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Rambla, Makati, Manila

One of my favorite places in Manila, a place that constantly updates and refreshes its menu, making it a place to go back to again and again. Below is a series of photos from their special menu for New Year's.




Rambla
Ground Floor Joya Building
Joya Drive, Rockwell
Makati 1220, Philippines

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