This restaurant have been here for such a long time the locals tell me. We had great pork skewers…read morehere! Will definitely come back and try more.

There are a dozen other reviews in this page that attests to Three Sisters' awesomeness, so this…read morepost won't be long. But yes, Three Sisters is definitely awesome. So awesome. Talagang awesome. Three Sisters has been an institution in Kapitolyo way before Kapitolyo became a popular food hub. Think 70s. This restaurant was built on the tender, smokey deliciousness of its pork and chicken barbeques. My God, those barbeques. When I was still living in Kapitolyo, it wasn't an unusual thing for me to buy two barbeques, then walk around the neighborhood while chomping on to them. I didn't care. Three Sisters used to be located close to the intersection, in a structure that has seen better days. However, they have since moved to a new joint that is brighter, airy, and snazzier. SO much better.

Philippines review #36…read more Located on the 5th floor of the Century City Mall in Makati, Hole in the wall has got to be one of THE BEST food courts I've been in! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=mocXQLUJFGLa-v9nW-wNqw The best because the style / décor is very cool, modern and sophisticated. It's casual and comfortable with a variety of different seating areas. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=2wby6b6vGb-RopzYpYkuNA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=NlsB3_lcW_K52uwCZ2XCdg You'll find a variety of different food items to choose from at more than a dozen restaurants with fun names like: Bad Bird, Pho Bobo, Smokey Bastard, Serious Dough, The Beef, Scouts Honor, etc. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hole-in-the-wall-makati?select=TmvhJCz7Z6pARaszQFKWkg Of course there are a number of more formal, sit-down restaurants located in the mall. But this is a fun, casual spot, with a variety of food served quickly and at reasonable prices!

The high-end food court has been a huge thing across the globe since the early 2010's, except in…read morethe Philippines. Back then, if you've been living in Manila for most of your life, the words "food" and "court" in the same sentence never really sounded appetizing. Enter Hole in the Wall. I've been here a few times already, but stepping inside its huge hip maze of interiors never ceases to excite me. I'm not sure if it's the thrill of choosing what meal to try next or just the nice aesthetic of literally everything, that excites me more. On my first visit, I made sure to first try the super popular fried chicken from Bad Bird. As a big fan Southern-style fried chicken, I wasn't disappointed. The crispy skin had a yummy seasoning that's new to the palette, very different compared to my other favorites, such as the Chickenjoy from Jollibee and the Pan Fried Chicken from Pancake House. And there's something about their side dishes that just completes the whole meal. The corn on the cob with bonito flakes, sweet and umami flavors melting in your mouth, was to die for. The coleslaw provided a nice acidic break from the saltiness of the chicken. The meal was a fun experience itself. Just the other day, I tried the Pastrami on Rye from Mr. Delicious and it was monstrous--just plain impressive in terms of size. I didn't even attempt to bite on the entire stack, using my fork and knife like a pretentious chick on a first date instead. Each bite off the monster-wich was packed with so many different flavors, though the pastrami still easily emerges as the hero of the dish. And let's not get started on the sweet potato chips. I'm not a big sweet potato-lover, but damn, the portion was more than satisfying. If there's anything I'd like modified, I just wish there was a bit more of the veggie pickles to cut through all the meat and fat. For now, I'll end this review right here. If it isn't yet so obvious, I'll probably be back here in no time to try a different food stall or two.

Pop-up events in Manila are surely getting more interesting. Once such event was The Gourmand…read moreMarket, a food fair that really got the whole town buzzing and eating. Situated in the small park in front of Bonifacio High Street Central, The Gourmand Market was truly a fete of fantastic flavors. Numerous stalls lined up the park, offering delicious goodies that one can't find anywhere. Most were independent fare, cooked lovingly from the home, perhaps a quality that made whatever they were serving even more special. Standouts include a bagnet-filled wrap, chorizo quesadillas, mangga and suman flavoured ice cream and so much more. Perhaps what was even more interesting is the whole atmosphere of fun and revelry that was buzzing about the whole weekend. This is only the second installment of the series and I certainly hope that the organizers continue this event. Heaven knows that Manila needs more of it. To be updated with the market's schedule, follow @thegourmandmarket on Instagram.

