When I bought my eyeglasses a couple years ago, I had to spend a little extra just to buy really…read morenice frames that don't easily break. I could get a bit careless when it comes to my eyewear, and I got super tired of buying new ones every now and then because I would break them by accident. The ones that I have now are virtually indestructible because they are made of really pliant plastic, but sadly, the hardware has given up on me. For some weird reason, the head on one of the screws on the leg of my glasses broke off, and I couldn't tighten it anymore. My glasses are just loosely flapping around and it would get annoying because I would have to readjust so often. I took it to the shops around Paterno Street, which is a haven for optical supplies, but nobody wanted to touch it because they said that the screw was already rusted in its groove. They gave me all sorts of negative opinions, like, they are afraid they might break the frames if they coax the screw out. Kuya Orlan, however, took one look and said, "Magagawan ng paraan yan" and proceeded to drill a hole on my eyeglass frames so that he could take the stuck screw out. He managed to ease it out, and he then fitted my eyeglasses with spanking new screws so that I could tighten them at whim. My frames were good as new! I was so happy that I didn't have to buy new frames. Thanks to Kuya Orlan and his can-do attitude, I saved a lot on my prescription eyeglasses as I was sure I was gonna have to buy a new pair.

Dropped by the Sarabia Optical branch in Greenbelt last week because my old glasses were finally…read moregiving up on me, and wow, what a smooth experience. The staff greeted me right away, no waiting around like some places. They took their time with the eye exam--super thorough, explained my slight astigmatism shift without making me feel dumb, and then helped me browse without any hard sell. Ended up picking a sleek pair from one of the newer designer lines that looked way better on me than I expected, and with their promo, the whole thing (frames + progressive lenses) came out to way less than I'd pay back home. They even threw in a free lens cleaner kit and adjusted them perfectly on the spot. Felt taken care of, not just sold to. Service was genuinely warm and professional--zero pressure, all help. Already telling friends to go here. Easily 5 stars for me.

On advice of a friend who purchases all his eyewear at Sarabia Optical we visited out local branch…read morein Greenbelt 1. The first thing that hits you is the huge selection that is available with all the top designers represented. Service,as is the case in Makati is excellent and prices are Sometimes 1/3 of what you would pay in North America. Specialty lenses however can take up to 10 days to complete and the sole reason Sarabia lost 1 star. We were able to pick up 2 of the newest designer frames for just about $210.00 with discounts and left very happy with the service,prices and selection.

My updated review from 1 star to 3.5 stars: I finally went back to the shop and told them my point…read moreof view that the style/color and font must be the same as the display on the wall as to what they will engrave on the bottles of their customers. Even if I can buy 10 water bottles from this shop, it will always boil down to the principle that the style I asked must be done and heard and not dismissed. It must be the same as what they show on their wall display with what they sell should be of the same quality they offer to their customers. I could've given 4 stars but I didn't appreciate how the manager gives explanations (I dont need to get manipulated) she must know that customer is always right as a manager. I was given a new bottle and I got asked if I wanted for it to be engraved and I said no thank you. I don't want to go thru such dissatisfaction again. My review a few hours ago with 1 star: I had my hydro flask engraved here and the sales lady did not follow instructions about the color scheme for the font I had

Massage, facial, all first rate. Friendly , skillful staff. A must place to visit when in Makati…read more Walking distance to Holiday Inn( 5 stars)

The size of this mall always means that this can be a great spot to hang out with friends and…read morefamily. I mean, there are so much things you can do to plan out some activities. There are arcades, boba spots, cafes, archery, bakery class, digital art museum, nail salon, hair salon etc and even a sports arena that holds concerts too. We came across a couple of artists promoting music and there was a stage and sound set-up in one of the big spaces. I got to say though, the most recent time I came here I was very grossed out by the strong smell of the ice skating rink!!! It feels as if there isn't enough cleaning done on those ice skate rentals and it totally put off me and the rest of our group from entering in to see the prices. I don't remember the spot stinking so much pre-COVID so that's very unfortunate. It's across from one of the food courts in the mall too. You can eat food of various types!!! Food court options or literal restaurants. I definitely think coming here for two days is best but you can still explore a majority of the mall in one day. I like the security for checking bags upon entry when going into the different buildings. Expect a ton of banks, restaurants and stores. A BIG PLUS. If you are struggling to find a store, ask one of the security personnel inside. They immediately know the directions on where to go and were super impressive in their knowledge!!! The staff here in the Philippines are very courteous and professional. Always a good visit to come here especially to enjoy the AC also.

