Pretty chill hookah bar with Arabic music in the middle of metro Manila. The setup is unique…read more You're on a small couch with 1-2 other people adjacent to each other, but you're a bit cramped. It's a creepy place to go alone, because of the neighborhood and of the old male clientele, so try to go with a friend. I recommend the berry mint hookah. Skip the grapefruit flavor.

We had a VERY VERY BAD EXPERIENCE with this restaurant. It is infuriating!…read more What we received were FOUL SMELLING CHICKEN SHAWARMAS and FRENCH FRIES SOAKED IN CHICKEN FAT!!! Aside from this, let's talk about the MISSING ORDERS! It was highly unacceptable and when we called the customer service to fix it, they only defended themselves that they make food fresh everyday. LIKE REALLY???!!!! TRY TO EAT THE CHICKEN SHAWARMA you sent us and you'd know immediately that the food is not good anymore, when you open the container it has A FOUL SMELL. and we know what good shawarma chicken smells like since we order this a lot. P.S aside from these they have an AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY ONLY GAVE US EXCUSES and didnt really solved the problem! HORROR EXPERIENCE!

If you like Mediterranean food, this is a go to place for many people in the BGC area and I get…read morewhy. The food is great and portion are pretty good as well. Enjoyed their pizza, pasta and dips!

Was in Manila for work and stopped into Feta while walking around the area by hotel. It was so…read moregood we came back for a 2nd time! Which, when you're only in town for 12 days and there are 100s of amazing places to eat, if you choose to eat twice it must be good! Def will be added to my rotation for my next work trip

Solid hummus that is flavorful and simple. Proper pita bread. Excellent chicken shawarma. Comes…read morewith tahini and and herb chili sauce. Not cheap but deeply satisfying

3/5 for the food. I ordered the hummus with falafel and a salad. The hummus was very standard in…read moreterms of taste. I've had better tasting store bought hummus so it was just eh. The falalels, however, were really small and tasted pretty bland. I've had better and I could do without the salsa-like sad excuse for a salad. I'm giving the restaurant a generous 2 stars for the experience as a whole. This is gonna be long so I apologize. First of all it was very unprofessional how their staff was sitting in the balcony area vaping and customers had to ask them if they could use their table. Secondly, my friend and I met here to catch up over dinner and beer, and because she's a zomato gold member, she can avail of perks like a "buy one get one" beverage promotion, Which the restaurant had hard printed copies of by the way with the terms and conditions clearly printed on the back. However, when I went to pay for the bill I noticed they charged us for each beer instead of just one for the price of two. Long story short, there was a "discussion" between my friend, the cashier, their manager and zomato support over the phone. The restaurant didn't want to honor the zomato gold deal and said the canned beer we got didn't count. Although, as I pointed out to the girl, was nowhere stated on the T&Cs. She obviously didn't read it carefully. She was at a loss so she called the manager who told my friend that they only do it for other drinks. Zomato asked why not. The restaurant finally gave in but said this would be the last time. Don't agree to deals you can't commit to. It's embarrassing when you're obviously just trying to find loopholes. Sketchy business practices. And please give your staff a place to have a break, eat, have a smoke. When will businesses here ever learn that usually the customer is always right...

To be honest, I'm totally clueless about what Turkish cuisine is about. I don't know any staple…read moredish or native delicacy. Because of this, with the desire to try anything at least once, I did not have any second thoughts about trying this place out. Besides, there was a bit of a line and the area was not deserted so I thought a number of people must really like whatever is on the place's menu. I asked for their bestseller and a slightly indifferent woman on the window recommended the Pita Doner. It looked really tasty and I got excited to take my first bite. And when I finally plunged my fork onto the pita bread, I noticed that it was stuffed with lots of vegetables. I'm not sure if it was a good thing but I expected more meat. The sauces (not sure how they're called) on the other hand, were also kind of bland. Good thing the entire dish was generally filling and satisfying. Not to mention it was already a balanced and healthy diet as it is. It might not be the best I've tasted but I have nothing to compare it with so I guess it was just ayt and I'm still willing to give Turkish cuisine in general another shot.

