Hapag

Hapag Hapag offers a menu that features a wide variety of vegetables, fish & seafood, some meat courses.
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Stepping into Hapag for the first time should feel like walking into a good friend’s home. To create that warm welcome, ...
18/05/2026

Stepping into Hapag for the first time should feel like walking into a good friend’s home. To create that warm welcome, one of our heads of Front of House, Sandylyn “Sandy” Libao, performs a mental reset to ensure every new guest gets fresh, vibrant energy.

“I want guests to feel that ‘malasakit’ (genuine care) from the moment they walk in,” says Sandy. “It’s about anticipating what they need before they even ask.”

Through “pakikiramdam,” the Filipinos’ way of sensing mood, Sandy curates the journey anew for each group of guests, and the result is often an unforgettable one. One mantra she lives by is: “Bad food can be saved by good service, but bad service can never be saved by good food.”

When you visit Hapag, find Sandy. She’ll always make sure your first impression of Hapag is one that feels exciting, personal, and comfortable.

Book your table at hapagmnl.com/reserve or send us a DM.

Last year, akar.kl brought Malaysian flavors to the Hapag kitchen. This year, it was our turn to bring the Philippines t...
15/05/2026

Last year, akar.kl brought Malaysian flavors to the Hapag kitchen. This year, it was our turn to bring the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur.

The much-awaited reunion took place on April 16 and 17, where our second crossover with Chef Aidan Low and his team reminded us of just how much we have in common. We paired our Western Mindanao-inspired plates with bold spices from Kuala Lumpur, which felt even more natural the second time around. We appreciate now more than ever that, though our ingredients and techniques have different names, our flavors and sense of hospitality have become our shared language.

Terima kasih for welcoming us into your kitchen, Akar! And we’re grateful to all the guests who made this exchange of culture and craft so unforgettable.

📸: Tatler Dining Malaysia

Different faces from different places, all here for the same thing: behind our plates at Hapag and Ayá are the incredibl...
01/05/2026

Different faces from different places, all here for the same thing: behind our plates at Hapag and Ayá are the incredible individuals who believe food is a vessel for conversation, community, and celebrating our heritage. They clock in with this in mind—day after day, service after service.

This Labor Day, we salute our kitchen crew, front-of-house, and everyone working behind the scenes. We wouldn’t be here without you.

When we begin simmering on a new menu, the conversation hardly stays on the plate. The wine story, led by our Head Somm ...
28/04/2026

When we begin simmering on a new menu, the conversation hardly stays on the plate.

The wine story, led by our Head Somm Erin Recto, is always part of the mix. Trips to different regions often turn into long conversations about what’s going on in each glass. Hardly anything travels on separate lanes. Food, wine, texture, acidity, and structure: everything moves together.

Sometimes, Erin’s perspective nudges a dish to be a bit more clarified. Sometimes, she pushes them to be bolder. Either way, the goal is synergy. And having three minds at the table truly makes everything a little sharper.

Curious to taste what we have in store? Reserve your seat by checking the link in our bio or sending us a DM.

Our regional menus have always been about stories, sincere conversation, and pleasantly unexpected moments. Our collabor...
16/04/2026

Our regional menus have always been about stories, sincere conversation, and pleasantly unexpected moments. Our collaborations have also done the same, opening up spaces for exchange, rediscovery, and glimpsing the familiar with a different lens.

During our collaboration dinner with San Francisco’s Abacá, we met a guest from Basilan. Filipino food in the US, he told Chef Thirdy, rarely represented Mindanao. Then, he tried our Tiyula Itum. It was the first time he’d had it since leaving the Philippines over 30 years ago, and a single spoonful brought him back to his childhood.

We’ve also had the honor of cooking for Filipinos in New York, where we collaborated with NAKS New York to bring our take on Western Mindanao to diners looking for a taste of home.

These are moments that can open doors, spark curiosity, and build deeper connections.

Soon, we’ll be turning the page again. If you’ve been meaning to catch a glimpse of Western Mindanao before it’s gone, RSVP at hapagmnl.com/reserve or send us a DM.

