Zhenbao Hotpot Makati 珍宝重庆火锅 Makati店（原小当家） — Restaurant in Makati

I visited this place for the first time and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. If you’re a fan of hot pot or BBQ-style dining, this is definitely a spot worth trying. They offer a huge selection of ingredients—everything from various cuts of beef, pork, and chicken to a wide variety of seafood like shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish. The vegetable section was also impressive, with mushrooms, leafy greens, tofu, corn, and more, making it easy to build a hearty, balanced meal.

One of the best things about this place is the attention to value and small touches. They offer free iced tea and fresh fruit, which is a nice bonus and really adds to the overall experience. I also appreciated that they had fried rice available—it’s a nice comfort food option alongside all the grilling and boiling. Everything was fresh, well-stocked, and kept clean.

Since I went on a weekday in May, it wasn’t crowded at all, which made the whole experience super relaxed and enjoyable. The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, and the staff were polite and efficient when it came to clearing tables and refilling stations.

Pro tip: Before you go, buy a voucher from Stardeal—it can save you some money and make the visit even more worthwhile. It’s a great way to enjoy everything they offer at a better price.

dislikes: area is a bit dark, which seems to be boring,

All in all, I was very satisfied with my visit and would definitely come back. It’s a great place whether you’re dining with friends, family, or just looking to treat yourself to a...

They have parking for I think 6 cars available. There's also a parking lot nearby in the same street.

If you're craving for Zhenbao and can't find the time to beat traffic going to BGC, this is the better option.

The service here feels better because it's not as crowded. The portions also seem larger and unlike the branch in high street, they are more likely to have items in stock.

The restaurant is in the second floor of building and they have surprisingly a lot of space on both the 2nd floor and 3rd floor.

There isn't much to tell about the hotpot. It's good enough.

Some of the seats tend to slide so be careful when...

Great place to catch up with friends.

They have VIP rooms with individual pots for up to 10 people per room.

Hotpot ingredients were a bit few in comparison to other places but the quality is especially good. There was also unli beer although we didnt partake, its a good deal for those who do drink.

Service was also a highlight with the waitress assigned to our room being very friendly and attentive, she only took less than 30 secs to come when we pressed the call button. Staff were also very welcoming and had a smile everytime.

Must recommend place for groups, but be sure to reserve ahead. I find no faults with...