Manam

Very tasty food, many Filipino comfort classics. Cold beers and attentive service. A big plus is that many of the dishes can be ordered in small portions meaning that one can try more different dishes in one meal.

The restaurant stays at a very nice location. Lots of trees outside. Foods are delicous but the price is a bit high to me. But there is one thing which makes me feel abit uncomfortable. I come for lunch around 11am. Even though we still have not finish our meal but the staff already brought a bill for us and to pay. I think they do not want us to stay for too long but it actually gave customers a bad experience. Just a small thing. Will try Manam at other locations.

Ordered 5 items for PHP725. This place was highly recommended by my friends and colleagues. The staff was friendly. I told him this was the first time I’ve been in Philippines and I need some recommendations. He’s very nice to point out what’s popular. The food is good. Will visit again when I’m back in Philippines

Was glad to find a good local food restaurant at Greenbelt and the prices are very reasonable for the location. Is good that the menu is clear and you can view the description and prices for different portions at one go. Had a number of dishes and the House Crispy Sisig and Gising Gising stood out most. Sisig was a little oily if eaten later but the taste is good! The vegetable dish Gising Gising was nice as the coconut cream was not too thick and overpowering. The Black Squid Ink Sinangag was nice and adding the garlic sauce on top is a bonus. Chicken Inasal was nice as it was served hot when just cooked. The Crispy Pata and Garlicky Adobo was not too outstanding, but was just alright. The Drink was served with paper straw - cuts down on plastic use, but somehow it was abit difficult to drink as it gets softer over time and the glass was too long compared to straw length. Service was prompt; they still checked the vaxx records when enter. Overall happy to dine here, twice.

Nice location.. However Because it’s Christmas time the place is very much crowded. Not recommended for children and elderly folks since the Chairs and tables are tightly squeezed. Not enough space to have a relaxing meal. Also because of the crowd, the noise level is a bit high. One must need to yell in order to be served by the busy waiters. No separate restrooms for women and men. One must wait in line at a very narrow corridor. Food is delicious.. However take caution when eating the house crispy pork sisig. It is a bit of a struggle to bite and chew since the pork is cooked hard.. Again, not recommended for people who have poor teeth.. Nevertheless we enjoyed their shakes.. You must try the ube sago shake and the mango shake. Very delicious..

I was excited to try this place based on social media and reviews of this place. Given this was after Christmas, December 30, I expected it to be busy and it was. We were advised to sit outside to get a table immediately, which was a great idea at the time. We ordered the Plapla which is deep fried fish, Beef Kare Kare and white rice. I'll say this, the food arrived after a little wait but trying to get our server to attend to certain issues was difficult. The food looked delicious. We would find out that the bones of the Kare Kare were dangerously small that if not careful, you could swallow or choke on them. The fish was very boney as well. The food was ok but we've had better. The point was that while the food was acceptable, the restaurant staff were extremely over worked and understaffed. You could tell by the hustle and bustle. when we asked for the bill it took far too long to get this done and even more so to get them to process the payment. We won't be back.

Great place to bring your foreign friends, you will never be disappointed with the quality of food. I would usually recommend their crispy pork sisig, beef sinigang with watermelon, and kare kare. Their pork kawali is just so-so. This place tends to be crowded during lunch and dinner, so better go during non-peak hours.

Good place to eat if craving for Filipino food😋. But expect during lunch or dinner that the place is crowded. I miss their crispy Pancit Palabok but this time they do not allow yung tinapa maihiwalay. Nevertheless lots of pinoy and fushion food to choose from ❤️

Very tasty food, many Filipino comfort classics. Cold beers and attentive service. A big plus is that many of the dishes can be ordered in small portions meaning that one can try more different dishes in one meal.

The restaurant stays at a very nice location. Lots of trees outside. Foods are delicous but the price is a bit high to me. But there is one thing which makes me feel abit uncomfortable. I come for lunch around 11am. Even though we still have not finish our meal but the staff already brought a bill for us and to pay. I think they do not want us to stay for too long but it actually gave customers a bad experience. Just a small thing. Will try Manam at other locations.

