The issue with the Makati store is that they will sell very expensive milk with an expiration date…read more5 days from now and the milk is already Turing bad when you open it and then the management gives you a hard time to get a credit even though we have been coming to this store twice a week for 2.5 years and as Americans we stand out and they all know us. Then they tell us to come back next time for the credit slip, when it should take 2 minutes to give you a credit slip that day, then you come back and they say they lost your request for a credit - Mickey Mouse business practices and this is wrong.

This is supermarket we choose when we have to do our big monthly grocery. There's a reason: The…read moreLandmark brings together good variety and also lower prices compared to Rustan's, for example. The highlights, for me, are the great variety of greens, fruits and vegetables (including organic ones!) and the fact that they sell Santïs meats, so I don't have to do two shopping trips. They sell also a good variety of rice (if you're not used to the filipino one, then they have Basmati, Jasmine, Brown Rice and much more) and beans. Thanks to the beans from Landmark, I can keep the Brazilian "rice and beans" tradition at home. And believe me, that means a lot to me :) I also love Landmark's food court. There's a green juice in some stall there that's is just perfect. I also like Bread Talk and Kumori, the Japanese bakery. I mean, there's a lot to explore there before you start pushing your shop cart! TIP: Landmark is cheaper than Rustan's and has much more variety than the SM Supermarket. Choose it for the big once-a-month grocery.

My first time in a supermarket here in Philippines. Amazingly like being home in NJ. So many…read morethings I want to take back with me!!

Puzzling at times, hilarious at others, but generally easy-to-use in terms of finding what you…read morewant, as well as some things you didn't know you wanted. Like duck eggs and/or quail eggs for your breakfast...... They have a fair amount of imported foods here, if you are looking for something familiar, but the prices for the imported foodstuffs are very high and tough to justify from a cost / value perspective. Every single employee here, and there is blanket coverage in every section of the store, is unfailingly polite and incredibly helpful. Check-out is maddeningly slow at times....

Lots of great chinese pasalubongs.. They are all very…read morehelpful. There are different varieties of candied dried fruits.

I think specialty delis/food stores have their own unique charm and Bee Tin in Bindondo is no…read moreexception. Located at the heart of Binondo on Ongpin Street, Bee Tin has not changed much over the years, making it a must-see stop in Chinatown. The Chinese deli/food mart has everything you need from preserves, imported food, Chinese candies and sweets, cured/smoked meats, dehydrated produce, frozen goods and more. I really like going here because there's so much to see and buy that's not usually in your local grocery. I think I picked up the habit of learning how to appreciate delis such as Bee Tin thanks to my grandma who'd always bring me whenever she needs to replenish her supply of preserves. Speaking of preserves, you really have to taste Bee Tin's selection because there's a lot of them! They are neatly stored in bins and you can buy them according to weight. My favorites are the plums - they are pretty large and the mix of sweet and sour has a nice effect on the palette. Another thing I'm crazy about is Bee Tin's beef jerky. While they also have the packaged kind of beef jerkey (I'm looking at you Cow Label), their own mix of the large and leathery strips of beef is a class of its own. You can also purchase these according to weight, and we tend to buy a lot of it. (Might as well make the drive worth it right?) The taste of the beef jerky plays between sweet and salty and the meat itself isn't too hard to chew on. Before I go to the check out counter, I also make a beeline to the chocolates and candies section. Sometimes they stock these really weird but good gummy candies from China (I once bought P5 packets of peach and cola flavored candies - these were really good!), and they also have imported Japanese chocolate snacks like Pocky. Other stuff you can see at Bee Tin are the packaged noodle soups, dry seaweed, Chinese candies and chocolates, haw flakes and lots more other stuff. Another plus for Bee Tin is that their prices are a lot cheaper than in regular groceries.

One of my go to place for weekly grocery shopping. The food here is fresh with wide range of…read moreselection. Sometimes we may have to queue for cashier but it's acceptable. They offer dining corner and we love their roasted chicken. Cheese selection is rich but it's a bit overpriced. The promotion is not as interesting as before. Overall, we recommend Rustan!!!!

