Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Makati

Din Tai Fung

85/100 (316 ratings)

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Chinese

Asian

Taiwanese

Dinner

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Shrimp

Dumplings

Fried rice

"it was a great experience -..."

Carries Esorena

"Great food especially the crispy beef strips, mushroom fried rice and the pickled cucumber; great service from Sha as well, thanks for being so..."

Liza Tanteco

"Great food and service! Ian did an amazing job checking on..."

Franzly Gomez

"First time dining at Din Tai Fung Rockwell. The crispy vegetarian mushroom wanton was a surprise. Loved it so much! I've always been a bit..."

Gladz Documento

"Truly excellent service, with friendly and accommodating staff. The food was great, and everything was quite prompt. Would go here again 11/10. Dan..."

Bea Limpo

"Good! Commend Ian for nice..."

Freddie John Gonzales Barangas

"Had a great family lunch! Loved the dry noodles with spicy shrimp. Great service as well from Sha and Grace! Will definitely be..."

Matthew Gonzalez

"Sha was..."

Bea

"Honestly, I wasn't expecting that I would enjoy this much. When I say much, I meant extremely. My favorite Tita ordered for the Sweet and..."

Alfredspineda

"This branch has always been my favorite among the ones I’ve been to. I enjoy eating here a lot! Food is always well cooked. My daughter loves the..."

Maita De Jesus

"As always, reliable great food and service at DTF. Today’s server was Sha, who is very kind and..."

Romina Dilig

"Sha, pat, jubern, Gladys..."

Laineyjd

"Thank you Sha for serving us..."

Meng Lim

"Excellent service by Sha ! Thumbs up! Will definitely..."

Nette Juvida

"Very nice ambiance and friendly staff. Paul and Sha are really attentive. We love the food and will definitely go back. Highly recommended..."

Kristine Anne Sumira

"Loved the look of the store, food and how their services - Thanks Ian and Gina. We’ll definitely back to eat lots of..."

Alyssa Gonzales

"Ian n emil are good service and has good..."

Wowie Que

"Good service by Ian. And sir..."

Leslie Constantino

"Loved it!! This was by far my BEST experience with din Tai fung. Service was just excellent - servers were wonderfully attentive without being..."

Goldielyn Limsiy

"We had lunch with some of my colleagues, the food was absolutely wonderful and very pleasing. The restaurant is very nice, a good place to relax and..."

Mhandz Mendez

"Commending great service of..."

Maja Victoria

"Thank you for the good place and warm servers! We loved the food so much, our tummies never felt so full with pleasure :) would definitely come back..."

Therese Sales

"Always satisfied with the food and service here, most specially by jm, he was excellent in service. Would definitely recommend this..."

Beatriz Romulo

"The place is well lit and the servers are very attentive. Our server Louie is very accommodating to our needs especially since we have 2 toddlers on..."

Ivan Lester Felix Palisoc

"It's my first time to dine in DIN TAI FUNG, loved the assorted xialongbaos (esp. the Chocolate one :p) Also, SHA has done a great job, she was..."

Patricia Pineda

"Definitely worth it! We were thankful that one my colleagues went ahead of the opening time because we were able to secure our seats. When lunch time..."

Jadelyn De Duque

"Good service from Carlo and..."

Carla Jaurigue

"It was our first time to dine here and it was a pleasant dining experience. Our servers, Rachelle and Ranie were very attentive to our needs and made..."

Celina Dizon

"Very good food and great service! Their xiao long bao is to die for!! Super good paired with their truffle rice!! Our server, CJ, was also very..."

Erika Regalario

"Our dining experience was good. Great food with great service. CJ and the other staff were very accommodating and delivered our food right..."

Jazem Ansama

"Superb Food and Service! Cj ,Kyle and Louie are the..."

Karen Salonga

"We love the food and the service -..."

Aaron Cruz

"Food and service is great. Thanks jerome for assisting us!..."

Anna Tords

"Super love everything!! 😍😍 The food was great and the service was excellent. Props to our server, CJ for doing an amazing job...."

