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Gilak By Hossein

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One of the Most Reviewed Mediterranean restaurants in Makati


Address

2nd Level, Greenbelt 3 Ayala Center, Makati Ave, Makati, 1223 Metro Manila, Philippines

Website

www.hosseins.com

Contact

+63 2 7729 0266

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (559 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) service (16) restaurant (16) Persian (11) time (10) lamb (9) taste (9) staff (9) Good (9) rice (7)
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  • 5/5 Ross L. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the service and the food here their platter roti and lamb roasts are amazing
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Norsa'adah 1 year ago on Google
    From the ground floor take the escalator, then walk forward and the restaurant is on the left. There are outdoor seats. The counter sells alcohol beverages. There are many waiters and waitresses. The service was fast. The restaurant serves middle eastern menus. The humus, salad are nice. But there are 🪰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dhezirei O. 1 year ago on Google
    I never thought I'd love a persian/indian resto kasi I've been to many different persian but everything that I tried was ok. I was a little hesitant to go here at first coz we were looking for a place to eat lang then we saw this place, there were a few people so I thought "maybe the food here is bad coz no one is eating here" but boy I was wrong, people started coming in right after shopping. Women with their many louis vuitton paper bags started coming in with their fam and all. After a few minutes, resto was full. Then, they gave us our food and OMG. Everything is superb. Their meat is tender, lamb has no after taste and their bread is addicting. I loved it that I came back here after 2 months and I still feel the same. I still love it. I had foodgasm with the lamb. Satisfyingly good. :) Remember what they say, don't judge the book by its cover.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adil 3 years ago on Google
    OK. I'm sitting at this restaurant while eating the food pictured. Asked for additional sauce and was told additional charge of 80 peso. You can see it would not be such a big deal to give another sauce. What a greedy restaurant. Service is not so good and food not that good. Stear clear of this restaurant and do not choose to eat in this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carey T. 1 year ago on Google
    I had dinner here with my colleague yesterday and today. The meats are deliciously good and juicy. The rice is fluffy and fragrant. The atmosphere makes me feel like I am in the middle eastern country, enjoying the good food that is being served. Overall, I will come here the next time I am back to the Philippines.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 OkiE 5 years ago on Google
    Poor all round. Whilst we were seated straight away the staff didn't seem to acknowledge us and we had to wave our hands in a very quiet resaurant to get their attention. After placing our order we still waited 15 mins before our drinks were brought to our table. Eventually when the food came it was lacklustre with so much ghee/oil I was worried for for our health. Seriously the curry was rubbish so avoid if going and try something else. The final blow was the bill with 10% service charge which we felt was way too much when the service was poor. Wish we never went.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gem G. 9 months ago on Google
    All the dish that we ordered were DELICIOUS. Fast service and friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadia A. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're in the mood to spend some $$$ on good quality Persian food, this is the place to go! Try their different variety of Kababs. So soft and tender..! As a Persian I give this place a 5 star! Feels like my hometown!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 evelyn d. 1 year ago on Google
    Don't go if you are alone. I admit I'm a slow eater and I told the wait staff I was going to the ladies. When I returned to my table my half eaten meal and drink , everything had been cleared away. They obviously wanted me away. Very dissapointing. But ! There are so many other restaurants in Makati so won't need to go there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benitab 4 years ago on Google
    Good Serving size . Easy to locate. It’s one of the best kebab spot in the Philppines🤩. I ordered a take out On time they put they salad in a paper box with foil and the kebab was just covered with cling wrap at the top😫.The whole thing was dripping💦 by the time I got home . I hope they improve on their packaging.. It’s a shame for such a delicious food😋. The owner of this restaurant is very friendly and sometimes sits with customers💪🏿😄.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winda D. 4 years ago on Google
    Exotic Persian dishes. It's nice to be able to find halal dishes in middle of makati
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nat N. 6 months ago on Google
    Solid food though I prefer middle eastern food flavour to be stronger, but there is a variety of option to choose from. You can never go wrong as the ambiance is top tier
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Omar Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Zero customer service. We were basically told you cannot choose where you want to seat , when there are not a lot of customers but us and a few people,They rather ushered us to somewhere else. By unfriendly staff with zero investment of the customers patronizing the business. I think the owner should be aware of how a paying customer was treated. So we took our business somewhere else we are appreciated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shahid B. 2 years ago on Google
    It used to be our go to place here in makati, I was a bit disappointed the service has gone down taste is still there but prive jas gone bit up and quality and quantity a bit down, our sauce was really watery, Its time to try other halal restaurants around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FarR D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good customer service

  • 5/5 Gary C. 2 years ago on Google
    I don’t think I’ll eat indoors ever again. Even after the pandemic has passed. Or maybe only occasionally. I’m happy that there are restaurants like Gilak that has ample outdoor seating.