Ordered 5 items for PHP725. This place was highly recommended by my friends and colleagues. The staff was friendly. I told him this was the first time I’ve been in Philippines and I need some recommendations. He’s very nice to point out what’s popular. The food is good. Will visit again when I’m back in Philippines

Was glad to find a good local food restaurant at Greenbelt and the prices are very reasonable for the location. Is good that the menu is clear and you can view the description and prices for different portions at one go. Had a number of dishes and the House Crispy Sisig and Gising Gising stood out most. Sisig was a little oily if eaten later but the taste is good! The vegetable dish Gising Gising was nice as the coconut cream was not too thick and overpowering. The Black Squid Ink Sinangag was nice and adding the garlic sauce on top is a bonus. Chicken Inasal was nice as it was served hot when just cooked. The Crispy Pata and Garlicky Adobo was not too outstanding, but was just alright. The Drink was served with paper straw - cuts down on plastic use, but somehow it was abit difficult to drink as it gets softer over time and the glass was too long compared to straw length. Service was prompt; they still checked the vaxx records when enter. Overall happy to dine here, twice.

Nice location.. However Because it’s Christmas time the place is very much crowded. Not recommended for children and elderly folks since the Chairs and tables are tightly squeezed. Not enough space to have a relaxing meal. Also because of the crowd, the noise level is a bit high. One must need to yell in order to be served by the busy waiters. No separate restrooms for women and men. One must wait in line at a very narrow corridor. Food is delicious.. However take caution when eating the house crispy pork sisig. It is a bit of a struggle to bite and chew since the pork is cooked hard.. Again, not recommended for people who have poor teeth.. Nevertheless we enjoyed their shakes.. You must try the ube sago shake and the mango shake. Very delicious..

I was excited to try this place based on social media and reviews of this place. Given this was after Christmas, December 30, I expected it to be busy and it was. We were advised to sit outside to get a table immediately, which was a great idea at the time. We ordered the Plapla which is deep fried fish, Beef Kare Kare and white rice. I'll say this, the food arrived after a little wait but trying to get our server to attend to certain issues was difficult. The food looked delicious. We would find out that the bones of the Kare Kare were dangerously small that if not careful, you could swallow or choke on them. The fish was very boney as well. The food was ok but we've had better. The point was that while the food was acceptable, the restaurant staff were extremely over worked and understaffed. You could tell by the hustle and bustle. when we asked for the bill it took far too long to get this done and even more so to get them to process the payment. We won't be back.

Great place to bring your foreign friends, you will never be disappointed with the quality of food. I would usually recommend their crispy pork sisig, beef sinigang with watermelon, and kare kare. Their pork kawali is just so-so. This place tends to be crowded during lunch and dinner, so better go during non-peak hours.

Good place to eat if craving for Filipino food😋. But expect during lunch or dinner that the place is crowded. I miss their crispy Pancit Palabok but this time they do not allow yung tinapa maihiwalay. Nevertheless lots of pinoy and fushion food to choose from ❤️

I like the food super yummy and tasty. I will go back after my salary this december 22th

Manam's new location is on the second floor of Greenbelt 3. We go here for breakfast, brunch, lunch, merienda, and dinner. It is nice that they serve breakfast all day long. I also like meeting able to order small, medium, and large portions of items within the menu. My favorite dish is their House Crispy Sisig. I saw the Crispy Pancit Palabok being served at almost all the tables at the restaurant. I've enjoyed their refreshing watermelon and melon shakes. At this time, my favorite is their Mango Pomelo Sago Shake. I'm looking forward to trying their other shakes.