Marinela Melo

"The best xiao long bao!! Cj gave us an excellent service. 👌🏼..."

Angeli Yang

"Food and service was good. CJ, our waiter was very accommodating as well as the others. I really enjoyed the Chocolate XLB. I'd definitely go back..."

Paolo Sandoval

"Good options for vegetarians like me! Favorites include the mushroom wontons, vegetarian noodle soup, and the DTF house salad. We always come back..."

Cathleen

"Very good service from their crew, Rachel, Carlo, and Carl. Food was also top notch, as usual. We ordered xiao long bao and dumplings. Also got the..."

Ryan Pelongco

"Good food. Service is fast and great. Very accommodating. Exceeds our expectation. Carlo and rachelle very informative. Will try Greenbelt branch..."

Mary Grace Roxas

"Foods are very delicious. Great service from the crews from Carlo, Rachelle and CJ. Nice ambiance. Highly..."

Jeness Te Eng Fo

"The foods are delicious and the waiters cj carlo and rachel are very..."

Hannah Hazel Caperas Feliciano

"I love the quick service and attentiveness of the staff. CI is our service attendant...."

Tina Marie Sabado

"Xiaolongbao and Crispy beef is the best!!! Shout out also to your dining attendant France. I like the way he smile and attend to all my request...."

Arvin Selda

"My sister and I have been huge fans of xiao long bao, and Din Tai Fung surely did deliver. The food was rich and vibrant to the tongue, and the..."

Mariel Alonzo

"Masarap ang pag kain at Perfect food nagustuhan ko ang foods walang hindi masarap malinis ang place lalo na ang restroom at maayos ang pakikisama ng..."

Charina Abariso

"Polite and attentive..."

Marie Macapagal-Galang

"Food was amazing. Our server JM was very helpful. Only downside is food wasnt served at the same..."

Jia Edades

"Very good food and service, assisted by CJ! Would definitely go..."

Betsyyseverino

"Great Service and excellent tasting food! Staff was attentive and took time to explain menu. CJ and Carlo was great and attentive to our questions..."

Nel Prentiss

"We were served by Carlo.Their XLB never fails to impress me.A quick pick me up food...."

Anna Theresa Bonalba

"Always love this place great food and great place for any..."

Luigi Mendoza

"Food Ordered:Xiao Long Bao 5pcs (P160)Salted Egg Bun 2pcs (P90)I had a great food experience here at their Rockwell branch. I..."

Epicurean Foodies PH

"I was very satisfied with the food and the place. I just wish they didn't charge for the hot tea..."

Clara Castro

"Just want to commend the service of cj and jesrael :) very accommodating, friendly and has..."

Vet De La Merced

"My friends and I ordered deep fried chicken & shrimp spring rolls, crispy vegetarian mushroom wontons, braised beef buns, chicken xlb, crispy beef..."

Aly.nikael

"This place is slowly becoming my favorite Taiwanese/Chinese restaurant (if only I had the funds to sustain this infatuation LMAO). Nonetheless, the..."

Erika

"I love their foie gras and truffle xiaolongbao. Other family faves are: golden lava salted egg bun, chocolate lava xiaolongbao, crispy beef strips..."

Christinegcl

"In my life, I have dined at Din Tai Fung twice. But I have never tried it here in Manila. Those two visits were back in Taiwan where we had to wait..."

The Hungry Employee

"I guess you could say I was not the only one who became a convert to Din Tai Fung after that Taipei trip and that visit to the original Din Tai..."

PigOutSundays

"Great Taiwanese food, I just recently discovered the golden prawn cakes and are delicious, crispy beef strips are also my favorites. Great..."

Mauro Gallardo

"The food is great and the staff are courteous specially Carlo who assisted us.. He would immediately respond to what we need and would always smile..."

Regz Legaspi

"Always one of my go to Chinese restaurant especially in Rockwell where there are very limited Chinese resto choices. I find the food at par with the..."

