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Mesa Filipino Moderne

3.7 (63 reviews)
ModerateFilipino, Barbeque, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Chiqui A.

Stayed in Manila for a couple of days and this iwas another restaurant that we tried located inside powerplant mall. We reserved for a large party but when we got there we still waited almost an hour for our table because they had another large party before us. They were able to accommodate us by connecting few tables which they should have dine in the beginning. The foods were good. We had kare kare, fish sinigang, pork belly, scallops, shrimps and sisig. The mall has parking spaces. The ambiance is nice because it is located inside the mall and you can walk around after you eat but be careful when its closing time the mall exit doors are limited.

Yummy!
Zynette C.

We tried all kinds of food here. Traditional and traditional with a twist. We enjoyed all the yummy food! Service was good and ambience was good. It was also a shelter from the heat.

Grace A.

We had lunch in the Greenbelt location which was a good size place. Staff were friendly and quick in getting our orders. Loved the Binagoongang pork belly and the 2 kinds of laing. We enjoyed the baby squid and the huge fried fish (forgot what kind it was). We also tried the tuna lumpia which my friends find flavorful. May try this place again.

Mesa braised beef
Katrina V.

I read on a foodie blog that Mesa Filipino Moderne was a place to try in Manila. It was highly recommended, so naturally it was the first restaurant that my mom and I ate on our trip to the Philippines. Mesa was located at one of the wings in Greenbelt 5. The entrance to the restaurant was outside, so Mesa wasn't accessible inside the mall. I definitely liked the decor and interior design. It stayed true to the Filipino "kultura" with a modern twist. Similarly, the food was Filipino fusion as favorite dishes were reimagined. My mom and I ordered the pomelo salad, sisig in a pouch, and Mesa braised beef to share between the two of us. I liked everything except the sisig in the pouch, which grosses me out even more now that I'm writing about it. My mom hated the pomelo salad, but I thought it was quite good. Admittedly the salad threw me off at first. I thought it was going to have lettuce or some type of leafy green... salad in the traditional sense. But nope, it was straight up pomelo chunks. The pomelo was too sour for my mom, but I thought that the ground coconuts and whatever other seasonings Mesa used in the salad actually cut the sour/bitterness of the pomelo. The Mesa braised beef was excellent! The beef was super tender and extremely flavorful from the sauce it simmered in. I could definitely taste strong coconut flavor, and I believe there was a slight hint of shrimp paste sauce. The braised beef paired very well with garlic rice. The sisig in a pouch was a sisig fried dumpling. I noticed that some of the chopped sisig pieces had cartilage still stuck to the meat. Secondly, I caught a piece of sisig in my mouth that was pork skin still with hair. I was so repulsed by the bristly feeling of the pork skin hair against my tongue. I've decided that I won't eat pork anymore after today thanks to this experience. Lastly, customer service was so bad! There were like 10 employees bussing tables on the floor yet none of them stopped to help us or see how we were doing. We had to go out of our way to flag someone for assistance.

Front entrance
Dave B.

Very good meal. I picked this place after looking at local Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. I am in Manila alone for business and wanted to try some local food. I started with the baked mussels with cheese and had the Bistek Ostrich with garlic rice for my main meal. The mussels were amazing! Never had them like that and they came with a spicy vinegar dipping sauce. A healthy portion of rice and an ok amount of Ostrich. I just had water to drink but there was a fun drink menu with some interesting options. I sat inside, but there is an outside seating area and a nice well stocked bar out there too. Only 4 stars because they never came back to fill up my empty water glass and it took a while to flag someone down for the bill despite it not being that busy. Good food, I'd go back, but be patience.

Crispy Pata -- so tender and tasty
Hazel C.

