While visiting Philippines in Jan 2024. My family and I went to this location. There is not parking…read moreup front as there is construction. The parking is located at the back of the building. The parking is shared with other business. They have one bathroom/CR in the restaurant. Plenty of indoor seating. We ordered: Sinigang baboy and hipon, Kare Kare lechon and beef, Crispy Pata, Sago't gulaman, and ice tea. The food was tasty. It really doesn't compare to the Maxs in the US. It just hits different here. Everything was flavorful. What needed to be crispy was crispy, what needed to be juice was juicy. Portion size for price was great. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time for how much we ordered. The service was good, meet our needs and request for additional sides and refills quickly.

The food was pretty good but I would never eat the leche flan again. It was horrible and made my…read morestomach cry and beg for mercy to never taste that again. Service was fine. The ambiance could've been better maybe brighter and I saw a violation happening. A RAT. The rat was crawling on the little rails on the ceilings(Not sure what they're called). The a bathroom connected to Krispy Kreme and it be PACKED. Tofu tastes like a sweaty sock.

Of the restaurants iin Estamzia, this is the one I go to the most. I simply cannot resist the…read morePepper Jack Steak Wrap. Occasionally bring my "adopted" family here, and the young kids love the wings and the variety of sauces. I have a Bistro card and get a very welcome discount. TIP: The sauce in the wrap drips out when eating. Made a mess on my shirt and pants first time. Lean over and eat above the serving basket.

I was actually invited to the launch of Buffalo Wild Wings in the Philippines, and I have seen how…read moreloud and busy the store could be when every nook and cranny is filled with people. It's total mayhem that I dpn't want to be in, unless everyone is wearing the colors that I support, or the jerseys that represent my favorite teams as well. It is one of the more respectable sports bars since their dozens of HD screens actually stream live events, plus other interesting sports-related stuff. Now, wouldn't it be fun if everyone gets into the sporting spirit and just have a place where they could catch a game? The food, though, needs some work .The price points are a bit too expensive for beer grub that you could get way cheaper somewhere else. The flatbread pizzas are good, though the texture of the crust could be improved as it could get tough as it cools. I have tried the pork sliders which come in threes, and the entire thing is still too "bitin". I would give mad props to the other burgers, though, because they are perfect as they are. If only they'd be a little cheaper... All in all, their servings are a bit small. I'm used to overwhelmingly huge servings in sports bars, which actually make it perfect for sharing with friends. My opinion of sports bar or sports diner food is something that could stay on the table for hours without turning soggy or limp. It should also be large enough to feed a brawny man like me. Now, that could be an unfair statement, since I didn't eat anything the whole day during my visit. Recently, I went back when the opening day euphoria has faded, yet the place is still really full - a testament that people actually love the feel, the ambience and the food.

Great beer. Ate there is very sweet and remembers regular customers and drinks making it a very…read morerememberable place for chill drinks.

As much as I love Malate, I haven't quite found that one place that I would travel all the way from…read moreMakati to check out. That is, until I found Tap Station. Located at the corner of Adriatico and Padre Faura, Tap Station has a dozen crafted beers and other concoctions on tap. Since I went with friends, we ended up trying half the selection, and we loved them all! They also have the best value-for-money sausage platter ANYWHERE in Metro Manila. I can't wait to go back!

It's got 3 branches along the same street, it's got to be that good! An Irish pub mixed with a…read moresports bar, Mulligan's has 3 branches along Aguirre Avenue (you can actually walk from one branch to the next one), and at least one of these branches is open 24 hours. Whenever my friends and I can't decide on a place to have some drinks, we always default to Mulligan's. It's not that it's a last resort, it's because Mulligan's is always reliable and great for big groups of friends. (And, for the 24-hour branch, at least we don't have to worry about getting kicked out during closing time.) As for the menu, the servings are huge and usually good for 3-4 people, (sometimes even 5-6) with a complete bar and all kinds of beer (even some foreign brands). Their popularity in BF has recently lead to another branch along Kalayaan Avenue in Makati. The Irish pub feel also attracts a lot of foreign clients, and the place becomes one giant party during major sports events like the World Cup or a Pacquiao match.

I have been here many times fun place good food. But today is the first time I felt like I needed…read moreto write a reveiw. Very rude waitress. She told me I was "Makulet".(with in 5 minutes of me entering) I can not recommend a place that will insult a customer to his face, it is worse because they think it is acceptable if they do it in a language that the customer might not understand. This establishment is not Foreign friendly, please do not support places like this that are blatantly disrespectful.

I got the chance to visit the place when one of my cousin invited me to join her. Gayuma ni Maria…read moregot the buzz to the crowd because of it's very unique and witty food names. The restaurant is located at Sikatuna Village Quezon City. The restaurant interior is very plain and eccentric at the same time. There's a bit of weirdness and quirkiness in the feels when you get inside.  Today we tried their Lumpiang Barako, Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back and Please Be Careful with My Heart. The Lumpiang Barako is more commonly known as the Dynamite. Melted Cheese inside a fresh green pepper that is crispy outside and creamy inside. Masarap without reservations.  Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back, Cocoa crusted cream dory fish with Chocolate sauce. The breading tasted a bit burnt for me and it is a bit bitter. Not masarap for me. Please Be Careful with my Heart, twice baked chicken on Olive Oil and Garlic. The baked garlic is good when you crushed it and glazed it over the chicken. The chicken is a bit bland maybe because it is the breast part. Masarap with a bit of reservation. Personal rating for the restaurant: Food: 3.0 Service: 3.0 Place: 3.0 Happy Eating,  Foodie Day Out

