Shakey's (MCS) — Restaurant in Makati

Wasn’t a fare expected experience as found in many of the reviews. What I’ve learnt is that , the reviews are totally biased either country wise or ethnicity wise. Right reviews can help others see pitfalls rather than jumping in to it.

A small crowd, and staff weren’t able to manage already

I have asked for seafood Soup for which the reception staff showed me what was in the menu that states chunks of squids with fish meat and shrimp and this and that goes the adjectives being used for the seafood costing 129 php.

Roughly around 15 minutes later, i was all sweaty and asked the rushing waiter, that why i feel so hot and suffocated , and she humbly replied that their AIRCON’s not working. And then i asked for some tissue to wipe of my sweat which she got for me. Really guys was sweating like as if I’ve been to a sauna.

Then without my permission someone started led to bit me, thought i was in an illusion, yet i broke into the reality that , this particular restaurant among the chain of shakey’s , has mosquitos as well ..

And another 5 mnts of sweating and scratching, i got my seafood soup, i wanted to dive into it, prior to that I checked the contents , it was thick creamy , and the soup spoon was a big table spoon instead of a ladle ... I then asked the waiter , wether she misplaced it instead.. she said nop

Then on checking for Chunchiness of the fish meat and squid and shrimps, for my disappointment, found a very small shrimp tail and 2 dices of potatoes, Wasn’t ready to have this , so i with my utmost humbling voice asked the waiter to see whats in it that there is nothing but potatoes, and requested her to change it. And after another , 20 mnts got a soup that was cold and this time had 2 average sized potatoes and no shrimps and any traces of seafood ... i think the cook is angry with me. He really needs to know whats seafood. I hooe the shakey’s manager teach him, with some pictures about at least some seafoods of shrimps , fish, squids , oysters, And that potatoes are not from the sea but from the soil.

And at the end of the table , saw a logo, did we make you wow!!

Yes i was WOW ed...

If you grew up in the mid-’70s to ‘80s, Shakey’s would undoubtedly be a staple in your life. To this day, it remains one of my favorite go-to comfort food spots. And let’s be honest, nobody—and I mean nobody—does thin-crust pizza better than Shakey’s.

The Makati Cinema Square (MCS) branch is practically legendary. It’s one of the oldest locations that has withstood the test of time, and walking in feels like a throwback to simpler days.

On to the food:

🍗 Chicken n’ Mojos: Their chicken still hits the spot! While some might debate this, I’ll say it—I prefer Shakey’s chicken over Jollibee’s. The crispy exterior and juicy meat, paired with those perfectly seasoned Mojos, are a win.

🥗 Mediterranean Salad: A surprisingly fresh and flavorful option. The feta cheese adds a nice creamy punch, and it’s the perfect palate cleanser before digging into something heavier.

🍕 Garlic & Cheese Thin-Crust Pizza: This is Shakey’s at its finest. The thin crust is crispy, the garlic is fragrant, and the melted cheese is, as always, delightful.

🍔 Hero Burger: Believe it or not, I tried the Hero Burger for the first time today, and I was not disappointed. Who would’ve thought Shakey’s could do burgers this well? A solid contender, even in the land of pizza.

🍄‍🟫 Mushroom Soup: A pleasant surprise! Creamy, comforting, and loaded with mushroom flavor—definitely worth adding to your order if you’re looking for something warm and hearty.

Shakey’s continues to be an iconic place, blending nostalgia with consistent quality. If you haven’t visited in a while, it’s definitely worth...

I just recently dined in this afternoon with a friend, we ordered two bunch of lunch the big combo, which added in a side salad (caesar's) and mushroom soup. The greens lacked that crispiness I normally go for, and the serving was very minimal... Soup was ok, the main course was ok too, which has two small pizzas (Hawaiian) a chicken wing part, a small morsel of spaghetti, and in place of the mojos were slightly burnt fries... Can't fault the kitchen, I guess quality control has gone down over the years...

Service too was a bit crude... We wanted to be seated by the window, but the waitress informed us that it is for take out only. We got seated at the inner seats (which was actually a crew section, where a kitchen staff was napping close by) Most of the crew were having their break behind our section... With their loud conversation and mobiles turned up high... It wasn't the best dine in experience at that branch.. Probably won't visit...