Lives up to being one of THE malls to visit in the Philippines. Over three levels of dozens of…read morestores, from affordable to high end luxury. The space is so large I stumbled on a basketball tournament happening in the mall to public spectacle! Walking it in one day was doable but most tourists tend to take two days at minimum to see the entire property. There is little to no service within the mall itself and Wifi is spotty so bear that in mind when strolling around. Well maintained and with a gorgeous view of the bay!

When I heard from a friend that he buys his eyeglasses in Paterno, I checked it out and in one…read morevisit, I swore to never come back to eyeglass shopping in the mall This is where optical shops in the mall get their supplies at a fraction of the cost anyway. As I have mentioned in my previous reviews, I could get pretty rough when handling my eyeglasses that's why they have suffered quite a lot of abuse throughout the years. Good thing I got really good frames that don't break easily. However, the screws rust and the lenses themselves could get scratched and badly smudged through time. I was getting headaches from always seeing these scratches on my lenses, and I knew I had to get new ones before my finals came up as I was expecting to get a lot of reading and studying done. Amit at RSA Optical Supply helped me get new lenses fitted. I bought my glasses from Amit about two years ago, and he still remembers me. He is always so nice and accommodating, and he gives the best deals to his clients. He took me to his clinic a few streets away, and had someone do a computerized eye refraction on me just to make sure that he was giving me the right prescription lenses. I found out after the exam that my eyesight improved because of my correction lenses, and it was time for me to get new, lower grade lenses. I paid P300 for my new regular, uncoated lenses (the Transition, non-fogging, multi-coated, scratch-proof lenses were tempting, but I just didn't want to shell out even more money) and I walked out of Amit's store with the impression that everything was in HD. Thanks for giving me my sight back, RSA Optical Supply!

I started wearing eyeglasses only a couple years back but I have broken, misplaced, lost, scratched…read moreand stepped on 8 pairs of eyeglasses. I am that careless when it comes to my eyewear, since I hate wearing eyeglasses. They are cumbersome, clunky and uncomfortable. However, I am too broke and deathly afraid for laser eye surgery or eye correction, so until I marry into money, I'm going to have to keep on breaking, losing and scratching my eyeglasses. It's a good thing that I have found the best place to get cheap eyeglasses around the metro. Paterno Street, a few streets away from Raon and Hidalgo streets near the Quiapo Church, is the mecca for optometrists and eye specialists. Here, you will find row upon row of eyewear stores and specialty shops for all kinds of eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. You will find frames in all styles, brands and makes. You can also select from a range of prices, from the obviously fake and fragile counterfeits to the discounted bulk-rate imported frames. You can also buy wholesale frames (for what reason, I don't know. I mean who would possibly need a wholesale rate on eyeglass frames... oh yeah. Me.). All you need is a little patience. You can walk around and shop around for the lowest prices on frames. You can also duck into one of the eye clinics to have expert optometrists perform computerized eye refractions and check ups. The entire street is basically competing for business, so bear that in mind when haggling for the lowest bargains.

