MAKATI CITY — Tucked within the creative complex of Green Sun along Chino Roces Avenue, Toma Toma delivers a dining and cocktail experience that feels both contemporary and comfortingly familiar. Now welcoming guests from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the restaurant and bar offer an environment where Filipino culture is expressed through food, drinks, craftsmanship, and meaningful shared experiences.
A Cocktail Program Inspired by Local Harvests
The beverage program, curated by mixologist Arcadius Ryback, highlights seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients. Among its signature creations is the Airmail, crafted with Kasa Kana rum, Laguna kiwot honey sourced from Kaya Kusina, lime, and sparkling wine. The cocktail delivers a refreshing balance while showcasing the unique character of heirloom honey. Seasonal offerings are regularly introduced, giving guests something different to look forward to with every visit. Alongside these originals, the bar also serves classic cocktails prepared with meticulous attention to detail and respect for every spirit used.
Honoring Filipino and Southeast Asian Culinary Traditions
Chef Stephan Duhesme, recognized for his work at Filipino restaurant Metiz, was brought in as a consultant for the restaurant’s opening menu. The dishes take inspiration from Filipino and Southeast Asian flavors, presented in a refined yet approachable manner. Guests can begin with the prawn lumpia, a crisp and flavorful appetizer, before moving on to skewers cooked over open flames that impart a rich smoky character. Another standout is the fried pompano, complemented by brown butter and calamansi, creating a balance between richness and brightness. For dessert, diners often gravitate toward the panna cotta topped with honey and asin tultul, a coarse sea salt from the Visayas, which combines creamy, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.
Thoughtful Design That Feels Familiar Yet Refined
Every detail at Toma Toma has been carefully considered. The interiors merge industrial influences with warm and inviting elements, featuring blooming capiz shell chandeliers, dark wood furnishings, tropical-inspired wallpaper, and handcrafted décor created by Filipino artisans. Even the venue’s signature scent, a blend of black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger, was personally developed by co-owner Mike Hearn. The overall atmosphere strikes a balance between sophistication and comfort, making it suitable for after-work gatherings, intimate dinners, or late-evening conversations. A private dining room equipped with its own mixology station, along with a mini bar that can transform into a DJ booth, further expands the venue’s versatility.
Designed for Guests to Stay and Savor the Experience
Toma Toma encourages guests to slow down and enjoy the experience. A hallway lined with shelves displaying various ferments, including atsara, calamansi, lambanog, and mead, offers insight into the creative process behind the kitchen’s offerings. Meanwhile, the open layout allows guests to move seamlessly between the lounge, dining area, and bar. Whether hosting a quiet night out or a small gathering, the venue captures the welcoming charm of a neighborhood favorite while maintaining a polished identity. Through its celebration of Filipino culture, thoughtfully curated menu, and inviting atmosphere, Toma Toma has established itself as a distinctive addition to Makati’s growing dining and nightlife landscape.