I'm working in the Philippines for 2 weeks and co-workers suggested this restaurant for an authentic experience. It's a small, no frills spot that was super packed for a Wednesday evening. The 4 of us had dinner, which was cheap compared to what a meal that size wouldn't cost in the US. Pros - The food was served quickly, hot, fresh and flavorful. They provided good customer serv Cons - Tables and chairs need to be regularly cleaned between guests. They should also offer appetizer plates and extra napkins when visitors are sharing food. If you're in the Philippines and don't mind a loud, cramped place with good food, you should check it out.

Omg what an amazing Filipino restaurant experience. The food here was all so amazing that I wish I have more stomachs. The sisig was perfectly crispy. The soup was so refreshing. We love the giling giling. First time in the Philippines and first Filipino meal! Such a great experience!

I want to share some feedback about my experiences at Manam's SM Clark branch, hoping it helps improve customer service. Unfortunately, both visits I had here fell short of expectations, especially compared to the warm, attentive service I've experienced at other Manam branches. On our first visit at SM Clark branch, it was just me, my husband, and my son. The receptionist we encountered didn't seem welcoming. She gave the impression that she wasn't particularly concerned whether we waited or left, perhaps because the place was busy. I initially brushed it off, thinking she might have been having a bad day. A month later, which is today, around 1:30-2pm (Jan 12, 2025) we returned with a larger group of 13 family members, hoping for a better experience. Upon arrival, we were informed we were 7th in line and would need to wait about 30-40 minutes. That was fine, and we patiently waited. After about 20-30 minutes, we were called, but then told we'd need to sit at separate tables. We politely declined, as sharing food in such a setup would be inconvenient. Even after waiting longer, no arrangement was made for us, and we noticed a group of 10 and another group of 5 being seated. Frustrated, we decided to leave. When I informed the receptionist to cancel our request for seating, she simply nodded. There was no apology, acknowledgment, or empathy--a simple "sorry for the inconvenience" would have made a difference. This poor service left a bad impression, especially since your their other branches excel in hospitality. Small gestures like a warm greeting, proactive communication about wait times, and making guests feel valued--these go a long way. Creating a sense of care and effort, even during busy times, can turn waiting into a bearable experience. Instead, we felt as though our presence didn't matter. I hope this feedback helps improve service at this branch. Your great food deserves equally great customer care!

Update June 2024, GreenBelt 2 location is gone as the whole section is being renovated. But they moved to GreenBelt 3 2nd Floor (same floor as Din Tai Fung). Nice ambiance as new and bright. Went there about 4:30 for merienda and the staff were plentiful but preoccupied. Had to call them over to order. We decided to try the HaloHalo and Mais ConHielo. We were pleased with the latter, not so much with the Halo Halo. My main complaint is that the ice used in both Beas quite coarse. I may be spoiled by the fine ice at other Asian establishments. We also ordered their famous watermelon sinigang for dinner. This did not disappoint, it made it home without any spillage as well packaged and taped.

Overall thought it was a solid place for modern Filipino food in a nice, sit-down environment. I ordered some of their most popular dishes to try: 1. House Crispy Sisig - It's a house special for a reason! Really crunchy texture - pairs well with rice. 2. Gising Gising - I wanted some veggies to balance out the other dishes, but felt that this was heavy because of the sweet coconut sauce on it. It was too much and I ended up not finishing. I did like the fried garlic on top. 3. Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon - the tomatoes overpowered the watermelon and so it tasted more like a tomato soup. Only one piece of beef + the bone in my stew. 4. Mango Pomelo Sago with coconut milk - the sago was slightly hard (undercooked). Loved the mango + pomelo combo. Really refreshing drink on a hot, humid day. Side note: I originally wanted to order the Ube Sago which has coconut milk and ice cream in it. I am lactose-intolerant so I asked if they could omit the ice cream, but they said it's not possible.

First time trying Manam! I had a good experience. They were able to take my order right away. We had the chance to choose out of the menu before being seated. The options come in various sizes depending on the amount of people that are coming. These include small, medium, and large portions. This was very helpful. The food is amazing! I would come again. The restroom use very clean!

