Tag: Restaurants
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Dine In: Izakaya Kikufuji
In all those times I worked in Makati, one of the things I always planned but never managed to do was eat in Izakaya Kikufuji. It’s a popular spot in Little Tokyo among office workers, but for some reasons, I never really got around to dining here even if I have eaten at some of…
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40 Days of Veganism: 2019 Edition
It’s the time of the year again: when Jollibee serves Tuna Pie and many Catholics (and some Protestant denominations) refrain from eating certain food groups, particularly meat. Personally, for me, it has become less of a religious commitment than an obvious excuse to maintain a vegan diet. For most of the year, it’s really tough…
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Dine In: El Chupacabra
El Chupacabra is the closest one can get to the streets of Baja Mexico without leaving the central business district of Makati. The colorful taqueria has been serving some of the best street tacos this side of the world since 2013, and while many establishments in the area have come and gone in the years…
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Dine In: Hummus Elijah
Here’s another dining place in Makati that I’ve been frequenting to but haven’t gotten around to writing about. Hummus Elijah is a vegan-friendly spot in the heart of the red light district of Poblacion and is one of the most popular places per TripAdvisor and Zomato users. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss space since the signs aren’t…
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40 Days of Veganism: 2018 Edition
And here we go again. The title’s a misnomer, though, because I have been an on-off vegan since late January (a flexitarian, if you will). For most days of the week, I stick to a plant-based diet, but there are days, particularly when I’m on a really tight budget or when I’m too lazy to…
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Dine In: Ziggurat
A combination of cravings for dishes from South Asia (brought about by our recent trip to Sri Lanka) and the Middle East (brought about by last month’s FIBA Asia Cup) led me and a friend back to Ziggurat in Makati. This restaurant at an obscure corner of Poblacion has been whipping up meals from a…
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40 Days of Veganism: 2017 Edition
It’s Lent again, and so I’ve gone vegan again. It’s not officially a part of our church program (I can’t focus full-time on church activities anymore), but I’m still doing it as part of my personal reflection. This is the third straight year I’m removing any animal product from my diet, and as years go by, it’s…
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Dine In: Mendokoro Ramenba
If you’re looking for authentic ramen in Makati, you don’t have to venture far from the Central Business District. Mendokoro Ramenba—the ramen bar owned by the same folks behind the Alabang favorite Ramen Yushoken—has gained popularity for offering a menu focused solely on top-tier ramen dishes and select sides. Despite my lack of interest in…
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Dine In: Royal Indian Curry House
I’ve been frequenting Makati for the past two months, partly to reacquaint myself with the city as I prepare to not only work here but likely base myself as well. It’s the start of a new chapter, one I’m genuinely excited about. In this light, I choose to dine at Royal Indian Curry House (R.I.C.H.)…
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