Benjarong Restaurant — Restaurant in Makati

One of the best, if not the best Thai restaurant in the metro. Every dish is a fiesta of flavors and true a gastronomic experience. Classic thai dishes -- Tom Yum, Pad Thai, Green Curry and their Fresh Spring Rolls are a must try.

Fresh Spring Rolls could be ordered with either Shrimp or Chicken, and is a very refreshing starter

Pad Thai is generously portioned, flavorful and topped with juicy king prawns.

Tom yum Goong clearly sets the bar high, every portion is a delightful and warm experience.

Thai Green Curry is a treat for curry lovers but you must have a tolerance for spice as this is quite a spicy dish. However, beyond the spice is a very rich and delectable curry which boasts of very tender pieces of chicken.

Ambiance is very posh as expected from a 5-star hotel, however it's a bit too dim to my liking. Dining alone here isn't an issue as they do have bar seating with the view of the open dessert kitchen.

Benjarong definitely has a clear place in every discussion of Thai Cuisine here...

Today I had a truly amazing dining experience at your restaurant. The food was excellent and the service from the staff was also very satisfactory. However, there was one thing that was difficult to understand. Since I visited the restaurant without a reservation, I had to wait for a table according to the staff's guidance. Many guests visited after me and were waiting for a table. Then, suddenly, I saw the restaurant director guiding the guests who came after me to the table first. Despite another staff member saying that I had come first, the director took such action. I couldn't help but be surprised to see the director not following the basic manual at a hotel restaurant. Although I was very satisfied with the food and the service of the staff, the director's actions, which are the most important, were disappointing. I hope this will not happen again and that you will make...

The Benjarong Tasting Menu definitely ranks up there in my books. From how everything was presented, to how Chef Ja explains each component, down to the fireworks of flavor that find its way to your palate, this is a tasting menu that is sure to take you on a wonderful journey.

If there was a statement to perfectly describe the dish line up, it would be — the perfect Thai balance of freshness, acidity, innovation, and textures, beautifully presented for your palate to enjoy.

Each dish had their own special flare to it, but if I were to choose one it would definitely be the Tom Yum soup because of the depth of flavor it had. Presentation-wise it was phenomenal, taste-wise it was pure magic.

I love how Chef Ja and her team choose to play around with classic Thai dishes, yet are able to to turn them into completely different dishes that don’t just look beautiful but taste...