There are countless authentic Korean restaurants in Makati. Gaja sets itself apart, however, not by being traditional, but by being modern. Some of its more interesting dishes Read more...
Another cafe worth visiting is Estee, which serves cakes and pastries by the bakery Sophie’s Mom. This includes the delightfully tart lemon cream tart (PHP400/US$7.73) and Nutella truffle Read more...
Perhaps one of the first well-known food spots in Poblacion is El Chupacabra, which serves Mexican street tacos in a sidestreet restaurant. It was so popular that at Read more...
While Makati’s Little Tokyo is known for serving traditional Japanese cuisine, Poblacion has made a name for itself for serving Japanese food in more contemporary spots. One Read more...
Serving up Asian street food in a street-side joint is Crying Tiger, whose menu includes Malaysian spiced wings (PHP299/US$5.78) and chicken satay (PHP174/US$3.36). The must-try, though, is Read more...
The multi-floor cafe housed in an old building has a homey community feel where creatives — from writers to graphic artists — can feel right at home. Workshops Read more...
Mexican food can be found all over the metro. In fact, there’s another iconic one in Poblacion, but A’Toda Madre prides itself in being a tequila and mezcal Read more...
Filipino-inspired spot is Agimat (literally “amulet” or “charm”), a restaurant and bar housed in an old-style building that serves Filipino food and drinks. As its name suggests, most Read more...
ABKD is what the Tagalog alphabet was once called; it’s also the name of a restaurant and bar in Poblacion that serves modern Filipino dishes like silog (meat with garlic Read more...