At Brunch Bureau, the bestseller isn’t trying to reinvent brunch—it’s just doing it better. The Loco Moco (P540) is their bestseller: a juicy beef patty slicked with hayashi mushroom gravy, tangled up with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and French beans, all served with garlic fried rice and crowned with an egg.
And because customization is part of this restaurant’s appeal, you can tweak it to match your mood. Go classic with a sunny-side up, or go for the less dramatic scrambled eggs. Drinks range from Hot Tea (on the house) to Espresso (+P70) and Latte (+P100), with playful options like Lattes Around the World or Smoothies (+P125), and Sangria (+P250) should you need something stronger.
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BRUNCH BUREAU, now a chain of three, launched two things on Aug. 12: their newest location in S Maison in the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) complex, and their new Filipino dishes, designed to wake someone up at brunch.
BusinessWorld went to a tasting earlier this week, which featured the Filipino Paboritos (favorites) menu: Corned Beef Brisket Sinigang (entree platter or solo for P590 and Big Plates good for two to three, P1,150), Crispy Pork Sisig (P490/P960), Golden Squash Kare-Kare (P720/P1,400), Beef Tapa Bowl (P590/P1,350), and Haciendero Chicken (P420/P850).
While we did like the Corned Beef Brisket Sinigang (a sour soup, modified with large chunks of salted, very red beef), we’re afraid to say that someone else has done it before, and better. The Beef Tapa bowl, however, brings back the preserved beef dish into its juicier, saucier form; the Haciendero Chicken (Negros-inspired inasal — grilled chicken — but with red pepper aioli, pico de gallo, and lemon parsley rice) was a sure win — we haven’t had anything quite like this before, despite the addition of several familiar elements. We have unreserved praise for the kare-kare (peanut-based stew, but this sauce is creamier because of the hidden addition of creamed squash; we also like its use of vegetables like bok choi and French beans) as well as the Crispy Sisig: perfectly browned.
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(SPOT.ph) SM Mall of Asia isn’t short on food options, but to have late breakfast, early lunch, or just an excuse to sip a midday cocktail in one place? Brunch Bureau is your place to be.
The café has just opened its latest—and biggest—branch on the second level of S Maison, serving its signature sweet-meets-savory plates with the same laid-back energy in Pasay. It might not seem like it at first glance, but this branch stretches deep into the mall’s interior, revealing more seating as you walk in, making it the most spacious yet.
If its branches in Legazpi Village, Makati and Molito, Alabang are a bit out of your way, this new outpost is the perfect middle ground. Why don’t we take a look inside?
Read more: Brunch Bureau Opens Its Biggest Branch in Pasay With Old Comforts, Cocktails, and Plates for Sharing
In an interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, chef RJ Ungco said the branch champions Filipino flavors and offers platter selections for families and groups to enjoy.
Some of his recommendations include Corned Beef Brisket Sinigang, Brunch Bureau Benedict, and Crispy Pork Sisig.
Apart from food, guests can also look forward to events like Trivia Nights, DJ Brunch Session, and unlimited mimosas.
From hot espresso to Beef Tapa Bowls and unlimited mimosas, a new brunch spot in Pasay City is serving up comfort food favorites with a modern twist.
Brunch Bureau’s S Maison, Mall of Asia Complex branch showcases fresh takes on classic Filipino flavors.
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A vibey brunch spot serving up iconic breakfast faves with a creative twist – plus they always have the best coffee to match your mood. Perfect for those chill weekend vibes and epic foodie pics.
The ultimate #DiscoverFamFaves brunch list! 🍳☕️ A compilation of #DiscoverFam recommended brunch and coffee spots in Makati. 💛
Whether you’re in search of a cozy café or a hearty brunch destination, these places serve up both great food and even better brews.
Perfect for casual meetups, coffee dates, or solo mornings with your favorite cup. Save this list and explore Makati’s vibrant brunch scene! ✨
Brunch Bureau is one of those hidden gems with bang-for-your-buck meals—filling, tasty, and affordable is a combination you cannot argue with. Case in point: the Cheesy Korean Chicken Chop (P490) is their Korean-style chicken dish featuring a crunchy soy-glazed chicken thigh fillet resting on top of Spam and topped with cheese and gochujang—think of it like chicken parmigiana meets Korean cheese buldak, on steroids. And because all that savory goodness needs a little balance, it comes with a side of tangy, spicy kimchi fried rice.
The participating Brunch Bureau branch is at 109 Don Carlos Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati.
Tasting menus are no longer the obscure or niche interest they used to be, but they can still feel out of reach—be it for being too conceptual, or simply too expensive. Brought our way by Gemini Food Corporation, Kas & Poly sits on the sweetest spot between being elevated, and still accessible to the curious. The 12-course Zodiac Dining Menu hits on the public’s fascination with the vast subject of astrology, with each item on the lineup representing zodiac signs interpreted in playful ways: duck jus pasta over a squid-ink sand bed and topped with fried leeks represents the intense and passionate Scorpio sign; chelo kebab crumble with a chimichurri-like cashew emulsion and shimeji mushrooms symbolizes Taurus the bull; a surf-and-turf combo of grilled octopus and seared Iberico pork atop creamy parmesan polenta represents the Greek twins Castor and Pollux that make up Gemini. It isn’t dirt-cheap at P4,200—for some this would be reserved as a payday or 13th-month treat. But considering the quality (there are premium meats, seafood, and a balanced amount of carbs), the fair portions (you won’t be overly stuffed but you def don’t leave hungry), the creativity of the team (some of the combos here are unexpected yet surprisingly work), the ambience of the place (go ahead, bring a date you’d like to impress here), and the well-thought out dining experience delivered, it’s a very reasonable price point.
This zodiac-inspired Mediterranean restaurant in BGC serves family-style dishes, but what really sets Kas and Poly apart is their reasonably priced, creative, and brilliantly executed 12-Course zodiac-inspired tasting menu (reasonably priced at P4,200). Every course is hinged on a loose interpretation of the different personalities of the signs—Scorpio is interpreted as duck jus pasta served on a squid-ink sand bed, topped with fried leeks; Taurus features chelo kebab crumble with a chimichurri-like cashew emulsion and shimeji mushrooms, plus creamy whipped ricotta for freshness; Gemini, our top pick, is a surf-and-turf combo of grilled octopus and seared Iberico pork atop creamy parmesan polenta.