Manam Greenbelt

The two Major Negatives: The two main issues were the waiting/non-bookable policy and the disorganised service. Manam is a modern Filipino bistro located in Greenbelt 3 on the upper ground toward the end of the row of restaurants . Unfortunately, they do not take reservations, meaning you have to queue to get a table. At around 7:30 PM, we waited about 10 minutes. They take your orders while you’re in line, but the process felt disjointed, with staff easily distracted by multitasking. We were seated at the second table near the door, which was uncomfortably hot due to the door constantly being left open. After placing our order, our food arrived before the drinks — a sign of the service issues throughout the evening. Aubergine and Okra Vegetable Dish: Very good. Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon: An interesting, sour soup (similar to tom yum) with beef and watermelon cubes — unusual, but surprisingly enjoyable. Gising-Gising: Sautéed winged beans and kangkong in a creamy sauce; an average dish. Squid in Olive Oil and Garlic: Very good. Shrimp Bicol Express: Shrimp in a creamy, flavorful sauce — another excellent dish. Beef Salpicao: Cooked like a stew or curry; tasty, but the beef pieces were tough and difficult to cut. Buko Cake: A light, enjoyable dessert made with the white flesh of coconut. Service was abysmal. Besides food arriving before drinks (including the pandan iced tea, iced lemon tea, and mango pomelo sago), staff were consistently disorganised — clearing tables halfway through service and then getting sidetracked seating new guests. Overall, the service lacked coordination and focus. While the food at Manam is excellent and well worth trying, the poor service and chaotic organisation significantly detract from the overall experience. If you’re patient and willing to overlook the service flaws, the food itself makes it worth a visit.

Our top-pick Filipino Resturant. 🙌 If you wish to try a lot of dishes, I suggest you order small sizes and pick different dishes. Their food have never dissapointed me yet. Their service was fast even though the restaurant was fully packed. The place has renovated for awhile now, making it more photo-worthy and homey. All-time fave: House Crispy Sisig

Servers were very well-trained, accommodating, responsive, and helpful esp. with regards to food allergens. Food was delicious as usual, especially the sisig

1st time at manam in this store. I must say, I'll come back again for the food and the experience. The service was amazing. Sir Marky and Sir Roger patiently tended to our concerns and plenty needs during our long stay.

We wanted to try this restaurant because we saw that it is always a queue and crowded. The service is good, the food I would say is not the best because we have tried other Philippino restaurants which suit our taste better. There is too much garlic in almost every dish. Hardly any leafy greens on the menu.

The food were as expected to be exceptional. Would also love to mention the staff who assisted and accommodated us during our dine, Allyza was very hospitable and made our dinner more appetizing. Would come again.

I love that the menu offers both classic dishes and creative twists on tradition! The dishes are innovative—like sinigang with watermelon (surprisingly, it works!)—and beautifully presented, with touches of drama, such as the tableside sauce pour for the palabok. There’s something for everyone, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious.

Best sit-down Filipino restaurant that I've ever been to. The food was seasoned very well and was super tasty without losing its Filipino qualities.