On multiple trips to Makati, Manam never disappoints. Never. My fave dishes to get here are: Crispy Sisig - done so right, crunchy bits of pork face, mixed in with rich cuts, seasonings, calamansi...so good with a cold San Mig Sinigang - uniquely done with watermelon, this is the Filipino answer to Vietnam's canh chua. Tangy, savory, rich, deep. Crispy pata - pig is king in the PH. They know how to get the skin perfectly crispy, while keeping the meet juicy as all get out. Bangus - milkfish is a delightfully sweet fish, but usually wrought with bones. Filipinos have figured out how to completely debone the fish. So good, and the belly cut is fine dining. Kare Kare - oxtails. Need I say more? Ok, a little more...richly flavorful peanut based curry, delish over hot white rice. Go. Just go now.

Food was great and service too. I haven't been back to Manila in a long time and Manam was fantastic. They ambiance was perfect, very chill!

Wow!! Our first stop for food since we arrived! Clean, bright modern atmosphere with attentive service. Portions come in a range of sizes and are quite large! We ordered the fresh lumpia- think crepe with lumpia filing covered in a slightly sweet brown sauce . The pancit was perfect- vermicelli with sausage shrimp and veggies. The adobo chicken and pork belly was a hit- big chunks of meat slightly fried on the outside and covered in adobo. The gsing gsing are greens covered in a creamy coconut fish sauce- yum!!! The signature sigsig comes out sizzling with crispy pork bits and covered in their famous sigsig sauce. To wash it down - an ube smoothie with boba! Great way to sample lots of traditional Filipino food in an accessible environment.

Filipino food at its best. Corned beef, sisig and others. Quick service and friendly staff. Great ambience with the feeling of being home.

Throughly enjoyed this place for a quick bite with the family. Connected to Condrad Hotel via bridge which makes the location super convenient. Loved the Sinigang with watermelon and baby squid dish. Great prices

The food here is great! You can choose classic traditional or classic dishes with a twist (fusion) style. The service is great with friendly attentive staff! The place is festive and bright, and can accommodate large groups. All the food was great! The Sizzling Crispy Sinagang was outstanding! It was a fusion style with crispy pork and a creamy sinigang soup.

A pretty buzzy restaurant in Manila. Stoped by for an early dinner and both inside and outdoors were packed. This restaurant features a large menu of Filipino comfort food. Tried the seafood Sisig, which was okay. The took a deft hand with the sweet profiles in the dish. Wished it were a bit more savory. There were four of us and only one person enjoyed his meal, which was a pork belly dish.

Not a bad spot. Food was fresh and the place was clean. My review needs to be at least 85 characters long...

Share ko lang exp ko sa Robinsons Malolos branch. So dumating kami ng 2 sa rob then madami tao kasi linggo so nag wait kami 30 minutes dun para lang makakuha ng bakante upuan. So binigay nanamin yung papel namin para maka-advance order na kami para pag upo namin meron na kami pagkaen. So nakaupo na nga kami then nagtataka kami yung nauna sa amin meron na agad pagkaen kami wala pa. Inisip na lang namin na baka mas tagal lang yung amin kasi madami kami order. After another 30 minutes na pag-iintay nagfollow-up yung asawa ko. Then nakita namin hinahanap nila yung papel na order namin. Nawala ata well okay lang naman yun naiintindihan namin. So nag wait ulit kami ng 30 minutes wala pa din. Sabi namin sa stuff take-out na lang pero hindi pumayag kasi palabas na daw. So nag wait nanaman kami another 20 minutes. Tapos nung lumabas naman mali naman yung order. Nag decide na kami umalis na lang kasi grabe tagal namin dun. Di baling masayang yung pera wag yung oras ng tao.

