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.

Great food and presentation lots of choices. Looks like a party from your Grandparents ancestral…read morehome. The desserts are delicious. The service is polite and friendly. The garden is nice , great for waiting for your ride. We were seated towards the side so it was quiet.

We made reservation for an 11 am lunch. They'll give you only 15 minutes allowance to get your…read moretable for lunch and they'll give your reservation to the next client. Lunch hrs from 11 am to 2 pm. Dinner from 7 to 10 pm, weeknights. Cost of AYCE buffet is P899+VAT. Delicious food and desserts, also different varieties of drinks. I have some concerns about the pork and beef entrees. The meat is not the soft tenderloin, it's hard to chew. Setting is in an old house in San Juan, NCR. Lots of parking and secured area spaces. This place is good for tourist or balikbayans.

Service was good. Food okay. Grilled pampano took forever. The bummer is the portion is a ripoff…read more Will never be back and I can't recommend.

Like others, I was attracted to the pictures of the decor of this place and wanted to check it out…read more It did not disappoint, the place is super quirky, with gold painted Thai idols, European figurines, native music instruments, Asian vintage furniture etc. it's a feast for the eyes. The fun is inventive with a hint of traditional. We had the okoy, spring rolls, adobo 3 ways, binagongan fried rice, kapampangan sisig and because of the Thai folds around the place some pad thai which was surprisingly spicy! Good flavors, tender when it needs to be and crispy when it should be. The only complaint was it was a bit too salty and the portion was small which is okay if you re a small party but any party 5 or more would need to order a couple of the same plates for everyone to get a taste. Service was okay and friendly but super slow. I would recommend a try. Parking is nuts!

This restaurant is inside Resorts world in Newport City,Philippines,took a while before we can put…read moreour orders in after we're seated,service was so slow .Food is not as good as it was presented in their menu,worst was the salmon belly,it was just a strip of fats.It was a disappointing dinner for us.

A little more "high-end" feel…read more This restaurant is located at the tail end of Newport Boulevard. There are plenty of places you can walk to but I'm glad we stumbled upon this one. I'm a sucker for interior design and the pictures don't do it justice. Props to whoever designed this restaurant. We went there for lunch and there was no line. Although the place was full, we got our food in no more than 15 minutes. The food itself was delicious. No complaints at all.

My mom, sis, and I are staycationing at their favorite hotel across the street from…read moreGlorietta/Rustan and, two days ago, we decided to go walk around the mall. After wandering around for half an hour, we ended up in front of the restaurant. What intrigued us about the place was how empty it was, though it was already past five PM and there was major traffic of people in the mall. The site I supposed reminded us that it was dinner time already, so we mulled over whether to give the place a try. My sis quickly decided against it because she assumed an empty restaurant must mean bad food. However, I was craving for real Filipino food at that moment (and I was paying), so we ended up inside the restaurant after quickly glancing at the menu. The place was so empty that even the host was out of sight. After a minute or so, the host appeared and we were seated promptly needless to say. We even had a pick of any table! We ended up ordering the bagnet that came with the sour broth on the side, beef adobo, laing, and garlic fried rice with dilis. And as it turned out, we really enjoyed the food! My sister and my mom raved about the bagnet. I liked everything. In conclusion, the place was a hit. Before our staycation ends this Saturday, I would like to back and try out the other dishes.

Get the crab fat fried rice, chicken inasal (sweet marinated grilled chicken), Laing (taro leaves…read morecooked in coconut milk and shrimp paste), gising gising (fine chopped green beans cooked in coconut milk), and fried tilapia!!!! An hold a fork on your left hand, with a spoon on your right hand, mix everything up with rice!

The food here was excellent! My family and I got the ribs, sisig, and calamari. They were all so…read moretasty! Our service was quick from when we seated down to when the food arrived, it was probs 30 minutes! The restaurant was small, but lively! There isn't any parking around it so you would have to get dropped off or walk across from the shopping center. Definitely recommend this place!

Last night's dinner at Casa Reyes. I rate this place a 4.5 out of 5. The establishment was not too…read morebig but the ambiance was very homey. Food was great. Not only did they do a good presentation of Filipino cuisine but the taste and quality were equally savory and superb. Their price is about average, it was not cheap but not expensive either. In fact it was much better priced than other Filipino cuisine restaurants. The service was also above average. They did not force the menu on us but rather they gave us advice on how to order better portions to number of guests ratio. That way we did not over order nor run short of dishes. Next time I will probably check their bbq entrees. The adobo squid and crispy catfish will definitely be reordered.

Had a nice lunch here. Food was great and the presentation was really good. Service was great. If…read moreyou want Filipino food, it's a good option.

Karekare is good, adobong pusit hindi ko type. Ambiance is good. Buko juice hindi malamig.read more

I enjoy going to this place for the local food and the availability of Filipino delicacies. It's a…read morebit hidden and not so advertised but the food is really good. If you are a local craving Filipino food or a tourist wanting to try local cuisine at a ridiculously low price and nice place then you should try this. There is ample parking in front for about 10 cars. What I like the most is the availability of delicacies and they're good quality ones that are chosen by the owner. I specially like the Nata de Coco (Jelly in Coconut water) that is prime quality as well as the peanut with garlic chips. An added plus is their manager Ms. Reyn, really takes care of you and makes sure clients are at home.

AMBIENCE + long and spacious restaurant (2 floors)…read more+ stairway available at both ends + aircon + display of fresh mangoes, cakes, and brookies (probably a "brownie cookie") + freezer full of Koibito's Artisinal Gelato + waiting area (black sofas) + high-chairs for toddlers + male, female, and PWD-friendly restrooms + flatscreen TV (but off at the time) FOOD = Inihaw na Tuna Belly - tender, tasty, light on tummy = Mangga at Itlog na Maalat - salty and sour goodness = Mais Con Yelo - no frills, delicious = Garlic Rice - perfect for 2 with generous serving of garlic + Barako Affogato is in menu - food options cater more to groups than couples SERVICE + 10% service charge + decent waiting time