Goto Monster - La Paz, Makati

Goto Monster serves good Pinoy food. A bit pricey but worth the taste, have a many food options to choose from. We liked the different Goto options, specially the Goto Bagnet. They also serve yummy dessert options which we liked. Service is good, well attended customer. Not crowded ( 👍👍 ). The place is well ventilated, no Air-con so bring portable fans if you need more ventilation 😊😊 The place is easy to find, just along the road. Parking… Well… very limited. So you’ll line up waiting on the road to be parked. No vehicle, pasok agad. Well recommended for hungry tummys. Hope this helps 🐾 Happy eating.

Goto Monster serves up a comforting Filipino classic with a twist. Their take on goto, a traditional rice porridge, is anything but ordinary. With generous toppings like pork bagnet, crispy garlic, and salted egg, each spoonful is a symphony of flavors and textures. The warmth of the bowl coupled with the richness of the broth makes it the ultimate comfort food. Whether enjoyed as a hearty afternoon or a late-night snack, Goto Monster is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of Filipino comfort cuisine.

I still prefer the no-frills, traditional goto + tokwa’t baboy. However, once in a while it’s nice to indulge in gourmet goto, and that’s where Goto Monster excels. My favorite is their Goto Beef Tripe. However, at the time of our latest visit it’s not available, so my wife and I ordered their Pork Bagnet and Shitake Mushrooms lugaw bowls (rice porridge). Both are great. We also ordered their Tokwa + Chicharon Bulaklak. Together with the Pork Bagnet lugaw, it’s the perfect recipe for a heart attack. But as long as you eat this infrequently and in moderation, I guess you’ll be alright. For drinks, we ordered their Calamansi Mint. It’s good, but we didn’t really taste the mint. Instead, it’s dominated by the calamansi taste. There’s also a slight bitter aftertaste (think accidentally chewing a calamansi seed). The staff are good. Service was reasonably efficient, with our orders served well within the 15-minute mark. For parking, it’s just street parking. On busy hours you might need to park a little farther from their place.

It’s great that the restaurant is so close to our dorm. I usually order the Tokwa + Talong with rice, which pairs perfectly with their adobo suka. The prices are reasonable, especially since the receipts include VAT. Their goto options are also a must-try.

A must try for anyone looking for great food at a fair price. We often find ourselves here after a night out drinking or on any late nights where most restaurants are closed. The bagnet is one of the best I’ve tried in the city and I highly recommend it. The location can be a bit intimidating but trust that food this good is worth going the extra mile for.

Very pleased with the food here - the Pork Bagnet Silog is one of the best I’ve tried, very crispy and quite generously portioned. The beef tripe porridge was also very tasty. Calamansi mint was also extremely refreshing and much needed on a very hot day. There were very few seats available in the dining area, but water was provided and there was aircon. Would return just for the crispy pork!

Went to this popular spot on a Friday afternoon for lunch. I ordered a lugaw with chicharon bulaklak and was told to wait in their main dining room. The room is great—air-conditioned, clean, and with a nice vibe. It does have limited seating, so I'd suggest going at lunchtime if you don't want to eat outside since there are fewer people then (I got lucky and had the place to myself!). Just a few minutes later, my order arrived, and the amazing smell made my stomach growl. The serving was generous, with plenty of crispy chicharon bulaklak on top. The lugaw was probably the most savory I've ever had. It was so good that I didn’t even need to use any of the condiments on the table. The meal was very filling, and I was stuffed by the end. Overall, it's one of the best lugaws I've had, with a generous amount of freshly fried toppings. Definitely worth it, and I’ll be back for more!