What we loved: Food Taste with Twist Manam is one of my go to food places for Filipino food with a twist. Their sisig, kare kare and crispy pancit are some that we enjoyed. The food is so good that we forgot to take photos of what we ate. Photos attached belong to Manam and intent is to visually represent the meals we enjoyed. What is just okay: Ambiance If you're looking for a place to casually meet with friends and family, this is an okay restaurant. However, since the tables are quite near with each other, you would have to exert a little effort to share your stories/kwentos with your friends or family while dining since the place is usually packed during lunch and dinner. What can be improved: Service Downside is their Podium branch does not accept reservations. Although their Greenbelt and BGC one does tho. Not sure if it is a consistency of reservation guidelines of Manam or what. It would be nice if they could have an online reservation especially for special days when we want a sure table reserved already.

FOOD & DRINKS ARE SO GOOD! My family and I came back twice in one week. The restaurant gets really busy and there may be a wait upon arrival. When you are waiting, you can order ahead of time. The ube sago, mango sago and biko panda sago are a must-order! I am definitely coming back for more!

the dood was so good and delicious, the service here was amazing, and the ambiance was so refreshing and relaxing.

One of the cravings upon arriving in the Philippines was to taste Filipino cuisines, and yes, we came to the right place; Manam has an incredible Filipino menu and some with a twist. Their location in Sm Baguio is spacious with inside and outside seating, Filipino paintings ambiance as well as friendly staff. Their menu is kinda overwhelming as it mostly comes with a twist and so far we did loved most of the dishes we ordered. We had; Crispy Black Ink Palabok (medium) - I was fascinated when it arrived; the twist was the palabok was fried, and the sauce was poured in it, though it was a lot for us; as soon as the sauce was poured and mixed, it did subside; this was deliciously crunchy, not so oily yet tasty.. Sizzling Bangus Belly sisig (medium)- tasty, and a significant amount of serving Garlic rice- just the perfect taste of garlic not so salty and oily Mango+Pomelo+Sago- Large quantity as theirs no medium size my sister did not like it much, said the mango was not that sweet. Ube +Sago- it was delicious I did liked it Ube Bibingka- just the right taste and delicious Puto Bumbong with Muscovado Butter- my favourite that I ordered again the second time we visited. The perfect texture of the sticky rice, the right amount of muscovado and butter and the addition of cheese made it so delicious. Overall, we did love Manam; the price is reasonable but maybe a little pricy for those on budget; they have different dishes to choose from pang umagahan (breakfast), pang tabghalian (lunch), pang hapunan (dinner), merienda, beverages and desserts. It is highly recommended for those looking for an authentic Filipino dish. Check them out. They have branches all over the Philippines

The food was okay, in general, but the bulalo meat needed more time to cook, the beef that was served to us was semi-hard. The seats are not very comfortable, and the servers were not very attentive - we had to attempt five times to call their attention just to pay the bill! It's too bad, I was looking forward to having really good Filipino food & service. Here's what we ordered: Chicharon bulaklak - excellent Gising-gising - excellent Laing - excellent Fresh lumpia - the sauce is terrible, this needs to be changed ASAP! it is too bad, everything else on this lumpia was good Sizzling bulalo - I was actually looking forward to this one, I got disappointed because the beef was hard I would've given four stars, but the servers were not attentive at all despite my trying to be friendly with them. I hope this improves, I know that the Philippines is known for it's customer service & great hospitality. Wishing all the best!

Food was nothing great. Menu prices were Small, Medium & Large...why not just regular and large more acceptable. The Sisig was all hard bits of pieces, the sinigang with watermelon had 4 tiny pieces of meat and little veggies, crispy pancit luglug was not good, calamari was spread in the plate and so was veggies...it's spread thin in a plate plus others cuz we ordered a lot because the servings are really very stingy! This was at Rockwell....regardless of where it's a disappointment!

