Restaurant in Makati, Philippines
Filipino cooking taken seriously. Book early.
Toyo Eatery is one of Makati's clearest arguments for contemporary Filipino cooking done with intention. Set inside the Karrivin Plaza dining cluster on Chino Roces Avenue, it works as well for a special occasion dinner as it does for a serious weeknight meal. Booking is straightforward, the neighbourhood is worth exploring, and the restaurant consistently earns its reputation as a local reference point.
Yes — and if you care about where Filipino cooking is heading, it deserves a place near the leading of your Makati list. Toyo Eatery has built a reputation as one of the most thoughtful Filipino restaurants in Metro Manila, earning consistent recognition from both local diners and international food media. It sits inside The Alley at Karrivin on Chino Roces Avenue Extension, a converted industrial corridor that has become one of Makati's most interesting dining clusters. The setting matters: this is not a mall restaurant or a hotel dining room. It is a neighbourhood anchor in a part of the city that takes food seriously.
The space at Karrivin is the right context for what Toyo Eatery is doing. The Alley format — low-rise, warehouse-adjacent, walkable between venues , gives the restaurant a grounded, non-pretentious physical identity that matches its cooking philosophy. For a special occasion or a considered dinner with someone you want to impress, the setting delivers without feeling stiff. It is intimate enough for a date, substantial enough for a business meal where the conversation matters as much as the food.
Toyo Eatery's position in the Karrivin cluster also makes it a useful anchor for a longer evening. Makati's bar scene is within reach, and the surrounding neighbourhood has enough quality options that you can build a full night around this part of the city. For anyone working through our full Makati restaurants guide, Toyo Eatery is one of the names that comes up repeatedly as a reference point for what contemporary Filipino dining looks like at a high level.
Booking here is relatively direct compared to harder-to-crack Manila reservations. If you are planning a trip and want to explore further afield, Antonio's Restaurant in Tagaytay and Linamnam in Parañaque are worth adding to your itinerary. Closer to home, Toyo Eatery in Manila gives you an additional reference point for the same kitchen's ambitions across locations.
For hotels nearby, our Makati hotels guide covers the full range. If you want to extend your time in the country, Lantaw in Cebu and Asador Alfonso in Cavite are strong regional options.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Eatery | Easy | — | |
| Hapag | Unknown | — | |
| Kása Palma | Unknown | — | |
| a mano | Unknown | — | |
| Crosta | Unknown | — | |
| Celera | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Toyo Eatery measures up.
check the venue's official channels before booking rather than flagging restrictions on arrival — kitchens doing serious tasting-format work need lead time to adjust. Toyo Eatery is at The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, Makati; no phone or booking link is listed publicly, so reach out via their social channels. Do not assume dishes can be swapped on the night without prior notice.
Toyo Eatery is a reference point for where Filipino cooking is heading — it runs a structured, chef-driven format, not a casual drop-in meal. Book as far in advance as your schedule allows; walk-ins are unlikely to work here. The address is The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, 1231 Chino Roces Ave Ext, Makati — give yourself extra time to locate it within the Karrivin complex. If you want something more casual for a first Filipino meal in Makati, a mano or Crosta are lower-commitment entries; come to Toyo when you are ready to pay attention.
Bar seating availability is not confirmed in current venue data, so do not build your plan around it. At a restaurant operating at Toyo Eatery's format and reputation level, counter or bar seats are typically limited and often reserved or allocated at the kitchen's discretion. Confirm directly when you book — the venue is at Karrivin Plaza, Makati, and inquiries are best made through their social presence given no public phone is listed.
Pricing varies at Toyo Eatery; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
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