Cristina’s guidebook
Places to eat nearby
Places within walking distance to our house or within makati city ( may mean a long walk or a taxi away)
Good option if you are on a budget. They have cheap combo meals for breakfast , lunch and dinner.
I suggest to try the pork barbeque, ( its slightly sweet though) and their very famous Pancit Lucban which are egg noodles which is very common in Lucban Quezon which a province in the Philippines.For dessert their cassava cake is quite nice.
Price: (100 to 250 pesos)
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Buddy's Restaurant
corner Kalayaan AveGood option if you are on a budget. They have cheap combo meals for breakfast , lunch and dinner.
I suggest to try the pork barbeque, ( its slightly sweet though) and their very famous Pancit Lucban which are egg noodles which is very common in Lucban Quezon which a province in the Philippines.For dessert their cassava cake is quite nice.
Price: (100 to 250 pesos)
Perfect for people on a budget. Its famous for its marinated beef paired with sunny side ups with garlic rice,
- If you are looking for something cheap but very authentic then try the tapa which is marinated beef in different flavours. They have sweet, salt and spicy versions. This is typically served with garlic rice and sunny side up. People here also eat this for Lunch and Dinner,
- Pease note that this is a fast food type and not fancy. Tapa King also has several branches around makati
Price: Budget ( 150 to 200 pesos )
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Tapa King
1 Boni AvePerfect for people on a budget. Its famous for its marinated beef paired with sunny side ups with garlic rice,
- If you are looking for something cheap but very authentic then try the tapa which is marinated beef in different flavours. They have sweet, salt and spicy versions. This is typically served with garlic rice and sunny side up. People here also eat this for Lunch and Dinner,
- Pease note that this is a fast food type and not fancy. Tapa King also has several branches around makati
Price: Budget ( 150 to 200 pesos )
- This is a really good traditional grilled chicken place famous in Negros Region.
- Order their grilled chicken and vegetable option such as Pinangat and Porbidang Kangkong.
Price range: Budget ( 200 to 250 pesos )
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JT's Manukan Grille
4 Granada- This is a really good traditional grilled chicken place famous in Negros Region.
- Order their grilled chicken and vegetable option such as Pinangat and Porbidang Kangkong.
Price range: Budget ( 200 to 250 pesos )
Don’t mind the heat? Try some beef bone marrow soup! It has a unique flavour which is really big for Filipinos from IloIlo City
Price: Budget ( 150 to 250 pesos )
Pat-Pat's Kansi
8809 Sampaloc Don’t mind the heat? Try some beef bone marrow soup! It has a unique flavour which is really big for Filipinos from IloIlo City
Price: Budget ( 150 to 250 pesos )
- Lechon is a special roasted pork dish, if you cant fly to Cebu or nearby provinces and have a special lechon then this is a good option if you are in Makati . This is a good place to try Filipino main dishes and desserts
- Order the Scallops with cheese, the original lechon with bones ( do not order boneless one ), eggplant salad and ube cheesecake , suman is also good
Price Budget to Mid range = ( 150 to 400 pesos )
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Zubuchon - Crispy Roast Pig
Malugay- Lechon is a special roasted pork dish, if you cant fly to Cebu or nearby provinces and have a special lechon then this is a good option if you are in Makati . This is a good place to try Filipino main dishes and desserts
- Order the Scallops with cheese, the original lechon with bones ( do not order boneless one ), eggplant salad and ube cheesecake , suman is also good
Price Budget to Mid range = ( 150 to 400 pesos )
Price: Mid range
- Very good asian fusion food , Order their Carbonara, Tofu Steak,Sandwich pork buns ( can’t remember the name, Lechon Kawali )
Price Mid range ( 250 to 350 pesos )
whisk
7232 MalugayPrice: Mid range
- Very good asian fusion food , Order their Carbonara, Tofu Steak,Sandwich pork buns ( can’t remember the name, Lechon Kawali )
Price Mid range ( 250 to 350 pesos )
If you wish for some traditional sausages , steak and eggs and hash browns , pancakes and waffles and other usual diner food. It also has a nice ambience. Prices here are Midrange to expensive which is between 300 to 500 pesos per dish
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Filling Station Bar And Cafe
5012 P BurgosIf you wish for some traditional sausages , steak and eggs and hash browns , pancakes and waffles and other usual diner food. It also has a nice ambience. Prices here are Midrange to expensive which is between 300 to 500 pesos per dish
Its quite an affordable option for vegan eaters or if you are tired of eating meat for example :) price range is 400 pesos below
Cosmic - A Vegan Restaurant & Cafe
4980 General LunaIts quite an affordable option for vegan eaters or if you are tired of eating meat for example :) price range is 400 pesos below
For vegetarian option near our place this a pretty establishment. prices is between 250 to 500 . not the cheapest but have nice dishes to offer.