I have good memories of grocery shopping in Rustan's Supermarket…read more When my grandma was still alive, I would take her to Rustan's Supermarket and she could spend hours going up and down the aisles searching for new things this supermarket had to offer. She would drag me here a day or two before our family reunions to buy cheese, meats and cold cuts. They do have plenty of options for cheese and cold cuts. A bit pricey, but the quality is really good. My mom and I frequent this supermarket because the lines for the cashier aren't that long, there are less people roaming around and shopping, and the place is pretty quiet. We like doing our grocery shopping in peace. If you get hungry in the middle of shopping, don't worry. You can sit down, take a break and eat. They've got cooked meals, a sushi bar, salads and sandwiches. Today, I found out that if you park your car at the 6750 Steel Carpark and shop at Rustan's Supermarket, you can have your car park ticket validated and you get free parking. Also, they put all your groceries in boxes. You can ask the baggage boys to help you bring the boxes to your car. They are so helpful.

Pioneer Center is the best supermarket in Metro Manila. I'll give you time to let that sink it…read more Don't let the rather spartan vibe fool you, Pioneer Center has the best stock of any supermarket I have ever been to, and the price range is at an acceptable rate. PC is, in my book, a throwback supermarket along the lines of the old Unimart, Makati Supermart, and Cash and Carry, when Supermarkets stocked everything and were central destinations in themselves. But while those three have lost their luster over time, PC has stood strong. Outside of S&R, PC has one of the best (if not the best) assortment of foreign products on their shelves. We're talking about stuff you can't find anywhere else, or at least have difficulty finding. PC stocked foreign beers before it became a thing. PC has the best collection of cereal, snacks, coffee, and drinks as compared to any other supermarket. And the best part is, PC's prices are slightly lower than Landmark's and practically comparable to SM Supermarket. You just can't beat this.

I love the Supermarket here because it has a wide variety of grocery items and products that one…read morecannot find in other big supermarkets. They are also quite affordable. I especially love the houseware section and the kitchen ware which have well curated items. However I recently discovered that they only have 4 cashiers for senior citizens and 2 are not properly labeled. So the other 2 lines have super long lines of huge carts. It was a bit disappointing. I talked to the supervisor about this and I hope they will improve on this.

They are very amazing and affordable... The price is very…read moreconvenient... And the products is good...

Super indeed. This is my go-to place whenever I need to replenish my stash of chips and all my…read moreother necessities. Place is huge and spacious so you're sure to expect a wide array of product offerings. They even have their own hardware, drugstore and appliance store so it will definitely be your one-stop-shop. There's even a small play area and a set of food stalls where you can leave companions who are not involved in the shopping behind. If I had my own sari-sari store I'm sure I'll frequent this place more because items are sold on wholesale prices. I'm also amazed on how prices can get really low for highlighted items, products and packages. You just need a little patience when lining up in the cashiers as people tend to hoard stuff. They should also consider adding more basket lanes. Nevertheless, I still enjoy it in the neighborhood as it has everything under one roof, at an arm's reach.

poor service the cashier is very rude!!!!as regular costumer we will never back there anymore ! the…read moreowner shud take notice about the character of the cashier !

You know you're a certified Tita already when you catch yourself referring to Fortunes Mart as…read moreeither Micaray or Popular Grocery, its monikers for yesteryears. This grocery that stands where Saint Scholastica's College and Benilde's Taft Campus almost meet is your typical neighborhood grocery where you can buy the basics. Prices here are waaay cheaper than in convenience stores so if you don't mind walking in through more dimly lit aisles (compared to the 7-11's, Ministop's, or Family Mart's), you can also get your convenience store necessities like ice, cigarettes, drinks, etc. for a fraction fo the price. But for me, what is Fortunes Mart's nicely-kept secret is on its second floor, where affordable (read: cheap) plasticware is being sold. If, like me, you're also already a Tita who is absolutely apalled at the prices of pails, basins, hangers, jars, lunch boxes, and other houseware in malls, then Fortunes Mart is the place to go! By the way, make sure you have your receipt on hand before leaving the grocery. The guards are quite strict with checking purchases on your way out.

