Get ready for the rest of your life!
Your first-ever payday is pretty special. A marker of adulthood, it’s a sign that the kid gloves are off and you’re now entering society. Regardless, adulthood doesn’t have to be boring, one thing you now have is income to buy your wants and needs.
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Embrace adulthood and splurge on some of the best restaurants in Metro Manila on your first payday. Keep in mind the author is a certified gastadora, so take things with a grain of salt; ideally, you should save your money!
Whether it’s for saving your hard-earned cash or treating yourself, these restaurants are some of the best places to splurge on your first payday.
Hai Chix and Steaks
Treat yourself to some good steak for your very first payday at Hai Chix and Steaks. Splurge on a Surf & Turf, plated with a porterhouse cut and prawns cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
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G/F, Capitol Commons, 1605 Meralco Ave, Estancia Mall, Pasig
Pablo Bistro
One of the hottest Spanish restaurants located in Makati, head to Pablo immediately after getting that sweet payslip. We recommend trying the salmon carpaccio, US tenderloin pintxo, and fire grilled octopus.
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G/F, 119 L.P. Leviste St, The Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences, Makati, Salcedo Village, Makati
Rolling Panda Unlimited Hotpot & Grill
If you want to indulge more but still make sure your dinner is sulit, head to Rolling Panda Unlimited Hotpot & Grill. For only P699 have your share of the freshest meats, heartwarming soup, and even a complimentary dessert after you dine.
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1235 E Rodriguez Sr Ave cor Alabama, E. Rodriguez, E Rodriguez, New Manila, Quezon City
The Smokery
Treat yourself to a quick out-of-town trip to Pampanga for your first payday and find yourself at The Smokery. We recommend trying their take on Mexican tacos the kare kare burrito to the pares tacos!
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A Lim St, Pampanga, Cutcut, Angeles, Pampanga
Liam & Louis Gourmet Cafe
If splurging isn’t really your thing but you still want a tasty meal, head to Liam & Louis Gourmet Cafe. We recommend trying the Liam’s clubhouse, eggs benedict, Miguel’s cheeseburger, and more!
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Calle Industria St, The Strip Circulo Verde, Quezon City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
Terrior Wine Merchant Corporation
As you take your first step into the adult world of bi-monthly salary, indulge yourself in a new hobby: wine-tasting. Terrior Wine is the perfect place to order the perfect glass of wine for you!
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G/F , Tomas Morato St cor Sct Delgado, JSB Bldg, Quezon City, Diliman, Quezon City
I Darts Dash
Get lit on your first payday by going straight to I Darts Dash in BGC; one of the first bars with an electronic darts board. Serving Asian dishes we know all and love, try the kimchi fried rice, pad Thai, kalbi steak, and more!
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4/F, 7th Ave cor 30th St, C3 Annex Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Pares Avenue
Another place for responsible penny pinchers to dine is to go to Pares Avenue for that warm embrace of pares. Try their beef pares, bone marrow pares, or try the mega bulalo if you want something new.
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12 Gov. Pascual (in front of Robinsons Town Mall), Acacia, Malabon
G? Unliwings, Ribs, & More
To indulge in different types of wings, go to G? for unlimited TexMex dishes! For only P299 choose between different flavors like oyster garlic, mango habanero, salted egg, and more!
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6 Knights of Columbus St, Fatima – Valenzuela, Marulas, Valenzuela
Moshi Koshi Noodles Boss
Treat yourself to a hot bowl of authentic Japanese ramen when you head to Moshi Koshi Noodles Boss. We recommend trying the beef rib ramen, tantanmen, and the seafood udon!
Hungry Wolf
When craving smoked meats and classic burgers, head to Hungry Wolf in Cavite! They’ve got everything from sisig to wagyu skewers, steaks, nachos, and more.
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Roofdeck, Blk 16 Lot 2 MV Villar Ave, Springville Central Phase 2, Bacoor, Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite
Denlim’s Kitchen
If you really want to take your celebration to the next level, book a reservation at Denlim’s Kitchen for an 8-course meal that’s out of this world.
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Maharlika St, Pampanga, Sindalan, San Fernando, Pampanga
Fiddle Leaf
Treat your fam this coming payday at Fiddle Leaf in Alabang. It’s the perfect place to have lunch with their extensive menu that features dishes from both local and international from crispy pata to fish and chips!
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4/F, Filinvest City, Spectrum Midway Ext, Somerset Hotel Alabang, Alabang, Muntinlupa
MON’s Restaurant
Another place to treat your family, go on a short drive to Tagaytay, see the sights, and eat at MON’s Restaurant. We recommend going here for breakfast as you try their platter, champorado with toyo, Spanish sardines, and more.
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Camp Benjamin, Alfonso-Maragondon Rd, Tagaytay, Cavite, Taywanak Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite
Enzo’s View Bar
Celebrate your first payday with your bae at Enzo’s View Bar where you can see the best of the Manila skyline. Grab a glass of wine and order their charcuterie board as well as beef salpicao for a night to remember.
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1120 Chino Roces Ave, Jade Hotel & Suites, Makati, La Paz, Makati
Cabalen
A Filipino classic, this is probably your dad’s favorite buffet where your whole family can eat unlimited Filipino food at an affordable price. Treat the fam with your first paycheck to flex that hard-earned spending power!
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Fantastic Baka
If Korean barbecue is more your thing, then Fantastic Baka gives its customers a variety of meats and cuts to choose from, as well as tasty side dishes to eat while waiting for the meats to cook.
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Mijo Comfort Food
Whether on a date or solo dining, try Mijo Comfort Food to try fusion dishes of classic Spanish-Filipino cuisine from duck confit to their smoked duck.
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4987 P Guanzon St, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Indus
Kickstart your new foodie lifestyle as you get your first paycheck as you try dining at Indus, which serves modern Indian cuisine fit for exploring new tastes in this new chapter of your life.
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25th St and 5th Ave, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Under the Balete
Eat at one of Quezon City’s best restaurants as you celebrate your first paycheck. Whether it’s past or rice bowls, Under the Balete will feed you well. Pair your entree with a cocktail, mocktail, or even a beer to make the night even livelier!
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L4 BW West Ave, Paltok, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Tender Bob’s
Remember when you walked around the mall, pointed at a steak house, and asked your mom if you could eat there but was denied? Treat yourself. Get that steak you’ve always wanted.
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Kettle
A popular restaurant in EDSA Shang, no longer will you be treated by your mom to Kettle’s delicious buttermilk fried chicken, unfortunately, you will have to treat them! If you’re going to spend some money at least spend it on Kettle’s delicious food.
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5/F, Shaw Blvd cor EDSA, Shangri-La Plaza, Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Pound x Flatterie
Always the affordable but delicious burger restaurants we all know and love, Pound x Flatterie is now a great pace to feast on chicken wings. Try a variety of a hot sauces for good measure and recreate your favorite Hot Ones episode.
Candid Coffee
If you’re a workaholic, spending your first paycheck while remotely working in Candid Coffee might be the perfect work day. Try their drink of the mont as well as some of their best pastries, like the kouignn amann and the classic croissant.
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Rabbit Room
Celebrate the first month of the job as you wine and dine in Rabbit Room! Try the dinakdakan, ceviche, and the rabbit curry. Rabbit Room also has a variety of cocktails both their own takes as well as classic cocktail mixes.
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8858 Sampaloc St, San Antonio, Makati, Metro Manila
Shrimp Bucket
Seafood has always felt like something very exclusive or luxurious especially since a lot of restaurants charge by the pound and the current market price. At least for your very first payday forget all about that and order Shrimp Bucket’s shrimp by the pound bag!
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