Pitstop of an Online Foodie – MunchPunch

Here's a scenario. You're stuck at your workdesk and your friends email you for a near-impromptu dinner/get-together in two hours and put you in charge of picking the place. What do you do? IM online friends and ask them for suggestions? Open up Google and search for "recommended restaurants in Makati"? Email your friends that you're busy and they should decide and just tell you where to meet?

I used to do all those (the last one most often) until I found out about MunchPunch.

What is MunchPunch?

MunchPunch is a nifty little site that has in its database details of most restaurants in the Metro. And it doesn't just list them, they have all the information you need. From the address, the contact number, reviews from fellow foodies, the menu and prices, this site has got it all.

Search and filter options for MunchPunch

You can even search for restaurants by location, by mall, or by cuisine. I often use the by mall search because there are just so many restaurants in one mall these days (MOA, I'm looking at you) that I lose track of them even if I've been there already. Another great feature is the Promos section where they list current restaurant promotions, discounts and freebies. I'm a discount junkie and this feature just gives me the happies. A new feature of the site that I haven't tried yet is ordering online. I bet it'll be useful for when you and your office buddies need a quick merienda break.

Details and menu prices for World Chicken at GB1

I've used MunchPunch for preparing small gatherings, get-togethers, and even simple dinners. With restaurant details posted on one location online, I can easily call up the restaurants for bookings and reservations, compare prices of different restaurants, pick out orders from the menu selection, get the best deals with restaurant promos, all that in one stop.

Now when my friends set up dinner dates, I get to pick the place. ^_~