All things considered, this place was just okay; the fries are pretty good, and they have an…read moreexceptional selection of beer. The burger patties were good, no doubt, and the caramelized onions were cooked perfectly. The problem with the burgers here is the sauce, which tastes simply awful! They use the same sauce for their fries too, which defies all logic... Tip: Scrape the sauce from their burgers, and you've got a pretty good burger!

Maginhawa is known to be an Eat Street--a budget friendly, kitschy place to feast and support local…read morebusiness and talent. Luckily, The Burger Project meets all of these qualifications to be a Maginhawa standard. The restaurant is cozy, with seating both inside and outside. You can seat larger parties here but be prepared to be brushing elbows. It helps the place feel more homey. The menu of available toppings and pre made combinations alongside sides and drinks are written artfully in chalk above the cash register and condiments bar. They have this cool template where you can literally build your own burger, customizing everything from the bun to the cheese to sauces, condiments and everything in between! Be warned though, every upgrade comes at a price and it can add up quickly. The standard patty is a very generous serving, and familiar to most Filipino palates, it's a bit on the saltier side. I do, however, appreciate its flavor and juiciness so I don't really think it's a deal breaker. Some standout add-ons to the burgers here include an egg, adobo aioli, a grilled pineapple slice, and garlic cream cheese among more standard and out there choices. I love their fries too! Definitely good for sharing for the size. I recommend the sweet potato fries (₱70), The Animal Style Fries (a nod to In-N-Out's famous fries of the same name), and the garlic aioli fries. They're great, especially the sweet potato fries because they walk a really nice line between kamote fries you'd buy on the street and the sweet potato fries you'd see at more American places.

Good eats does not necessarily mean that you have to fork over an arm and a leg. While there is…read morethat age old adage that you always get what you pay for, some refreshing exceptions arise every once in a while. The Snack Shack, a quaint burger joint that first opened its doors inside of the University of the Philippines, now has a second home just a couple of minutes away from the university. They still serve the same affordable, freshly ground burgers that we've come to know and love, while introducing new menu items, mostly various kinds of grilled sausages. As always, it's better to call or text ahead of time before actually going to the restaurant since the burgers takes quite a while to prepare. You can take a chance and wing it, but be prepared to wait for at least 30 minutes to get your order. The taste is worth the wait but if you're easily bored, you've been forewarned.

I am sure not everyone will agree with me when I say that burgers should be served as plain and…read morefresh as it gets. That means no melted mozzarella cheese, no caramelized onions and no special signature sauce that claims to be the winner in every bite. I like my burgers with beefy patties, clean and fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and onions with minimal ketchup and mayonnaise, maybe a little mustard. Anything more and I wouldn't enjoy the burger as much. Fortunately, the Snack Shack offers just that - simple, clean and fresh burgers cooked right in front of you. For less than 150 pesos, I can get a great tasting burger. The only downside is the waiting time that forces you to wait at least 15 minutes, and that's on a good night. This simple, hole-in-the-wall is literally located off the road of V. Luna Extension. You'd notice the place wherever there's a swarm of hungry people waiting to be fed. But for the quality, taste and price, I would wait hours just to have a bite.

Ecstasy fries reminds me of animal fries. They are good! The burger was also on point tonight. I…read morewasn't even hungry when I got there but it was the taste of the burger that made it hard for me to resist. Next time I will get a milkshake! I had meal after eating at Cellos donuts so wasn't wanting any more sweets. But I have satisfied my burger craving for the week. This location is really big. I would say good for groups. Even saw students studying in there. :)

Sweet Ecstasy is one of my favorite burger joints in the Metro - tied with Charlie's Grind & Grill…read more- and this branch is great. It still retains that kitschy vibe the outdoor Jupiter branch has, plus the Katipunan branch has a/c, more seating, and is located more conveniently for me. I got the cheeseburger with grilled onions & onion rings. The tomatoes & lettuce on the burger were fresh & crisp; it also had a good amount of cheese on it. I liked that the buns were buttered & toasted. The beef patty had a tendency to start falling apart, but I've noticed this with all the burgers I've had here in the Philippines - not sure why this is. The onion rings were super sulit & the serving size was generous enough to have an onion ring with every bite which I loved. I tried some of my friend's sweet potato fries which I also enjoyed, but I think the ones at Charlie's are better. When we went for lunch, all the seats were taken, but a spot for us opened up soon after we ordered. We got our food fast & left with our burger craving satisfied.

