Visiting from SoCal. A culinaire friend wanted us to try out the dishes here. She and Benny's did…read morenot disappoint! We had very delightful food. The bistek, dinakdakan, ukoy and pinakbet were delicious. I'm definitely coming back here and telling my other foodie fam and friends. Service was fantastic. Our server attended to his customers very well. This restaurant is next to the supermarket. Best to eat here first before buying groceries.

Just finished a morning walk around Makati & needed to do a little grocery shopping. We stopped…read moreinto Rustan's & decided to try Benny's for breakfast. First the good: 1. Yes, the dalandan juice is fresh squeezed; 2. Beef tapa is tasty; 3. Atchara is outstanding!!! Great pickled side; 4. The male waiters are very attentive. Now the not so good: 1. The female waitresses are a bit . . . uninterested or slow. In fact, when they brought our eggs we had to return then because we asked for overeasy & got sunny side up; they were also very cold - - they must have been sitting around for awhile. Other than the service issue, the food was very good. BTW: They have a little stand on the side that makes puto bumbong which we took home after our grocery shopping for a snack - - it's good. Enjoy.

The best Bulalo I had in Manila! Not only do they have Bulalo, but they also serve other Filipino…read morefood. Fresh coconut juice is also served here & you can enjoy it straight from the coconut itself. Pricing was very decent & affordable. The Bulalo bowl itself is really big & enough to share w/a friend. What really stood out the most for me was that every table was a "bahay kubo." This a traditional hut in the Philippines, which a home for some people. Every table was a bahay kubo, so not only it was different from having lunch/dinner at a table, but the touch of the bahay kubo made it more of an experience.

Visited the Makati Hard Rock Cafe and in general the restaurant seemed to be a Hard Rock for the…read moresake of a Hard Rock. Guess I am used to the ones in the US. Tge bar only had six seats which even for the Philippines seemed small. There was no music playing as it was lunchtime but the stage is close to the seat mso I would think you would have a great view. Gave this place a 4 because the service and food were perfect. Ordered the Messi burger which was reallygood but you can tell it was previously frozen slightly but very very juicy and cooked exactly how I requested it, medium rare. Fries we cooked well done which was perfect. Beer was ice cold as well. Next time I would like to see if this place really rocks at night

PI Vacay 03.25.2025…read more Had reservations for a party of 14. Greeted and seated. Ordered adult beverages and appetizers. I ordered Crispy Pata along with a cup or rice. It was just ok. My group ordered various entrees from the menu. All were pleased. No complaints on the food. We were entertained all night with some awesome Karaoke folks. Their talent exhibited of a professional singer, the sounded great!! My party had a good time at our stay here while dining. Good music, good food and lots of fun. The ambiance is great. Decor of a rock place with posters of madonna, Beatles and others. Felt hip! Restrooms were clean, big plus in my books. As far as prices are concerned. It equivalent to the US dollars spent in the states. Not really cheap, regardless if you are in the Philippines. Overall, money was spent for good memories. Cool place.

Pia y Damaso honestly intrigued me with their tagline of "Subversive Filipino Cuisine", and when…read morelooking at the menu, the dishes all sounded like interesting takes on modern Filipino food, with some fancy international choices like foie gras thrown in. My family was pretty excited to try this restaurant, and the hype increased when our food was served and it looked hella classy. Unfortunately, the taste didn't match up to the looks. The chicken pastel, the only dish I can remember from our passable orders, was rather dry. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things? Or it was a bad day for the cooks. I'm hoping it's one or both, and I'm willing to give this restaurant a second chance, because the concept just really won me over.

If you are looking for contemporary, modern Filipino food in the metro, you should try and check…read moreout Restaurante Pia y Damaso at Greenbelt. It's unique, Spanish, Chinese and Filipino all at the same time and it offers Filipino favourites with a twist. If you're ever familiar with Noli Me Tangere (of course you are! :) ), the names of the dishes and cuisines being served here are lifted from the book. I kind of like how the chef mixes all Filipino influences in the dishes. Their slogan, "Subversive Filipino Food" stays true to that. It describes how it gives the Filipino dishes its own different attitude, therefore being subversive. I specially like Spanish Style Sardines with Toasted Pandesal. It's so aristocratic and for the commoners at the same time, pandesal and expensive sardines together is so yummy! If you are looking for something more exotic, they have crocodile meat in one of their salads and tapang usa! Also dont forget to taste their awesome desserts. The chocolate lover in me was delighted when I got to taste theirs Sisa's Dementia, which can only be described as melts in your mouth chocolate cake. Sigh. So Delicious.