Johanna Lim

"We always come here for the Xiao Long Bao and their sweet and sour pork. As always, it doesn’t disappoint. This time, they have options for milk..."

Khasandra Roño

"Always like to dine here in din tai fung,my first time was in jakarta, n the din tai fung here has quite different taste but it still delicious ...."

Hary S Soelistio

"You can’t go wrong with this world famous dumpling place. Amazing food, super polite service, casual dining in the mall, and great food -..."

Amit

"Been here last Sunday with my friend at DTF Rockwell. To be honest it was my first time and we went here for a lunch. Foods are great and I can't..."

Paul Macaraeg

"what a wonderful experience eating in din tai fung rockwell delicious food and friendly staff specially cj our server...highly recommended for all..."

Darf Khraige Cayse

"This was my first time here and my sister brought us here since this is one of their favorites in the States. She ordered everything they usually get..."

RoxyE.

"It's our first time to try Din Tai Fung. I loved the pork and shrimp siomai also the crab xiaolongbao. The staff were also nice and helpful to..."

Aira❤️

"Love the food here. So much that I forgot to take pictures. We love the pork xiao long bao, the vegetable mushroom wontons, the pork fried rice,..."

Manila Dining Diary

"Love love love love! Yum yum yum yum. Tried din tai fung everywhere, from manila to sydney to taipei to hk.. they never fail to provide good quality..."

Anjeanette Cansino

"I really love the food! The choco lava xiaolongbao is heaven... I ate here with my family and we just love the food... The crew is very..."

John

"Great dining experience with Family. Great food and service is amazing, special thanks to May. Will definitely go back with family and..."

Jesa Marie

"Such a great dining experience last night. It was my first time here. Food was really good .Many thanks to the server named glenn he is so kind and..."

Rhonna Funcion

"One of the freaking best resto i’ve been to. Food is amazing, (esp dry noodles with wonton) and excellent service. I have to commend Danilyn,..."

Alessi

"I Love their food that they amazingly make here.Me and my mom just ordered two dishes and milk tea but those three things were extravagantly..."

Sean Prince Cunanan

"Finally a branch near our office! Quality of food is the same! Taste wise too. Faves are:1. Pork Xiao Long Bar2. Salted Egg Prawns -..."

Guilty Pleasures Seeker

"This is the best place for xoalongbao. Awesome fast but reasonable. Dessert was also nice.Their operation was so efficient so we can be served..."

Kasumi Sawada Iwase

"Pork xiao long bao: classic order and happy to say that they always get it right. Salt and pepper squid: skip this. Squid was tough and..."

Selina

"Pros: We’ve been to this branch twice and both visits were pleasant. They were especially accommodating the second time around because I brought my..."

Mica Jacinto

"I love everything we ordered. Very polite staff and helpful. I especially love the pork xiao long bao and sweet and sour pork. It was a great..."

Nuraini Uyan Pawid

"Best customer service. They anticipate your needs without needing to ask. Great food as always. Get the kimchi and pork xia long bao and the uni too...."

Acielle Angeli Garcera

"Another DTF outlet in Makati with good ambience, service and obviously excellent food. The dry noodles with spicy sauce is an excellent dish here...."

Sunil Nataraj

Izakaya Nihonbashitei

85/100 (1466 ratings)

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Tempura

Ramen

Fish

"One of the best and closest authentic Japanese restaurant in the Metro!We ordered the Spicy Toro Maki which is always so good! The Salmon..."

Josef Elijah Aranzamendez Libut

"The best Japanese resto for me.Fresh sushi and sashimi, noodle dishes of ramen and soba are all good. Iced coffee is very yum!!!I..."

Mich

"One of the best Japaneses Restaurant that you'll find in the metro. Delicious Japanese dishes especially the sushi platter that was offered to us...."

Rakesh M

"The price and photos on the menu are deceiving because they are gigantic when served. Everything was good for sharing for me, and I'm a hefty eater...."