NOT YOUR USUAL CARINDERIA Goto Monster never fails to give me delicious meals. I've been a patron for over a decade. Back then, a heaping bowl of their lugaw was only P85. I've also known Jean Hill, the owner, for roughly the same amount of time. After being in advertising for sometime, she ventured into the food business. One thing Jean knows so well is flavor. She mixes and formulates her own line of sauces, from her Adobong Suka, Chili Sauce, Soy Sauce and Fish Sauce. One comment of foreign foodie friends is that Filipino food is not as vibrant in taste as its other Asian counterparts like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, moreso India, China or Korea. They say that the predominant taste is sweet, sour and salty. This is where Jean and Goto Monster delivers in spades. Flavor layering is present in all of her dishes, she's able to capture spicy, a bit of bitter and umami. Specially, when you mix in her sauces, they just create a symphony in your mouth. The humble ambience of her restaurant belies the deluge of flavors in her offerings. I was joking her before that she has the "Louboutin of Lugaw" with her signature red egg (like the red sole) in her rich yellow ochre turmeric broth heightened by tinapa flakes. Pack this in with Ilocano Bagnet and you'd have a whimsical mix of texture, color and taste. They now go for P175 a bowl (vs P85 before) or P117 with my senior discount. For her lugaw, my recommendations would be the Bagnet, then the Chicken Adobo or the Mushroom if you want a vegetarian meal. She also offers top-notch ALTANGHAPSILOGS or ALmusal, TANGhalian or HAPunan SInangag with itLOG. My favorites would be the Longganisa, followed by her Tapa then the Chicken Adobo. The great thing with her Silogs is that they already come with her scrumptiously delicious Mustasa Salad. Priced at P250 (P179 with my senior discount). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This place is open 24/7. I always order their Bagnet Lugaw. It is expensive for other lugaw but their price is justified. The lugaw is so good with good consistency. Not watery, just right. And the toppings and sauces to adjust your taste. I recommend this spot

It was our last morning in Makati, and we've been wanting to try this place the entire trip. Decided to order in to our hotel, and use Grab. Unfortunately, for some reason, Grab wasn't allowing us to use credit card, but not a problem - we were able to just pay with cash when the driver arrived. We got the mushroom lugaw and the chicken adobo lugaw. They came with salted egg and calamansi. Also got a ginger calamansi tea and a buraka coffee (which was very rich and very strong). Everything was amazing. Perfect end to our stay in Makati.

Invited by my brother and sister-in-law to have dinner at Goto Monster. She was able to google and find good reviews about the place. We were surprised to see diners casually eating in the middle of the street. The village gates are closed at night and become the dining area of this restaurant. It was about 8-9pm. Makati area is free from traffic. Arrived at the scene with a crowd of goto lovers. We were able to sit right away. There was a fast turnabout. We ordered gotos' with beef tripe, bagnet and plain lugaw. Served in a mid-size white bowl. I noticed the bowls we ordered have common toppings like tinapa flakes, thinly sliced green onions, chicharon and salted egg. There was so much garnish, it was overwhelming. I could not appreciate the taste of the lugaw. Although it looked gastronomical, I wasn't fond of their Goto. The porridge needed a touch of seasoning and could taste even better if it was served piping hot. The average wait is 10-15 minutes for an order. So that figures why my porridge had gone cold. The pork bagnet was good. Well seasoned and crispy, then again not warm. Also tasted the homemade strawberry popsicle. Sweet and creamy. I highly recommend tasting other flavors. My sister-in-law liked the fresh vegetable roll with bagnet. Comes with 3 spoons of dipping sauce (peanut, pesto and chili garlic). A major hit in Social Media. Not a fan of this Goto place. For balikbayans, worth the photo-op! The food presentation was indeed excellent. Price is reasonable. The exterior and elements of the place looks great with an eclectic theme of red and white. The owner was very informative and accommodating. For the taste, it's a matter of personal preference.

The only answer to a gloomy day is Lugaw With Pork Bagnet and Tokwa. We braved the rain just to have the most delicious congee ever. Ordering was quite a breeze as you need to pay at the counter where the menu is clearly displayed. The price may appear steep for some, and the wait time may take up to 15 minutes. But trust me, you would forget everything once the food is served on your table--al fresco. The outlet is good for groups, so solo diners may need to plan their visit during off-peak hours. If it gets full house, you could request to set up your table on the street once the Primo de Rivera gate closes at 10:00pm and, of course, if the weather cooperates. I'll definitely go back soon with a bigger group, and hope they all could accommodate my horde.