We ate at Manam two days in a row, and wanted to try other restaurants in Greenbelt. I saw Edna G's review of this place, so we decided to try this place. It was a warm and (a little too) humid afternoon for me, so we waited for a few minutes to get a table indoors. We ordered a bunch of dishes. Might have been one too many as there were only two of us! We ordered the Tinapa Eggrolls, Mango Salad, Crispy Pata, Grilled Bangus Belly on Banana Leaves and Garlic Rice. The eggrolls were interesting. I like Tinapa but I don't know if I like it in an eggroll. Better to stick with pork and shrimp, or vegetables for eggroll fillings. The Salad was great. It was a small portion but nice and bright flavors. The Bangus Belly was good and so was the garlic rice. The star was definitely the Crispy Pata! It was so good. Really crispy skin, tender meat and very garlicky! Loved it. Of course we didn't get to eat much of it since we had all that other food. The moral of this story is to just order the Crispy Pata and Garlic Rice if there's only 2 of you. We couldn't really take the leftovers with us as we were flying the next day to a different island. We had no room for dessert, so we didn't get to try any of their desserts. Next time. Food timing and service were both good. Even though it was 3 pm, it was still quite busy. But then we ate there a few days before Christmas. Busy season for sure!!

Sinigang na Salmon Head
Jash P.

Eats: Sinigang na Salmon Head, Inihaw sampler, crispchon, and liempo Takes: Of all the Filipino restaurants in the Philippines, Mesa was one of the most memorable ones for me mainly because of their lechon done 2 ways. One of the ways was in a wrap similar to a mini burrito. Inside this green pandan wrap is the lechon (pork), cilantro, and jimica paired with your choice of dipping sauce. The second way is your traditional chopped lechon. I literally would go here just to have their Crispchon served in a wrap. Service: Attentive. If you need anything, someone is always there within the vicinity. Wait Time: If possible, go during "off hours" or make a reservation beforehand to minimize your wait. If you go during peak hours, your wait time can be at least 45 mins/over an hour. Note: Even with a reservation, expect to still wait. During my most recent visit, we even opted to eat outside; otherwise, our wait time would've been an additional 30 mins for indoor seating. Mesa is popping for a reason! They have locations throughout the Philippines. Parking: shared parking garage Bottom line: Go here for your Filipino fusion fix! Highly recommended.

Frozen Mango Daiquiri
Jeff V.

There are three reasons why I love visiting the Philippines, the People, its Pulchritude, and Pata, Crispy that is. Ah yes, the infamous deep-fried leg. So hard to find a good one. I searched high and low. So many legs to choose from. My hopes were almost gone, until I saw a sign. Yes, I actually saw a sign, saying "rated Best Filipino food". Grasping at straws at this point, I allowed myself to be gullible and believe, could this be true. Might as well see if they have the best Lechon as well. I have to say, after eating CRISPY PATA at over a dozen different restaurants spanning over four different islands, Mesa serves the best by far, imho. Photo is up. Might I add one key point, it was boneless...So good. Even the accompanying sauce was da bomb. Once I experienced Mesa, I had to come back. So I did, on three different occasions. To name a few of the dishes I've tried were the Lechon, Prawns Wrapped in Egg Noodles, Scallops appetizer, Asparagus tips, Pork Sisig in a Pouch appetizer, were all equally as great in their plating, presentation and taste. Mustn't forget the unique cocktails...fun and flavorful. The Staff, what can I say, can I take them home? All were professional, accommodating, attentive, most importantly always had a smile on their faces...each and every one of them. Mesa restaurant is located at an entrance at one of the outside corners of Greenbelt 5, across from CBTL. Greenbelt mall is a large gorgeous indoor/outdoor mall, that includes 5 different buildings. Looks like the sign spoke the truth...for me anyway. I look forward to returning.

Edna G.