  • 4/5 VJ P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great and really savory. Love the humus platter and the kebabs. Though pricing is a bit expensive compared to other places. I wanted to give 5-stars but the service was really slow. It took them 45mins to serve the appetizers. Then another 15mins for the rest. Glad I had my brother with me to keep me company. I will change my rating once I go back and visit the place again with friends, I'll keep u all posted.

  • 4/5 Rajkapoor K. 6 years ago on Google
    Ordered a take away for dinner. Food was very tasty and the quantity was very good. Value for money. Place is usually crowded in evening hours. For the first timers it is just above starbucks.

  • 5/5 Farr D. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Jean Patrick Alexander Panganiban V. 4 years ago on Google
    The best curries that I’ve ever tasted. Probably in the whole world!!!!

  • 5/5 Dr. Far S. 4 years ago on Google
    Most authentic persian food in the metro. Highly recommend. This place also offers othe cuisine such as arabic, indian, turkish. They Also offer variety of vegetarian dishes

  • 3/5 Harjadi K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 freakrie s. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 1/5 Luv 6 years ago on Google
    The food here is good and the ambience is great!But Im giving it 1 star.During our visit(off peak hours) we witnessed a waiter and a waitress arguing on something to the point of almost hurting each other physically. Very disappointing for such unprofessional manner of the servers. Aside from that, lack of initiative as if these waiters and waitresses does not have a professional trainings. We have to ask for table napkin halfway during our mealtime. I have to shout for a water refill because the staff are so unattentive! all of them are busy arranging utensils and nobody seemed to bother to check on the customers. But we noticed a slight change of attitude of the servers when the manager/owner ( not really sure though) arrived. Pity for that kind of work ethics.

  • 5/5 Fatima R. 1 year ago on Google
    Service and food was all amazing, really authentic flavours. Maybe a little slow but we asked for appetisers and mains to be all brought out together so that could be the reason. Very calm vibe with really tasty meat and the dips were amazing, really made me miss home. Staff very attentive and friendly. It is a little on the pricey side but with limited halal restaurants in the area, definitely worth it.

  • 4/5 Adriel B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice outdoor seating! Their mix grill is great - probably the best thing on the menu. The Curries are mediocre. Not the best. But the Naan bread is done correct. The staff are not super attentive. Overall good place to go for good kebabs/mix grill and saffron rice

  • 4/5 Richard A F. 1 year ago on Google
    I consider this restaurant to be one of the best restaurants in the Philippines that serves middle eastern cuisine. Eating here always puts a smile to my face as I can taste the subtle nuances of the spices used on the meats and vegetables. I would call it a symphony of flavours as the spices they use on their food as well as how they cook these give everything a different flavour dimension which makes them a pleasure to eat.

  • 5/5 Sean B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is our favourite Mediterranean restaurant in Manila. The food is guaranteed to be delicious, and the staff are great. Their meat samosa's are great, the mixed kebab with lamb and chicken is to die for (nicely charred on the outside but succulent inside), and a healthy fattoush salad makes it feel less sinful. They have THE best garlic dipping sauce we have ever found - no one else's compares. We just wish they would re-open a branch in Alabang!!!!

  • 4/5 Imelda E. 1 year ago on Google
    Since this was OUR first time to dine-in in this kind of resto i cannot give a 5star about on food bcoz i haven't got any experience in other resto like this... So, i have no gauge of comparison, But other than that, i gave 5star in my whole experience about this resto

  • 2/5 Ben S. 1 year ago on Google
    I like the food we ordered, especially the lamb kofta shawarma and the chelou sultani kebab. But service was terrible. Food came out an hour late, with staff and supervisor giving different excuses.

  • 4/5 Hariz Mohd Hafiz T. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambience gives you a Turkish vibe. It's a halal restaurant and the service is really good. You can opt to dine inside or outside the restaurant. It also has a nice view of the mall's garden. The beef briyani rice is decent. The beef can be more tender and the rice is a bit dry to my liking. Adding some garlic sauce will give the dish some kick. The chicken shawarma rice is also decent. The ratio for the chicken and vegetables is good. Not too much sauces in the shawarma.

  • 5/5 Joyce 1 year ago on Google
    It's a tradition between my friend and i to come here to eat their grilled shrimp in yogurt sauce. This is the most unique and best dish here. My friend, who's an Arab said this is not a dish he can eat anywhere in the world.

  • 3/5 judy b. 1 year ago on Google
    I always love Persian / Mediterranean food and Gilak by Hossein by far is 1 of the good restaurants.

  • 2/5 Amir A. 9 months ago on Google
    This is authentic Persian dish, since I was in iran before the sabzi taste same like in iran, but less flavour. Some of our orders were missing but they added the bill and I asked them to remove it took awhile to do so. Overall, it’s bit expensive compare to sabsi in iran + 10% service which’s incredibly expensive.

  • 4/5 Adam S. 9 months ago on Google
    mains took some time due to plenty of customers, but when the food came. It was great! 👍

  • 5/5 Roland M. 9 months ago on Google
    Love the food. Will definitely come back. Good selection of wine also

  • 5/5 Anna L. 3 years ago on Google
    Super love!