CateyPerryAlwaysHungry

"Food was superb and servings were huge. Only down side was that some staff were good at ignoring customers. We had a somewhat difficult time calling..."

Beverly San Juan

"If you’ve had enough of those Japanese fusion food (that’s sprouting everywhere) and looking for classic and authentic sushi rolls, then you’ve..."

Andie

"Very verry satisfied with the place. Imho one of the cheaper yet most high quality sushi places I’ve ever been to here in the metro. And look at..."

Snikoydapeke

"Since this area is very close to my workplace, my default go to place for Japanese has always been the Little Tokyo complex.Nihonbashi-tei..."

Halfricecooker

"Giving this place 5 stars only because the price is reasonable for what you’re getting. This has been my go to Japanese restaurant for..."

Joben

"This is now my favorite Japanese resto. Huge servings, very affordable, fresh ingredients. Will keep recommending this to my friends. Be sure to try..."

Nomnomyum.mnl

"What’s great about this place is that not even the damp, mold scented air of the place could stop you from enjoying what Nihonbashi Tei has to..."

Gastrofreak

"Tried this branch as well, after the other branch near Dusit Thani. The food was the same and the service as well, made a reservation using this..."

Mikee Jacalan

"Traditional and authentic Japanese cuisine.Still looking for the perfect Chirashi Don, Nihon Bashitei did not disappoint in flavor and..."

Kyuketsuki

"I've been here several times already and I must say it's a great place for simple, traditional Japanese food. Their menu is relatively cheaper than..."

JHK

"First time to visit this place. Place was not that spacious. A 1 column tables and some vip rooms on the other side. If you are a big group i suggest..."

Dee Lagula

"Me and my friends eat here regularly. We super love their maki!!! They also have huge serving of ramen that can be for sharing. For the..."

Ayvee Callao

"No frills japanese restaurant that serves inexpensive authentic dishes. The takoyaki was the best i’ve had here in the ph. Wish the gyoza wrapper..."

Mica Valenzuela

"If one wants to have a more intimate and laidback experience in a Nihonbashi Tei restaurant then proceed to this branch (though there is a bigger..."

MCSI Group

"It's been a long time since my last visit. What I enjoy at their restaurant is the wide dine-in space, number of private rooms, removal of footwear..."

Patrick Unson

"Everytime my boyfriend and I come here, we always order their Toro Spicy Maki! I don't know what it is but we keep on coming back for it. 😂 Since..."

Bianca Falcutila

"After partying somewhere nearby I and my friends went here slightly tipsy. We had a spicy sushi which took away our drunkenness for some reason, and..."

Raphaello Alba

"One of my favorite Japanese restaurant in the metro, brought my family here for a graduation dinner and they also loved it. Whenever I crave for a..."

Marciano Joanna

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Lex Rianoso

"Great place for drinks, sushi, and other Japanese goodies. There’s also a karaoke bar on the second floor for get togethers with friends. Also a..."

Norman Paul Roy

"For the longest time, I prefer dining in the original branch of Nihonbashitei because I think the second one is little small. But this place is..."

Camille Solis

"Our go to Japanese place! Have been dining here for quite some time but I realized I never gave it a review. Here in this review are lunch specials..."

Wilson De Jesus

"When our japanese bosses love to come here everytime we had a meeting, now I'm loving all the food here. It's authentic japanese, the place is good..."

LEANDRA

"So far the best place when you’re craving jap foods. Just be patient to wait for the parking cause the place is almost always full. I couldn’t..."

Mongatch

"Nihonbashi Tei has a wide selection of dishes to choose from. Aside from ala carte orders, they also have set meals. The seafood are really fresh and..."

Alvia

"So far the best among the rest of the Japanese resto that I would recommend here in Makati. We also frequent their branch in Ermita Manila...."

Myra Gay ♡ Coffee ☕🍽 Dine 🍴🍸🍺🍹🍷

"The Spicy Salmon Sashimi is a must-try. I warn you though to take it easy on the free iced coffee that goes along with your meal. It’s so good but..."

