Hands down my favorite place to eat in in Taft Avenue!…read more Ababu opened about a year ago and hasn't lost its momentum since, well at least for me. They serve Persian and Mediterranean foods which are two of my favorites! The best part? It's just a block away from my building so if you do visit, there's a possibility of you running into me there (don't forget to say hi!)! Ababu's food is very affordable but unlike most cheap eats, Ababu serves amazing food! Their Beef Kebab Rice Meal is my favorite! It consists of charbroiled ground beef with egg, corn, onions and tomatoes on rice. They also serve bottomless iced teas with the meals though I believe they use powdered iced tea. The only drawback is that the place can get really hot and a little smoky when they are cooking the meat and the poor air-conditioning sure doesn't help.

When, like my sister and me, Mediterranean food is your comfort food and you want to eat it in a…read moresimple, no-frills place like we do, head to Ababu Persian Kitchen. Good thing there's one located across my office! I love their Chicken Rice Meal, which, at Php 139, comes with grilled chicken breast, a cup of rice, a slice of butter, some corn, tomatoes, onions, and a sunny-side-up egg. A bit of warning, though: the grilled chicken is really just that. It's not grilled barbecue-style so it's sauce-free, which is good news for weight watchers. It's a heavy meal, enough to fuel you from lunch to dinner. In fact, it has become my go-to lunch for days when I practice hot yoga after office and afternoon snacks are a no-no. My sister, the shawarma lover, loves their Shawarma Rice--no surprise! Their meals include unlimited yogurt dressing (of course!) and unlimited iced tea! Don't be surprised when they offer you one pitcher though you're dining alone. Though certainly amusing, that pressured me to drink more iced tea than I normally consume!

This has become a regular stop when my wife and I are in Manila. The food is always good, and there…read moreis a wide selection to choose from. I see some other reviewers talking about service and cleanliness, but both have been good, in my experience. As for price, I am sure you can find a cheaper kebab place, but you won't find one this good.

The food took forever to come out and didn't taste very good. It was also expensive. Even better, I…read moreroasted for two days in bed with a fever and vomiting from food poisoning. World's worst restaurant! Bad service too

Worst service it's like I didn't exist arriving. Calling…read morewaiters was a waste of time. Beef kebab and chips was more like a plate of chips with a toothpick kebab how lousy Taste was pathetic I've lived in Iran for 2 years , this food would never be excepted in Iran I've no idea how anyone can rate this restaurant higher than 1 star . In Iran they also greet and make you feel welcome . Nothing like this place! No ambiance !

Poor service and inadequate menu selection. I would advise against it because they don't even have…read morehot tea or water for a Persian restaurant

If you want the full classic Mister K experience, you should definitely try their branch at West…read moreAvenue. Plus, its 24-hours open, best for after party drinking to sober up. Its been years, still their food is still the same -- classic!!!

Service was a little slow when they first opened, but I think it's been getting better in recent…read moremonths. The interiors are white and yellow which make for a bright dining environment. It is clean & well-maintained. I usually get the beef shawarma plate. It is only beef & veggies & it is pretty filling. Sometimes, I'll get a side of pita bread too if I feel like eating carbs. The plate & pita bread is ~180P so it's a reasonable price. I've tried a couple of their other entrees, but the shawarma plate is the most protein for your peso, imo. You also definitely have to use their sauces, they are just the standard white & red sauces but I like them a lot! Some of my friends even buy bottles of them for use at home. Something not to get is their baklava. I love baklava & was excited to find out they served it, but mine was soggy and you only get four small pieces for P80.

I came in expecting another gastropub with overpriced food and meager drinks because it was a…read moreseriously hipster place. But an overhead menu surprised me with a bunch of Persian delicacies at rock bottom prices. Safe to say we tried almost everything in the main menu and were not disappointed at all. The hummus is perfect (really it was so effin' good) which I find hard to come by in Metro Manila. Perfect consistency and balance with the chickpeas and garlic. Also the vegetable samosas and mozarella sticks were crunchy just the way I like it. Had the ox brain even if I'm a bit of a vegetarian and pretended it was penoy. The Chicken shawarma rice was mouthwatering and I finished mine in a few minutes. The chicken kebabs were also so tender. But best of all, their main menu consists of items that range from Php 80 (solo shawarma) to Php 140 (kebab rice). Oh and cold affordable beer, drinks, aircon, shisha and WIFI! My new favorite place to day drink and work. Lost a star because the sound system was broken that day and I found the margarita too sweet. But the owner is a sweetheart and will be your instant BFF!

