Kailan next foodtrip natin sa Marikina?
While there’s a certain glam to dining luxuriously at a 5-star restaurant, the appeal of hole-in-the-wall spots is still unmatched. Hole-in-the-wall restaurants their unique vibe and their specialties are some you can’t find anywhere else–which is why discovering them is like finding treasure in Manila’s food map!
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Marikina, while home to big names in the food scene, is also a haven to many hole-in-the-wall spots that serve hearty and authentic food–Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, and more! So, on your next food trip to Marikina, be sure to discover these 7 restaurants!
Old China Dimsum House – Mayor Gil Fernando Avenue
Chinese food is comfort food–if you agree, better head over to Old China Dimsum House where they serve favorites like dumplings and dim sums, congee, claypot rice, and a whole lot more for an affordable price!
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50A Mayor Gil Fernando Ave, Marikina
(0915) 170 6501
Hunchos – Katipunan Street
Hunchos is a Tex-Mex restaurant that specializes in quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, wraps, and various other Southern American dishes. After your mains, we highly recommend trying their churros and strawberry frozen margarita!
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81 Katipunan Street, Marikina
0906 572 1159
Krung Thai – corner M. C. Cruz Street
Authentic, high-quality Vietnamese food awaits you here at Krung Thai, a humble restaurant just beside Marikina Public Market. Don’t underestimate this casual spot–it offers big flavors that will satisfy your fam or barkada!
1 W. Paz, corner M. C. Cruz St, Marikina
Cardiac Delights – Katipunan Street
While we advise you to take it easy on Cardiac Delights’ dishes, we can’t really stop you from savoring their sinfully delicious offerings! With witty yet deadly names, you’ll surely enjoy a laugh before you deep dive into their High Blood (Crispy Dinuguan), Triple Bypass (Bagnet, chicken skin, and chicharon bulaklak), and Mild Stroke (Pares w/ Bone Marrow & Unli Rice)!
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59 Katipunan D St, Marikina
0977 074 1597
Hidden Vietnam – Rainbow Street
Soothing, refreshing, and oh-so-hearty–Hidden Vietnam knows all the flavors that will make your heart (and belly) feel at home. Enjoy a variety of authentic and high-quality Vietnamese food here and let your taste buds be transported to Vietnam!
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33 Rainbow St.
0966 465 6686
Redwood Hawker Center – Redwood Street
There’s no need to fly all the way to Singapore to go for a hawker center food trip. At Redwood Hawker Center you’ll get to taste different cuisines from Singaporean, Chinese, Malay, Thai, and more!
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14-C Redwood Street, San Roque, Marikina City
61 Orange – Orange Street
61 Orange is a fine-dining restaurant in Marikina that caters to one reservation or table a night only. If you’re lucky enough to snag seats to this unique dining concept, you’ll get to enjoy Chef Nat’s extraordinary creations and feast on delicious, thoughtfully-made meals while feeling right at home!
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Genesis Pandesal – Lilac Street
Although not a restaurant, Genesis Pandesal is considered one of Marikina’s food gems! This legendary bakery is best known for their pillowy pandesals that are made fresh and hot daily! For only P3 per pandesal, you get to enjoy a bite of heaven. They used to be open for 24 hours, but now, you can order their pandesal from 5:30 AM to 9 PM!
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31 Lilac St.
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