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New and returning entries round out this month’s Top 10!

Check out the top 10 most loved restaurants this month in Makatibased on user favorites from Booky, the #1 food app in the Philippines.

Insider tip: If you book at the Prime Restaurants below through Booky you can get a free dessert after your meal when you fill out the feedback form on our app!

10. Holy Smokes BBQ – Poblacion

373 Favorites
Returning Entry

Holy Smokes BBQ
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Holy Smokes BBQ serves authentic Texas-style barbecue such as smoked brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, sausage, bacon, and pulled pork – all smoked using local fruit wood. They are known for their brisket which is USDA certified Angus beef that is smoked between 12-16 hours. It’s for people who loves barbecue. It’s not for you herbivores looking for some greens. We recommend the Beed Brisket (USDA), Homemade Bacon, Beef Belly Pastrami, Sweet Potato Tots and Beef Ribs. Our insider tip: you’ll get a free dessert once you’ve answered a feedback form from Booky! 


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Matilde cor Jacobo St, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 503-6544

9. Ebi 10 –  Felipe St.

377 Favorites
Last month’s #5

Ebi 10
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Ebi 10 offers a personalized tempura experience with uni-shiso-nori tempura, jumbo shrimp tempura, as well as sushi rolls and fried rice. It’s for tempura lovers who are on the hunt for a good deal. Our insider tip: Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Tempura Set with Booky! Read more here.


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5779 Felipe St, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 956-7816

8. Your Local – Legaspi Village

418 Favorites
Last month’s #9

Ebi 10
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Listed as one of the world’s best restaurants, Your Local is a neighbourhood bistro serving modern Southeast Asian dishes. Opened by Chef Denny Antonino and Nicco Santos, the restaurant has a hipster meets industrial vibe and serves all day brunch together with their standard menu. It’s for yuppies in the area or intimate but casual date nights. It’s not for people looking for quick Asian takeouts. We recommend the Steak Rice, Lamb Rendang, Chorizo Sandwich and Torched Salmon Donburi . Our insider tip: Chef Nicco just opened a new concept restaurant that offers nasi lemak, roti prata, and more called AnyAny, Hole in the Wall, Century City Mall.


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Universal LMS Bldg., 106 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 823-6206

7. Shawa Wama – Rockwell

439 Favorites
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Shawa Wama
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The newest homegrown concept by The Moment Group, Shawa Wama is a grab-and-go stall that offers affordable eastern Mediterranean street food like stuffed pita pockets and hummus. It’s for people who want delicious, filling, meals on the go. It’s not for people who are willing to pay more than 200 for a stuffed pita, although we think – for the quality – it’s worth it! We recommend trying the Wama Meat Special (comes with Pita Bread + Hummus + Rice) and their Sweet Potato Fries!

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Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati

6. Nikkei – Legaspi Village

457 Favorites
Last month’s #4

Nikkei
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Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is the latest food trend in Europe. It’s for adventurous eaters who love to try new cuisines. It’s not for people looking for party-sized servings. We recommend the Salmon Belly Nigiri, Miso Kurobuta, Seared Tuna, Kobi Nigiri Sushi and Parmesan Scallops. Our insider tip: get their dessert for free when you submit a feedback to the restaurant using your Booky app!


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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 880-023

5. Osakatsu – Salcedo Village

501 Favorites
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Osakatsu
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Osakatsu is the first Japanese Kushikatsu buffet restaurant in Manila. They also serve sushi rolls, tendon, chahan, and cocktails. It’s for people who want to visit Osaka for the food, but don’t have the budget yet! Osakatsu offers the best of Japan’s food capital. It’s not for people who dislike fried food – kushikatsu is literally deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables! They have about 20 kushiage stick options but we recommend the famous Cheese Ball, Sea Urchin Ball, Shiitake Mushroom and Quail Egg. 

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2/F ACCM Bldg., 102 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 838-7591

4. Kermit Manila – Poblacion

619 Favorites
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Osakatsu
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Originally from Siargao, Kermit specializes in fresh pizza, pasta and other Italian dishes. This is their first branch in the Metro. It’s for people who enjoy build-your-own pizzas which guarantees freshness every time. It’s not for people who prefer toppings like buffalo chicken or bacon, here everything is simplified and the pizzas are better for it. We recommend the Tagliatelle alla Tartufata and the Pappardelle all’Antonio. 

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4636 Molina St. , Poblacion, Makati

3.  Ganso-Shabuway – Greenbelt 5

976 Favorites
Last month’s #3

Ganso-Shabuway
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Ganso-Shabuway is an international franchise from California that offers Japanese style hot pot. They serve all-natural grass fed beef, fresh produce and other hot pot toppings. It’s for people who are looking for a healthier dining option. It’s not for sushi lovers. We recommend the Set B (for 2) with Spicy Miso broth, Wagyu beef set, and their Seafood Deluxe Set. We’ve been reading great reviews about their dipping sauces, so make sure to try those as well. Our insider tip is every order of single or sharing shabu-shabu set comes with unlimited rice, soup refills and dipping sauces.


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2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 903-6763

2. Kko Kko – Paseo Center

1213 Favorites
Last month’s #2

Kko Kko
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Kko Kko is a modern Korean chicken house that uses traditional and contemporary recipes that came from Grace Lee and her mom. Their menu is divided into three main categories – Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food, and Dosirak (Korean lunch box) – each narrating a story about the dining setting and customs of Korea. It’s for foodies looking for new and unique Korean dishes. It’s not for people looking for grilled Korean BBQ. We recommend the Chicken Cheese Fondue, Snow Chicken Cheese, and Galbi Jim Dosirak. Our insider tip is the place is quite small and may get full quickly on peak hours, so make sure to book a table ahead of time. Fun Fact: Kko Kko was named after the sound that a chicken makes.


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2/F Paseo Center, 8757 Paseo de Roxas, Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 809-6688

1. Mendokoro Ramenba – Salcedo Village

1527 Favorites
Last month’s #1

Mendokoro Ramenba
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Mendokoro Ramenba is a 20-seater ramen joint from the people behind popular Ramen Yushoken from Alabang; it is also called being tagged as Yushoken 2.0. It’s for people who don’t mind queuing a bit for a spot at the table. It’s not for people who want rice bowls and other Japanese favorites. We recommend the Tantanmen, Shio Ramen, and Super Chasu Bowl. Our insider tip is if you’re in a big group, be ready to be seated separately if you want to get seats faster.

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G/F V Corporate Center 125 Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati
(02) 215-1751

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