Had an incredible experience here at VGIB that's a bit hard to put into words. While we…read morecommunicated with the chef owner Jetro while making our reservation, we didn't have a chance to meet him personally; but his mission of healing through food was well presented by the team of "life servers" that took care of us that day. Rainy and Kuya Paolo in particular were awesome! You start off by finding the hidden entrance to the restaurant (spoiler alert: it's the mirrored closet door next to the shoe rack). You take your shoes off before going inside because you're essentially going into somebody's house- the restaurant was formerly Chef Jetro's personal house. We got a brief tour of the interior, which is an explosion of eclectic art, furniture, and architecture. There's even a "dark room" where patrons are given the opportunity to have cathartic moments, either by leaving anonymous written confessions or even screaming. Just FYI, some of the written confessions in the room are NSFW so avoid bringing sensitive or young people in there. There are also masks and hats lying around if you're interested in using them for photo ops throughout your time there. There are a few different dining options including tiers of dinner menus, or a la carte. We went for the highest tier (Lover's Menu) for two for our dinner reservation. The meal starts off with a small handwashing ceremony, then is ceremoniously followed by each course. Kuya Paolo, who was cooking for us that night, told us he customizes and adjusts the menu based on the vibe of the customer, so every dinner can be a little different. Each course came with a beautiful story and presentation, and an explanation on Chef Jetro's intention with the meal. The courses we had were: - Appetizer: Homemade banana chips (yummy and warm) - Soup: "Virginia Woolf's Tears" (Japanese Miso Soup) - Alcoholic Drink (shot): "Axelrod Stress Buster Egg Shot" (one of my favorites) - Main Course: Lover's Feast (blue marlin, free range chicken, pork bacon, assorted veggies and rice) - Alcoholic Drink: Pink Moscato - Non-alcoholic Drink: "Courtney Love Potion" - mango and pineapple drink with chia seeds (another favorite, but I think this changes based on what fruits are in season) - Dessert: "Mel Gibson's Darkest Sin" (another favorite- an alcoholic shot chased with dark chocolate) and ice candy Don't be fooled into thinking this place is just about the bells and whistles. This restaurant is also a refuge for anyone suffering from mental health conditions seeking support and a community. After the dinner, we got around to talking with Rainy, Kuya Paolo, and some of the other life servers, and we had a long, wonderful conversation getting to know each other. The people here care very deeply for community, and while I'm very happy I was able to meet new people and learn their stories, I'm so glad this also gave me the chance to bond with the family member I came here with more closely. This is a very special place. Definitely make time to visit if you're ever in Manila!

The restaurant with the experience. Started by the owner to spread awareness about bipolar and…read moreother conditions. Has two sections "Shadow" and "Light" . The shadow section serves three course set meals. Light section serves a la Carte, herbal tea, preparations on the menu in light section are vegetarian. It's a great experience to visit this place plus your visit will be supporting a noble cause. The owner also maintains safe house for anyone who is looking for answers about their condition. They have volunteers and staff who can guide the ones needing assistance. There are many great artists but only one Van Gogh same way there are many restaurants but only one "Van Gogh is Bipolar. "

When I was helping my girlfriend look for a new place, we found a listing in the building above…read moreRobina Chicken House, and we went there to look at the place. It was a dead end, sadly, but we ended up going inside Robina since it was hot outside and we were famished. This turned out to be splendid idea. Robina, as suggested by its name, served fried and roast chicken, mainly, and in this endeavour it does well enough. However, its main draw for me is their chilled taho, which is just the perfect mix of taho and sugar, and chilled to perfection - best way to cool down on a hot day.

The number of times my family dined out when I was just a kid was few and far in between. So I…read moreremember all my childhood restaurant experiences vividly. Sadly, many of the places where we ate out have closed down. One food place that I never thought to visit again is The Robina Chicken House. I don't know the exact place where I had my first taste of roasted chicken, but I'm sure it was at Robina's. I thought they no longer existed but I was happy to discover their outlet along Finlandia Street in Makati. The restaurant offers many choices of Filipino dishes, including Crispy Pata, Pansit, and Chopsuey. But the only thing that I ordered during my visit was their bestseller, the Roasted Chicken. It took a while before I got my order of half spring chicken but I didn't mind because I was really excited to let my wife sample one of my childhood favorites. The chicken was still juicy and tasty even if it has since turned cold when I arrived home. I really savored each bite and didn't even bother eating with rice. My wife also liked the chicken because the meat was tender. The sauce that came with the chicken is unlike the liver sauce that's become typical these days. Rather, it's a dark brown syrup with strong hints of five-spice. The restaurant is open every day from 9:00am to 10:00pm. They only accept cash.

There may be thousands of residents in Merville. So when a restaurant opens, the whole subdivision…read morehears about it and has to try it out. Tonight, I decided to try 81 Place. Their advertisements implied that they were a healthy restaurant and that kind of appealed to me. Yet, when I saw the menu, I realized that there was nothing that made them stand out from the rest of the restaurants. There was nothing unique about them and it seemed that they were still testing the waters. They have organic soup, salad, pasta, pizza, Filipino dishes, meat, a few desserts, fruit shakes, alcoholic drinks and coffee. The people in the table next to me all ordered pasta and the portions were big enough to be shared by two people. Those who opted to eat outside were all having drinks and munching on barbecue. I was not in the mood for barbecue,but the line for it was long so it must be good. I was intrigued with their veggie burger and ordered that. I asked the waiter if it was a burger made out of vegetables or if it was veggie meat. The waiter informed me that the burger patty was made out of vegetables. It tasted like it. I've tasted better veggie burgers. I couldn't bring myself to finish the burger, so I just had dumplings and a fruit shake to get rid of the taste. I really want to go back, but I'll stay away from their organic and vegetarian dishes.

Very friendly place in nice ambience with very good food. Prices are very fair. The food tasts very…read moregood and special friendly staff! Worth to visit!

One of my favorite restaurants in Manila!! I had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection all…read morethanks to Chef Xavier and his staff, thank you for making our visits to your establishment alway a wonderful experience!!

At Nuvo for some late night drinks and snacks. Standard drink menus. I ordered the lychee martini…read moreand my girlfriend ordered the frozen margarita. Above average lychee martini and pretty bad frozen margarita. The frozen margarita looks more like a classic. For snacks we ordered the garlic sizzling mushroom and beef salpacio. The mushroom was spot on. Very fresh and tasty. The beef salpacio was not worth mentioning. Chewy beef and on the salty side. For the price I expected higher quality of meat. Overall a good place to unwind and relax.