So so fun! I wish we has a place like this in L.A. The vibe, the energy, so much memorabilia, an…read moreextensive menu to satisfy all tastebuds, and located on the hippest street in the city (during the evening hours)...ya really can't ask for more. Honestly, I had no idea this place existed, but luckily was paying attention when our driver drove past and I saw a massive line out the door at 1am. Luck would have it our hotel was just around the corner. We walked by one evening and decided it was way to crowded. With over an hour wait and every table filled we also knew pictures inside would be nearly impossible. With a couple hours to spare the morning we were leaving, we walked over after breakfast to check it out and maybe order something small to share. Of course, the desserts caught our eye and the rest was history. 1 massive dessert later, 2 of us could not finish, but throughly enjoyed every bite we ate. A daytime visit was the best choice. We pretty much had the downstairs to ourselves for pictures and several 2nd floor areas were purposely non-seating areas so patrons could take pictures. I could have spent hours here and would definitely return. The collection is unreal. The 50's vibe/atmosphere was on point, and the dessert (the only food I can judge) was delicious. If we had a place like this in Los Angeles, it would be a total hit.

Wow! I wish I had more time to look at everything in this restaurant. There's so many cool unique…read morememorabilias. There's 2 floors but dining is upstairs. If you're looking for a cool casual fun place to eat/drink or hang out with a retro theme, you have to check this place out. It's open 24/7. This is an American diner-style restaurant. It has a unique gas station theme, with classic cars, memorabilia, and a vintage vibe. They offer American comfort food like burgers, pizza, pasta, and hearty breakfast plates but surprisingly their Filipino favorite dishes are so good. Ordered the hipon (shrimp) sinigang & the sizzling squid. Both were so good. Loved the sauce on the squid. Loved all the veggies in the sinigang especially the okra & kangkong (watercress/morning glory). This place is great for casual dining and late-night cravings. They have a bar for those who want to enjoy a drink while soaking in the retro aesthetic. I stopped in here twice during my stay in the area. I also tried their chicken & waffle. It was really good too. I wish I tried their desserts but I was too full both times. They have merchandise to purchase as well if you need souvenirs. Staff were friendly.

Friendly staff, good food and live music! Beer and food are very reasonably priced and the Live…read moreMusic which starts at 10PM EVERYNIGHT is FREE! They are open all day and all night, I know cause I pulled 2 12+hour drinking binges and ended up meeting several very nice folks during my stay. I will be coming back here again for sure on my next visit.

Atmosphere definitely felt like a BBQ joint back in the states ! We had the brisket, pork ribs,…read morepulled pork, and pork belly. All meats were very tender and flavorful!! This comes with a side of sweet potato chips and my word. They are DELICIOUS ! Also their mustard vinegar BBQ sauce is amazing !

Southern style BBQ in Manila? Be still my beating heart!…read more This new spot in Poblacion just opened, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. In addition to skillfully done brisket and tasty pulled pork, Smokeyard also has a full bar and sides like dirty rice and corn. And they're open for lunch and until 2am on the weekends!

Mamou has a reputation for serving exceptional steaks, and that reputation is well justified. The…read morevenue hums with a high-energy vibe that projects comfort. On my last visit, I chose a porterhouse steak as my entrée. It came with corn pudding and creamed spinach. I ordered my steak cooked medium-rare, and it was cooked to my exact specification. The steak was nicely marbled and seasoned quite nicely. The portion size was large enough that even though I shared half of the dish with my friend, we could barely finish it. The corn pudding and creamed spinach sides were nicely presented, and went well with the steak. Other times, I've had several "small treasures" from their appetizer list, including crispy pork strips and palm spring rolls. Both of these dishes have interesting textures, nice flavor contrasts, and are served with both vinegar and hot/sweet chili sauce - delishous! Service at Mamou is both polite and attentive; I'll be back for sure :-)

Great service. My server was named Jobs, he did a great job…read more Steak was cooked correctly. My only gripe is the serving sizes of the sides. Could be better. The ambiance doesn't match the price or quality of the food either. Overall it was good tho.

My Dad has always been a carnivore and we've always had steak or ribs for special occasions. With…read morethe number of times I've passed by Rub, I'd always find its frontage packed with double-parked cars and customers waiting in line outside. One night, we passed by it and saw that we beat everyone out of their offices and got to the area early. We parked immediately and soaked the glory in for a bit before entering. I personally liked the feel of the place because it was casual but homey at the same time, without being cheesy. With statement posters adorning the walls and chalkboards advertising their specials, I knew I was going to like it here. We decided to share an order of their super duo which had ribs for two and a choice of two side dishes. I was happy to see that they offered spinach as a siding so I got that, while my dad ordered their spiced rice. Goodness gracious, it was good! The meat was tender, almost falling off the bone and their sauce is really good, a good balance of tangy, sweet and smokey flavor. While my Dad got their brewed iced tea, as drink and dessert, I got their chocolate shake which I enjoyed not just because of the taste, but also because of the candy sprinkles and marshmallow toppings. I wouldn't mind a good rub and ribs at Rub Ribs anytime soon.

This is my favorite branch of Rub. Same bang-for-your-buck ribs you've loved in Kapitolyo and Sct…read moreRallos, but in a wider, more homey place with more seating. This branch is a bit of a challenge to get to though, and parking's a bit limited. That aside, the food will make your trip worth it.

Great burgers!! The…read moregrilled cheese cheeseburger is perfect with fantastic fries and the ice tea !

Hamburgers are very delicious…read more I recently had one of the best burger experiences I can remember. The patty was perfectly cooked -- juicy on the inside with a slight char on the outside that added just the right amount of smokiness. The bun was soft yet sturdy, holding everything together without falling apart, and had a slight sweetness that complemented the savory flavors.

