The short answer
Desi Palace: what visitors should know first
A sensible choice for vegetarian Indian food in Makati. It is not in the old city, and eggs and Jain preparation are unconfirmed, so ask before ordering.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Desi Palace facts at a glance
- Location
- Bel-Air, Makati, Metro Manila
- Dining style
- Casual Indian vegetarian restaurant
- Price signal
- Moderate (₹₹)
- Signature order
- Try: chaat and South Indian dishes; ask about vegan options
- Good for
- Vegetarians and vegan options; check eggs
Why it matters
Why Desi Palace is worth your time
Desi Palace matters because vegetarian Indian restaurants are rare in Manila. Makati is also where many hotels and offices are, so this is among the more convenient options for travellers staying there.
The tags reflect the evidence: the guide describes it as vegetarian with vegan options, but nothing confirms that it is egg-free or Jain. Consider it a good starting point for vegetarians who are flexible about eggs, then check details directly with the staff before you order a full meal.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetarian Indian menu
Chaat, South Indian staples and Indo-Chinese dishes are listed.
- 02
Vegan options
A guide lists five to ten vegan dishes.
- 03
Delivery and takeaway
Useful if you prefer to eat at the hotel.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat Desi Palace as a meal stop on a Makati day, not a sightseeing detour. Its listing describes authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine including chaat, South Indian staples and Indo-Chinese dishes, with delivery and takeaway available.
A guide listing says it has five to ten vegan dishes, including plant-based meat and paneer substitutes. A HappyCow listing tags it as lacto and ovo vegetarian, so ask if eggs are used in any dish. Jain preparation is not mentioned, so do not assume it; ask if you need no onion or garlic.
Go for a normal lunch or dinner, order a mix of dishes to share and allow a car ride from Intramuros in traffic. Make a reservation for larger groups.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask whether eggs are used
- Ask about onion and garlic for Jain needs
- Check opening hours
- Book for groups
- Use a car from the old city
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- G/F Lerato, 3 Malugay Street, Bel-Air, Makati
- Time needed
- 1 hour for a meal
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A casual restaurant with wheelchair access reported on its listing. Makati is a car ride from the old city, so plan the trip around lunch or dinner.
- Tickets and access
- Listed hours were daily from late morning to late evening. Check the current hours and book for groups, as the restaurant is small.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Desi Palace
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A casual restaurant with wheelchair access reported on its listing. Makati is a car ride from the old city, so plan the trip around lunch or dinner.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Desi Palace vegetarian?
Its listings describe it as vegetarian Indian cuisine.
Is it Jain or pure veg?
Jain is not mentioned and eggs are unconfirmed (HappyCow tags it lacto and ovo), so ask staff.
Does it have vegan options?
A guide listing says it has five to ten vegan dishes.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