Whenever there's a food event, I always try to go to it! I mean come on, who doesn't love pop up…read moreevents right? When I first heard about this, I was really glad to see that this management being Gourmand Market really set up the place to look bespoke! It actually reminded me of Brooklyn, with the barrels turned into tables, light bulbs turned into lights, and the plants everywhere. I love how this event wasnt just a food place - I also got to see stalls selling plants (like cacti). It's such a fun time going around trying the different food from sweet to savory to sweet again. I got to buy a bag full of bagels from LES Bagels, cookies from Brothers Bakers MNL, and iced tea from Stellina's. The place and the food stalls are small so it's not hard to walk around again and again. It's really a nice place to bring your family and friends!

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.

It's always a toss up when dining in mall establishments, so I was a bit skeptical when we came…read morehere to Mamou Prime. Friends wanted to take us out to try some Prime steak in Manila so why not! A bit of a surprise for the food here. We came with a big group of friends so ordered a variety of plates to share. The Dry-aged bone in steak was decent quality for APAC, but the star here was the truffle cream pasta dish! Like a lot of recommendations from others, the cream pasta is packed full of umami flavors and done just right. The purple rice here was also notably good. Overall a decent mall dining experience. I think I've come to the conclusion that in SEA/APAC a lot of good restaurants and dining experiences are mall centric.

Absolutely disgusting. The food tasted ok when I could find it warm. But they have cold air blowing…read moreon everything. It is very dirty inside. I saw a 2" long cockroach crawling around the deserts. The heat lamps over the food are full of spiderwebs and dead insects.

Ehh. It's alright. I came here with my uncle for meryenda. Meryenda is only 238 PHP (Less than $5),…read moreand you get a bunch of small bites. I came here already full from eating at Shake Shack but my uncle wanted to come here to take a break from walking. The have options like corn dogs, pasta, arroz caldo, bibingka, ensaymada, juice, soda, etc. All the items are just ok quality. You get what you pay for. Although, I must warn it gets defensive in there! A lot of titos and titas shoving and cutting the line for food!

Wow, just Wow! The Crispy Pata is the most delicious and tender and crispy that I have ever had,…read moreBar None!!! I couldn't get enough of the garlic rice so we kept ordering more. I don't think I will like the crispy pata from any other restaurant anymore

Good food especially their Crispy Pata. Cozy ambience but it can get loud when the place is full…read more Parking will be a problem.

I fell in love with lobster rolls at the Quincy Market in Boston, so you can imagine my delight…read morewhen I found out that lobster rolls are now available in Manila by way of Bun Apetit. Popular among young foodies, Bun Apetit is a kiosk that sells their Shrimp (P295), Crab (P395), and Lobster (P495) Rolls every Saturday at the Salcedo Saturday Market in Makati. While that may feel almost like chasing a pop up shop every weekend, Bun Apetit also delivers. Just simply give them a call or visit their IG page @bun_apetit. I finally got a chance to try their lobster rolls and while it wasn't what I had in Boston, this one will help you appreciate seafood unlike ever before. Their buns are buttered and their seafood is lightly seasoned and doused with a little mayonaise--the way it should be without taking away too much from the flavor of the seafood. After all, its quality seafood so you don't have to do much with it. Also, don't forget to add Hong Kong Style Noodles (P100) and Cuban grilled corn (P100--holla at you, New York!) to your orders!

From the owner: The Grid Food Market, R2 Power Plant Mall | Saturdays at Salcedo Market 7am-2pm (or until supplies…read morelast) | Est. 2014 | #BunAppetit

Been craving a good bao bun for the LONGEST time! We happen to just stumble upon the Gourmand…read moreMarket tonight and sure enough there it was! We got 2 of the Baos on Crack (pork) and Gangnam style (chicken). UGH SO GOOD. That's all. If you are lucky to find this pop up out and about get their stuff!! It won't disappoint. 1 bao for 150 and 2 for 280php.

