Excellent food. This restaurant has been in existence for as long as I remembered it. The quality is the same and excellent staff with good service. read more

As our driver made his way north on Roxas Boulevard, my mom remarked that when she was young she would get chicken barbecue at The Aristocrat, where they are 'home of the best chicken barbecue in town'. And so, we decided to drop in for dinner after our 21-hour flight from the States. There's nothing like a combination of jet-lag, excitement, and hunger when you arrive at a restaurant, especially since it's your first meal and the restaurant has been around since 1936. We feasted on their 3-piece Chicken Barbecue which comes with the Java rice and Java sauce (yum!). Of course, we had to nibble on Lumpiang Shanghai which were really scrumptious. The place was hopping and I was surprised that they're open 24-hours. So glad we went. I'll surely come back! read more

The Aristocrat - Chicken Barbecue at The Aristocrat. - Bakeries Near Me - Manila, NCR

Still the classic aristocrat restaurant I know. Mouth watering BBQ with java rice amongst other staples. Brings back childhood memories of the good old days. Every bite brings me back. Service is ok,water only upon request. read more

This is a classic restaurant where everyone used to go before everyone went to the Fort, Eastwood, all those happening "it" places that teenagers and folks in general go to follow the crowd. It's not an easy feat to survive 80 years in the restaurant business, but this restaurant has made it. They're notably known for their chicken barbeque served with java rice and java sauce (what's in the sauce? well, secret! LOL) They do small combo plates to make it a cheap meal. But i like the fact that you can eat here and feel semi-fancy with the nice white tablecloths and of course, nothing beats the air conditioning! In the tropics, this is an absolute must. We grew accustomed to dining at Aristocrat while growing up since dad used his expense account when he would take out clients. With wonderful Filipino food served at affordable prices, you can always dine like an Aristocrat here. read more

The Aristocrat was and still is a family favorite. It's been around for 75 years! My grandparents brought my mom here when she was a kid then she brought me and my siblings to this same restaurant when we were growing up. Birthdays and special occasions were held here, many happy memories. So, when I feel like eating at aristocrat, I make sure that I go to this branch, the original branch. :) My regular order is the Pork Spareribs. It's one of Aristocrats Classics and it's served with their signature Java rice, Java sauce (thick peanut sauce that goes well with EVERYTHING!), and Atchara (pickled green papaya). My brother always orders their Chicken Barbecue (3 pieces on a stick for Php210, 4.56USD). We also share a Cliffhouse! Please check the photo I posted to see how gorgeous this sandwich is. It's a fried triple-decker sandwich with chicken ala king, ham, egg, and cheese coated in breadcrumbs. Then, they bring on all that gooey cheese! Yummeh! :D This place still brings back a lot of fond memories. There are many branches throughout the city and not all of them measure up. The original branch, this branch, does not fail. :) read more

The Aristocrat - Pork Spareribs Barbecue with Java Rice (Half order is Php195, 4.23USD) - Bakeries Near Me - Manila, NCR

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The Good: Old Filipino Family Classic! Still the best Pinoy Chicken Barbecue for me! The Bad: Service is kind of slow since they prep and cook only when you order The Pro Tip: Try the Cliffhouse Sandwich! The Aristocrat is an old family favorite! My family has been going here since we were kids! And since the place is 24 hours, this is typically our first stop everytime we pick-up visiting relatives from the airport! The place never disappoints, this is where Filipino Chicken Barbecue started! Yes, the Reyes Barbecue stalls you'll find in malls are derived from this original recipe! The chicken meat is always tender and juicy, being seasoned and flavored just right! The Java Rice and Atsara (pickled vegetables) are perfect compliments to the sweetness of the Barbacue! Another item on the menu that you need to try is the Cliffhouse Sandwich! Imagine a 2 tiered chicken club sandwich dipped in batter, deep-fried and topped with a cheese sauce! Yup, it's as rich and sinful as it sounds! Other favourites include: Lechon Kawali, Sinigang and the Sago Gulaman Will we be coming back? Yes, more often than you'd think! read more