I can't help but feel that I should have ordered something else. After all, Bricks and Copper's…read morereputation preceeds it as far as I've read. Well, it's hit or miss, really depending who you ask. It just so happened that I was looking for something light that day. With everything around it offering something heavier, a pita donner seemed like a good idea. If you're familiar with the Bricks and Copper from Pleasant Hills, you'll probably notice there's a lot missing from their menu. But at least they kept their best seller, right? The pita donner is... kind of underwhelming. I mean, I guess it's okay. The meat wasn't all that dry. Nice and peppery. Good flavor but the way it was stacked in the pita meant that you'd be left with nothing but vegetables when you reached the bottom. That definitely does nothing for its flavor. That and where I got a container of sauce, my friend didnt and we ordered the exact same thing. Again, I can't help but think I might have ordered the wrong thing but when you order something they claim is their best seller, you'd think there would be a little more to it.

The döner sign was calling to me as I entered A. Venue Mall. "Ah! Another Vietnamese diner," I…read morethought to myself, knowing that döner kebabs are all over the streets of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. I didn't know how wrong I was until the friendly attendant pulled the door open for me and said, "Come, sir, try our authentic sausages and German sandwiches. They're really good!" Looking at my wife's quizzical look, I responded with, "A table for two, please." Inside, I was introduced to the history of döner. Apparently, Germany's number one fastfood sandwich is Turkish in origin. In the 1960's it was brought to Berlin by immigrants. Bamm's beef döner is made of juicy meat cooked using Middle Eastern spices. It is served stuffed in a toasted pita bread pocket along with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. An order also includes potato chips on the side. The server wasn't lying. The sandwich was really delicious. It was huge too! It also comes in chicken or mixed (beef and chicken) varieties. My wife ordered the Smoked Cheese Krainer. It is a mild smoked Slovenian sausage with aged cheese. Meaty and cheesy are the two words that best describe this sausage. It was a bit overcooked, but nevertheless delectable. The platter includes toasted pita bread and sauerkraut. I also noticed a plaque proudly displayed near our table. It says there that during the 2013 National Hummus Day, an international event celebrating hummus as an Arabic and Middle Eastern delicacy, Bamm has been awarded the Certified True Hummus recognition. Upon reading the award, I immediately ordered hummus. True enough, it's the best-tasting hummus that I have ever had! That's coming from someone who always orders hummus at every Greek, Persian, or Mediterranean restaurant he visits. For our drinks, I tried the Dirty Beer or beer spiced up with other stuff that makes its color deep brown. My wife ordered Radler, which is a beer-based drink mixed with other beverages like lemonade or soda. Next time, I will definitely try the Currywurst. The only problem I have with Bamm is the presence of two tiny German cockroaches on the couch we were sitting on.

I remember BAMM's first branch from B-Side in Makati. Their beef doner is the best post Irie Sunday…read moremeal in town. I'm glad they've reopened in A Venue, though it competes with more post drinking venues there. Some of the things I like to order haven't changed though. Open faced sandwiches with the Turkish shawarma type meat plus their chips is a winner. I've chanced upon some other doner places since BAMM made the dish more familiar to Manila but BAMM still has the best version, in my opinion.

While heading for the more mainstream restos over at Rockwell, you might miss this little gem of a…read morecafé even with its bright neon sign. But if you do see it, make sure to stop and check it out, because if you do, you're in for a good time. Combos Bread Company is a delightful Turkish café where the owner grills his own kebabs along the street, and you sit at simple tables under warm lighting. They're not strict about the menu here; you can mix and match your dips so you can try everything, and the owner himself will come over to explain how one dish tastes different from another. It's nice to see restaurant owners so invested in their businesses, because it serves as a good example to the staff they employ. Normally, a restaurant like this might be intimidating to some people, although most places would be quick to say that everybody is welcome. At Combos, it's actually true.

Glad we went in this establishment. Food was amazing. We ordered almost everything in the menu and…read moreloved it all. See pics. The falafel was not the usual try and over powering. Their version was crispy outside but tasty and juicy inside. Service was tops, accommodating, friendly and fast. The ambiance was pretty simple. No frills but clean and comfortable. Price over size plating was a average. My 9 year old son even enjoyed their shawarma hummus. Ohhh the baklava... delicious! Will definitely be back here just before we go back to Saipan.

This was my first stop on my trip! It was one of the only spots open late night! Thank goodness…read morebecause it is delicious. It's also much healthier than the other late night choices. The hummus here is delicious! I also like that you can order half or full sizes of the falafel. The half size is fulfilling already. If you eat just those two things, you should be quite satisfied. My family comes to this place quite often! I can see why!