Just came home from Paterno Street. Lots of optical shops to choose from. My daughter and I…read moreentered at least 10 shops. My daughter was not able to choose the eyewear that would fit her personality and face from the famous shops (according to the star rating in Google). When we decided to just come back to the first shop that we've been into, that's the time we saw this optical shop in the corner of Paterno and Sales (?) Street. The name of the shop is KMC Eyewear Shop manned by two Chinese (maybe one of them is the owner). They called our attention. I told my daughter that we can try looking at their eyewear since we still have enough time. They're kind and accommodating, very patient in assisting my daughter as she tries one pair of eyeglasses to another eyeglasses. She liked 2-3 pairs and confused which one to buy. Then I saw a Dior brand in red color and asked my daughter if she likes it. She tried it on and she said it looks really good. I then asked the Chinese woman if they have a blue of it and she said yes. She went out of their shop to get the blue one from, I think, another shop of theirs or stockroom. While she was out, I saw another good pair of eyeglasses in blue color tucked in the corner of the glass shelf. It was an Oakley imitation but nevertheless a good-looking one. My daughter said she also liked it. When the Chinese woman returned, I asked her how much for the two pairs if we will have them in multicoated and transitional lens. She said 3200 pesos but since we will buy two it will only be 2800 pesos. Wow! My daughter said that only the Oakley will have the multicoated and transitional lens, while the Dior will be as it is. She decided just to keep the Dior as a reserve once the Oakley would be damaged in the future lol. So final price for the eyeglasses is 2300 pesos plus 200 pesos for the eye check up. It's really a very good deal. Two pairs for just 2500 pesos. In the mall it is around 6000-6500 pesos for one pair of eyeglasses with multicoated and transitional lens when we asked Acebedo. Above all, my daughter is so happy with her glasses. She keeps saying that everything is HD lol. Thanks to KMC

When my dog chewed on my glasses a few months ago, completely destroying it while I slept, I had no…read morechoice but to walk to my office blind. Thankfully, my workplace is but five minutes away from my apartment on foot, so I did not have much problem. Unfortunately, when I sat down and opened my computer to work, I realized I couldn't see what I was typing! ARGH! I had to buy replacement glasses but the nearest mall was 15 minutes away by pedicab. I couldn't just leave the office and hang out there while waiting for my pair. And then, I realized, there was an optical shop I was passing by just across the street from my office. And what do you know, they had eyeglasses on sale for just Php 1,000 a pair! Thank God, or else I would've turned madder at #YuanTamad, my Shih Tzu. What's better is that the glasses were available after 30 minutes. I had my eye exam, went back to the office, worked using my iPad a bit, and in no time, they had texted me that I could already pick up my purchase. Such convenience! For the contact lens-loving among you, you may want to visit, too. I got three pairs of contact lens (good for three months per pair) for only Php 800! That's quite a steal!

I'm glad I came here for souvenirs before heading home. This store in the Mall of Asia (MOA) has…read moreFilipino food, art, clothing, history, and culture. It's thoughtfully designed and clean. I think it's valuable to visit a unique place like this as there's lots of rare finds. It was pretty busy. I had to maneuver around a lot of people while browsing. They had a lot of merch that I wanted but I knew I didn't have a lot of space in my luggage. When you check out, just know green shopping bags are sturdy and good quality. I regret buying the brown shopping bags. I noticed they smelled funny when I unpacked my luggage when I got home. I ended up recycling them. I wish I had more luggage space. I wish I had more time in this store. I guess it gives me a reason to come back here on my next vacation.

My favorite store in MOA (MANILA Philippines)…read more This store had everything and then some to warm your pinoy heart. You know I'm not fond of shopping but I enjoyed browsing through the many items and merchandise in this store. I found lots of souvenirs and handicrafts here and some must-have "pasalubongs." I like to pick pasalubongs that will capture the essence of the Philippines and they have many of them here including novelty shirts, home decor items and don't forget snacks: Crispy Mushroom Chips, Banana Chips and, of course, Dried Mangoes. I also found some cool local fashion I can't wait to wear this summer. They had luggage and bag tags that come with free personalization. Made the recipients happy... Great prices because the U.S. dollar is strong ($1 = ± 56 pesos). There are plenty of employees to help if you need assistance. The best part is... they accept major credit cards which was good because I was running out of pesos LoL! Filled one luggage to capacity (22kg, almost 50 lbs which was the max allowed w/o paying excess) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Okay, that's all... happy shopping. Review #3300