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food trip as a dlsu student in taft!
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items As a former DLSU student, I had a difficult time looking for food places that are affordable and good. And I hate paying for food that is underwhelming! Here's a food guide to navigate your experience in Taft. 🫶
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Now as a Michelin Selected ⭐️ restaurant, this birria taco place used to be in the small alleys of Malate. They now have their permanent branches in Taft and another branch in Recto.
When you try El Poco, you will always crave for it! This is our g...
El Poco Cantina
Affordable scallops in Taft? YES PLEASE!
This is located in Leon Guinto St. near BPI. There's a small alleyway and also has seats for you to dine.
Recommending: Scallop Aburi and Scallop Salpicao 🫶
p.s. i wish they really have a more visible lo...
Whatta Catch Scallop Bar (@whattacatch_)
Did I just read a fw post gatekeeping this? 😆
It's affordable, tasty, and good dining spaces! Serving sizes could be better but if I'm on a tight budget and just want to go for good barbecue, I order here in Tinuhog.
Pair your BBQ with Sisig and ...
Tinuhog Ni Benny Barbecue House (@tinuhognibennyofficial) · Manila
A FAVE!! 😭🫶
Recommending: Spicy Pork Bendong, Soy-bathe dumplings, Egg Tart.
I have to say it's a little pricey to eat out here, but when there's a will, there's a way, cause I keep craving for it!!
Note: Make sure you don't have a class after ...
Ersao - R Square Mall, Taft Ave.
Go-to Korean bento! 🇰🇷
Recommending: Spicy Beef 🔥
I don't know if they increased their prices again, but back in the days, it was only PHP150 and goes on sale after 7pm.
They also have a dining area on the 2nd Floor, it's a bit tricky with the...
Nabi Mini Mart | Manila
HOME COOKED MEALS!! 😭
Affordable pricing, large food selection, and you will always have a table to dine!
PERICO'S Canteen
Drinks/Coffee ☕️
My go-to order: Golden Sun Giant with Coffee Cubes 🫶
Thank me later!! It's so affordable for a student budget and I used to live in Grand Towers so I consume this almost everyday!! 🙂↕️ They also have other branches like in Noval St., España and C...
D'Cream Coffee & Tea
My usual coffee place! (Been here since opening day hehe)
Love their selection of Vietnamese coffee and especially their Matcha with Ice cream. 💚
I frequent their place to study (with charging stations) or catch up with a friend. Their staff is so...
Drip Kofi | Authentic Vietnamese Coffee
Alright, this isn't in Taft, but it's a 5-mins. walk. More steps!
Love the co-working space environment. Lots of charging stations good for working or studying. It's so nice and those are real windows from the house!
Love their coffee selection li...
Mabuhay Tea House
For people who prefers a light tasting coffee! (They also have strong options)
Recommending: Biscoff Coffee 🫶
In love with their coffee selection and also my go-to before I attend my classes.
Mood and Coffee (@moodandcoffeeph)
Healthy Options!
Love their fresh smoothie mixes and their pasta is one of the best in Taft 🫶
Might be a bit too pricey, but there are tables and charging stations for studying. A little noisy from the blenders but all good when you have good noi...
ProJuice | Manila