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Corner Tree Cafe
150 JupiterFor vegetarian option near our place this a pretty establishment. prices is between 250 to 500 . not the cheapest but have nice dishes to offer.
A cheap option for breakfast and definitely one of the hangouts of the Poblacion people :)
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Kanto Freestyle Breakfast
549 San JoaquinA cheap option for breakfast and definitely one of the hangouts of the Poblacion people :)
Very good Vegetarian and a favourite if you are craving for Hummus :)
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Hummus Elijah
5059 7850 Makati AvenueVery good Vegetarian and a favourite if you are craving for Hummus :)
Fantastic Thai food at a very good price. Please note that they do not have curries with sauces here. They do have dry curry and no pad thai .
Khao Khai Thai Chicken House
5772 EbroFantastic Thai food at a very good price. Please note that they do not have curries with sauces here. They do have dry curry and no pad thai .
Chinese Cravings , for those days you want to eat dumplings. This is a popular place for families during the day and as final stop for after drinking or as brunch the next day:) Please do try their signature dishes.
Next Door Noodles by North Park
7876 Makati AveChinese Cravings , for those days you want to eat dumplings. This is a popular place for families during the day and as final stop for after drinking or as brunch the next day:) Please do try their signature dishes.
if you are up for a Banh Mi and some Pho then this is a good choice. Prices are from 200 to 350 pesos. Its just in Century Mall and is really convenient
Vina Trang
Kalayaan Avenueif you are up for a Banh Mi and some Pho then this is a good choice. Prices are from 200 to 350 pesos. Its just in Century Mall and is really convenient
This is for the coffee drinkers. i would not go there for food but it has a nice vibe for to sit and just drink your coffee
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Commune
36 PolarisThis is for the coffee drinkers. i would not go there for food but it has a nice vibe for to sit and just drink your coffee
Just opened a branch at Century Mall! Please note that the pin here is in greenbelt. They have tons of breakfast choices , lunch and dinner meals but the are famous for desserts. Order their Mango Bravo and Ube custard. Prices are mid range and is very affordable. Place is packed if you come late though.
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Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant
Filinvest AvenueJust opened a branch at Century Mall! Please note that the pin here is in greenbelt. They have tons of breakfast choices , lunch and dinner meals but the are famous for desserts. Order their Mango Bravo and Ube custard. Prices are mid range and is very affordable. Place is packed if you come late though.
Another Filipino staple famous for their chicken barbecue :) Yes their sauce is slightly sweet. Also a great choice for other Filipino food at a good price.
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The Aristocrat Restaurant
146 JupiterAnother Filipino staple famous for their chicken barbecue :) Yes their sauce is slightly sweet. Also a great choice for other Filipino food at a good price.
Great Middle Eastern food in Makati Avenue which is very close to home.
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Hossein's Persian Kebab
Makati AvenueGreat Middle Eastern food in Makati Avenue which is very close to home.
Very good Indian food close to century mall. prices are mid range to expensive
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Royal Indian Curry House
5345 General LunaVery good Indian food close to century mall. prices are mid range to expensive
Great Italian food within walking distance. Its also beside LRI design plaza and across the street you would see some design studios for the home. Worth checking it out since the Philippines exports quality furnitures.
iTrulli Fashion, Food and Wine
210 Nicanor GarciaGreat Italian food within walking distance. Its also beside LRI design plaza and across the street you would see some design studios for the home. Worth checking it out since the Philippines exports quality furnitures.
Food scene
They have good pizza and pastas although this branch fills up pretty fast , so do come early. They do have several branches so you might wanna check it :)
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Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
corner BautistaThey have good pizza and pastas although this branch fills up pretty fast , so do come early. They do have several branches so you might wanna check it :)
Via Mare is a great starting point should you wish to try Filipino food in a restaurant. This brand has been serving Filipinos for decades and is the favourite caterer of the Presidential palace. prices are between 250 pesos to 500 pesos. Do try their Bibingka. Its a dessert made out of rice flour which they are famous for.
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Via Mare
Corner EDSA Corner Shaw BoulevardVia Mare is a great starting point should you wish to try Filipino food in a restaurant. This brand has been serving Filipinos for decades and is the favourite caterer of the Presidential palace. prices are between 250 pesos to 500 pesos. Do try their Bibingka. Its a dessert made out of rice flour which they are famous for.