Gayuma ni Maria is a quaint restaurant along Maginhawa street in the UP village area. Although…read moreMaginhawa is known to be a busy street, Gayuma Ni Maria is found in a very quiet and secluded area. Upon entering the establishment, you can feel the same kind of vibe. Maybe it's the kind server that handles everything on the floor by herself and the booths that separate you from the other customers that enjoy the dim lighting and sappy songs that hang in the air. Nevertheless, we sat ourselves down on that rainy afternoon and took a look at their menu. Our group couldn't keep our voices down because of all the choices that were on the menu. I doubt you'd be able to keep quiet if you saw Threesome or Rock me Baby! on a menu. After settling down, we ordered items that really stood out (Threesome, Rock me Baby!, Beats Sex Any Day and a gingerbread cookie that's shaped like a man's "business"). The wait for our food wasn't long (it was actually around 10 minutes) but we decided to play the games that the establishment lent to customers. The games were all designed as icebreakers, which made us laugh some more. However, the questions began to become intense and we dropped the games as soon as our food arrived. The Threesome was a dish comprised of their three main appetizers (Lumpiang Barako, He loves me, he loves me not and Itsie-Bitsie Fetish). This made it easier on our pockets as we could try a variety of their food. Itsie-Bitsie Fetish were taro fries that was served with cheese. They were one of the better appetizers as the dish had just enough sweetness in it and it wasn't limp fries. The Lumpiang Barako were cheese logs stuffed with hot green peppers. It had enough heat and cheesiness (teen relationships can take a note from this). He loves me, He loves me not was a tempura-style squash florets. The special sauce made it taste better because on its own, it was a little too salty. Just like how love is sometimes. Upon leaving, we noticed something that Gayuma Ni Maria calls the Naughty Nook where "adventurous" couples can buy "adult toys". Just something that you might want to take a look at.

My girlfriend and I were mucking around UP, looking for holes-in-the-wall where we can sit down and…read moreenjoy a good meal, when she remembered this place from her student days. We had to trudge all the way to Bahay ng Alumni from the Oval (she insisted it was a short walk, but I was winded the time we got there - what is it with UP students and walking?!) until we found this tiny door on the far side of the building from Chocolate Kiss (which I wanted to try). We were here early in the morning since we just went for a run, so the restaurant just opened. We already had Rodic's, so we ordered their blueberry cheesecake and bannoffee pie. The cheesecake was nothing special, but that pie, oh my god! Words cannot describe just how good this slice was. Okay, now I'm craving. Good job, Yelp.

Restaurant. Of. Choice. That's what it stands for it, it's not some military acronym. Located at…read more"the Bahay ng Alumni", it's a slightly cheaper alternative to Chocolate Kiss (which is on the other side of the building). It also has overall quieter ambience, and most of the people I see there are working or having meetings of some sort. I usually hang out at R.O.C. for merienda, when I need coffee and free wifi, but they've got a lot of meals on their menu. I like their Buffalo Chicken Wrap, which is a bit small but the buffalo sauce is nice and spicy. Their Mushroom Truffle Pasta is also pretty tasty, as well as their pizzas (good for sharing). My sweet tooth says that their desserts are a bit underwhelming though. I was disappointed when I ordered buko sherbet and it didn't look anything like the photo in their menu, hehe! :P

A small but atmospheric restaurant in salcedo village. The servers were all wearing Maria Claras…read moreand had their hair in a bun and spoke straight Tagalog (but super fast as if she memorized it) The food was delicious. We were disappointed that they didn't have the fried carabao cheese, but everything we ordered was delicious. The fried binagoonan was specially memorable. Unlike other Filipino restaurants, their portions are smaller so take note if you're in a large group and want to order family style. The server was helpful in making suggestions on what to order. The food arrived promptly. This is the first restaurant we visited upon arriving in Makati. The double credit card slip requiring you to sign twice freaked us out a little. The restaurant explained that one copy goes to them and the other goes to the bank. But after a few days we realized it's more common practice.

Mabuhay! This place has good Filipino food. The interior is designed reminiscent of the Spanish…read moreera. The staff are courteous and spoke in Tagalog (even on the phone when we were making reservations). The dishes that I personally liked are relyenong talong (eggplant stuffed with longganisa- Filipino sausage) and the bangus salpicao. The tamarind iced tea gave me flashbacks of my childhood when my Dad made tamarind candies. The place is a bit cramped but the food experience makes up for it.

It's hard to miss this place while passing through Roxas Boulevard. The restaurant is just across…read morethe US Embassy and will catch your attention with its green neon signage advertising its name. One of its advantages is that it is easy to reach if you want to feast on authentic Chinese dishes and doesn't want to go through the trouble of going to Binondo. Like many other Manila institutions, the restaurant needs some refurbishing because of its age. Though none of the diners seem to be minding the rather old decor. After all, once your food is served, your eyes(and mouth) will be too occupied. My favorite is their Sweet and Sour Pork. I know that a lot of other restaurants serve this dish but what sets Emerald Garden's apart is they don't clobber their pork with batter. I've tried Sweet and Sour Pork from a lot of other restaurants and almost all of them have their pork covered in a thick crunchy coating of batter. The one served in Emerald Garden is just plain pork lightly coated in starch so you can relish the goodness of the meat. The sauce is also not too sour like others. There really is a balance between sweet and sour. Their siopao is also a crowd favorite. Like most authentic old-style siopaos, theirs is of the humongous type. One serving is a meal by itself. They have smaller ones but go for the large ones. If you like your seafood fresh, they have aquariums where you can choose fresh crabs, shrimps and fishes. Just make sure that you visit them a bit early since they quickly get crowded. But hey, a bit of waiting has never discouraged me, or other patrons for that matter, from indulging on their mouth watering specialties.

Massive quantities at a reasonable price. You look at the menu and the prices seem high until you…read moreget the food and realize a small is enough for two. I can't image what a large feeds.