GUIDE to EATING in GREENBELT MAKATI

[kookay]

Greenbelt Makati is one of the "it" places right now in Metro Manila if not the Philippines. It's lush green spaces, awesome architecture, and renowned establishments make it one of the primary destinations to visit when in Manila.

But what is really great with Greenbelt (okay, there are 5 Greenbelts all situated beside each other) are the food establishments. This is a foodie heaven if I may say so myself with the diverse cuisine confined in its five corners. From Filipino to Greek to Vietnamese to Persian, name it and Greenbelt may have it.

Anyway, to those who have had the privilege to dine in Greenbelt, do share with us these places, what is good there to eat, and how much damage to the wallet it would cost.

Happy viewing and happy dining!

[kookay]

Felix in Greenbelt 5 is great fusion cuisine for me. Apart from the fact that one might actually get to bump into Filipino celebrities while eating there, it's the cohesive mix of Filipino and international influences that makes it a great dining experience.

Stuff that I can recommend for you to order are:
1) Gen San, the spicy tuna sashimi appetizer. It comes with a salad in the middle. Really good.
2) Mactan - it's grilled prawns and scallops with a risotto. Also awesome.
3) Gaithersburg - braised short ribs with foie gras and brown rice. Moist, dreamy, heavenly
4) Lipa - suman sa latik (sweet sticky rice) dipped in Batangas tsokolate (rich chocolate)

Cost per head will probably be at P800-1000 (roughly $16-20). Anyway, it's really worth the cost. :)

[purpleaf]

We entered Banana Leaf coz I was craving for something different to eat that night and it seemed they had quite a number of patrons. It's a restaurant catering your Asian gastronomic cravings. I couldn't recall everything that we ordered but I know I had Phad Thai. I was surprised that it was flavorful! There are lots of seafood and different Asian cuisines on the menu.

By the way, it's unique coz you'll be dining with banana leaf as your plate, thus the name. The service is good enough for me!

I think you'll shell out about Php800 for a simple full course meal. But the servings were good for two so we had take-home for midnight snacks!

[MissLee]

We entered Banana Leaf coz I was craving for something different to eat that night and it seemed they had quite a number of patrons. It's a restaurant catering your Asian gastronomic cravings. I couldn't recall everything that we ordered but I know I had Phad Thai. I was surprised that it was flavorful! There are lots of seafood and different Asian cuisines on the menu.

By the way, it's unique coz you'll be dining with banana leaf as your plate, thus the name. The service is good enough for me!

I think you'll shell out about Php800 for a simple full course meal. But the servings were good for two so we had take-home for midnight snacks!

I'm one of their patrons.:D

My kids like the Roti with condensed milk as dipping and pandan chicken. My hubby's favorite is beef with oyster sauce served with 3 kinds of spices. For myself I like the stir fried Malaysian noble leaves and all the seafood soup noodle. For the rice we prefer Penang fried rice with salted fish and chicken...so good!;)

[kookay]

Recipes is also a good restaurant to try in Greenbelt.

Recipes serve their own take on Filipino dishes like the Adobo flakes and gising-gising. These are my super favorites in this restaurant coz their adobo flakes are crispy and great with vinegar plus they're gising-gising (i think it's finely chopped baguio beans in coconut cream and chilis) is certainly to crave for.

[angst]

If you want to eat traditional Filipino food, eat at Masas. Here's a sampling of what they serve:

Laing

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Bagoong Rice

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1034/3170446273_4f39b9f1a5.jpg

Crispy Pork Belly

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1131/3171277560_cf94ef7dcd.jpg

[angst]

Recipes serves Filipino food but with a twist:

Gising-gisi

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3184148296_87459c5e5b.jpg


Crispy Tilapia

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3183310191_2dd16a2194.jpg

[esembrano]

going to greenbelt needs a thick wallet in order to survive. you will find yourself sour graping because of the food choices that you will see within the vicinity. for me the best resto in greenbelt is the VIA MARE because of the fresh big oyster that they serve as well as the putobungbong which is their specialty. everyday you will see lots of people eating there because all the foods are great. just be patient in waiting for your seat :)

[esembrano]

fely J is also great they specialized in serving traditional filipino meriendas like palabok, pansit and the like

[purpleaf]

If you want to eat traditional Filipino food, eat at Masas. Here's a sampling of what they serve:

Laing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3171276862_bbe5008e7a.jpg

Bagoong Rice

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1034/3170446273_4f39b9f1a5.jpg

Crispy Pork Belly

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1131/3171277560_cf94ef7dcd.jpg


This made me hungry. Haha! I'm going to try this out next time!

[kookay]

Recipes serves Filipino food but with a twist:

Gising-gisi

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3184148296_87459c5e5b.jpg


Crispy Tilapia

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3183310191_2dd16a2194.jpg

Thank you for these pictures. :) Definitely sarap!

[kookay]

Pho Hoa is also a good place to eat in Greenbelt. It's located in Greenbelt 1 beside David's Tea House. Pray you get a table fast especially during lunch because the lines get pretty long in this place.

Pho Hoa specializes in Vietnamese food which is quite light compared to other cuisines. During the rainy days (which is right now in the Philippines), their noodle soups are the best companions. My recommendation is the beef flank noodle soup with cilantro, basil, bean sprouts and lime. Superb!

[smd928]

Try eating also in CYMA in Greenbelt 3. It's a Greek restaurant with a really long lunch and dinner line.

My favorites there are the Rokka Salata, the Greek Chicken Adobo, and Artichoke dip.

Good as a date place or a family place.

[kookay]

Try eating also in CYMA in Greenbelt 3. It's a Greek restaurant with a really long lunch and dinner line.

My favorites there are the Rokka Salata, the Greek Chicken Adobo, and Artichoke dip.

Good as a date place or a family place.

I like it when the waiters shout "Opa" whenever they serve flambe'd dish! It lends a feeling of surprise and excitement!

I'd also recommend getting the ribs in CYMA. They are quite tender and juicy.