What better way to start the day or wind down than with food and a new experience?
Makati is home to the most beautiful skyscrapers, some of the best-dressed, and let’s not forget some of the best homegrown holes in the walls you’ll ever find in the metro. In this list, we unravel the new restaurants in Makati that you and your friends/officemates can go to for those times when you want to wind down.
Ayala Center
If you’ve ever been to Glorietta and Greenbelt, then one thing’s for sure, you’ve been to the Ayala Center. With it’s massive size – a complex, numerous shopping centers, and more – it comes as no surprise if most of the new restaurants open here.
Neil’s Kitchen
Known best for offering Pinoy Paellas and other Filipino dishes, Neil’s Kitchen is a restaurant outlet owned by Chef Neil Ramos that’s a perfect place to invite your balikbayans to.
Insider tip: With Booky you can get up to ₱200 off your bill if you book a table at Neil's Kitchen's Alabang branch!
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Roofdeck, Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Makati
Beard Papa’s
Serving up cream puffs filled with custard, chocolate, or salted caramel, Beard Papa’s nostalgic sweet treats will get you smiling with every bite.
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2/F Glorietta 2, Ayala Center, Makati
Gong Cha
With over 170 outlets worldwide, Gong Cha’s best known for serving milk tea, fruit juices, ice smoothies, chocolate beverages, and even coffee to those looking to quench their thirst in a flavorful and cold way.
Insider tip: With Booky, you can get 3 Buy 1 Get 1 milk tea offers!
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4/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati
Potato Corner Lab
If you know Potato Corner, then you probably know Potato Corner Lab – a place where your imagination for Potato Corner flavors can run wild! Try out their unique flavors like Bubblegum, Seafood, and even, Bleu Cheese.
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3/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati
Hawker Chan
Serving up the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred meal, at Hawker Chan, you’ll surely be satisfied with their meals that you can score for as low as ₱100!
A recommended dish is the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken.
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G/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati
Bench Cafe
Bench Cafe isn’t only a collaboration between local clothing branch Bench and Foodee Global Conceps but a restaurant where you definitely have to go to if you’re looking for an interesting spin on Filipino favorites!
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2/F Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati
(0917) 634-2825
Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen
Craving some Taiwanese dishes? Thank’s to Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen’s extensive menu, you can get appetizers, noodles, dimsum, and even desserts that’ll surely satisfy your craving.
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2/F Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Makati
Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken
At Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken you’re sure to get Portuguese dishes that are spit-fire grilled to perfection and covered in the best African-Portuguese spice mix that they’ve even brought in all the way from Africa.
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3/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati
(0915) 405-5614
Legazpi Village
The homier side of Makati, if you’re planning to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, then we suggest you head on to the new restaurants that are in this area.
Senor Pollo
A Latin American restaurant and bar, Senor Pollo is perfect for when you want some fried and roast chicken as well as bar bites.
Some recommended dishes are the Grilled Chicken, Senor Pollo Roast, and Crispy Chicken Sisig.
Insider tip: If you book a table with Booky at their branches at ATC Corporate Center and Eastwood Citywalk, you can get up to ₱500 off your bill!
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G/F Solaris One Bldg, 130 Dela Rosa St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(0966) 775-8939
Roycetea
With over 170 shops worldwide, Roycetea is finally in the Philippines to serve up their Authentic Cheese Tea for milk tea fanatics to enjoy!
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G/F Salamin Bldg, 197 Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati
Blake’s Wings and Steaks
Blake’s Wings and Steaks is a casual dining restaurant that services up classic American comfort food favorites such as flavorful chicken wings, pork ribs and steaks at an affordable price!
Insider tip: If you book a table with Booky at Blake's San Roque and Katipunan branches, you can get up to ₱100 off your bill!
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Salcedo One Center, 170 Salcedo St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 250-0952
Samgyupsalamat
With locations all over the metro, it comes as no surprise that Samgyupsalamat has been a go-to for unlimited samgyeopsal. Their incredibly marinated meat, satisfying sides, and affordable prices are sure to keep you and your friends coming back for more!
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2/F Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Ave, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 331-1260
Salcedo Village
Sure, Salcedo may be popular for it’s Sunday Market but did you know on the other days of the week it also houses new restaurants that are no doubt interesting and even have that homey vibe to it.
Tea 18
With popular branches in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, Tea 18 offers something new to the milk tea scene by creating a healthier milk tea line that uses less sugar but still retains strong and sweet flavors that their customers will enjoy!
Insider tip: With Booky you can get more than 5 milk tea offers!
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G/F The Stratosphere, along San Agustin St. Salcedo Village, Makati
(0917) 127-6688
Refinery
Refinery is a third wave cafe that serves all-day breakfast, brunch items, international comfort dishes, light meals, specialty coffee, and even wine and cocktails. No matter what time of the day, you’re sure to get a meal that you’ll enjoy.
Insider tip: You can get up to ₱100 off you bill if you book a table with Booky at Refinery's Rockwell and Promenade branch.
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G/F Frabelle Corporate Plaza, 129 Tordesillas St cor Bautista St, Salcedo Village, Makati
(0917) 564-1211
Bar Centrale
An Italian pasta bar that prides itself in serving freshly-made pasta, if you’re looking for some no doubt delicious, flavorful, and colorful carbs, then this is the place to be!
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Retail B, Two Central, Valero Access Road 4, Salcedo Village, Makati
(0966) 637-4755
Single Origin Osteria
A restaurant that serves time-tested classics as well as adventurous new dishes every once in a while, Single Origin Osteria is the ideal go to place when you’re looking for a place to hold a meeting or to work.
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G/F GO4 129 Frabelle Building Tordessillas cor Bautista St, Bel-Air, Makati
(0956) 301-5267
Burnt Edges
Offering American classics and seafood, Burnt Edges is a restaurant that you’ve got to go to especially when you want something hot and off the grill.
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G/F Three Central, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 243-8825
Poblacion
If you’re a king/queen of city nightlife, then you definitely know this area like the back of your hand. If you’re not, then we suggest you at least try out the newest restaurants and bars that this area has to offer once in your life.
Gioia
With a restaurant that means joy, you’re sure to enjoy Gioia’s menu offerings like various flavors of pasta and brick oven pizzas.
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2/F Pobstacion Food Park, L11 B4 Valdez St, Poblacion, Makati
Futurist
A bar that serves up interesting alcoholic drinks and savory dishes that pair well with them, if you’re looking to have a good time after work, then we suggest you head on to Futurist.
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5062 Guerrero St., Poblacion, Makati
(0928) 520-91
Essential Goodness for the Pilgrims
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city by dining on the brunch menu items that Essential Goodness for the Pilgrims has to offer.
Some must-try offers on the menu are their homemade longganisa, pancakes, as well as their cocktails and coffee.
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13/F Lub D Makati, 7820 Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 534-0497
Others
Zhu Ge Jia – Carmona
Get your cook on at Zhu-Ge Jia, a hotpot and BBQ spot that’ll surely satisfy your desire for something hot and fresh off the grill.
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UG/F Ayala Malls, Circuit, Theater Dr., Circuit Makati, Carmona, Makati
(0995) 855-5998
Corner Tree Cafe – Rockwell
Corner Tree Cafe is an intimate restaurant that ‘s not afraid to showcase their flavorful vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free spin on some famous dishes from around the world. They also offer non-vegan dishes that are perfect for brunch.
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3/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Dr cor Estrella St, Rockwell Center, Makati
(0906) 350-9721
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