  • 5/5 Meloi A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best place for not only authentic persian food, but they've managed to make it even better. Definitely deserving of their 5-star restaurant rating.

  • 5/5 nico c. 3 years ago on Google
    Persian twist to South Asian dishes. Fast service, good quality

  • 4/5 rocel c. 3 years ago on Google
    Good taste,but much good f they put little spicy on the biryani.. 🥺🙏🏻🤗

  • 2/5 Syed Shabbih Ul H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is not worthy for the price. We ordered lamb kabab and it turn out not even beef nor lamb.

  • 4/5 Kaveh S. 5 years ago on Google
    I have been to this place for a couple of times and I must say that the food tastes authentically Persian. We tried their mixed Kabob and it was well prepared.The only thing was that the rice was undercooked. The restaurant is a bit pricey but for where it is no big shock I'm I recommend this place for a good Persian tase in the Philippines!

  • 5/5 RICARDO FERREIRO L. 3 years ago on Google
    Extraordinary cuisine. Incredible harmony of ingredients. 🙌🙌🙌

  • 5/5 Louise T. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious, authentic food. Great ambiance, for date night or even friends/family. Beautiful decor. Good service. I recommend the mixed kebabs and the hummus. 👌

  • 5/5 Stefan Y. 4 years ago on Google
    I like to come here for dinner and lunch. Service is slow and takes time. Meals are great. Prepared by quality products. Beef kubideh & shirazi salad

  • 5/5 edison b. 3 years ago on Google
    Best kebab in metromanila

  • 3/5 nivea 0. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a high-class shop in the mall, but it's on the upper floor, so it has a relaxed atmosphere. (Original) モールの中では高級なお店ですが、上の階にあるのでゆったりした空気がながれています。

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Solid Pita and Kebab in Makati 💯

  • 4/5 m 5. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Eat them well .. for the Philippines .. (Original) اكلهم طيب .. بالنسبة للفلبين ..

  • 4/5 Syed Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty .. Ok ok! (Original) Lamion kaayo.. Ok kaayoh!

  • 5/5 zyril c. 3 years ago on Google
    Must try, Legit taste, Fast and best service.

  • 5/5 Judge W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very very awesome

  • 5/5 Ofer H. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb food. Very authentic and utterly delicious. We left stuffed and very happy.

  • 4/5 Martin G. 3 years ago on Google
    Real Persian cuisine, kebab kubideh with rice is excellent.

  • 5/5 효니킴HYONI 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect for honbap!! (Original) 혼밥하기 딱 !!

  • 1/5 Shiie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Its show online its OPEN . Keep updated your online . To not waste time

  • 5/5 jackie c. 4 years ago on Google
    Happy food

  • 4/5 MAQ's W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 1/5 Abdullah O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very bad restaurant that I would absolutely not recommend Very bad restaurant, not recommended at all. (Original) مطعم سئ جداً لا أنصح به نهائياً Very bad restaurant, not recommended at all.

  • 3/5 Traveler memory ذكريات �. 4 years ago on Google
    Food good but price very highy ... order take long time

  • 5/5 One M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Halal food and the taste of heaven in the Iranian way and saffron tea (Original) الاكل الحلال والطعم الجنان بالطريقة الإيرانية والشاي بالزعفران

  • 4/5 Mohd Shahril R. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 NIRAN N. 4 years ago on Google
    Claimed to be Halal restaurant and no reason to doubt it. Great food fantastic taste.

  • 4/5 Spyros N. 4 years ago on Google
    If you live in Makati its very easy to find. Nice kebap. Their signature salad and falafel were tasty too.

  • 5/5 CARLO F. 4 years ago on Google
    Foods here me of my stay on KSA, authentic Persian foods!

  • 5/5 Yasser R. 4 years ago on Google
    My third time in a week. Very good overall experience. Taste is very good. Good service quality

  • 4/5 Homoud A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good location Good food Slow but ok

  • 3/5 HW L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's delicious and expensive Mix the onion soup with mango shake and kebab Paid about 1500 degree There's a lot of lamb and the lamb is juicy It was delicious, but seem to be broken Compare the taste to something else What was more delicious to say It's ambiguous. I have often eaten Western food and Italian food, The genre of Persian food is unfamiliar Maybe. (Original) 맛있습니다 그리고 비쌉니다 양파스프에 망고 쉐이크 그리도 케밥 믹스 시켜서 1500 정도 지불했습니다 양도 많고 양고기도 육즙이 풍부해 맛있었습니다만 호불호가 갈릴 것 같습니다 뭐랄까 맛을 다른 무언가와 비교해서 무엇이 더 맛있었다고 이야기하기가 애매한 그런 애매함입니다 양식이나 이탈리아 음식은 자주 먹어보았지만 페르시아 음식이라는 장르가 생소해서 그런지도 모릅니다.


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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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