From April 16 to 17, we’re taking Hapag on a trip from the archipelago to the Golden Peninsula. For Chef Nav, it’s also ...
14/04/2026

From April 16 to 17, we’re taking Hapag on a trip from the archipelago to the Golden Peninsula. For Chef Nav, it’s also a return to a city he once called home for nearly five years, cooking professionally there for the first time ever.

That city is Kuala Lumpur, where our second collaboration with Chef Aiden Low and akar.kl happens soon. And this time, it’s a six-hands experience that brings the Philippines and Malaysia together through a shared lens. Our kitchens are set to explore the richness of Southeast Asia together—through local traditions, indigenous ingredients, and fresh perspectives.

The Tatler Best Takeover Series 2026 Malaysia edition is in partnership with Mastercard. Seats are limited at MYR 688+ per person (₱8,200+). Reserve yours at https://www.priceless.com/.

Across our tables, the Hapag story comes full circle. The first stop is our produce table, which highlights our ingredie...
10/04/2026

Across our tables, the Hapag story comes full circle.

The first stop is our produce table, which highlights our ingredients in their raw form. They’re laid out simply, illustrating how they arrive in our kitchen and whose hands cultivated and harvested them.

From there, they travel: into the kitchen and into the care of our chefs. Eventually, they rest on the plate in front of you.

By the end of your meal, what began as a simple ingredient would have made one fulfilling journey. From one table to the next, everything connects.

Mee Goreng may seem unexpected in a fine dining lineup, but that’s exactly where you’ll find it at Hapag.Our inspiration...
07/04/2026

Mee Goreng may seem unexpected in a fine dining lineup, but that’s exactly where you’ll find it at Hapag.

Our inspiration for this dish comes from our visit to Tawi-Tawi during Ramadan. Here, we encountered a lively market filled with stalls run by the local Muslim community. Midday tables were lined with snacks that made us do a double-take: murtabak with Milo, lots of Malaysian flavors, and (of course) mee goreng with hot dogs.

That memory stuck, and we brought it back to our kitchen. Our Mee Goreng is bold—still street-smart, but with our signature Hapag take.

Enjoy it while it’s still available by booking your table at hapagmnl.com/reserve or by sending us a DM.

Please be advised of our adjusted operating hours for the Holy Week.We’ll be open for lunch and dinner on Monday, March ...
30/03/2026

Please be advised of our adjusted operating hours for the Holy Week.

We’ll be open for lunch and dinner on Monday, March 30, and then taking a short pause for Holy Week before service resumes on Easter Sunday.

Plan your tables accordingly and RSVP early by sending us a DM or visiting our website.

At the helm of Hapag are Chefs Nav and Thirdy with Head Sommelier Erin shaping the glass beside the plate. Together, the...
21/03/2026

At the helm of Hapag are Chefs Nav and Thirdy with Head Sommelier Erin shaping the glass beside the plate. Together, they’ve made it a mission to widen the lens of Filipino food.

Following deep dives into regional delicacies, they realized our country is far more diverse than we were ever taught. There are stories we are yet to be exposed to and entire cuisines within cuisines.

For our chefs, the work carries the weight with an obligation to represent and open doors. Approaching Filipino food is more about listening than assuming. It’s deeply regional, layered, complex, and requires firsthand study.

This is what we want Hapag to represent. A research-driven approach to food, where dishes can stand alone but come fully alive when paired with wine.

If you’re new here, welcome. Pull up a seat and RSVP at hapagmnl.com/reserve or send us a DM.

What lies behind the dishes at Hapag? Ingredients that have traveled through hands and markets that are up before sunris...
20/03/2026

What lies behind the dishes at Hapag? Ingredients that have traveled through hands and markets that are up before sunrise, with stories woven into every harvest.

When we source ingredients, we know there are relationships to cultivate. As Chef Thirdy sees it, building dishes starts with appreciating the work and understanding the challenges that come with being farmers, fisherfolk, and artisans.

Chef Nav adds: “The longer we work side-by-side, the better we become. [Our fisherfolk and farmer collaborators] understand how we want our produce handled. We understand what it takes to grow it. The result isn’t just better ingredients. It’s synergy.”

Address

7th Floor, The Balmori Suites, Hildalgo Drive, Rockwell Center
Makati
1210

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 6pm - 10pm
Sunday 6pm - 10pm

Telephone

+639178885757

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