Some friends recommended this restaurant in the Makati Greenbelt area. IMHO the food was fairly standard. A unique item on the menu was the crispy pancit palabok (a local noodle dish). Presentation and preparation, done at the table, was different and entertaining. And so was the taste. I won't order it again. I'm a traditionalist when it comes to pancit. Someone else may like it. Go for it. Try it once. The other items in the menu were ones I found similar to what's served and prepared at food courts around the area. And much less expensive. Ambiance was good. Otherwise, quite pedestrian when it cames to food.

Ordered a bulalo and took forever to arrive then found a small COCKROACH in the soup! (Powerplant branch) They made me wait then apologize and says they will conduct an investigation and ask for my details.

our family really love sisig! it is really our favorite also the sigarilyas with gata. it was the best!!!!!!!!!...............

Loved the food! We had a big party of people and we were all able to fit and eat and enjoy!! Highly recommend!!

I recently visited this buzzing restaurant and was blown away by the amazing Filipino cuisine! Every dish we ordered was delicious, including the chicken wings patis, crispy sisig, sinigang na watermelon, crispy pansit palabok, and laing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving authentic Filipino food. In addition to the amazing food, we also enjoyed some refreshing cocktails and the cereal milk ice cream dessert which was out of this world. We liked it so much that we came back twice in one week! Be prepared for a wait upon arrival as the restaurant can get quite busy, but you can order ahead of time while waiting. And make sure to save room for the ube sago, mango sago, and biko panda sago - they're a must-try! Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious food, great drinks, and friendly atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back for more!

The restaurant (inside and outside) was buzzy on a Tuesday night which felt like it was a Friday. My cousin and his wife treated me to a sumptuous dinner and every dish they ordered was delicious! We had chicken wings patis, crispy sisig, sinigang na watermelon, crispy pansit palabok, and laing. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who craves for real Filipino cuisine!

We went there to meet up with some friends. The food was delicious, service was really good! Will recommend to family and friends , and we will be back to eat there when we're in town.

Filipino cuisine food taste according to standards. Always visits this place every time we have family gathering.

Food always good. Staff at sm arora missed order items. Drinks were also delayed. .......

Fantastic food! Ordered another glass of the ube shake because it was soo good. The crispy pata was crispy, binagoongan was just the right degree of saltiness. Balikbayans are impressed!

This was the first place we headed to once we got settled in our hotel. Lol That's how good this place is! Their food is definitely 5 stars! Service is 4 stars (very busy), but we don't mind too much coz the food comes out timely and they don't rush you out like in the US even when they're super busy. My husband Michael wanted us to stay in Makati just like last year, so we can eat here. :) Greenbelt is across the street from our hotel, so very convenient too! We ordered the Fresh Lumpia, Garlic Rice, Braised and Fried Chicken and Pork Adobo, Puto Bumbong ( for dessert) and the Mango Pomelo Sago Shake (for our drink). We ordered the Medium size for all dishes which is perfect for 2 adults. They will ask the size for each dish. Note that portion sizes in Asia (and everywhere else) are never as big as in the US, so temper your expectations. We only paid $21 for all this food so it was a great value! Fresh Lumpia -- I have not had Fresh Lumpia in a long time, and for Michael this was his first time having it. He loved it. I like Manam's version even though the wrapper was a little thicker than I like. My mom uses a really thin wrapper. The filling is julienned and sautéed palm hearts, and bits of pork and shrimp. The sauce (crunchy garlic bits, brown sugar, soy) was great! It wasn't too thick and had just a hint of sweetness. Perfect sauce really. It's a light dish, so perfect for an appetizer. Garlic Rice -- Fried Garlic Bits, Rice, and Salt. What's not to like. So simple but so good. Not oily and perfectly seasoned. Braised and Fried Chicken and Pork Adobo--this is one of the best Adobo dishes I've had in a while. Just about as good as my mom's. The pork had a nice amount of fat and lean meat ratio and they were fried along with the chicken after being braised, so they developed a nice crispy crust. The sauce was perfect. Nice balance of tang and saltiness. They had skimmed off the fat from the sauce, so the meat wasn't swimming in oil. We should have ordered this in large! Lol Crispy Sisig--the pork was a little too crispy for me this time but Michael didn't mind. I remember this dish not being too crispy last time. The sauce that envelops the Sisig really makes the dish. It's light and the acid balances out the richness of the meat. We will order this again. Puto Bumbong--it's Christmas time so this classic after-Simbang Gabi delicacy is a must. The sticky purple rice has a nice texture and is wonderful with the Muscovado Butter, Toasted Coconut, Freshly Grated Coconut mixed with sugar, and the Grated Cheese. We loved every bite of this dessert. Like most Asian desserts, you have a hint of sweetness, and as Filipinos like it, also a pop of salty savory flavor from the cheese. I really want to try making this at home but I don't have the special bamboo tubes to make it. Mango Pomelo Sago Shake--share this with someone coz it's too much for one person. So refreshing! You can tell they blended fresh mango with ice and did not add sugar to the shake. It's not overly sweet and the sago is coated in coconut milk. Delicious! My college friend from my study abroad year in Scotland who lives in Canada just happens to be here in Makati right now and as we were making plans to meet, she suggested Manam for dinner. She said they ate at Manam yesterday and want to go back already. Same here! Lol Can't wait for our next meal here. I wanna try the Watermelon Sinigang and I saw someone's order of the Crispy Palabok. Omg the noodles were crispy and were like 6 inches high on the plate. Looked so impressive! This place is awesome!