This is our favourite to get our seafood fix.. You technically buy the seafood and pick a restaurant that will cook your food. We go Trinity all the time since its tried and tested. Prices depends on what the kind of seafood you buy.
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Dampa Seaside
Diosdado Macapagal BoulevardThis is our favourite to get our seafood fix.. You technically buy the seafood and pick a restaurant that will cook your food. We go Trinity all the time since its tried and tested. Prices depends on what the kind of seafood you buy.
La Cabrera
Argentinian Steak in Manila. Definitely my husband's favourite
Really really good ramen in Salcedo Village Makati. Prices is around 500 per dish.
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Mendokoro Ramenba
SolimanReally really good ramen in Salcedo Village Makati. Prices is around 500 per dish.
A budget friendly Mediterranean meals. Order their, Hummus, Mousakka, Shawarmas and Kebabs,
Sultan Mediterranean Grill
UG9 Valero Plaza Condominium 124 San AugustinA budget friendly Mediterranean meals. Order their, Hummus, Mousakka, Shawarmas and Kebabs,
This Japanese place is part of a complex called Little Tokyo. While this restaurant is not part of the inner courtyard . You can just head there after having a meal here. The courtyard usually have overpriced items but you can have a drink or dessert there.
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Izakaya Kikufuji
2277 Chino Roces AveThis Japanese place is part of a complex called Little Tokyo. While this restaurant is not part of the inner courtyard . You can just head there after having a meal here. The courtyard usually have overpriced items but you can have a drink or dessert there.
Café Mediterranean
Cor EstrellaGood Mediterranean food in a mall : )
Another Italian place with good gelato in Ayala Triangle. Ayala triangle is really nice during December with the lights show :)
Amici
Another Italian place with good gelato in Ayala Triangle. Ayala triangle is really nice during December with the lights show :)
Thinking of having a burger , then this is a good place to go to. Don't expect healthy burgers here since most are quite greasy honestly.
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8 Cuts Burger Blends
cor L.P. Leviste StreetThinking of having a burger , then this is a good place to go to. Don't expect healthy burgers here since most are quite greasy honestly.
Health and Beauty
Need a haircut or colouring and its expensive in your country ? Do head out at Studio fix and look for Mike De leon. He's not that cheap either but he's really good. This is a good option for women and my go to stylist.
Studio Fix
Kalayaan AvenueNeed a haircut or colouring and its expensive in your country ? Do head out at Studio fix and look for Mike De leon. He's not that cheap either but he's really good. This is a good option for women and my go to stylist.
People sometimes comes here to have their lasik since its so much cheaper. You can ask my husband about his experience about this .
The American Eye Center
People sometimes comes here to have their lasik since its so much cheaper. You can ask my husband about his experience about this .
Emergency health issue , just head to Centuria , they have lesser clients and the place is so clean. Definitely much safer than going to hospital thinking of all those bacterias lying around.
Centuria Medical
Kalayaan AvenueEmergency health issue , just head to Centuria , they have lesser clients and the place is so clean. Definitely much safer than going to hospital thinking of all those bacterias lying around.
Watsons
Antonio Arnaiz AvenueFor your pharmacy needs, you can come here :)
Shopping
You are probably wondering where you can find a place to buy all those Filipino goods? Please go to Kultura at SM Makati. Price range depends on the items you choose but I would not say that every thing thing is sustainable. There are other brands for that
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SM Makati
East StreetYou are probably wondering where you can find a place to buy all those Filipino goods? Please go to Kultura at SM Makati. Price range depends on the items you choose but I would not say that every thing thing is sustainable. There are other brands for that
Fresh water pearls galore! Definitely the place to buy these and is great souvenir. You also find a lot of Designer bags and watches knockoffs. Prices depend on the how good the copy is. The fresh water pearls are real though. So I say to go with that!
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Greenhills Mall
Fresh water pearls galore! Definitely the place to buy these and is great souvenir. You also find a lot of Designer bags and watches knockoffs. Prices depend on the how good the copy is. The fresh water pearls are real though. So I say to go with that!
168 Shopping Mall
918 Soler StGreat place for super budget shopping!
A place to go if you want to score some hard to find Filipinos Handmade fabrics that is sustainably made. Please note that prices for blouses can go as high as 6000 to 7000 each. However these are hand made and takes a long time just to weave the fabrics. Their designs are exclusive and you will not find anywhere else that's for sure.