If in the Greenbelt area, you have to try Mesa. It's in Greenbelt where all the other restaurants are outside the Greenbelt mall. This place is always crowded and I understand why. They are open late during the weekdays and weekends. They offer indoor and outdoor seatings, also made for large groups. They do offer filtered water service in slanted glasses. We ordered: Buko shake - a must and was only place that had it this as a shake. All other places never have it or run out. We asked if we could have this to-go and they said they had no container for it...Boo! Lychee shake - a must Palabok - thin noodles - very good portion and very good Boneless crispy pata - lots of fried garlic ...a must buy it was not boneless? Fried tilapia -cut up in small pieces and deep fried, comes with four sauces - a must Liang two ways - very good portion and very good Bangus with black bean chili sauce - very good but not spicy BBQ pork sticks - was good but way too small. Picture looked bigger. Beware as it gets warm and humid in Manila so if sitting outdoors and at night, mosquitos will be there looking for those foreigner legs...hahaha. Customer service was awesome and always checked if we needed anything except at the end but I will be back...

Fried leche flan
Maria C.

My relatives took us while my husband and I were on a business trip. The ended up reserving one of the large party rooms in the back for almost 20 of us. We didn't know what to expect but had heard they had really good Filipino food at this restaurant. Our private room was very spacious and luckily right next to the restrooms! My cousins ordered for our party and food just started coming out. I didn't know what the names of the entrees are but we got seafood, BBQ platter, lechon, chicken, duck 2 ways with different sauces, and fried leche flan (looked like mini lumpa). We ordered the bottle Filipino beers (Red Horse) which is a bit more stronger and hoppier than the San Mig or San Mig lite. My husband and I tried anything and everything. We had so much food!!! We also had leftover food to take home. The service as always in PI is awesome and very respectful. I don't know if they take reservations but I do recommend it since there is a lot of people who dine here. There are indoor and outdoor tables available and located in a busy mall.

Jean Claire G.

This place is inside greenbelt mall. Its huge & lots of tables & chairs. You can pick if you wanna seat outside or inside. I pick this place since food in their menu looks good. Me & my bf sat down & start ordering food. We got the melon salad with some coconut crispy, manggo salad, crispy pata, prawn with salted egg & pinakbet. For drinks we got the manggo juice. Hands down with their food! Its really yummy! Its authentic filipino food! My only complain with this place is the flies! Yes, theirs a lot of flies when we went. Not sure if its because of the weather or the season but its kinda disgusting eating with lots of flies flying around your food & you can't focus on eating coz your just focusing on the flies that might touch your food. If theirs way to get rid of this problem hope the management will make some move. For sure when I visit my country again, the Philippines, would love to give this restaurant another try!! :)

Inihaw Sampler. Lots of grilled action going on here.
Ruel G.

My wife's uncle and family took us here on our first night in town and we really enjoyed it. Of course, traffic from the airport here was horrible, but that was to be expected. Thankfully, the gridlock was worth it since Mesa was a wonderful restaurant offering modern interpretations of Filipino classics. It was fun eating the sisig in a pouch and we also enjoyed the baked scallops with garlic butter, squid, and the inihaw sampler, which included all of the grilled favorites: chicken, squid, liempo, bangus belly, mussels, shrimp, and pork. Garlic rice accompanied our feast, as did various fruit drinks (the mango was refreshing). Service was solid and even though we sat outside on a typically hot evening, there were fans helping keep things manageable. Our party was nice and full after dinner and traffic going back to our hotel wasn't bad at all. Definitely a must-try for those seeking a new twist on popular dishes.

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Tinuhog ni Benny - Sisig

Tinuhog ni Benny

3.5(4 reviews)
3.8 km•Manila City

I believe that this place was made with students in mind. From outside the restaurant, you can see…read morethat this place mainly serves grilled food. Price is very reasonable, spent less than 150pesos/person (drinks included). Don't expect too much from the food your eating. Sisig was a very thin layer of pork on top of a sizzling plate, at least it had an egg. Pork BBQ had a very good portion, good flavor and it was very soft. This place provides service water and unlimited hot soup for all its customers. Only issue why their not getting 5 stars is that their order counter is so slow. Place is on the noisier side, but good space between tables. A/C was ample to cool the place. Highly recommended if you're in the area and on a tight budget.

