The Strand Cafe — Restaurant in Makati

I've always wanted to try this place as I kept seeing it along Buendia Avenue, and having tried it now, it did not disappoint. The place has a charm, warmth, and brightness to it that just lightens the mood. The food is also good. I tried the Kare Kare set meal of the week (comes with soup of the day, iced tea, and dessert of the day). I also got hot Cafe Latte, which I noticed was from already-prominent market brand Gourmet Farms Express.

The croutons in the pumpkin soup can be better, but the Kare Kare - 100% yum! Can't wait to try other items in the menu.

Service is also great! Staff are attentive and friendly. Kudos to Sir Romeo for being the best server! He made sure my dine-in experience was top-notch!

I look forward to my...

We stayed at the One Pacific Place so we were delighted to have a buffet breakfast but the whole experience was disappointing. We first had lunch before checking-in at the hotel, the food was okay but the staff/servers were too busy chatting. We have to ask for water several times and had to get up ourselves because they did not "notice" us. Even if there are only 5 tables occupied at that time. We had breakfast the next day, it is best to come at a later time since there are a lot of people at around 7am. They have a limited range of food selection. Don't expect any typical breakfast menu(I don't know if that is good or bad). I'm just glad that the guy in charge of the eggs...

Whenever I travel to the Philippines from India, I prefer staying at One Pacific Palace and dining at the Strand Café. As a vegetarian with specific dietary concerns, I truly appreciate that they provide Indian-style breakfast options without adding meat, cheese, or ham. The food is not only delicious but also prepared thoughtfully to suit vegetarian needs.

In addition to the food, the hospitality is excellent. The staff especially Lynbert are very well-mannered and attentive, which makes the experience even more enjoyable.

I personally feel this is a must-visit and highly recommended place for Indians or anyone with vegetarian...