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Spices
Makati
Restaurant in Makati, Philippines
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Spiced Philippine Tradition
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Spices is a practical Makati booking for diners who want a central, recognised restaurant with easy reservation odds and later dinner usefulness. Choose it for convenience near Ayala and Makati Avenue; cross-shop Old Manila or Blackbird Makati if the meal needs a stronger occasion feel.
About Spices
Spices is a Makati dining option with a clearly confirmed 2026 Michelin Plate and published daily service windows. The verified hours are the same every day: 11 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM. That makes it relevant for either lunch or dinner planning, while the smart-casual dress code keeps expectations direct.
Use Spices when the priority is a recognized Makati restaurant with confirmed hours rather than when you need detailed advance certainty about cuisine, pricing, seating, take-out, delivery, or a specific menu format. Those details are not verified here, so the safest read is simple: Spices has confirmed Makati location context, daily lunch and dinner hours, smart-casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition for 2026.
Book for Makati convenience, not menu theater
The main reason to choose Spices is that it gives diners a recognized Makati option with published lunch and dinner windows. It is a practical choice when the decision turns on location, timing, confirmed recognition rather than a specific chef, cuisine, tasting format, or price point.
For readers building a broader Makati food plan, compare Spices with other named options rather than treating it as the only anchor. Old Manila, Sage Grill, Shang Palace are other reference points, while Blackbird Makati and Manam at the Triangle may also help frame the decision depending on the kind of meal you want. You can also compare it with other Makati dining rooms generically if you need a different atmosphere or format.
Use it for lunch or dinner planning with confirmed hours
Spices publishes the same hours Monday through Sunday: 11 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM. That gives diners a clear lunch window and a clear dinner window every day of the week. Because other operational details are not verified here, confirm any special requirements directly before arrival.
The practical verdict is narrow but useful: Spices belongs on a Makati shortlist when you want a Michelin Plate 2026 restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours and a smart-casual dress code. If your decision depends on cuisine, exact menu structure, price, seating, dietary accommodation, take-out, delivery, or private-group arrangements, treat those as questions to verify separately.
Planning details
- Location
- Corner Ayala and, 1226 Makati Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Website
- peninsula.com/en/manila/hotel-fine-dining/spices-asian-cuisine-restaurant
- Phone
- +63 2 8887 2888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spices sits at a busy Makati corner and balances urban energy with refined cooking. Its 2026 Michelin Plate signals food that is carefully executed rather than flashy — steady, disciplined flavors that respect regional spice traditions without defaulting to novelty. The dining room reflects that restraint: the restaurant reads as polished and composed, geared toward diners who appreciate technique and clarity in spiced dishes. The location’s constant pedestrian flow keeps the mood lively, but the kitchen’s measured approach ensures that plates remain controlled and thoughtful, making the place feel like a confident, sophisticated presence in the city’s dining scene.
Best For
Spices is well suited to business dinners and date nights where quality and consistency matter, and it also accommodates family meals and group dining drawn by familiar, flavorful dishes. Its placement at the center of Makati’s commercial district makes it a natural stop for office crowds at lunch and a destination for evening meals that warrant attention. The Michelin Plate frames the restaurant as a dependable pick for guests who want technically sound cooking without excessive experimentation, so it works for occasions that call for solid, crowd-pleasing food with a touch of refinement.
Ordering Tips
Start with the preparations that showcase the kitchen’s balance of spice and technique: the crispy catfish salad provides textural contrast and bright aromatics, while the tom yum goong illustrates the team’s handling of Southeast Asian soup flavors. For mains, the lamb curry and chicken tikka masala are signature choices that reflect the fusion approach and reliable execution noted by the Michelin Plate. Given the menu’s emphasis on well-crafted, approachable dishes, pick a mix of lighter starters and richer curries to sample the kitchen’s range without chasing novelty.
Planning details
Location
Corner Ayala and, 1226 Makati Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines · Directions
peninsula.com/en/manila/hotel-fine-dining/spices-asian-cuisine-restaurant
Recognition and awards
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Old Manila, Notable alternative
- Blackbird Makati, International, International
- Manam at the Triangle, Notable alternative
- Shang Palace, Notable alternative
- Sage Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Old Manila, Spices is the easier, lower-friction choice: better for a convenient Makati dinner when the group does not want a heavy splurge signal. Old Manila is the stronger pick for a more formal occasion, while Spices makes more sense for a practical dinner near the Ayala-Makati Avenue corridor.
Blackbird Makati has the clearer international-restaurant identity and a stronger ambiance pull, so choose it when the room matters as much as the food. Spices is better when booking ease and central logistics carry the decision. Manam at the Triangle is the smarter value-style cross-shop for a casual group meal, especially if the brief is relaxed Filipino dining rather than hotel-restaurant polish.
Compared with Shang Palace and Sage Grill, Spices sits in the practical middle: less defined by a single cuisine or grill-house proposition, but easier to place into a mixed itinerary. Book Spices for convenience; book Shang Palace or Sage Grill when the group has a clearer cuisine preference.
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Compare Spices
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | Makati | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate |
| Old Manila | Makati | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Blackbird Makati | Manila | International | 2026 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #962026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #113 |
| Manam at the Triangle | Makati | 2026 Bib Gourmand | ; |
| Shang Palace | Manila | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1712025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3202025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1832024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2912023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Sage Grill | Manila | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Spices?
Start with the confirmed basics: Spices is in Makati, holds a Michelin Plate for 2026, is listed daily from 11 AM–2 PM and 6–10 PM, has a smart-casual dress code. Details such as cuisine, pricing, seating, menu format are not verified here.
What is Spices known for?
The verified recognition is a Michelin Plate in 2026. Beyond that, this guide does not verify a specific cuisine, signature dish, chef, menu format, or price range.