I found about Backyard Burgers because I was craving for a burger while in the Tomas Morato area…read morebut didn't know where to go. Luckily, I read up on the restaurant while online. The burger joint is beside a car wash and 2-3 other small restaurants across the side of ABS-CBN. I got their Truffle Burger for Php 245 because it sounded amazing -- 1/2 pound mozarella-stuffed beef patty, truffled shiitake mushrooms, and cheddar cheese. YUM. The burger was huge and the bun was soft. The patty was juicy and the entire burger was great, especially with ketchup. Backyard Burgers had a variety of other solid burger options and I would love to go there again to sample some more.

I really, REALLY want to like my Heart Attack burger, but my beef patty is under-seasoned. Also,…read morethe hoagie bun is dry. I had a bite (okay...two) of my friend's Truffle Burger and it was a little better than mine. The cheesy fries were really good though.

If people would go back here for burgers - I would be different coz the wings are so deliciousread more

Small burger place but tasty and juicy burgers. It has nice ambiance. It will take 10 to 15 mins…read morewait as they only cook it when you order.

Updated review on March 16…read more After contacting the Moment Group, who owns 8 Cuts, my experience was completely different. I had excellent communication from Kenneth, the Supervisor in 8 Cuts Promenade, and had an outstanding meal and great service today. Thank you Ken and the Moment Group for the professionalism and wonderful food! There will always be issues in a business but the real hallmark is how the company responds to feedback and makes it right which is exactly what Ken did today! 10/10 Recommended and 100% will return! ------------------------------- Original Review Tried to eat lunch here and strangely, not one of the employees came to my table to greet me or take my order. Several of the employees, including the manager made eye contact with me! After waiting for 10 minutes, I got up and walked out.

I like eating at Dayrit's. It's straight up home style food without the fancy exterior. What they…read morelack in decor to add to the ambiance they make up with really good tasting food - so much so that Dayrit's has been around for pretty much forever. What you really have to try at Dayrit's is their house specialty, the Roast Beef Plate. The generous serving of deliciously seasoned and roasted beef comes with a baked potato topped with cheese and bacon bits, vegetables and rice. While the meal can become quite filling, you can just omit the rice and have your roast beef with their delicious baked potato. Another dish that I liked at Dayrit's is their Hamburger Steak. The patty itself is a little bit oddly shaped (it's a rectangle!) and is a bit thin, but it does taste good. It's not too oily and the mushroom sauce that accompanies it is a nice touch as the dish on its own can become pretty dry. On the side, the hamburger steak comes with a small heap of mashed potatoes. What I love about this is that it doesn't taste like the packaged dry spud that you can get, so they get plus points for this. For dessert, try their Brownie ala Mode. This is pretty sweet, so I suggest you split it with a friend. Apart from these, Dayrit's also has sandwiches on the menu, as well as pasta, sizzling ghetti, and short orders. What's great about them is that they also offer frozen cooked food, party trays you can bring to your next potluck, and items sold by weight.

Oh man, Wham! is a throwback. Growing up only two blocks away from their first branch in Katipunan,…read moreI've been going here to satisfy my burger cravings ever since. My favorite of the char-grilled bunch is the Bronco - because who can say no to some bacon and barbecue sauce on a juicy all-beef patty? - but I'm telling you, all the others are just as damn delicious. (Tip: I get mine split in half for easier handling, and with thick-cut fries and onion rings on the side for an extra crunch.) The collection of comic book posters and other superhero stuff around on display is also a cool geeky touch - their name's one of those action scene sound effects after all! Even with its recent renovations and brand-new line of sausages, Wham! has stayed consistent for more than a decade and still delivers that same kick of burger nostalgia I remember every time.

