Ember by Josh Boutwood Philippines Menu Prices 2026
Before booking a table, it’s worth checking Ember by Josh Boutwood menu prices, since this is a fire-and-smoke-driven fine dining restaurant where a full dinner can run well beyond a typical night out knowing the numbers ahead of time makes planning the evening (or the budget) much easier.
Ember is chef Josh Boutwood’s Greenbelt 3 restaurant built around live-fire cooking convection ovens, hearths, and a smoker all play a role in how dishes are prepared, and the menu deliberately avoids sticking to one cuisine. Expect European technique applied to ingredients from all over, plated simply and without excess garnish. It’s the kind of place suited to a special dinner, a client meeting over the prix fixe lunch, or a slow evening at the counter watching the open kitchen work.
Small Plates
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Corn. Chipotle. Feta | ₱395 |
| The Test Kitchen Bakery House Sourdough | ₱395 |
| Tomato. Feta. Olive | ₱425 |
| Melon. Serrano Ham. Thyme | ₱545 |
| Raw beef. Rye. Smoked egg | ₱695 |
| Romaine. Parsley. Pecorino | ₱745 |
| Cold Smoked Salmon. Radish. Sourdough | ₱745 |
| Smoked Shrimps, Aioli, Lemon | ₱795 |
| Raw Tuna. Avocado. Tapioca | ₱795 |
| Mushroom. Comte. Hazelnut | ₱895 |
| Burrata. Olive. Basil | ₱990 |
| Octopus. Harissa. Lemon | ₱995 |
Large Plates
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meatball. Arugula. Horseradish | ₱550 |
| Gnocchi. Crabfat. Blue Crab | ₱720 |
| Salmon Head. Curry. Lemon | ₱890 |
| Chicken. Cauliflower. Sage | ₱895 |
| Pork. Raisin. Carrot | ₱1,250 |
| Lamb. Spiced Squash. Mint (2pcs) | ₱1,650 |
| Salmon. Cress. Flying Fish Roe | ₱1,695 |
| Flank Steak. Chinese Broccoli. Mushroom | ₱1,695 |
| Lamb. Spiced Squash. Mint (4pcs) | ₱2,550 |
| Short Rib. Onion. Wasabi | ₱2,250 |
| Turbot. Brown Butter. Capers | ₱5,350 |
| FL Wagyu. Garlic. King Oyster Mushroom | ₱6,500 |
Steaks
This is where Ember leans hardest into its live-fire identity the steak list is short, but each cut is a genuine occasion piece.
| Menu Item | Size/Variant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ribeye | Black Onyx AUS, 25oz / 700g | ₱7,995 |
| Ribeye | Black Onyx Bone-in AUS, 1200g | ₱11,200 |
| Striploin | Braveheart US, 600g | ₱6,550 |
| T-Bone / Porterhouse | Rangers Valley WX Wagyu AUS, 1500g | ₱15,950 |
| Sauce (Pepper or Blue Cheese) | — | ₱200 |
Prix Fixe Lunch
For a lighter-touch, weekday-only option, Ember runs a prix fixe lunch set separate from the à la carte menu.
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Two-Course Prix Fixe Lunch | ₱1,250 |
| Three-Course Prix Fixe Lunch (with dessert) | ₱1,450 |
| 300g Ribeye Upgrade | +₱2,050 |
The prix fixe menu runs weekdays, 11 AM to 3 PM, and has featured dishes like apple with pumpkin seeds and capicola, liver parfait on sourdough, cilantro-lime chicken, and a peach-habanero glazed pork tomahawk, though the specific lineup can rotate seasonally.
Side Plates and Sweets
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Wild Rice | ₱195 |
| Fried Potatoes | ₱265 |
| Pickled Cucumbers | ₱245 |
| Carrot. Honey. All Spice | ₱365 |
| Mashed Potato | ₱365 |
| Spinach. Cheddar | ₱385 |
| Salted Caramel Ice Cream | ₱295 |
| Kladdkaka | ₱295 |
| Tres Leches | ₱395 |
| Bread Butter Pudding | ₱495 |
| Walnut Date Cake | ₱550 |
Drinks, Beer, and Cocktails
| Menu Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coke / Coke Zero / Sprite | ₱125 |
| San Miguel Pale Pilsen / Light | ₱145 |
| Super Dry | ₱175 |
| Cerveza Blanca | ₱230 |
| Hitachino Nest Saison / Red Rice Ale / White Ale | ₱450 |
| Classic Margarita | ₱390 |
| Dirty Martini | ₱390 |
| Old Fashioned | ₱420 |
| Classic Mojito | ₱420 |
| Negroni | ₱470 |
| Gin & Tonic | ₱475 |
| Whisky Sour | ₱475 |
| Aperol Spritz | ₱495 |
| Espresso Martini | ₱495 |
| Wine (by glass) | ₱420–₱900 |
Prices are inclusive of VAT and subject to a 10% service charge, and are based on the à la carte menu at the Greenbelt 3 branch. Prices are subject to change without prior notice confirm current rates with the restaurant directly, especially for the steak selection and prix fixe menu, which can shift seasonally.
