Ember is the latest creation of Chef Josh Boutwood — one of the Philippines' most unconventional culinary forces. Located at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, it is a restaurant that smolders with sophistication.
The concept was born from Boutwood's belief that fire — raw, primal, and honest — is the most truthful tool in any kitchen. Unlike his other concepts, Ember strips away cuisine labels. There is no category, no single country of origin. Instead, Boutwood gathers inspiration from multiple cultures and channels it through flame.
The kitchen employs a full range of heat: convection, stone hearth, stovetops, and a custom smoker that infuses each dish with a distinctly smoked essence. The result is a menu that doesn't belong to any single tradition — and is all the better for it.
Expect nothing but the best. No boundaries. Just exceptional food.
Three principles guide every dish, every service, every season at Ember.
Flame is not a technique at Ember — it is the philosophy. Every preparation begins with an understanding of heat, char, and smoke. Fire returns us to what is real.
Cuisine categories are limitations. Boutwood draws from multiple cultures, techniques, and traditions — allowing each dish to speak for itself rather than belong to any one canon.
Each dish is forged by flame, yet guided by restraint. The most powerful statement is knowing when to stop — letting the ingredient speak without interference.
A reservation at Ember is an invitation to experience fire-forward cuisine at its most considered. Seats are limited. The flame waits for no one.