Why We Keep Ordering from These Makati and Quezon City Restaurants Again and Again
From family faves to reliable barkada and office lunch picks, these well-loved spots are part of Grab's 5-Star Eats for a good reason.
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Some restaurants are worth trying once, while others become the places you return to again and again. They’re the ones you recommend to friends, bring your family to, and keep ordering from for years. So, what turns a great food find into a go-to?
That’s exactly what Grab 5-Star Eats sets out to capture. More than just a curated food guide, it’s built entirely around the ratings, reviews, and experiences of the GrabFood community. It uncovers genuine stories, connecting diners to their favorite local gems and proving that behind every top recommendation is a delicious reason to return.
Discover these six Grab 5-Star Eats spots in Makati and Quezon City, and meet the real diners behind these favorites and why they keep coming back:
For US-style burger cravings: Sweet Ecstasy
Sweet Ecstasy’s Makati branch is GrabFood regular Esty Bagos’s after-work go-to spot. It was also where she and her partner would meet up to de-stress after grueling workdays and has become part of their routine since the pandemic.
Their comfort food? The Pickle Fries and Cheeseburger, with the toasted-outside-soft-inside buns Esty loves so much. It's been years, but the couple still find themselves ordering these again and again because they consistently deliver for every much-needed burger fix.
Sweet Ecstasy’s new branch is opening soon at CEO Flats, Jupiter Street, Makati City.
For “thought of you” moments and celebrations: Sugarbee
After falling in love with a cake that got phased out, content strategist and dessert enthusiast Celina Cruz found “the cake” once again in Sugarbee’s Dulce de Leche Cake. It then quickly became part of her birthday tradition, so much so that one year, her family and boyfriend each surprised her with the same cake.
During the lockdown, sending Celina Sugarbee desserts became how her partner showed his love. (He’s also a Sugarbee fan, with the Salted Caramel as his fave!) And what better way to make your loved ones feel seen than with an all-time favorite that has been part of their milestones and even satisfies everyday sweet cravings?
Sugarbee is at G/F Glorietta 3, Parkway Drive, Makati City.
For late-night shifts and wanderlust cravings: 101 Hawker Food House
Wrapping up a night shift usually leaves you with very few good places to eat. So for GrabFood regular Rolan Tanagras, who orders accessible yet elevated meals given his schedule, 101 Hawker Food House was a find. He likes eating its Laksa and Hainanese Chicken as they remind him of his trips to Singapore. For him, these dishes feel like home and travel at the same time.
It has since become his go-to for flavorful yet comforting, energizing meals after every shift. Plus, it hits the spot for Asian comfort food he can order anytime.
101 Hawker Food House is at Ground floor Unit 10, The Beacon Tower, Arnaiz corner, Chino Roces Ave, Makati City.
For Sunday family dinners: Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
Long-time GrabFood user and family tradition keeper Angel Martinez first discovered Gino's Brick Oven Pizza with her friends. She then introduced Gino's to her family, and it quickly became a family favorite and part of their Sunday dine-out rotation for its authentic Italian flavors. During the lockdown, her family kept ordering their faves like the Five Cheese Pizza and Mushroom Parmigiano Pasta through GrabFood. Years later, the tradition remains.
Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza is at Katipunan, 319 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
For reliable barbecue: Vito's BBQ
Newlywed Danica Condez-Tamayo accidentally discovered Vito's BBQ through GrabFood during the lockdown. Today, it's become a GrabFood fave for her and her husband, who loves good Filipino food. Their usual orders are Chicken BBQ Skewers and Boneless Chicken, which, they shared, come in generous portions and deliver that sweet-salty-smoky taste they live for.
Vito’s BBQ is at 284, 1112 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave., New Manila, Quezon City.
For post-exam barkada meals: Tinuhog ni Benny
After prelims, midterms, and finals, law student Ace Nuñez and his friends head to Tinuhog ni Benny to debrief, recover, or celebrate the end of exams. Their picks? Tinuhog na Samgyupsal, Sisig, and Ensaladang Talong. The dishes are affordable, and the quality has stayed the same even years later, which is why Ace and his friend group keep coming back.
Tinuhog ni Benny is at 24 Imperial St., Cubao, QC.
These stories show that good food isn’t the only reason you return to your favorite food spots. It’s also the experience: the familiarity, memories, convenience, and knowing you can go back again and again whenever the craving hits.
This article was created by Summit X in partnership with Grab.