The Aristocrat - Bakeries Near Me - Manila, NCR

this was one of the longest and best food taste restaurants in the philippines service is very great and hospitable. read more

Not sure if this is a Filipino chain but I see it everywhere. I went in looking for a healthy seafood stew but they were out. Too hungry to leave I ordered the fried fish. Tasteless, small portioned, and overpriced! Not good at all. I come from Toronto, city of great food or die. Would never go back to try anything else. Need to try real Filipino food. read more

Very nice and affordable meals! At their peak times you made need to wait 20 minutes but their being open 24 hours really affords you the ability to avoid waiting. The food and staff are excellent. read more

Definitely better back in the day. This place still had good food, but wasn't the best. The fried calamari and fried shrimp weren't crunchy (they were already soggy when we received it), and the restaurant has expanded their restaurant, but they're still over crowding the place with tables that are so close you can eat off your neighbor's plate. And the parking is lacking spaces, definitely try to avoid rush time. The fried chicken was good and the Java rice was tasty. Biko was sweet and after drinking it I had them open it up so I can eat the fresh coconut inside. The halo halo was so my favorite. read more

This place is classic! This is the first resto where I enjoyed barbecue food and Java rice. One of my favorite is their Chicken Barbecue. It has 3 cuts of chicken from the breast part. It's juicy and grilled perfectly. Add up their special Java sauce, perfect! Extra rice please!!! read more

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I loved the Kare- Kare and Pork Spare ribs here! I cannot forget the taste and I keep finding it everywhere! :) The service was really great! read more

I was not impressed at all. The portions are small, the flavor was average at best, the service was very slow and the staff just seemed confused. The place is not terrible, it is just average. The one thing that bothered me the most is that our drinks did not come until we were done with the meal. We had asked several of the staff about this during the meal but it seemed they were not very concerned. A good restaurant will put service and quality at the same high level, when one is lacking it promotes average reviews. read more

I'm not typically a fan of Filipino food but I do have my favorite items here and there. My wife is a Filipina and I went to this restaurant recently with her family. The food was excellent in my opinion. It's a little crowded and loud and even though the wait staff is very friendly, Service could be better. I will say again I was very happy with the food I ordered. Some of the best Filipino food that I've had. Tried to order a beer by asking three different waiters over the course of an hour and never received it. Staff should be a little more organized even if it's busy. read more

When I want to eat at Aristocrat, I make sure I eat at the original branch in Malate. It just brings back good memories of happy food and great family bonding. I love their food. Really, who hasn't had their wonderful chicken barbecue? It's so juicy and flavorful. I love that java sauce, I often bathe the entire chicken and even the rice in it. Just can't get enough of the sweet-tangy flavor which is perfect with their java rice and atchara. This is the one dish that can get me to eat two things I normally say no to: dark meat and atchara. It's like you're going to miss out on so much if you don't eat everything on your plate. Another must-try chicken dish is their Chicken Honey. This is the deep-fried version of chicken (or course it is also tender and juicy), which also comes with java sauce. So if you're hankering for chicken but don't want the grilled kind, this is a good option. Again, this is a classic that can't be beat. I usually order half a chicken for myself. Their kare-kare and pansit canton are also exceptional. I will never get tired of food from Aristocrat. It holds a special place in my heart. read more

There are few franchises that survived the test of time, and The Aristocrat is one of them. The Aristocrat is a solid, solid choice if you want to eat Filipino food. While there are newer and more fashionable choices out there, you simply can't go wrong with Aristocrat. But if I had to choose which outlet of Aristocrat I like the most, it has got to be the main branch just off Roxas Boulevard in Manila. There's a weird sort of romance in the air when eating there which I simply can't explain. Basta, there's something about having breakfast there while looking at the Manila Bay. It's a classic way to start your Manila adventure, if you ask me. Best dishes? Of course go for the Barbeques. But honestly, you're safe here. Everything will be solid and good, mark my words. read more