Wellcome Supermarket is one of those surprising little supermarkets that has a lot of bargains to…read morehelp stretch the budgets of wise shoppers. Located at the ground floor of the Metropoint Mall at the corner of EDSA and Taft Avenue in Pasay City, Wellcome bills itself as your "friendly neighborhood supermarket." The owners must be fans of SpiderMan, I guess. The supermarket is small compared to the biggies like Puregold, but it has a near captive clientele for no other reason that its location. People who take the LRT and/or MRT an easily drop by and buy their day-to-day needs. They will be pleasantly surprised when they see the assorted bargains offered by Wellcome. All supermarkets have these specials, of course. But it just seems that Wellcome has more than the others. By this I mean the boxes of cereals that come with free drinks, or the buy one, take one breads and whatnot. Their prices are also on the low side which is to be expected because one of their next door neighbors is the old Liana's grocery or supermarket which has been around for decades. I drop by Wellcome quite often since I prefer to take the LRT whenever I need to go to Manila. I recommend it for bargain shoppers.

My wife and I love to travel the Philippines and we use a family condo in Makati as our "base". So…read moreoften times we are there for several days between flights or drives to the provinces. Cash and Carry is awesome! Huge selection, fresh produce, meat and poultry stations are well stocked and sanitary. The food stations just opposite the registers have a great selection for quick bites on the go.

Buying grocery for a family of seven is tough for my mum. We needed to find a supermarket that had…read morediverse and cheap but good quality products. We've gone to way too many supermarkets and/or grocery stores but we keep on coming back to the one in Cash & Carry. It's convenient to go there as well since it's just in Makati. If you live in the Palanan area or Taft or you're a student of De La Salle University or College of Saint Benilde and you live in a dorm and want to do grocery shopping in bulk, check out Cash & Carry. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Also, my family finds it one of the cheapest and biggest grocery stores that carries a lot of stock and variety in brands and flavors. What's great is that not only do they sell food, beverages and typical grocery buys but you can also find everything from clothes, beach stuff, gift wrappers, school stuff, housewares, makeup and a whole lot more!

The popularity of Koreanovelas and K-Pop bands in the Philippines created an awareness of all…read morethings Korean, particularly food. If you live or work in Salcedo Village, the best place to get your fix of Melona Ice Cream, Maxim Coffee, or gochujang (hot pepper paste) is Kang's Korean Grocery. Their main store is in Valero Street, but they have opened a smaller branch along Bautista Street. Both stores are within Salcedo Village. Kang's has a wide selection of Korean food and other products. Whenever I crave for kimchi or gochujang, their Valero shop has become my go-to place. Apart from Korean products and goodies, Kang's also sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat products. In fact, I'd also pop up in their store during emergencies when my own pantry has ran out of garlic, tomato, onions and other essential cooking ingredients. I choose this grocery even if there are so many 24-hour convenience stores and a Rustan's Supermarket in the vicinity. The reason: Kang's has that unsophisticated atmosphere expected in a neighborhood store. You can even chat with the friendly owners if they happen to be present. Talk about a sari-sari store ambiance in Makati CBD!

Whenever I finish eating at Gino's, I always take a stroll back to my car which I intentionally…read morepark away so that I can digest all the pizza, pasta, and Burrata I have consumed. This quick stroll, I always manage to find a dessert excuse to top off my indulgent meal. I like going in to Kang's Korean grocery to find myself some delicious Melona or funny looking red bean ice cream. There are also other snacks you can horde or give to friends so its always a good idea to swing by this small yet so convenient mini grocery store. The staff are usually nice but sometimes can't be bothered to help out. They also sell some fresh produce, bottled drinks, noodle cups, and many other curious things worth experimenting and trying out. Usually I would just stick to one or two Korean ice cream treats but more often than not, I am with enabler friends who also like to buy different things. Prices are moderate and well-worth the taste bud adventure!