Please bring this burger back! It's honestly the best I've ever had in the PH nothing else comes…read moreclose whenever I crave a burger.

This is how a burger should be done. Period…read more Nowadays, people take the simple burger and try to make it complicated. It's a burger patty and a bun. Do those 2 things correctly and you're 95% on the way to a good burger. I mean, what did the burger ever do to you? Okay, enough of my ranting. I'm just happy to have stumbled across The Beef a few weeks ago. I've been to Hole in the Wall 2 or 3 times already yet I've never tried The Beef. It's an inconspicuous looking black and gray colored shop with a sign stating "The Beef" overhead. Maybe the reason I overlooked it the first few times I visited. Their menu is intriguing because it consists of only 3 items: burger, cheeseburger and fries. I went ahead and ordered a cheeseburger with fries and waited patiently. Little did I know what was waiting for me when I took my first bite into this burger. The burger is delicious and everything I look for in one: juicy, huge beef flavor and I particularly liked the salty, seared crust on the outside. The bun holding the burger appears to be brioche and is soft and spongy, which absorbs all the juices as you consume it. These 2 components alone make this possibly the best burger I've ever tried in Manila. The burger is also dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and other condiments which only enhance the experience. This thing literally had me daydreaming about it after my first visit and I kept bothering my girlfriend that we had to return and trust me, I will. Pros -One of the best, if not the best, burgers right now in the Metro. -Simple menu. Cons -Pricey. Burger and fries will set you back at least P350. -Fries are meh. Last but not least: Dill pickles on a burger? Yes. Raw cucumber and/or sweet pickles on a burger? NO, just NO. Just wanted to get that off my chest.

Remarkable Filipino food. If you don't mind spending on good Filipino food, this is the place…read more Highly recommend the beef salpicao and beef tapa. Nice variety of drinks, too. Cool ambience. Only concern is that there were too many mosquitos outside the restaurant but that's about it. Service is also satisfactory. Overall, solid place.

Ordered chicken sausage, corned beef hash, some drinks. Everything was pretty good. I like that…read morethey made their potatoes crispy and the chicken sausage was delicious.

It's about 240AM and it's during this time when I either choose to sleep or get something to eat…read more Well, food WON! My craving at the moment is MEAT! Thus, I ended up at the nearest Wendy's. Usually, I would have food delivered from a Jollibee or Mcdo. But, when I want a meaty burger or just good hot food, I want to eat it minutes, seconds after it's cooked. That's why I LOVE Wendy's! The food is made to order. That's a big plus for me: getting hot, fast, filling food late at night when you've had a long day. Also, Wendy's really stepped up their game in terms of food choices + prices (Wendy's burgers used to be Php300+; now, a Baconator is like Php200! BIG meal, super savings!). This location is my fave because there are no lines and I can have the whole restaurant to myself (other branches are near call centers, so they are a bit noisy). My order took about 15 minutes which is fairly good considering the amount of food I ordered (LOL!). So, I almost always get the same order: a Chili bowl (I crumble crackers into it so that all the "soup" is soaked up), a Bacon Mushroom Cheeseburger + extra bacon because BACON, a large order of the baked potato with bacon and cheese, a Frosty and a Biggie Iced Tea. Today, I also ordered Cheesy Fries! YUM! Overall, I'm really satisfied with the food and service especially since they have added more items and the servings are HUGE! Next time, I think I will try their hotdogs

I'm not sure what happened to Wendy's. I used to associate them with burgers that weren't…read moreparticularly special and way overpriced, and if ever I had to be in one I'd just get a frosty and fries, because those were at least fairly priced and their fries looked like they were made with real potatoes and were thick and had a bite to them, which I liked. Anyway, my LoveYourself friends were wanting to have a bite out and when they said "Wendy's," I was like, "Ehh okay whatevs," but when we ended up there I was surprised by the selection of food they had to offer and the burgers weren't even that expensive! And they brought back their salad bar! Sure, the variety of veg wasn't admirable, but P200 to stuff your plate full of greens and potato and macaroni salad is a pretty great deal. I didn't end up getting a salad though, since I wasn't too hungry--I just got a small frosty (like about 9 oz) and a small pocket of fries for P50, which is a great deal, if you ask me. And they were as great as I remember. Someone left an extra half of a mushroom cheeseburger, which I ended up eating, and it was pretty good in all fairness. Damn, Wendy's. You stepped up your game, and I am coming back.

In Makati and needed to find a place to watch the GS vs. Boston game....thank you BWWs! It's an…read moreearly game (16 hours ahead here in the Philippines) so breakfast at the bar! Saved all the seats at the bar for the rest of the guys but I'm first so Regina Bartender/Server super nice insisted Red Horse over San Mig while I wait, but should I at 10 in the morning? Kinda crossed my mind but ignored. Sure enough kidiyap red horse babe. Just liked Boston, finish(ed). Enjoyed buffalo wild wings with beer watching the game yumsters! Food, drinks, place clean, and service excellent. Look for Regina and code lay up, "I hear you have Ate's Ube here". And dunk. Requested game on big screen, dunk. Requested for audio over music currently playing, dunk. Good game, good beer, good times and it was not even noon yet.

Got in late to hotel. BWW next door in downtown Makati. It's still everything you know and love…read moreabout the chain back in the states. Had a few local beers on draft. San Miguel Negra. Ice cold. Got the sampler. Eyes were bigger than appetite. Picked at it as best as I could. Got reservations for local joints tomorrow. It's so humid in Manila!