Inihaw na Bangus had the most value for money paid. It was simply delicious, no frills, and good…read morefor two already. Inihaw na Liempo was the best of our three recent orders. The grilled smell was very inviting and it tasted nice and sweet. Meat wasn't tough and the fat content was minimal. Beef Samgyupsal On-Stick, on the other hand, had more pieces of fat but it also tasted just as good. It would've been better if it had less fat and if the meat was cooked longer. Some parts were also harder to chew, like a string you almost couldn't pull hard enough to snap. I recommend preparing your own rice at home if it's for takeout or delivery, because theirs had bits of uncooked rice.

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Fantastic Chef - Fantastic Chef, Leon Guinto

Fantastic Chef

5.0(1 review)
4.2 km•Manila City

AMBIENCE We were actually impressed with the restaurant's…read moresize. It looked a bit small from outside but once they opened the restaurant, we stepped in and noticed how far back those seats go! Interior's another thing; very well-lit, inviting with a sunset palette and lively vibe despite us being the first customers. The crowd started building up later on and when we left, a number of tables were already filled. FOOD Since this was a first-time visit, we focused on the pork options since there were already 8 to choose from (and 2 for chicken). Unfortunately, we had no more room for chicken either because we were SO FULL from all the delicious meats and banchan (side dishes). Skirt Meat and Rack were the most meaty while the Pork Belly, if cooked right, would give ya a nice chicharon experience! Cheeks were actually cute and very interesting to eat. We made sure to cut them into smaller pieces midway, because they are curled up like me when I sleep sideways. Gotta get all angles cooked! Cooking, overall, was so fun and we took turns doing it so the other could have more time to eat; teamwork! Free spicy soup was available but I passed on that and focused more on the fish cake-type of banchan plus the cheese dip for the meats. This place offers very satisfying options! SERVICE Everyone did very well! They were easy to call for assistance regarding the grilling surface, refills and bill payment. Knowledge of the menu was also apparent.

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Fantastic Chef - Fantastic Chef, Leon Guinto

Fantastic Chef, Leon Guinto

Fantastic Chef - Fantastic Chef, Leon Guinto

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The Aristocrat

The Aristocrat

3.8(86 reviews)
4.4 km•Manila City
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Last Thursday June 18,2026As I Came Back From A Vacation Trip To Balabac Island Palawan West…read morePhilippine My Friend Mark & Denis have decided to have dinner in one of my favorite restaurant. As the usual we were waiting to be called to our table by the Staff And Have handed the menu so we have ordered and try some of the dish. As our food was delivered by the staff notice the serving was generous and food is really savory and tasty thats one of the reasons why i love dining on this restaurant and offcourse The Corteus And Friendly Staff. The Location And Business Operation As Open 24 Hours gives everybody a chance to enjoy the herlom dishes that they served As It Gives A Family Friendly Vibes.