Yna Amores

"I love Nihonbashitei!!! This is definitely one of the best Japanese restos for me. The Spicy Salmon sushi is my go-to food when i’m here. The curry..."

Patricia Valdivieso

"Always the most dependable (and affordable) Japanese resto in town! We love the fact that they close late and that their prices are very reasonable...."

Debbie Dizon

"Toro spicy maki and salmon spicy maki are the bomb!! My classic favorites here in Nihon. Aside from the fact that they are priced fairly, the portion..."

Airaaaaa

"If you're looking for authentic yet affordable Japanese food, this place is perfect for you! ♥Please note:♥ Reservation is not..."

Rhodalyn Flores

"Authentic Japanese Food FindsProduct: I've been hearing lots of good things about Nihonbashi Tei and how the taste of their food stays true..."

Nicole Meredith Ayag

"This is the Nihonbashitei branch along Arnaiz St that's just a stone's throw across from the Park Square parking lot, Dusit, the southeastern side of..."

Marianne In Manila

"The staff are really courteous. They even greet you in Japanese. They’re respectful and attend to their clients as fast as they could.The..."

Mac Lopez

"Nihon serves authentic Japanese food. Their sashimi is really fresh, and their sushi is big and extremely fulfilling. I've tried numerous things on..."

Trish Deluria

"3 words is all you need to recite and remember when eating here: Toro Spicy Maki. Depending on the weather (not literally), size and taste may vary,..."

JLO

"Legit japanese food. The ground floor is setup as a resto where the chef prepares the sushi in front of you at a bar. It’s expensive to buy sushi..."

Paige Dominique Jason

"First time to dine in this resto. We had our despedida party for one of my workmate. Food is so fine and authentic. I will surely recommend this..."

Katie Arias

"(Disclaimer: first-timer review)Ate out here with family and some longtime friends. I've never actually been to Nihonbashi Tei before, but..."

Yamilla Zapanta

"Nihonbashi Tei is love!..."

Nicole Dizon

"💕Date for Two: Katsudon, Gyoza, Spicy Toro Maki💌Total: P700Overall: Spicy Toro is the bomb! Katsudon is the same as the ones in..."

Date For Two

"1 order each of Toro Spicy Maki, Ankake Ramen and Gyoza already good for three! Very affordable for an authentic Japanese meal.On our last..."

Joyce Donaire

"Food: 4/5Ambience: 3.5/5Service: 3/5Food is good and worth the price. I don't understand why my girlfriend doesn't like the spicy..."

Gue Guerrero

"Last Monday was a holiday (Thanks to our Muslim brothers and sisters!), so we went out to: 1. Eat out (as a pre-birthday lunch celebration), and 2...."

Jomarie Ang (Eat Drink Splurge)

"Super loved Japanese cusine! Had been hearing about Nihonbashitei for so long, since a friend of mine usually eats here and he is recommending the..."

Chrissy Chua Abella

"I went here for dinner cos I was craving for spicy salmon sashimi. It's my first time to eat here btw. I did not expect that their version would be..."

Forever Hungry

"I ordered Miso Ramen and Negittori Sushi with Mango Shake. First of, I have observed many native japanese eating (I know because I can hear them..."

Kevin Refran Ripas

"Ordered:Unagi sushi - do not order this. It costs P150 and is tiny (see pic). Taste is okay, not exceptional.Salmon teppan - very..."

Corinne G

"Nihon will always be my go to place when I'm craving for Jap food! Not only is it affordable, the food is really good too! However for those of you..."

Cara V

"This branch looks a lot better after their renovation. It enhanced the ambiance further! Good job..Loved their daily lunch specials especially..."

Chelle

"This is definitely our go to place when there are no restaurants available anymore! Authentic interiors and recently, ive noticed that their chairs..."

Frances Sevilla

"AUTHENTIC. It is how Id like to describe Nihonbashitei. Been eating japanese food once a week, and nothing comes close to theirs. The spicy tuna..."

