These 4 hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Makati are worth trying
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Makati is not only famous for its concrete jungle and bars. It is also known as a food haven for start-up restaurants.
Makati is not only famous for its concrete jungle and bars. It is also known as a food haven for start-up restaurants.
If you want to embark on a gastronomical adventure in the country's prime business district, check out these hole-in-the-wall restaurants that will let your taste buds travel the world.
1. The Rabbit Hole
Location: 20 Malugay St., San Antonio, Makati City
(The Rabbit Hole's Fruit Cake)
From All-day Breakfasts to delicious cakes, The Rabbit Hole in Malugay Street offers the best of both worlds.
Their Brazo de Mercedes cake has two varieties: first is the typical light yema filling while the other has an ube-flavored yema filling.
If you are not in for desserts, The Rabbit Hole also offers Chicken Teriyaki & KimChi Rice, and Korean Fried Chicken Wings.
The Rabbit Hole is open from Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2. Trufa Pasta Bar
Location: G/F Paseo Parkview Suites, Valero St. cor, Sedeño St., Salcedo Village, Makati City.
(Albondigas con Tomate Salsa)
If you are in the mood to create your own pasta plate, Trufa Pasta Bar in Lagazpi Village is perfect for you. To create your own pasta plate, first you need to choose your salsa, then your pasta, and then your toppings.
If you don't like customizing your own pasta plate, Trufa offers unique pasta dishes available on their menu like the Tapastalog and Chorizo Picante.
During Mondays to Wednesdays, Trufa Pasta bar is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. During Thursdays and Fridays, they open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 1:00 a.m. On Saturday and Sundays, they are only open from 12:00 nn to 10:00 p.m.
3. Hops & Brews
Location: 7862 Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City
(Sausage Rigotini)
More than being a bar, Hops & Brews in Makati also offers intercontinental dishes. They offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, perfect for different types of people.
Their must-try dishes are the crunchy Hainanese Fried Chicken and Chashu Alfredo.
Hops & Brews is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
4. Holy Smokes
Location: 5834 Matilde corner Jacobo Street, Poblacion, Makati City
(Grilled Mahi-mahi with Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce)
If your taste buds want to try Texas-styled smoked barbeque, head out to Holy Smokes in Poblacion. Just like Austin Texas's famous Franklin Barbecue, Holy Smokes smoke their meats slowly in low heat.
Their must-tries are beef brisket, pork ribs, and their Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Grilled Pineapple Salsa.
They are open from Tuesdays to Saturdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 12 mn and during Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
How many of these restaurants have you tried? If none, head out to these restaurants and treat your palate to another adventure.