GREAT Women Collection
851 Antonio Arnaiz AveA place to go if you want to score some hard to find Filipinos Handmade fabrics that is sustainably made. Please note that prices for blouses can go as high as 6000 to 7000 each. However these are hand made and takes a long time just to weave the fabrics. Their designs are exclusive and you will not find anywhere else that's for sure.
Before SM Kultura existed , Tesoros was there which is the place to buy for unique Filipino handicrafts. Did you know that we make exquisite textiles made out of pineapple and banana? You can get yourself fans made out of this fabric, a barong or shawls ,if you want something unique ;) If you are reading you can see I am a big advocate for local textiles and handmade products.
Tesoros Philippine Handicrafts
Antonio Arnaiz AvenueBefore SM Kultura existed , Tesoros was there which is the place to buy for unique Filipino handicrafts. Did you know that we make exquisite textiles made out of pineapple and banana? You can get yourself fans made out of this fabric, a barong or shawls ,if you want something unique ;) If you are reading you can see I am a big advocate for local textiles and handmade products.
Beautiful one of a kind furniture pieces and decors from Philippine artists and producers. They also sell antiques and anything that is interesting actually:) Its worth checking it out.
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LRI Design Plaza
210 Nicanor GarciaBeautiful one of a kind furniture pieces and decors from Philippine artists and producers. They also sell antiques and anything that is interesting actually:) Its worth checking it out.
Sightseeing
This place is a landmark in Chinatown . It is quite an interesting since its one of the oldest chinatowns in the world
Mała bazylika św. Lorenza Ruiza
1006 Plaza Lorenzo RuizThis place is a landmark in Chinatown . It is quite an interesting since its one of the oldest chinatowns in the world
Definitely a must see when in Manila:) One of the remaining old structures we still have.
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Intramuros
Definitely a must see when in Manila:) One of the remaining old structures we still have.
One of the best places to see the Manila bay Sunset . Service is not the best but definitely worth the view
White Moon Bar
Independence RoadOne of the best places to see the Manila bay Sunset . Service is not the best but definitely worth the view
This place if expensive but if you have a little extra then it might be an option for you instead of the moon bar. A lot of dignitaries usually stay here and has a great view of the sunset.They are also famous for their buffet called Spirals.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Roxas BoulevardThis place if expensive but if you have a little extra then it might be an option for you instead of the moon bar. A lot of dignitaries usually stay here and has a great view of the sunset.They are also famous for their buffet called Spirals.
The complex around this area is a great place for you to walk and they also have a museum there which you can check out. If you can you may purchase on of their shows so you can see our Philippines artists perform. Shows are varied from theater, orchestra , ballet and other performances. If you have time and you find any of the shows interesting, this might be a good choice,
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Cultural Center of the Philippines
Roxas BoulevardThe complex around this area is a great place for you to walk and they also have a museum there which you can check out. If you can you may purchase on of their shows so you can see our Philippines artists perform. Shows are varied from theater, orchestra , ballet and other performances. If you have time and you find any of the shows interesting, this might be a good choice,
While this is just a small market compared to bigger farmers market in the world, in Makati its a pretty good choice since you can shop for locally made products , mostly organic and definitely hand made. There is so much food option here as well with all the different stalls with various cuisines.
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Niedzielny targ w Legazpi
While this is just a small market compared to bigger farmers market in the world, in Makati its a pretty good choice since you can shop for locally made products , mostly organic and definitely hand made. There is so much food option here as well with all the different stalls with various cuisines.
Do you like creepy super natural things? Well this place is great start if you are walking around CCP, when they built this a lot of the construction men were buried alive inside the building since they wanted to finish everything so they can make it for the International film festival in Manila. For many years this was abandoned because they say its haunted
, but a few years back its rented by drag shows . Not so sure what's there now but the building still exists.
Manila Film Center
Do you like creepy super natural things? Well this place is great start if you are walking around CCP, when they built this a lot of the construction men were buried alive inside the building since they wanted to finish everything so they can make it for the International film festival in Manila. For many years this was abandoned because they say its haunted
, but a few years back its rented by drag shows . Not so sure what's there now but the building still exists.
Great place for a stroll or to eat in Bonifacio Global City commonly known as The Fort.
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Burgos Circle
Burgos CircleGreat place for a stroll or to eat in Bonifacio Global City commonly known as The Fort.
Missing your dogs or you fancy a quick run, this place is the one of the best to run and meet some furry friends. be sure to come early though. 7 am to 8 am is a good time :)
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BGC Greenway Linear Park
3 McKinley RdMissing your dogs or you fancy a quick run, this place is the one of the best to run and meet some furry friends. be sure to come early though. 7 am to 8 am is a good time :)