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian, Indian food... all of these cuisines have become a…read morespecialty to one name serving up magical dishes since 1985: Hossein. I've had the pleasure of meeting Chef Hossein when he opened his branch in Serendra and he's always had this passion to share his food. His restaurants are incomparable to your usual kebab stops as he takes the flavors of tradition further and bring forward authentic cuisines. I especially like eating in Gilak not just because it is in my neighborhood but also because they do their dishes so well. Hummus is not a pre-mix but home made among other delights such as their moutabal and samosas. For a great overall experience, go for the sampler appetizers where you will get to try their best sellers. I always order as well their Mix Kebab samplers to get a good taste of the well-marinated juicy grilled beef and chicken. Carb up and pair your dishes with the delightful Kabsa or Macluba rice dishes; Wash it all down with my favorite sweet lassi or a traditional mint tea. Overall, I always have a good experience with service and the food's consistency. The ambiance takes you to the middle east with interiors and architecture reminiscent of old world charms. A great place for a special lunch or dinner!

I was craving hookah and I was desperate, so after a number of failed attempts checking other…read moreArabic restaurants, I found success at Persian King Kabab. Their hookah was so terrible and dirty, I might as well not have gone to get hookah. The vase was disgusting, as seen in my picture. I offered to pay double if they would let me prepare my own hookah, but they would not allow it. At least it was cheap...

There is plenty to like about Persian King Kabab: they have plenty of variety on their menu,…read moreservice was nice, inside dining was pleasant, food was served fairly quickly, the portions were plenty and the pricing was a good value - and most importantly, the food was delicious. * I had lamb chops with basmati rice and it was tasty. My gf had the kabob and it was seasoned perfectly. She had the avocado shake while I had the mango shake w yogurt that hit the spot. * A Persian restaurant in Quezon City is not too common and this is a nicely hidden gem.

A short walk away from the Shopping Center and right in front of Mang Larry's (the famous isaw…read moreplace), Khas Food House is one of UP's quieter restaurants. (Don't get it confused with CASAA, the food house on the other end of the Academic Oval.) It might be a little hard to find because 1) the structure it's found in looks abandoned, and 2) their sign up front doesn't attract attention at all. (It just looks like your typical sari-sari store sign.) Once inside though, you'll see why it's just about the quietest place to enjoy a good meal in UP. Khas serves a mix of Mediterranean and Indian cuisine, and they are vegetarian-friendly! Yes! UP has vegetarian-friendly food! Most of their meals have a no-meat option, using vege meat instead. I love their Safari Doubledecker Meal! It's a rice bowl with cabbage, onions, egg, mild spices (if you wish), and your choice of toppings - chicken, beef, seafood, or vege meat. It's inexpensive, filling, and quite good with the vegetarian option! (Only P90) Since I frequent Khas at around lunchtime, I usually order their yogurt shake to go with the Doubledecker Meal. (P65) They have lots of other interesting items on their menu, including a shady item called "It's Not What You Think!" I've heard that the meal is cooked depending on the ingredients available, and that the staff can't reveal what they've put in it. I haven't tried it yet! But if you're curious, do visit this nice little hidey-hole in UP and give it a go! :)

Reasonably priced and really good Persian food! :D…read more My usual orders are Ox Brain, Hummus, and Beef Kebab. Oddly, they are more expensive than the branch in Timog. Must be the rent in Metrowalk. Either way, the food is good, service is good, and value for your money is great!

This restaurant has been around for quite some time now- Family's usual midnight food-go-to place!…read moreWe go here like 2-3 times a month, I used to be very picky with food, but I finally learned to appreciate the food here! The menu has a wide selection to choose from -- shawarma, kebabs, hummus, and many more. I recommend getting the Chelo beef kebab kobideh, for P275 (add P30 for basmati rice!) -- definitely a must-try- or the Mahksos. Most of their dishes served with rice is good for sharing, however, when really hungry, it could be just for one. Pair it with Dogh (yogurt shake), and you're good to go! We keep coming back here all the time for our midnight cravings!