Good food, good prices. At several malls Food delivery available or dine in. Good service.

May I know your telephone no. as I have a group on February and March 2023. Thank you, My cp no. 09178052847 Sorry what is your tel. no. again? Thank you

We are on Vacation and we're craving for Filipino Cuisine. We tried Manam Restaurant in Greenbelt. Its good thing we stopped by here for lunch. The foods are all great and the service is amazing. Our server is very attentive to us. We highly recommend this place.

Overrated Just ordinary food Nothing fancy Pricey too Not coming back That's all guys

Good food, good ambiance. Highly recommend to try. Manager was very courteous and concerned of customer satisfaction. Filipino food (kare kare, plapla, fresh lumpia) all good! The pako salad could use a little more revision with the dressing. Will come back when in the area.

This was the place! Wow. Impressive Filipino comfort food and inexpensive. I was overwhelmed. The Sinigang sa pakwan(watermelon) was new to me and I was really blown away by its superb and unique taste. Ube Sago Shake was the first thing I had and it was truly an amazing pinoy invention.

Came here because it had a few Filipino dishes that I wanted to try. It's in the Greenbelt mall. I managed to get seated immediately (around 7pm on a Tuesday) but the place got packed shortly after. In summary, I found the food quite tasty. Prices seemed reasonable, but I suspect higher than the average Filipino joint. The star of the meal was the crispy sisig. This thing was delicious. Easily the best sisig that I've had so far. It was really crispy. I'm not sure what exactly was in this thing, but it was delicious. I ordered the small size, but was wishing that I got medium. Pig ears were not bad. They added some mini pieces of really hot peppers though, that I could have done without. It's a fairly decent serving... small size is probably appropriate for 2. Chicken skewers... ok but not very flavorful Garlic rice was great. Very garlicky. The only issue was that it overpowered the taste of whatever food I ate it with, so I ended up eating it by itself. Il probably return if I ever return to the area.

Excellent food and service. Had Inihaw na pusit and corned beef breakfast with a couple of beers. Yummy!!

Good place to bring your balikbayan friends. For the ones who missed filipino dish. From pica pica to desserts.