I am in awe at how there never seems to be a slow hour for the original location of the Aristocrat. This iconic restaurant is very much a part of Filipino pop food culture. The restaurant itself is the go-to dining place for visiting relatives who have migrated abroad. Think how people must have Jollibee whenever they come home, but this time it's for their chicken barbecue, peanut sauce, atchara, and halo-halo. We eat here quite often, probably twice a month, when we're not feeling creative about our restaurant choices. Aristocrat is home. That's just the feeling it evokes in diners. We do order some of the other menu items, but really, it's just the chicken that makes us happy. Oh, and the sotanghon soup. In recent years, they put the focus on their bakeshop, where we also get a lot of our birthday cakes. My personal favorite is the carrot cake. I just love the cream cheesiness of the icing! But their iconic cake is the Torta de los Reyes, or the chocolate frozen sans rival. It's also very good and sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of your balikbayan relatives! read more

I am quite fond of this main branch of Aristocrat. It's near the big fountain in Manila, where hubby and I shared a special moment (I can hear the Maynila show theme song playing in my head). Back when Baywalk was alive and I still drank beer and needed to pee every 15 minutes, I walked to Aristocrat and used their bathroom several times that night. It was the only place with clean bath room in the area. Good thing they're open 24/7. I literally kept coming back for their CR that night, but people know what really makes people return to their restaurant: the winning combo of their barbecue chicken (sweet and a bit smoky, exactly how Filipinos love it), Java rice and atchara. Now that's what Pinoys call a happy meal! Got a sudden hankering for dessert? Get some at the dessert carts roaming around the restaurant. Their Halo-Halo is quite good. read more

Good tasting Filipino food , bakery items large variety read more

The Aristocrat - Bakery items right to your table - Bakeries Near Me - Manila, NCR

Good Filipino food with a huge variety on their menu including chicken entrees, seafood entrees, BBQ, dessert, drinks...the whole spiel. They had unique drinks which my table was open to trying, as well as good desserts (I ordered the Halo-Halo but they forgot about me and I regret not saying anything because EVERYONE orders one and it looks amazing). I was disappointed by two things: 1) there weren't many meals that offered no pork (I can't eat pork), even the chicken entrees would have pork bits. 2) the service was absolutely SLOW. So as long as you don't have a dietary recommendation and are in no rush- this is a good place to eat good authentic Filipino food. read more

2nd time we dined at this place. We had Kare Kare, which tasted lukewarm, small shredded oxtail, and burned peanut butter. Complained about the burnt taste, was told that this is how they prepare the dish, they toast the peanuts. Anyway it was a badly prepared Kare Kare, compared to Gerry's Grill, or my wife's Kare Kare. read more

my mom remarked that when she was young she would get chicken barbecue at The Aristocrat, where they are 'home of the best chicken barbecue in town'. read more

Quality food with good flavor. We had the bbq chicken skewers with rice and the vermicelli noodle dish.

This restaurant was great! It has great service and was very clean. That was something pretty difficult to find in the middle of the Philippines. We will be going back there again. We purchased 3 different parts along with 2 fruit smoothies. It was all delicious, and the mango smoothies rates very fresh. Highly recommend this place. read more

The Good: Good filipino food, even if you are a foreigner it doe not get much better The Bad: Servic eis very very slow and a bit unattentive or how should i say..not proactive. you have to tell them everything. if you need more water, if there is a spoon missing etc. Its a good place for families and visitors from abroad. the kids also like it. The friendly staff is a big postive thing read more

Terrible service. Crowded and noisy place. I was seated directly next to a speaker and I literally could not hear a word my date was saying. To make matters worse the food took close to an hour to deliver. Waiter acted like they could care less and were slow to deliver everything, even the bill! I would NEVER go to this place again. read more

HORRIBLE place, no Aircon (correction they have it but didn't turn it on) and smelled like body odor from everyone sweating . Didn't bring half our food until after a very long time and forgot one part. Food was good, so I suggest take out as everything about this place is TERRIBLE. Bottom line if you like sweating and body odor and ppl ignoring you then this s ur place! read more

