Sultan Mediterranean Grill

Want to grab some Middle Eastern taste? Sultan Mediterranean Grill seems like a perfect spot for it! We’ve spotted one in one of the hidden alleys of Makati. From the outside, you'll smell the aroma as if a Sultan is really inviting you to come and dine!

Sultan Mediterranean Grill Entrance (Photo from Facebook Page)

Aside from the delicious taste, meals are sure affordable! Me and my friends tried the Chicken Kebab Plate. The chicken is tender and juicy, though the rice served is not the middle eastern-type which is supposed to be long grained and not sticky.

Chicken Kebab Plate, P180

The yogurt sauce though is so perfect for the chicken kebab, we almost finished a whole bottle! For a spicy taste, they have a separate bottle for the sauce. Although, my friend who loves spicy food said that it wasn't so spicy even if she added chili flakes already. Not really sure if it’s her high tolerance of spicy food or the sauce just lacks some spicy kick.

The place is cozy and small, large group seem not advisable since you might end up seating on different tables. The staff are so busy attending to many customers too so you really have to be patient in waiting for the food to be served.

According to my friends, the restaurant had its renovations and improvements which is actually better since it looks more clean and classy.

-----

Sultan Mediterranean Grill is located at: UG9 Valero Plaza Condominium, 124 San Agustin, Makati City

Mendokoro Ramenba in Makati

Not really a fan of Ramen but it’s still great to at least try one. Recommended by a friend, we tried Mendokoro Ramenba in Makati, and I wasn’t disappointed!

Mendokoro Ramenba opens at 11:00am and serves until the 80^th bowl for lunch and 100^th bowl for dinner which starts at 6:00PM.

It can only accommodate a number of people at a time but Ramen lovers are very eager to wait until they can seat and be served.

Boat-shaped dining area. (Photo from Facebook Page)

I ordered Shio (my friend’s recommendation) which was served freshly cooked minutes after a seat was assigned to me. It has a very tasty and milky soup and firm noodles. It is best to sip the soup while it’s hot! The meat is also very tender. One serving is more than enough, I'm really full after eating.

Shio, P360

The place resembles authentic Ramen houses in Japan. Their staff are very courteous and attentive, they will ask for your number immediately and assign you to a seat once there’s available. They also constantly shout some Japanese words in Japanese tone—I guess it’s “Welcome!” and “Thank you for coming”, since I always hear it when someone comes in and is done eating.

If you’re in a group, expect that you will not eat together, it may be done in batch. You may request that you sit together if you’re in a group of 3 but you have to wait for 3 chairs to be vacant first. People are not allowed to eat that long since other people will also have to eat (We’re hungry too!).

For a first-time Ramen eater, this is definitely 5 stars for me! I haven’t tried their other meals but I bet they are good as well!

Tip:

Seat at the far end of the table so you could see how the staff prepares the food.

-----

Mendokoro Ramenba is located at: Ground Flr., V. Corporate Center, Soliman St., Salcedo Village, Makati City