While in Makati, Manila, I stumbled upon this restaurant recommended by a family friend. This place did not disappoint! The Filipino comfort food was amazing! Firstly their staff were friendly and kind. And the place was not too overly crowded. Though their washroom could be relocated, the place was rather clean and comfortable with AC (much needed for Manila weather). As for the food, their servings were proportioned well and moderately priced. (For those on a budget, it can be a little pricey). Their breakfast menu is from 7-11am. Although they serve their regular menu all day long. Their mango pomelo smoothie, recommended by a friend, was cool and refreshing, not overly sweet and had tapioca pearls which gave it some textural contrast. I would highly recommend getting this drink. Their Palabok (noodles) was quite tasty and rich, not to mention how it is presented. They pour the hot Palabok sauce over the fried noodles, which is great entertainment if you want that IG pic. In addition, their tapsilog (marinated meat, egg, and garlic fried rice) was fairly satisfying. Well balanced and not too heavy for breakfast. Lastly their Arroz Caldo (chicken porridge) was insanely delicious! I would highly recommend getting this if you would like a rich, creamy, and hearty meal, that is also very warm and comforting for the soul! When I visited during dinner, their Watermelon sinigang (pork stew) was recommended by the staff. It was a bit too sour for my taste, although the watermelon flavour did balance out the sourness. Their sisig (chopped/fried pork head) a Filipino delicacy was amazing with rice! A must try! And finally their Kare Kare (pork rib in peanut sauce) was rich and satisfying! Great paring with their dried shrimp paste and rice, this dish was very comforting for me. Overall a must visit for those in or traveling within the Makati, Manila area!

I've been in Manams 4 times in the last 2 weeks. Once in greenhills, food was very good and outstanding service. 3 times in their podium branch, food was always very good, service in the first two was outstanding but today our server KENNETH completely ignored us. We had to ask different staff members about our missing orders. Our binagoongan rice was almost gone by the time our chicken inasal skewers and ensalada namnam was delivered to our table,and we had to ask for our mango pomelo from 3 different staff members before it was delivered and so we had to take it to go. KENNETH never came to apologize or to check if everything was ok. It was not even busy there was empty tables around. He. Is a disappointment. My family and I will still dine at their podium branch as it is the closest to our hotel but I will make sure that KENNETH doesn't come anywhere close to my family's table!!

The food was pretty food, but I wasn't blown away. The service was ok, we had to flag down a server to get anything, but when they did come they were very helpful. We tried quite a few dishes and liked almost all of them. The garlic rice was great? The fried chicken was excellent as well. We tried the garlic pork and chicken adobo and it was great! It had a lot of garlic but it was cooked really well! The two dishes we didn't really care for were the grilled prawns and the pancit. The prawns were cold and very fishy and the pancit was just ok, it wasn't anything special. Overall we were satisfied with our experience and the pricing was very fair. I

I was in town for work and was able to try Manam for lunch. So glad I tried it because it was a great meal. We had: -House sisig (very flavorful, saucey, and perfect over garlic rice) -Garlic chicken adobe (also amazing over rice) -Lumpiang Bicol express - you have to try this! - a vegetable dish that I don't remember - pandan buko beverage - good but heavy and I didn't end up finishing it because I was so full. This place is on the higher end of Filipino food in terms of cost but well worth the decor -hipster (wood) and fun. This place is definately worth a visit!

I liked most of the dishes we ordered here: Pinakbet, Kangkong, except for the hair, Fresh Ubod, and Crispy Porkbelly. The Munggo was too weird for me. The drinks were all good as well, especially the Ube Sago. It's great that the restaurant allows you to order Small, Medium and Large portions of dishes, but unfortunately not on drinks. I found a long strand of hair as I was eating the Kangkong. The manager comped us the dish, thankfully. It's weird since even some server staff were wearing hairnets. I have to come back on my next visit.

The old adage of "tastes like home" has been redefined by the folks at Manam. What they get right is keeping ingredients fresh and true to what you grew up with. All while being surrounded by an aesthetic straight out of HGTV (while I'll admit I do miss the hole-in-the-wall shops and dirty ice cream carts of my childhood). One thing tourists fail to mention is the excellent service in the Philippines. From franchises and chain restos to establishments like this. Even with a big family (as most Filipinos like us are), we received our food (and impending food coma) post-haste.