Lunes Everday Dining in Makati: Filipino comfort food and boozy brunches

Of all the days of the week, Monday isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite. It’s usually the start of a new work week, and it seems so far away from the weekends! There is one restaurant Poblacion seems to know exactly how to bring some joy into your week, starting on Monday – this is it Lunes dining daily!

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Lunennamed after the English term for Monday, is a restaurant in Poblacion, Makati City with a homely, sophisticated atmosphere and a welcoming space for those looking for hot and delicious meals to fuel the day ahead.

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The interior somehow gives you a nostalgic feeling because it resembles grandma’s modern house, where you can smell her delicious home-cooked meals!

With tables for small groups of one or two, as well as larger tables that can accommodate groups of up to 6 to 8 guests, the restaurant is a perfect dining option for any time of the day, whether it’s your morning coffee routine, a quick lunch , or a weekend dinner with colleagues, friends and family.

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Located just below Havitat boutique hotelLunes is located away from the lively sights and sounds of Poblacion, making it the perfect breakfast spot for guests and other people staying nearby who want a quiet time after a night of partying.

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Lunes serves familiar and comforting Filipino food that we all know and love. The menu features beloved classics and regional specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot brews, iced coffee and creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

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These Pinoy comfort foods include their Pares style beef spring rolls stuffed with braised soy beef cheeks, as well Chicharon Bulaklak with fried corrugated fat, glazed with honey patis.

Beef Cheeks Pares Spring Rolls / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Chicharon Bulaklak / IMAGE from Lunes Everyday Dining

Perhaps what makes them unique from other Filipino restaurants in the metro is the introduction of dishes from other regions of the Philippines, including the tender and flavorful Chicken Piaparana Maranao dish originating from Mindanao, with quarter chicken in coconut curry sauce.

Chicken Piaparan / IMAGE by Philippine Primer

Other favorites include the Kare-Kare with beef and fried vegetables in creamy peanut sauce, and Crispy Tadyang which highlights the delicious beef ribs with sweet soy glaze and crispy fried garlic. Pescatarians, on the other hand, can also enjoy the miso glaze Grilled Hamachi Collar.

Crispy Tadyang / IMAGE from Lunes Everyday Dining

Additionally, if you want to experience a bit of the wilder side of Poblacion, try their refreshing drinks, including the drink Hulog Hulogthe thirst quenching Pandan iced teaand the sweet Corn Con Frizan elevated version of the Filipino favorite Mais Con Hielo!

From left to right: Hulog Hulog, Pandan Iced Tea and Mais Con Friz / IMAGE from Lunes Everyday Dining

In addition to its own a la carte menu, Lunes also offers group meals perfect for friends and family, to-go party trays, and even catering in Metro Manila. With Lunes’ reputation for good food and relaxed atmosphere, this can definitely be your next cafe and restaurant in Makati City!

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