Claine Avelino

"We came to Nihonbashi Tei for their spicy salmon and it was worth it. With little tokyo close by, this restaurant certainly deserves its own..."

Nathan Benito

"Our go-to Japanese restaurant --- we usually go there around midnight after work when we just to get our tempura/salmon head fix. I love their..."

Stephanie Mascardo Dela Cruz

"I've been to Nihonbashi Tei many time already but I just discovered their Karaoke Rooms located on the second floor recently to spend a Christmas..."

Denise Jestine Ang

"Tucked in one of the Japanese hotspots in the metro, Nihonbashi Tei offers authentic Japanese meals at pocket-friendly prices. One can say that it's..."

Hungry Buddy

"Yummy Nihonbashi Tei is my go-to place for great late night japanese food in a cozy smoking room. :)One of the last remaining restaurants..."

Elrahc Food Addict

"Cool place with these isolated sitting rooms. Friend and I ordered beef curry rice, gyoza, and tuna roll. Servings were big that these three sufficed..."

Mei B

"I've been to many Japanese restaurants here in the Philippines but this is the best I've to. No joke! Their Nigiri Sushi Mori and Spicy Tuna Maki is..."

Mari Justiniano

"Omurice by Nihonbashi Tei: YEY.To the uninitiated, ketchup-flavored rice could be the japanese version of someone dipping their fries in..."

FoodiefudihanMNL

"One of the best authentic japanese restaurants in town. Salmon spicy maki and Toro spicy maki, simple yet delicious. I couldn't tell which one's..."

Gene Roca

"Had dinner, drinks and videoke here with friends for a suprise despedida party (FYI--they have rooms for group videoke) 😊 Truly a great choice, as..."

Dins Rodriguez

"Ankake ramen or seafood and pork ramen was recommended to us by our server and it didnt fail our expectations. It was really yummy...you can taste..."

Sannysansusan

"Food: My family calls this resto "extension of our kitchen" as we normally eat here every now and then. Our staples include Ume Bento, Grilled..."

Moody Tastebuds

"How do you end a laborious day? A warm cup of Ankake Ramen with California Maki and Yaki Gyoza on the side. These are my usual go tos in the resto..."

GlobalGilbert

"OMG. Its probably my 8th time eating in Nihon but last night was by far the best experience.I ordered the Spicy Toro Tuna Sashimi (far left..."

Jilleloise

"Applause for their food and the amount of serving they'll give you. We ordered a little bit of everything and was surprised that they gave us big..."

Marie Francine

"I've been eyeing on Nihonbashi Tei since the first time I noticed it. We've been meaning to dine here but it's either too early and they're still..."

Foodfanaticph

"It’s one of the go to places of my church friends for a reason. Authentic Japanese that thrives for being delicious and having superior value for..."

Harvard

"It's one of the go to places of my church friends for a reason. Authentic Japanese that thrives for being delicious and having superior value for..."

Harvard

"Japanese food. Affordable. Delicious. Who can resist that?Nihonbashi Tei is our go-to japanese place not only it is accessible but..."

Mer-pig

"We had a handful of dishes served from trying the grilled us beef, to the staples like tempura, ebdamame and chirashi. I always look forward to..."

Hungry Adventurer

"Japnese food can be very tricky. You need fresh fish cooked in the right way. I give them a 4 because their spicy salmon salad always gets me but I'm..."

Ross S. Tan

"For a gastronomic and food coma inducing experience, we highly recommend Nihonbashi Tei. They serve authentic delicious Japanese food at reasonable..."

YummyinmyTummy

"Not a fan of japanese food since I had a bad experience with it during my first time. But since it was my bf's birthday and japanese food is his fave..."

Lhei!

"The food here is great! Generous servings and authentic jap at reasonable price. Don't expect much on the ambiance though. But if you wish to eat jap..."

Dina Canon

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Being a 🇯🇵🇵🇭, I enjoy eating closed or authentic Japanese cuisine! Love your own din kasi. I am not a fan..."

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