MAKATI CITY — Food enthusiasts have a limited time to experience GOXO’s celebrated Basque-Filipino cuisine as the MICHELIN-Selected dining concept takes over Sage Bar at Makati Shangri-La from August 27 to September 27, 2026. The month-long residency brings Grupo Pintxos’ signature live-fire cooking and charcoal-grilled dishes into a larger setting, offering diners a chance to experience the concept beyond its intimate 12-seat counter. The pop-up is also part of GOXO’s series of temporary dining appearances as it prepares to establish a permanent location.
A Different Way to Experience Basque-Filipino Cuisine
GOXO has built its reputation around traditional Basque-inspired dishes interpreted through local ingredients and Filipino culinary influences. Its signature approach centers on cooking over live fire, producing charcoal-grilled tapas that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. The restaurant’s prix-fixe format has become an essential part of the GOXO experience, with its menu combining Spanish culinary traditions with subtle contemporary touches. Among its notable creations is Jamon Talakitok, a pescatarian interpretation of Spanish cured ham that has become one of the concept’s signature dishes. For the Sage Bar residency, the complete menu has yet to be announced, but guests can expect a selection that reflects GOXO’s distinctive combination of Spanish techniques, local ingredients, and Filipino creativity.
Why This Pop-Up Is Worth Experiencing
The collaboration also creates a natural connection between GOXO’s live-fire philosophy and Sage Bar’s emphasis on premium, sustainably sourced steaks. Moving into the larger hotel bar allows GOXO to introduce its MICHELIN-Selected dining experience to more guests while retaining the culinary style that made its original intimate concept distinctive.
As GOXO continues its search for a permanent home, the Sage Bar residency gives diners a limited opportunity to experience the restaurant’s evolving culinary journey in a different setting.
Reserve Before the Residency Ends
Tables for the limited-time experience are expected to be in demand. Guests may make reservations by calling +63 927 002 4200 or booking through the Grupo Pintxos website. Updates are also available through GOXO Manila’s Instagram account. Running only until September 27, the residency offers food lovers a chance to discover Basque-inspired cooking shaped by Filipino ingredients, live-fire techniques, and GOXO’s signature creative approach.
