Milky Way Cafe

Milky Way does the classics extremely well. The fresh lumpiang ubod (₽195) has a soft wrapper and a hint of gatrlic in the sweet sauce. The pancit luglug (₽345) was tasty but the serving was small. The halo-halo (₽295) is made with an old-school hand-cranked ice shaver giving the perfect texture.

This is the most delicious Halo-halo I have ever tasted. No wonder it's highly recommended by Mike Dizon on his YouTube channel. The staff are also very attentive.

Dinuguan, lumpiang ubod, maya maya escabeche were all good but pricey for small portions. Finish your meal with their famous halo halo 🎉 Pleasant staff, fast service. One thing I did not like was their NFA rice, it was dry, chewy, jolly-jeep quality.

We ordered the dinuguan and it was so good! The halo-halo was great too! We also enjoyed the service. The ambiance could use an upgrade with a little more on the modern side.

We love Filipino food and this resto just hits the spot. My favorite is their kare-kare, it’s soft to bite and the flavors are just right.

An old school but still a goodie. If you are looking for real authentic filipino flavor this is the place. Highly recommended specially to balikbayan or tourist. They stayed true to the filipino flavors, no gimik just good filipino food. My fave was the diniguan, been a longtime since I tasted this real flavor. Another fave is the Kare Kare and Krispy Pata.

Milky Way Cafe is located at 900 Antonio Arnaiz Avenue in Makati City, on the 3rd floor of the building. Because of this, the restaurant might not be the most convenient for elderly guests or people with disabilities, especially if there is no elevator available (I personally didn’t notice one during my visit). From the moment I walked in, it felt like the restaurant caters to a specific clientele—mostly families and groups, likely from the middle to upper-middle class crowd. We visited on a Saturday around 1:00 PM, which meant the restaurant was quite crowded. If you’re looking for a quiet or relaxed dining experience, this might not be the best time or place. However, if you’re planning a celebration like a birthday, family gathering, or christening, the restaurant could be a good option because they offer private dining rooms for events. The food prices are reasonable, and overall the food was enjoyable. We ordered pizza, which tasted good, although the crust was slightly burnt on the edges. Despite that, it was still flavorful. Where the experience fell short for me was the service. Although there were many staff members moving around between the kitchen and dining areas, it felt like they were not very attentive to the guests. Simple requests took quite a while to complete. For example: It took time to place our order. Getting the bill took longer than expected. When the bill arrived, it was actually from another table, so it had to be taken back and corrected. Requesting a container to pack leftover pizza also took some time. Even asking for tape to seal the box required waiting and repeated requests. Overall, Milky Way Cafe could be a good venue for special occasions, especially if you want a private dining room for a group celebration. However, if you’re planning to drop by for a casual lunch and expect a relaxed dining experience with attentive service, you might find the place a bit too crowded and the service somewhat slow, particularly during peak hours. ⭐ Overall: Good food and fair prices, but service and attentiveness could definitely be improved.

we went there for sunday lunch - we waited an hour to seated in the hallway w/c was real humid. suggest you call to reserve a slot or come in for an early or late lunch. we waited still coz we’re curious as to why this was so recommended to eat at. had an issue w/ the parking guard also for he did not seem to want to assist us when we asked where the valet was. he just starred blankly at us. and when we asked again at a tone that he can hear that someone was speaking to him. he said there was none and even commented that the auto we have was too long. hmmm. already reported to management and we still ate here coz the food was indeed delicious. the inihaw na baboy tho was just tooooo gamey but the rest were stellar.

My parents hosted a family gathering in the Mabini Room for about 40 guests. The room was set up nicely with tablecloths, seat covers, and full place settings. They even set up a microphone and speaker system, which we did not end up using. At the same time as our party, was another in the neighboring room; despite the room divider, we were able to hear everything from their microphone next door (something to consider if you want full privacy). One other consideration was once the doors to the room were closed, the room quickly heated up. It was much more comfortable temperature in the main dining room than the private room. Overall, we had an overall positive experience and fun time! The service was friendly and quick. They did a great job handling our large group. The food was also very yummy all around! We ordered PINOY BUFFET MENU 4: - Pancit Molo Soup - Lumpiang Gulay - Lechon Kawali with Home-made Atchara - Korean Beef Stew - Hainanese Chicken with Ginger and Chili Sauces - Crispy Hito with Bagoong and Mustasa : - Steamed Rice - Turron with Saba and Langka - Iced Tea, Softdrinks (bottomless) On top of that, we ordered a couple bottles of wine. The two standouts of the menu were the Lechon Kawali and Hainese Chicken. Overall, I was very happy for the food and the service! Def recommend.

