Skip the Guesswork and Unlock the City’s Best Food Spots with Grab 5-Star Eats
In partnership with FEATR, Grab 5-Star Eats spotlightsrestaurants that have earned foodies’ trust through experiences worth repeating.
Finding a new place to eat is easy. Deciding whether it’s actually worth your time and hard-earned money? That’s the real challenge. Today’s diners want more than just aesthetic photos or fleeting social media hype. They want to be assured of quality before taking a bite.
To help diners find the perfect meal to be delivered, Grab created 5-Star Eats, an in-app food guide that eliminates guesswork and points foodies to highly rated spots guaranteed to satisfy their cravings. Instead of relying on a single critic, an influencer, or a viral food trend, this curated collection reflects what everyday diners are actually choosing.
With real ratings, reviews, and repeat orders from millions of Grab users, 5-Star Eats establishments see a 30% average year-on-year increase in orders—proof that consistent, high-quality food and service at these spots not only attract new fans, but also retain loyal customers who order time and again.
To bring these stories to life, Grab partnered with digital channel FEATR for a two-part video series exploring some of these highly-rated gems. The premiere episode spotlights three Makati restaurants and their most loyal fans, revealing unique stories and top menu picks that have earned Grab diners’ trust.
When asked about these culinary spots’ origin stories, the founders had clear, simple goals that point to a shared philosophy: delivering unwavering consistency, exceptional quality, and unbeatable value with every single order.
The Anatomy of a Crafted Burger: Sweet Ecstasy
What founder Al Galang started at Cubao Expo in 2012 as a humble milk-and-cookie café has evolved into a burger heavyweight. Whether customers order their classic Cheeseburger, The Steamburger, or The Seriously Good Burger (their version of a Smash Burger), Galang’s goal remains the same: every bite must match the customer’s expectations and give them a reason to keep coming back. “We put so much effort into consistency and quality. That’s what we live for: to make sure that once you come to us, you keep wanting to come back,” he said. This commitment translates flawlessly from dine-in to delivery, making “Sweet X” a staple for at-home cravings as well.
The Taste of Celebration: Sugarbee
Sugarbee’s founder, Jenny Silayan, started with just three baked goods at local bazaars in 2003. Today, her Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake, Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cake, and decadent mini cupcakes are the centerpieces of birthdays, office parties, and even quiet celebrations after a long day, elevating ordinary moments into special ones. Silayan adheres to one simple, uncompromising standard: serving customers the food she would be proud to serve her own family. “We want to serve the best and yummiest—something I myself and my kids enjoy eating—by maintaining the quality of ingredients,” Silayan added.
Dependable Value and Flavor: 101 Hawker Food House
Drawing from his time in Singapore, founder Rexmond Chua opened 101 Hawker Food House in 2010 to offer authentic, generous, and affordable Southeast Asian comfort food. With scratch-made sauces and spice pastes, dishes like their Nasi Goreng set meal, rich Laksa, and Hainanese Chicken consistently transport diners straight to a bustling Singaporean hawker center. “Our main objective is to make it affordable—’yung sulit siya talaga,” Chua noted, emphasizing their commitment to filling, reasonably-priced meals. This spot proves that a 5-Star experience doesn’t require a 5-Star price tag, especially when it can also be delivered straight to your door.
More 5-Star Stories to Come
As the FEATR series continues, viewers will get a peek into other top-rated spots that keep foodies coming back for more. The next episode will uncover the 15-year secret behind Gino’sBrick Oven Pizza’s success, highlighting bestsellers like its Four Cheese pizza topped with fresh, house-made mozzarella. Viewers will also see how Vito’s BBQ grew from a homegrown pandemic passion project into 11 branches, driven by its fan-favorite Chicken Barbecue Skewers. Finally, the series will reveal how Tinuhog ni Benny, a humble barbecue joint near Taft Avenue, built fierce loyalty through budget-friendly student meals and active listening to customers.
What keeps diners coming back can take different forms—a nostalgic recipe, a celebratory slice of cake, or undeniable value. But the common thread is trust. Grab 5-Star Eats takes the collective experiences of millions and puts them at your fingertips, ensuring your next food discovery is a certified hit.
Ready to taste what the hype is all about? Open the Grab app, head to the GrabFood section, and tap the 5-Star Eats tile to discover your neighborhood’s most loved restaurants.
Catch the second episode of the Grab 5-Star Eats x FEATR series on September 17 for more top-rated discoveries.