I wish I had known about this restaurant's location in Molito, Alabang. It cannot be seen by…read moredriving around in a car. You'll have to get off at the drop off point from across Manam and walk into a small walkway and then turn right. Our friends invited us here for lunch on a Sunday. Almost all the tables were taken. Fortunately, there is more seating on the 2nd floor. The decor with its blue and white motif transported me to Greece. We ordered shish tawouk, lamb kebab plate, mushroom soup, squash salad, Dubai brownie and tahini brownie. The servings were very generous. My shish tawouk plate had several tender pieces of chicken, eggplant salad, biryani rice, broiled tomato and some kind of salsa-like sauce. On the table were two kinds of sauces - one white (perhaps tatziki?) and one with the color of a thousand island dressing (although it is not). The latter was quite spicy. Best was to use it to dress the chicken starting with the white sauce and a tad of the spicy. Soooo good! The lamb kebab was a bit tough. The squash salad was warm and fresh. Overall, everything was authentic and delicious! I know I will crave this food as it is better than many of the Mediterranean restaurants in Los Angeles, USA. They also have such a variety of dishes to choose from - definitely want to try the other dishes in the menu. I was so hungry and excited, I forgot to take pictures of the food. Service was attentive and pleasant. Our water glasses were always filled. Love this place! Will definitely be back!

Cafe Mediterranean is the perfect place for small family gatherings, or get-togethers with friends…read more They have a wide array of Mediterranean food to choose from including pizzas, gyros, salads, pastas, soups, etc. Once you step into that restaurant, be prepared to see, smell, and taste that unique Mediterranean experience! You can taste the freshness and quality of the food that they serve. There are too many different dishes to mention, I would like to suggest for you to try my favorite go to dish in Cafe Mediterranean which is the Grilled Fish Kebabs with Pita, but what's even better is having the pita changed to buttered rice for a minimal fee! Make sure to also try the spicy Garlic Yogurt sauce on your fish kebabs or any meat of your choice!

I decided to try Fig for two basic reasons: 1) I love Mediterranean cuisine; 2) I've noticed people…read morestarted raving about this place in every expat online forum I take part. So there was no reason not to try it! Fig is located along Kalayaan Avenue. It's funny, because I always walk around that region when I go from Salcedo Village to Power Plant Mall and I had never noticed this restaurant before! Maybe that's because the visual pollution around P. Burgos Street and Kalayaan, too much information. I think got so used to the "neon lights" vibe and all the pubs that I never expected to find a tiny and quiet Mediterranean restaurant along the way. Now I've tried it, the feeling is that Fig is the perfect place to give yourself a breather. Even the façade makes you feel relaxed, because it brings immediately to memory the Mediterranean fresh architecture. Although it's a tiny place, the restaurant is very cozy. Ok, let's talk about the menu. In simple words: it's just the best food I had in Manila since I arrived here. Really. A true gourmet experience. Everything is so fresh and tasty! All the dishes I've ordered had an amazing explosion of flavors. The open kitchen allows you to see the French chef preparing the food. What impressed me is that he was alone all the time. He cooks EVERYTHING himself, while he listens to some nice music :) For me it was very interesting to see his "creative process" - cooking with passion is a true creative activity, I have no doubt! Fig works only with fresh ingredients. They're proud of sourcing all products from organic farmers. 90% of their ingredients are organic! Nice, isn't it? I highly recommend all the dishes I had there. Husband and I started with a Gazpacho Soup. It was very good, but it's spicy! Be prepared. We also had two starters: Torta de Patata (P-E-R-F-E-C-T!!!) and Spanakopita (a greek spinach pastry). Each dish comes with two units, so it's nice for sharing. For the main course I had their signature dish - the Tagine of Lamb, cooked with almonds, chermoula, figs, ginger, carrots, cinnamon, saffron and parsley. Just zesty! The meat was very tender. WARNING: Once it has lots of thermogenic ingredients, I started sweating! :P No problem though. I had a great time with this delicious dish. I suggest pairing your tagine with the Jeweled Couscous. Now I think I'll need a weekly visit so I can try all the menu! Go there. Really.

Amidst Poblacion's gritty realness is this so-chic, polished in white and wood hole-in-the-wall…read more The typography of its logo on the front porch is already a sign that this isn't your usual Poblacion fare. The tiles inside are enough to convince you that there is beauty to be savored. And the quality of the food, more than enough to make you list this as your new favorite restaurant. Mediterranean at its finest! Yup, nothing street food-y about this place, indeed. Instant favorites are the mushroom-goat cheese Turkish pizza, lamb tagine (oh so tender, that lamb!!!!!!) and their nicely flavored souvlaki. Shared with friends and paired with a good glass of red, expect the night to last until closing time. And the plates, all cleaned out -- by three petite girls, in our case! The menu is extensive enough that I cannot wait to go back and try everything else!