Bad service!!! We waited for over 30 minutes for our order to be served Noticed that priority was given to other customers who arrived later than our group!!! Servers have problems with prioritizing No apologies afforded at all!!! Palabok had no taste ugh!!! We are from the US and make sure to have a meal or two before going back Well, what's going on!!!

Really love this place!! I've been a few times for lunch and also for a couple private parties that my family has hosted. Food is delicious and the service is always on point. Menu has mostly traditional Filipino food but the restaurant also serves some other cuisines. I'm a big fan of Pinoy Buffet Menu #4 on the catering/private event menu (photo included). The servers are so friendly and helpful. The restaurant is simple and clean. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for some good traditional Filipino dishes.

A fun venue with family and friends! Food was very good and as a Filipino visiting Manila from the US, it's a home away from home feel! The sweet endings were not to be missed!

One of the more established food institutions in Makati is Milkyway Café. Children of the 70's would probably remember them for their deliciously creamy ice cream but this Filipino restaurant has evolved into so much more than just an ice cream parlor. They offer an exciting selection of Filipino dishes that really taste like how a grandmother or an old-fashioned Filipino mom would cook it. From the delectable tokwa't baboy to the rich kaldereta, you can have those comfort dishes in Makati that you'd usually wait until Christmas for. They have the more traditional karinerdya type set-up in Rockwell which is really more for take-away, but in Makati it's more formal. They even have small rooms you can rent out for family events or small corporate meetings - there's just a minimum consumable amount (5k, I think best to inquire as there are different sizes for the rooms) While they really specialize in Filipino dishes, you might want to give their Western fare a try. I'm particularly fond of their selection of pizzas and the amazing Steak ala Pobre. It has just the right mix of garlic and gravy and with a trim of melt-in-your mouth fat on the meat. If you want old-time favorites that hit the spot just right, this is the place to turn to.

I love this place! If you're looking for good Filipino food this is the place to go to. I love that they keep it simple and true to the original recipes. I love their chicken BBQ, Sinigang, fried hito (catfish), adobong kangkong, ensaladang manga just to name a few. For dessert you have to try their homemade ice cream, halo halo and coffee jelly! This place gets busy so make a reservation if you plan to go.

I always have a hard time thinking of a good Filipino restaurant when I need to give a recommendation to a foreigner. My first answer will always be my house! After giving up on that idea, I always lead them towards Milky Way. It's a nice, homey restaurant that serves top quality, comfort home cooked food! I always go for their crispy hito, yes, it's nothing special but oh, so good! I can't sit still until whoever is ordering says it! I also wouldn't miss out on the pork binagoongan and the sinigang na sugpo, makes my tummy happy every single time! Like most of my reviews say, always make space for dessert! Their corn ice cream is something I wouldn't miss out on but they also have other Filipino specials like mais con yelo (I always order 2 but put it one glass!) or their halo-halo. Every time I eat here, I feel like the waiters really treat me like family. It's a close second to eating at home!

Summer has taken a toll on us, the heat is killing the mood of anyone who wants to go out don't you agree? Luckily we have Milky Way that can certainly quench our thirst. Fear not because you will get to try one of the most amazing halo halo in town. It's served to you on a tall ice cream glass. You have to order a glass of crushed ice because you will need as you eat your halo halo. For those of you who are not aware what halo halo, it's this popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice, ice cream and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and preserved fruits. Leche flan and ube jam are also part of the dessert. For me I try to remove the beans since I'm not really fan. I retain the rest. Sweet and refreshing, that's what you get from halo halo.