Since I could remember, THE Aristocrat RESTAURANT has been a regular go-to eatery for my family…read moreduring most if not all visits to Manila, Philippines. Needless to say, during my November, 2024 vacation, I had to stop by here for a snack or meal which occurred on the evening of Wednesday, the 13th. Established in 1936, The Aristocrat is one of the oldest restaurants in Manila and historic landmark recognised by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines with a marker at this original location on Roxas Boulevard, recognizing its contribution to Philippine culinary history. An iconic spot famed for its homestyle Filipino delights like Lumpiang Shangahi (₱415), Crispy Pata (₱975), and Halo-halo (Blanco ₱160, Regular ₱180, and Specia l₱220), the long-loved brand has won the hearts of Filipinos across the country and is still a favourite up to this day. Situated in the vibrant Malate district, conveniently on Roxas Boulevard, the venue offers diners a picturesque view of Manila Bay, which adds to its charm. The place also has ample parking in the private lot and the interior design is clean and well-maintained. With the onsite bakeshop and store, bright lighting, and 24-hour service, The Aristocrat captures diner vibes while welcoming guests to a warm family-style setting with tables grouped together. Showcasing the best of Filipino culinary culture, the extensive menu at Aristocrat boasts bold, lively flavours served in satisfying portions. Signature dishes include the celebrated Chicken BBQ & Java Rice combination, widely considered "the best chicken barbecue in town," and the iconic Aristocrat Adobo Flying Saucer (₱190), a toasted, circular bread pocket filled with savoury chicken adobo. Each dish is thoughtfully presented and every bite serves as a rich celebration of Filipino cuisine. Below are some of what we ordered at my most recent visit: Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (₱175) - This was Uncle Bolo's order. He enjoyed the shredded ubod (heart of palm) sautéed with pork and shrimp, perfectly wrapped and generously poured with the savoury-sweet and thick peanut sauce topped with ground peanuts and fresh garlic. Crab & Corn Soup (₱98) - The thick, creamy broth filled with sweet corn kernels and shredded delicate crab meat was enjoyed for its warm, savoury flavor, mirroring traditional Filipino-Chinese comfort food. Fried Lumpiang Ubod (₱188) - I'm not a fan of lumpiang ubod, but those who ate this starter enjoyed the crispy texture of the eggroll, especially paired with the spiced vinegar. Gulaman at Sago (₱98) - The Filipino sweet, thirst-quenching iced beverage of gelatin cubes with chewy tapioca pearls in a brown sugar syrup was refreshing and beautiful in presentation. Kare Kare (₱925) - Each spoonful of this classic peanut-forward stew of beef and vegetables was full of flavour. Bistek Tagalog (₱450) - This classic, comforting rendition of the Filipino beef steak, featuring thinly sliced lean beef marinated in savoury soy sauce and tangy calamansi juice and topped with caramelized white onions was impressively tasty and tender. Pinakbet na Baboy (₱330) - This dish featuring a medley of vegetables - such as eggplant, green beans, and bittern melon - and pork sautéed in a savoury shrimp paste is one of Mom's favourites. Unfortunately, she wasn't super impressed with Aristocrat's version. Ginataang Laing (₱225) - This Filipino comfort dish of taro leaves and pork bits cooked in coconut milk and topped with shrimp and siling labuya (small, fiery chili pepper cultivar) was richly creamy, slightly spicy and deeply aromatic. 3-PC Chicken Barbecue (₱345) - This is Aristocrat's iconic dish, often cited as the flagship meal of the legendary Manila-based establishment. Their famous Chicken Barbecue is composed of three pieces of chicken (typically drumsticks and/or leg/thigh cuts) that are marinated, skewered, and grilled to a tender, juicy, and smoky finish. Served with Java Rice (a bright yellow-orange-coloured, savoury rice) and homemade Atsara (a Filipino pickled dish made from grated unripe green papaya) both of which bring out the tastiness of the smoky chicken. Pork Barbecue (₱300) - Two sticks of tender, marinated pork skewers grilled to perfection, typically served with Java Rice and Atsara. Dalyn replaced the Java Rice for white rice to complement the sweet, smoky bites of pork. Fresh Green Mango Shake (₱180) - My shake of fresh succulent green mango fruit blended with light syrup and crushed ice was a perfect balance of tangy and sweet - YUM! THE Aristocrat RESTAURANT's warm, polite and attentive service with nostalgic ambiance and delectable, well-presented dishes have made the establishment a beloved spot for both locals and tourists alike, a must-visit for the heart and soul of authentic Filipino fare.

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Patpat's Kansi - What we ordered and landed safely on our belly. Chicken, lumpia and the Kansi bowl and extra broth plus the sauces we created

Patpat's Kansi

4.5(2 reviews)
2.0 km•Makati City
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A must try ! Cozy…read moreplace to eat after and we arrived after the busy hours. We did this on purpose so everyone would leave back to work on a weekday and had the place to ourselves and what an experience. The kansi so good (the taste is completely satisfying just add chilis :)..). Unli refills on the soup with melts in your mouth meats still Attached to bone and digging in on the bone marrow was insanely good and we paired it with the grilled chicken. We highly recommend you try it. Street parking after the front driveway spots are taken and beware of the parking lot folks that prey on customers assisting but wanting to be paid afterwards. Only thing you should be aware of is parking. Street os free for all so We parked on our own street-side and ignored the guy collecting a fee. If they were assisting during parking, then we would tip them but this is not mandatory. Plenty of spots on the street definitely.