A great traditional Philippine food restaurant. Short said: recommend to everybody in this area!!! Super!!!! read more

Ahhh the restaurant that brings back so much good memories! This I believe should be the first stop for all balikbayans! All the food that you missed being away from home under one roof! Food taste good always. So consistent after all these years...no wonder they are very successful! To the next 80 years with Aristocrat! read more

The best chicken barbeque. Been eating here since I was in Grade 4. Also, I always love the fresh mango shake here. Other than their awesome chicken bbq. Their kare-kare is fantastic. read more

Aristocrat is a classic go to resturant since 1936. Their Chicken BBQ with Java Rice served with peanut sauce is a distinct Aristocrat original favorite. They do deliver too. Their Hotline within Metro Manila is 8940000. read more

Casual dining restaurant for FIlipino food. Prices were equivalent to the quality of the dish. Typical Filipino dishes but without exciting flavor. Very loud atmosphere, not a good place for a quiet romantic evening. read more

Good comfort food but portions are getting smaller, especially for the chicken barbeque. Their mushroom soup is thick but too salty. I think the restaurant needs more newer dishes. read more

This was the first spot we ate when we arrived from the Ninoy Aquino Airport. Our arrival was at 6am & based on American time, it was practically lunch time for us. You bet I was hungry for some legit Filipino food. We (as in my family & I) were seated right away as we entered in. It was a busy morning (as I noticed everywhere is "busy" in all major cities). You have to call out the waiters or waitress when you're ready to order, they don't come to you. As simple as I wanted to start out my vacation, I went with the boneless BBQ (what they're mainly famous for according to their signage). The wait took a good maybe 20 minutes or more? I'm not sure if that was too long of a wait or not; however, your tastebuds will thank you for it. I was craving some crispy data, but I had to keep in mind, it's morning there. Heck! I could have ordered it if I wanted, but I needed to prepare my stomach for the unexpected since I was practically new to the country & haven't been to the Philippines in years. The main thing I looked out for was the water (everywhere I traveled). Always asked if it was mineral water! We were served our BBQ with rice & let me tell you, it was the tastiest BBQ I have ever had for a Filipino restaurant. So good, that my Mom shared hers after I devoured my plate. They also had their famous sauce in a little silver pouch that comes with it. ADD IT! It's like the A1 American version but sweeter. Be Filipino & buy a bottle for home! Overall, semi-good experience with the food, customer service was an average. I was told this was the original Aristocrat out of several in the city. Decent prices & great for big groups. read more

the food is really bad and the costumer service is bad I said for a regular burrito but they gave a burrito nothing but vegetables in it

The food was really good. Their java rice is the best in Manila. The bulalo was so satisfying and the fish fillet is a hit! My wifey doesn't eat a lot but she ate like a king yesterday. This is a place I would always go back to whenever I visit Manila. read more

Decent food available 24/7 (as far as I know). They serve delish and affordable Pinoy foods. I always go for the boneless chicken paired with java rice and a halo halo for dessert! read more

Meh. Read the reviews and headed over for the Bbq chicken and guava rice. Honestly nothing to write home about. Unfortunate cause that was my first meal here. read more

The old favorite of Manila's high rollers! Did you know that rumor has it that the employees of "old" Aristocrat used to not have any salary because the high rollers in the area frequent the restaurant and tipped so much that it actually paid more than if they just received salaries? Fact or fiction, I can't say. But perhaps, it is the high rollers' favorite for good reason, and one reason being their very famous Chicken Barbecue. Marinated in sweet soy garlic and grilled (and my favorite are the slightly charred ones) to perfection, accompanied by the oh so popular Java rice (which gives me that happy yellow smile) and the Java sauce (a kind of super yummy and sweet soy-peanut sauce), this is definitely a must-order each and every single time I visit the place. read more

Big menu featuring choices that will be tasty for Filipino Citizens and Foreigners alike. Specializing in barbecue but also they offer soup, salad, sandwiches and breakfast as well. They are open 24 hours. So you don't need to worry about getting stuck in traffic and not arriving too late. read more