When I'm feeling down, there are certain foods that I look for to make me feel better. Now that it's the rainy season, I've been craving for comfort food even more. I just need something to warm me up inside and make the cuddle weather more bearable. Goto Monster is one of my go-to comfort food places. :) I found out about this place because it is quite near Carlo's home in Makati. There was one night where I just needed a bowl of arroz caldo; it was 230AM. So, instead of going to the other 24 hour places, Carlo recommended we head to Goto Monster. Yes, it is open 24 hours. If it's your first time to eat here, order the Goto Special. It has salted egg, meat, and tinapa flakes! Served warm and with all the fixings, it really hits the spot. I always order the Bagnet Special. Crunchy Pork with soupy rice is just a perfect combo for me. Also, other than the Goto, they serve different "silog" dishes. A specialty that I have yet to try is the Bibingka Waffle. It is always unavailable when I go! Oh, please do try the Talong Chips and also the Salabat drink. :)

I had breakfast at Goto Monster today. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. If you enjoy eating food as the locals do it.. This is an authentic spot to with a good variety of choices. It is open 24 hours a day. It's very small walk up and order store front with two tables right off a busy main road with a lot of cars and foot traffic which is exactly the atmosphere I enjoy when trying local food.. I chose chicken adobe, it was tender and delicious! Please give them a try! You won't regret it Note: If you are a first time traveler to PH or any other country you should never drink tap water or purchase iced drinks.

I'm not really a goto eater, but this place has changed my mind! Awesome place that puts an interesting twist on an old favorite! Bagnet and chicken skin in your lugaw? Why not!

One of the hipster carinderias in NoMa, that's North of Makati, Goto Monster offers authentically delicious goto (tripe porridge) for the emerging middle class market. If you're feeling up for a challenge, try their Goto Monster Challenge - a huge gargantuan bowl of thick goto porridge that you have to finish in an hour. If you finish it, it's free. If you don't, you pay 750bucks! Aside from regular goto, other gourmet porridge toppings are available, like bagnet, wild mushroom, and the special - a combination of different toppings. I like hanging out here, sometimes alone just to have a quick, quiet meal after work, or with a friend for a chat.

Whether you woke up in the middle of the night or just get out from a head windling liquor party, this is the perfect place to recover your senses back again. First, when i woke up at around 2 am in the morning, and the weather is cold due to non stop rain, i want to have a good warm meal. So i decided to go here and had Bagnetsilog. The garnish with vinegar is absolutely spot on, the pork is well cooked and crunchy, the seasoning is superb, the fried rice is bountiful and top it off with egg sunny side up. Second, after a long booze of non stop drinking and ktv with my friends, i suggested to go here and they loved it. I ordered their Bagnet Goto. The serving was many and i really had recovered from booze because i ordered a pinch of their home made chili oil. I will definitely come back again.

This is one of those places where you get more bang for your buck. The reinvention of everyday food and drinks is what makes this place amazing. I had bagetsilog which is your usual silog variety and i like that my plate isn't glistening with grease - which was to be expected. The mustasa side salad perfectly complement the sinangag and bagnet. I had champorado special for dessert - this isn't your typical boiled rice with tablea thingy but it mimics the champorado with condensed milk and tuyo. This version is a chocolate waffle, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with melted chocolate, sprinkled with rice crispies and dilis on the side to balance out the umay factor. I would say that this is an ultimate hole-in-the-wall! They are open 24 hours making it the a great after hours pitstop.

Oh God this place is amazing! The food is great, the prices are great, and OMG HAVE YOU HAD THAT BIBINGKA WAFFLE A LA MODE?!? I'll say it now, Goto Monster's Bibingka Waffle is Metro Manila's best dessert, and I don't care if you don't agree with me. Everything I have tasted in this joint is fantastic, and that includes the Goto, the Bagnetsilog, and the Bagnet Fresh Spring Rolls. This place deserves five stars, never mind if it's a bit of a hassle to go to, it's cramped, and the seating is limited. Incredible.

They are doing a good job here. We had a late breakfast this morning. A good strong black coffee " kapeng barako" with bagnetsilog, fried pork belly with egg and garlic rice. Nice tasty little extras like mini caramel peanut clusters included with the coffee and a fresh flavorful chopped tomato salsa with the breakfast. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her " goto house special", the restaurant's namesake dish. Service was courteous and attentive. We will definitely return.

Just went back to the Phil. after 10 years!!!!!! I was looking for a place with good comfort food I used to eat as a boy!!!!! Somebody from the hotel I was staying recommended Goto Monster. I found it with the help of a friend, Mannnnn! the food was fantastic. The place to bring back memories of childhood comfort food!!!! The Goto was superb, but the Bagnetsilog was to die for!!!! The Bibingka Waffle ala mode was a pleasant surprise. The food was creative specially the desserts! I kept coming back during my stay in the Phil. Prices were affordable, but it was the food which left me wanting more!!!!!! Definitely worth the trip! I will definitely come back when I visit the Philippines again!!!!!!