
An Ilocano favourite with eggplant as a main ingredient<\/em><\/p>\n
House Sisig<\/h2>\n
Price:<\/strong> 2 orders for \u20b1245<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Pinaputok na Isda<\/h2>\n
Price:<\/strong> 2 orders for \u20b1265<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n
Stuffed with tomato, ginger, and onions<\/em><\/p>\n
Sinarabsab<\/h2>\n
Price:<\/strong> 2 orders for \u20b1320<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n
Ilocano grilled liempo, roasted eggplants, green mango with bagoong<\/em><\/p>\n
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Or if you want to devour everything in sight, we can help you out there too. You can get \u20b1300 off<\/strong> on your order when you book with us!<\/p>\n
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\nView menu<\/a>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>Two Central, 109 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati
\n(02) 824-4542<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Makati has a plethora of restaurants. In order to stay up to date, search for ‘MAKATI<\/strong>‘ on the Booky app and eat your heart out! Download Booky <\/a>and just watch while your foodiverse explodes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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