Wham Burgers is one of the good burgers I've had a few years ago but sadly their Shangri-La mall…read morebranch closed down already. They still have their Katipunan branch open that I would visit whenever I am in the area. I loved how they designed the place with comic book posters and bright color themes. One of my favorite burgers from them is their Bronco burger since it has Bacon and Barbeque sauce. This just definitely hits the spot. The burger patty they use is huge so as the other ingredients they fill it in. You can share one burger if you have a small appetite. Their fries are delicious as well, thick sliced and filling. I do hope that they put up more branches around the city especially near my area again. They are also reasonably priced and won't hurt your wallet even if you're a big group.

Pinoys never fail to amuse me on how creative they can get especially when it comes to marketing…read moreand advertising. From the outside, the place looks like your ordinary neighborhood burger joint but as you go inside and check the text on the menu and the walls, you'll immediately notice funny quotes, disclaimers, infographics and "hugot lines" that will make your dining experience very memorable. There's even a properly labeled nook where there is little no signal and the sign would encourage you to just drop your gadgets and focus on your food. I'm yet to try out their burgers but their poutine was quite exceptional especially when topped with their awesomesauce coming from a big syringe thingy. The Big B Burgers experience will not be complete if you won't try their uber special Pink Potion with feelings. Don't worry, this ain't no love potion but it really packs a lot of emotions. What's this about you say? Go here and find out.

I have mixed feelings about "hugot" - those corny, sentimental quips about love and heartbreak…read more There has to be proper timing and setting, and the best ones are usually the ones that are delivered at opportune moments. What I love about Big B is the owners' mastery of proper hugot techniques, whatever that means. Their place is plastered with witty "hugot" signs that make me hoot with laughter all the time. This burger joint in Maginhawa is well known for their 50%-50% burgers, or burgers that are made with 50% beef, and 50% of your choice of processed meat, such as SPAM, bacon or longanisa. I haven't tried the burgers yet since I turned vegetarian before I discovered their shop, but what I always get when I'm there is the Poutine ng Ina Mo, which is their version of the famous Canadian fries-and-curds snack. They pile crispy fries in a bowl, top it with cheese and douse it with tasty chicken gravy. Try this with their famous Awesomesauce, which is basically just pesto mayonnaise served in a caulking gun, or what they call the "baril". The Awesomesauce goes with everything - the burgers and the fries. On your next visit, make sure to order Pink Potion with Feelings. I won't spoil the surprise element of this drink, so you need to go and experience it for yourself.

We use to like this place. Now, it is overrun by cockroaches. We them on the floor and on the brick…read morewall inside. Nearly everyone sat outside. Felt sad for people working there. They knew about it.

Havent had a burger in the 3 plus weeks of being in the Philippines. Because my rationale is…read moreburgers are more of a western idea. But i saw a todd english at the airport and a waitress gave us their happy hour menu as we were walking by looking for a place to eat. So we decided to give them a try. The waitresses are really nice just like it seems to be in the service industry in the Philippines. It was airconditioned which was really nice. Theres no bathroom in the establishment but several restaurants down which is common here.... I ordered their portabello mushroom sliders as well as their todd English poutine. When the food came which wasent that much of a wait i remembered why i shouldn't have come to Manila for a burger much less a poutine which is a canadian dish... (what was i thinking?.... you dont goto Mexico for chinese food....) Granted i knew sliders were small, but this is rediculous. It felt as tho the 2 burgers were the size of an American half dollar. Very small. So i was hoping it tasted fantastic..... It didnt. Tasted mediocre. Nothing special. Nothing memorable. Same for the poutine. Seemed as tho it lacked salt or flavor. At least it was hot and the cheese was still melting.... really not saying much. I left this place unsatisfied and not even feeling full or anywhere close to full due to the sad portion of the meal. Their redemption and only saving grace was their customer service and ice water and airconditioner. Now remember self the mantra... when in Manila dont try their burgurs.... or as a matter of fact any country where their not known for a particular dish...