Ortigas Center is one of the busiest business hubs in the country. It houses some of the biggest corporations in the country, which makes for a pretty stressed-out group of yuppies, too! Most young professionals work hard and often go home late, so it shouldn’t be surprising to see them always wanting to unwind. So, where do these corporate folks usually go after a long day at work? Kapitolyo!
Whether you’re looking for a restaurant to celebrate your coworker’s birthday or want to find a pub where you can drink a little after a hectic work week, drinks and foods in Kapitolyo have got your back. Read on and see the best late-night
restaurants in Kapitolyo in Pasig that close late and are open beyond the usual work hours.
Address: 16 East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Operating Hours:
Sunday to Tuesday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Kapitolyo where you can celebrate your small and big victories with your colleagues, Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew will surely help you get in the festive mood. One step inside this restaurant in Kapitolyo, and you’ll immediately feel cheerful with the giant murals on their walls inspired by South American culture and the popping colors of their interiors and wall decors.
But the theme does not stop in the interiors; the foods in Kapitolyo at Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew also went South American. Their Nachos El Gigante (PhP385/PhP695), made with three kinds of cheese, chimichurri, and huge chunks of beef, is the perfect starter for a crazy night. Their 18-Hour Goucho Steak (PhP720), a hanger steak cooked for 18 hours, is a well-deserved reward after a stressful week.
Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew has their second branch in San Juan Greenhills.
Address: 16 East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Sometimes a good combination of burger and fries is enough to treat yourself after a hectic day at work. Regarding this combo, the Charlie’s Grind and Grill burger restaurant in Kapitolyo is known as one of the best in town. It is simple and unassuming on the outside. Still, this restaurant in Kapitolyo is famous for its burger with huge patties made with 100% wagyu and Angus beef minus the ridiculously high price tag.
For a classic taste of
food in Kapitolyo, try their
Cheeseburger that can be made either with a wagyu patty (PhP300) or an Angus beef patty (PhP295). You can also pair it with their
Dirty Fries (PhP235), made with huge Igorota Idaho potatoes and topped with tomatoes, bleu cheese, bacon bits, and chicken liver.
Address: 22a West Capitol Dr. Pasig City
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Uncle Moe’s Shawarma Hub should be your go-to hangout spot if you’re the kind who always wants to drink with office buddies after work. Don’t worry if you have to work overtime and find food in Kapitolyo because they are open until 3 in the morning.
This Persian food in Kapitolyo serves shawarma and authentic Persian cuisine that won’t burn a hole through your wallet. Some of their must-tries include their Manakeesh Beef (PhP185) and Special Beef Shawarma (PhP240), a combination of beef shawarma and keema (minced meat) topped with smoked cream cheese. You can also make special requests with their ingredients and create new pulutan (snacks usually eaten when drinking) dishes with your office buddies.
Address: Pioneer Center Supermart, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
For a simple, after-office dinner, a laid-back get-together at Empanada Nation is also a great idea to go to a restaurant in Kapitolyo. Don’t be fooled by their name, though, because aside from empanadas, they also serve other well-loved Ilocos’ favorite foods in Kapitolyo.
One of their specialties at this restaurant in Kapitolyo is their King’s Meal (PhP220). It has all your favorite Ilocano delicacies in one plate, including Vigan longganisa, their garlic-packed sausages, and the deep-fried crispy bagnet (pork belly). Of course, don’t forget to try their Empanada (starts at PhP55), which comes with various fillings.
Address: 10 East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 MN
Canadian food might not be a famous cuisine in the country. Still, this restaurant in Kapitolyo serves one mean poutine that might make you fall in love with it altogether, Main Street. One of the owners of Main Street lived in Canada for years and was able to recreate the country’s comfort food while adjusting the flavors to suit the Filipino palate.
Main Street’s Bacon Poutine (PhP260) is the perfect food in Kapitolyo to share with your coworkers to de-stress after a day of working. It’s made with hand-cut fries topped with dark beef gravy, mozzarella, and Applewood-smoked bacon bits. Pair it with their Chili Con Carne Nachos (PhP360), which are made with tortilla chips and layers of spices, and you’re set for a night of fun and relaxation.
Also, this restaurant has videoke space perfect for your after-work chill-out!
Address: 4 1st Corner 3rd Street, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Operating Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
For a no-frills night, and if payday is still out of sight, you can still have a relaxed and comfortable after-office bonding at Ser Chef Lechon restaurant in Kapitolyo. They may look like your typical side-street watering hole, but they have some sumptuous select Asian fares in their arsenal too.
One of Ser Chef Lechon’s best-selling
food in Kapitolyo is their
Lechon Macau, which you can eat a la carte (PhP1,400 per kilo). You can pair this with your favorite beer bottle or serve it as topping on rice (PhP145). They also offer the Singaporean-favorite
Hainanese Chicken (PhP450) and Crispy Fried Noodles (PhP285).
7. The Black Boar
Address: 78 East Capitol Drive, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
A stressful week deserves a nice glass of sub-zero-temperature beer, and there might be no better place to find a unique brew than at The Black Boar. A must-try food in Kapitolyo at This small bar is their Chocolate Beer (Dark, PhP99; Premium, PhP130), a tall glass of dark beer that starts as sweet and finishes with a smooth but strong punch.
If you’re craving food in Kapitolyo, like pork chops, you might want to try their Black Boar Pork Chop (starts at PhP288) and their Black Boar Pork Belly (starts at PhP328) first. Their pork chops are not your usual deep-fried, batter-covered meat. These are thick cuts of lean meat roasted slowly to perfection, so they’re tender and savory to the bite.
November 2022 Update: The Black Boar is permanently closed.
8. Skinita Street Foodz
Address: Unit 2 D' Strip Building #20 United Street, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Sometimes a good set of street food in Kapitolyo is enough for a fun night out with your office barkada. But if your favorite vendor is nowhere to be found after office hours, continue your chatter at Skinita Street Foodz. This restaurant in Kapitolyo is the cleaner and more comfortable version of your typical turo-turo or an eatery where people point at what they want.
Their food selection in this restaurant in Kapitolyo includes the usual isaw or chicken intestines (PhP85), pishbol or fish balls (PhP50), and skwidbol or squid balls (PhP70), which are all perfect with a bottle of their beer that they claim is ‘colder than your ex.’ They also have more upscale street food like Baka Wala (PhP95), which is made with US Angus beef and Ako Nalang! Wagyu! (PhP165) made with A5 Wagyu.
November 2022 Update: Skinita Street Foodz is permanently closed.
Whether you’re looking for a place to celebrate a huge promotion or a spot to de-stress after a crazy work week, a late-night restaurant in Kapitolyo will fit your need. Let us know which of these restaurants you will try soon.
Stay safe as you dine in! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. For now, keep safe!
This article was initially published in Yoorekka on June 22, 2018.
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