About Ember by Josh Boutwood
Ember opened in May 2022 at Greenbelt 3, Makati, as chef Josh Boutwood’s live-fire concept positioned as a kind of middle ground between his playful Test Kitchen and the more primal, wood-and-charcoal-driven Savage. The idea, as Boutwood has described it, is food that’s easy to understand and quietly excellent rather than needing pomp to justify the price point.
Since opening, the restaurant has been recognized in the Michelin Guide’s Selected category and has continued to build its reputation around dry-aged and Wagyu steaks, along with a rotating small and large plates menu that draws on ingredients and techniques from well outside any single culinary tradition. It’s a mall location, but the execution and pricing put it firmly in fine dining territory rather than casual mall dining.
Popular Items To Try
- Smoked Shrimps, Aioli, Lemon — a small plate regularly called out by reviewers for its genuinely smoky character
- Grilled Octopus (Octopus. Harissa. Lemon) — a consistent highlight across customer reviews for texture and seasoning
- Raw Tuna. Avocado. Tapioca — a lighter option frequently recommended alongside the heavier steak dishes
- Short Rib. Onion. Wasabi — one of the more talked-about large plates for its tenderness and unusual sauce pairing
- Black Onyx Ribeye — the mid-tier steak option for those who want the live-fire steak experience without going all the way to the Wagyu T-Bone
- Bread Butter Pudding — a dessert that comes up often in reviews as a satisfying finish after the heavier mains
Deals, Promos, and Discounts
Ember doesn’t appear to run frequent blanket discounts, but the prix fixe lunch itself functions as the restaurant’s main value offer a structured two- or three-course set at a lower total cost than ordering the equivalent dishes à la carte. Beyond that, it’s best to check Ember’s Instagram (@ember.manila) or Facebook page for any seasonal set menus or limited-time collaborations, which the restaurant has run in the past.
Price and Value for Money
Ember sits clearly in the higher-end bracket of Metro Manila dining, and the steak section makes that obvious immediately the Rangers Valley Wagyu T-Bone at nearly ₱16,000 is priced for a special occasion, not a regular dinner out. Reviewers commonly estimate a per-person spend in the ₱1,400 to ₱2,000 range for a standard dinner without the premium steaks, which is reasonable relative to the plate sizes and ingredient quality if you’re comparing against other fine dining spots in Makati, though it’s genuinely expensive next to typical casual Filipino dining. The prix fixe lunch is the better entry point for anyone curious about the kitchen without committing to a full steak dinner.
Is Ember Worth Trying?
For a mall-based restaurant, Ember carries an unusual amount of weight Michelin Guide recognition, a menu built entirely around Boutwood’s own live-fire philosophy, and a reputation that’s held up consistently since 2022 rather than fading after the opening buzz. What stands out across repeated visits and reviews isn’t any single showstopper dish, but the consistency of the smaller plates: the smoked shrimp, the octopus, and the tuna tartare come up again and again as the dishes people order on repeat visits, which says more about the kitchen’s overall control than any one flashy plate would.
Where opinions genuinely diverge is on the steaks specifically some diners find the char and doneness exactly to preference, while others (including at least one detailed review) have noted the sear didn’t quite hit the level of char they wanted relative to the price being charged. That’s worth knowing going in: if a specific char-to-doneness ratio matters a lot to you, it may be worth asking your server how the kitchen handles a given cut before ordering one of the pricier steaks. For everything else on the menu, the consensus is considerably more positive, and the addition of a kids’ menu in recent years suggests Ember has settled into being both a serious dining destination and a workable option for Greenbelt’s weekend family foot traffic.
Dining Experience and Service
Ember is dine-in focused, with counter seating around the open kitchen for anyone who wants a front-row view of the smoker and hearth in action. The space handles both quiet weekday lunches and busier weekend dinners, and it’s been described as accommodating for families despite the fine dining positioning a kids’ menu with items like chicken fingers and bacon mac and cheese is available for that reason. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner service or larger groups, and can be made by phone or through the restaurant’s website.
Branches, Contact, and Opening Hours
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | G/F Greenbelt 3, Legazpi Street, Makati City |
| Phone | +63 916 420 1600 |
| ember@bistro.com.ph | |
| Hours | Monday–Sunday, 11 AM–10 PM |
| Prix Fixe Lunch Hours | Monday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM |
| @ember.manila |
Ember currently operates a single branch at Greenbelt 3, so hours and any seasonal changes are best confirmed directly through their official channels before visiting.
Services and Facilities
- Dine-in with counter seating overlooking the open kitchen
- Weekday prix fixe lunch menu, separate from dinner à la carte
- Kids’ menu available
- Reservations recommended for dinner and larger groups
- Curated wine, cocktail, and craft beer list