I was hanging out in the mall, and decided to grab dinner here, because the lines for other places…read morewere way too long. Clearly, this was a mistake from the get go, since this was the only restaurant without a wait. It's a strange restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is reminiscent of a backyard, with its wooden furniture and picnic accents. The dim lighting is a strange choice though. The menu is all over the place. There are Italian dishes, Filipino foods, and "American food". Worst of all, the prices are exceptionally high for the quality of food you are getting. I ordered the cheese steak and the mac and cheese nachos to share. The mac and cheese nachos had soggy tortilla chips. The cheese sauce was also lacked any sharpness or tartness. The cheese steak had decent beef in it, but that misses the point of a traditional American cheese steak. The cheese was also relatively bland. The rest of my large group ordered various other items that ranged from ribs to spaghetti. The ribs were slathered in BBQ sauce and did not seem to actually be smoked in the traditional BBQ style. The spaghetti wasn't very good either. Everything else I tasted was also very meh. In the end, this turned out to be one of my most expensive meals in the Philippines, and I left full, but unsatisfied with the quality of the food I received.

Maybe I was just super hungry from fasting the entire day but everything we ordered was delicious…read more I think most of my friends are divided on Backyard because it is quite pricey, but I don't think it's that unjustly and unfairly priced. After all, you know what you are getting. Grade A Kitayama Beef in your pares? It's not gonna be cheap, guys. Real maple syrup on your Southern-style Waffle Breaded Fried Chicken? It ain't gonna be some spare change. I enjoyed the chicken so much that I just had to go in there with my bare hands, kebs if I looked like an uneducated troglodyte. They say eating with utensils is like having sex with someone through an interpreter, so I ditched the fork and knife and just dug in. I was still pretty ravenous even after sharing half of my friend's beef pares (which was super tender! Love the sauce and the fried rice) so we both agreed to split a beef salpicao. When I say split, I mean he took the rice and I ate all the chunky and stringy beef cubes. Fair deal, huh? The perks of being my friend. Needless to say, I am coming back for more. Beautiful food, nice interiors, excellent service.

Location & Directions The street faces the A Venue entrance…read morewith Domino's Pizza and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. (on foot) From "A Venue", cross Makati Ave, walk along Guanzon, and you'll see the restaurant on your left. Restaurant I expected it to be warm since it's hole-in-the-wall but it's kinda breezy during the evening, making our stay relaxing. The dine-in space is limited with a few seats outside but they have a bar, high chairs and all. Morning Glory with Garlic This one is typical veggies. It's okay to have for mixing things up but I won't really look for it. Thai Basil Chicken We liked it enough to get an extra order. We shared but each order is already a meal for one person. Thai Stir Fried Glass Noodles This is their Pad Thai. It's good but not the best I've had just yet. Service It was quick up to taking care of the bill.

Crying Tiger Street Kitchen is one of Poblacion's ever favorite hole-in-the-wall Southeast Asian…read morecuisine restaurants that will take you back to the street market food stalls of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A bit hidden on P. Guanzon, the street directly facing the frontside of A.Venue Mall, this restaurant is widely known among the neighborhood, but could be easily located on an online map. Dining was an easy breezy as the dishes are described in the updated menu spread with photos of their best-selling items. We had their famous Mee Goreng, Beef Rendang, and Thai Iced Tea. Our food was served in less than 15 minutes, considered fast for table-service restaurants. Calling the attention of the service crew, asking for recommendations, and ordering were all easy. Most service crews were welcoming, though we encountered one who just grabbed the menu spread and the tissue rack off our table when we were still dining. We didn't mind, but it could have been much more courteous if she spoke with us and asked for permission, as we were still eating. Also, the music could have been much softer to preserve the relaxing vibe, because it was hard to hear my companions when we were chatting, to the point that we had to shout at each other. Their Mee Goreng was full of ingredients and a plate could serve up to two to three people--but less in seafood. I mean, what's a "spicy seafood noodles" without much spice and just a few pieces of seafood? It was flavorful and a bit on the sweet-spicy side, may be catering to Filipino tongues that are used to the sweet palette. Beef Rendang, their take on Malaysia's spicy beef curry, was an instant favorite. The meat in the dish generously spicy and soft that it tasted like it was braised slowly and carefully. With rice, the dish can only serve and would leave you wishing you'd have more. The Thai Iced Tea was the spice quencher, if it suddenly feels hot when eating both the Mee Goreng and the Beef Rendang. Crying Tiger is definitely a must-visit in the area if you crave for Southeast Asian dishes, but make sure to get a table before groups go in around dinnertime as it gets full with avid patrons.