Tacos, buttermilk chicken, noodle soup, shawarma and all the noms!
San Juan is one of the up and coming food hubs now in the metro, with its wide variety of restaurants, sprawled all over the city, waiting to be explored.
Those residing or working around the area, knows the struggle of searching for good and affordable eats, especially during lunch hours. Not to worry, because we’ve prepared a list for you consisting of awesome restaurants that offer meals for only Php 200 bucks and below.
Also read: Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in San Juan
Wee Nam Kee – New Promenade
Wee Nam Kee is one of the most loved Singaporean restaurants, specializing in two kinds of Hainanese chicken – steamed and roasted. Ask to have the half-half option, to try both! Read more here.
What to order: Chicken Rice Personal Set (Php 199)
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G/F New Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan|
(02) 531-8191
8 Cuts – New Promenade
8 Cuts Burger Blends is a make-your-own burger joint, where ‘8 Cuts’ is a reference to the eight cuts of beef used in the five custom blends that only they offer.
What to order: 1/4 Cheeseburger (Php 195)
Reservations are not accepted
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G/F New Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 656-7972
Kraken Takoyaki – Promenade
Kraken Takoyaki offers authentic Osaka-style takoyaki – no squid, no crabsticks, no shrimp, no ham and bacon, just real octopus.
What to order: Takoyaki (78-148)
No reservations accepted
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Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
Everything at Steak – San Juan
With every steak dish on the menu under ₱ 230, Everything at Steak is the definition of sulit. Diners get their choice of meat grilled to perfection and their pick of flavor, sauce, and one siding.
Reservations are not accepted
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Petron Petrol Pump, P. Guevarra Street, Little Baguio, San Juan
(02) 726-2386
Mala Tang – Little Baguio
Mala Tang is a Chinese spot specializing in Hong Kong Roast and Shabu-Shabu. Must-try dishes include their Roasted Duck, White Chicken, and their Make Your Own Shabu-Shabu.
What to order: Make Your Own Shabu-Shabu Petite (Php 140), Soy Sauce Chicken Rice (Php 150) Roasted Duck Rice (Php 210)
No reservations accepted
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Kalye 1 Food Park, 969 Jose Abad Santos, Little Baguio, San Juan
Darwin Dimsum – Little Baguio
Darwin Dimsum is a hole-in-the-wall Chinese place that serves a wide variety of affordable dimsum, noodles, and a few rice meals. They’ve grown popular because of their adorable Hello Kitty hakaw! Read our full feature here.
What to order: Panda Vegetable Bun (Php 128), Hello Kitty Hakaw (Php 168), Chicken and Sausage Rice (Php 168)
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2/F TNA Building, #17 J. Abad Santos St, Little Baguio, San Juan
(0917) 810-1347
Peri-Peri – New Promenade
Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken is a homegrown Portuguese chain of restaurants in Metro Manila. The word Peri-Peri pertains to the African bird’s eye chili which is the main ingredient for the restaurant’s signature sauces. Read more here.
What to order: Quatro Chicken with Side (190), Grilled Chicken Quesadillas (195)
No reservations accepted
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2/F New Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Cinema Level, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 655-8355
Sodam Korean Buffet – San Juan
Sodam is an authentic Korean buffet best known for its all-you-can-eat grilled meat dishes and other cuisine staples.
RATES: Weekday Lunch M-F P319; Dinner M-S & Lunch Weekends/Holidays P349.
Reservations are accepted
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17 Jose Abad Santos, Little Baguio, San Juan
(0905) 393-4190
Casa Reyes – GH Connecticut Carpark
Casa Reyes is a traditional Filipino restaurant that specializes in BBQ, dinuguan, bagnet, and other dishes.
What to order: Pork BBQ meal (Php 142), Chicken BBQ meal (Php 177), Lechon Kawali meal (Php 195)
Reservations are accepted
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G/F GH Connecticut Carpark, Ortigas Ave, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 744-5902
Pao Pao Xiao Chi – Little Baguio
Pao Pao Xiao Chi is a small Taiwanese diner that serves authentic Taiwanese cuisine, from rice meals and noodles, to snacks and milk tea.
What to order: Shrimp Wanton Noodles (Php 100), Beef Noodles (Php 120)
No reservations accepted
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17 Gen de Jesus St cor Gen Luis St, Little Baguio, San Juan
(02) 994-8554
Cops & Robbers – Xavier St
Cops & Robbers is a jail-themed cafeteria located right in front of Xavier School’s Sports Complex. It offers modern cafeteria comfort food–such as pizza, sandwiches, pasta and rice bowls–that are priced affordably for students served by staff in police uniform. Also feature here: 10 Best Places for Crispy Buttermilk Chicken in Metro Manila
What to order: Quarter Pounder (Php 175), Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Php 175), Katsudon (Php 175)
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G/F 81 Xavier St, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 532-8181
Kamicos – Shoppesville
Kamicos is known for their affordable Mexican cuisine, serving dishes like tacos, nachos, burritos, and more.
What to order: Baked Ziti (Php 98), Tacos (Php 139), Burrito (Php 198)
No reservations accepted
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2/F Shoppesville, Greenhils Shopping Centre, San Juan
(02) 722-5362
Masuki – Sekai Center
Masuki is a popular mami house most famous for its siopao and chicken noodle soup, paired with its secret signature sauce. Also featured here: 17 of the Coolest Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Metro Manila
What to order: Asado Mami (Php 130), Wonton Asado (Php 170), Beef Wonton (Php 190)
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2/F Sekai Center, Ortigas cor Madison St, Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 744-2720
Tung Lo Wan – Wilson St
Tung Lo Wan is a small, underrated restaurant that serves authentic Chinese cuisine. Tung Lo Wan is another term for Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.
What to order: Taiwan Spicy Beef Noodles (Php 160)
No reservations accepted
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199 Wilson St., Little Baguio, San Juan
(02) 723-9201
Sultan Mediterranean Grill – Wilson St
Sultan offers authentic flavors of the Mediterranean by serving dishes like kababs, falafel, shawarma, biryani, and more. They now have three branches in Manila.
What to order: Keema (php 130), Shawarma (Php 140), Chicken Kebab Plate (Php 200)
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190 A Wilson St, San Juan
(02) 397-8163
BONUS: Recess Food Alley
The latest in the trendy string of food parks is Recess Food Alley. Aplty named because it’s a favorite among students and teachers of Xavier and ICA, Recess has some Buy 1 Get 1 treats that are good for the tummy and easy on the wallet!
Buy 1 Get 1 Cheesy Keema Shawarma – Moe’s Express
Price: P90 for two!
Buy 1 Get 1 House Blend Iced Tea – Chug
Price: P55 for two!
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Recess Food Alley, 19B General Vicente Lim, Little Baguio, San Juan
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