Newly opened Assembly Grounds at The Rise houses restaurants and cafés specially curated for North Makati or NoMa’s hustling yuppies. Here are five establishments that cater to the cravings of the residents of metro’s newest hip destination.
Korean feast at lunch break
Premiere the Samgyupsal offers unlimited meal of tender pork and chicken, served fresh. The restaurant serves nine delicious meat variants and delectable side dishes at economical rates, ideal for a quick lunch out or dinner with friends.
Dive into Japanese fusion
Yuki Café offers beloved Japanese dishes, and then some. There’s the usual katsudon and tempura rice toppings, but there is also spaghetti topped with spicy cod roe, butter, olive oil, and nori flakes. What really sets it apart, however, is the taiyaki: soft, fish-shaped waffles bursting with filling, whether red bean, cheese, or Nutella.
Chomp on Japanese burgers
Expect a different kind of burger experience at Chatto Bites. The establishment’s unique creations transform beloved Japanese favorites into burgers, such as a Karaage burger topped with wasabi tomato sauce, a Buta Kimchi Rice Burger, and a Japanese steak drizzled with red wine sauce.
Enjoy a plate of heritage
Recipes lets diners savor the crispy, the succulent, the creamy, and the sour flavors of beloved Filipino dishes with traditional offerings like general’s chicken, crispy tilapia, lechon kawali, kare-kare, and more.
Grab a cup of energy
Starbucks Reserve offers coffee made from specially imported beans, blended to perfection. Considered a VIP branch of the famous coffeehouse chain, it also allows guests to choose from an exclusive array of the rarest pastries Starbucks has to offer.