I'm not sure if I said it before but, of all the Pinoy dishes that is my comfort food, I love…read moreanything with soup. Number 1 on the list is Tinola; 2nd place is Bulalo and Sinigang. Bulalo is beef soup made by cooking beef shanks and marrow bones until it becomes a clear broth. Sinigang is a mouth watering braised pork soup using Tamarind as a main souring ingredient. Now, what is Kansi? Kansi is a cross between Bulalo and Sinigang; it's Ilonggo's version of Bulalo. For me, it's the best of both worlds! I love the clear beef broth with the hint of sourness. Pat Pat's Kansi is found in a humble, residential area and it is visited not only by people living in the neighborhood but people who live all the way from Alabang go here to eat Kansi. I'm just lucky that Pat Pat's is literally a few blocks away from Carlo's house. (All the soup I want!) You have 2 choices in the way you want the soup served: Kansi Bulalo (with the bone) or Kansi Laman (no bone, just the beef meat). I always get the Kansi Laman when I'm sharing with others (plus, it's the cheaper option at only Php145). But, when I need to feel extra better after a "bad day," I order the Kansi Bulalo. There's something about eating hot soup with gelatinous bone marrow. *drools* My favorite combo is the Kansi Laman with grilled pork belly. When I'm extra hungry, I also order their Chicken Paa + Chicken Isol (Chicken tails). Wash it all down with Fresh Buko! YUM! The only downside is that they close early. :( I don't know about you but, a bowl of hot Kansi goes so very well after having a couple of drinks with friends!

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Patpat's Kansi - Chicken grilled to perfection was on point and the chicken butt was heavenly good !

Chicken grilled to perfection was on point and the chicken butt was heavenly good !

Patpat's Kansi - After the senior discount :)

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After the senior discount :)

Bacolod Chicken House - Chicken wings (2 piece given with price) 95 pesos

Bacolod Chicken House

5.0(4 reviews)
1.8 km•Makati City
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Heard this from my brother who shared a YouTube video of a chef who ate here and said it tasted…read morelike the chicken he grew up in Bacolod. Since the place was about a 15 minute walk from my condo, I first tried it on a Sunday at 2 pm. It's a small local restaurant that's open air on a corner. You can place your order in the counter but have to wait to be seated before they will bring your food. I had to wait a good 30 minutes before a table was free for the staff to clean and tell us to take that table. We got the pecho (chicken breast) and garlic rice, and I have to say, it definitely was good. Hot off the charcoal grill, it tasted best when you add the chicken oil to the rice. Chicken was juicy and was the best I had in Manila (I did try other inasal places before I made that final decision) They give you a box of gloves if you want to eat with your hands but will also give you utensils. Overall, it was a great meal that I did come back a week later at 1130 am, it was still packed but got a table that was open so no wait. Never had chicken from Bacolod but this definitely was better than Mang Inasal and Bacolod chicken.

while walking, we passed by this chicken house, and she told me a backstory about how her dad…read morealways took her to this chicken house since she was little. She was shocked to find out that it was from Bacolod . As an inasal critic here in Manila, this was by far the best inasalan I have eaten here in Manila. Plus, it's only a 1-minute walk from school!! Live, laugh, love inasal.

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Bacolod Chicken House
Bacolod Chicken House - Garlic rice with added chicken oil 35 pesos

Garlic rice with added chicken oil 35 pesos

Bacolod Chicken House - 2 Pecho each 130 pesos apiece

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2 Pecho each 130 pesos apiece

Mesa Filipino Moderne - filipino - Updated October 2026

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