The Internet has been divided for the past two weeks over the viral P299 engagement ring post! While P299 may or may not be enough for an engagement ring, it is enough for a good meal on a date night.
Also Read: 10 Affordable Date Spots Under ₱500 For You and Bae
Check out these great meals under P299 for your next date, from katsu to steak, desserts, milk tea, and more! Take note that this is under P299 for each person NOT the whole meal.
Wadough’s
Maginhawa has always been a hot food destination in Quezon City, perfect for taking your significant other out on a date! Wadough’s is just one of the newest cafes to try out, specializing in cakes, pasta, sourdough sandwiches, and more.
Tipid Tips: Get the Smoked Bacon Carbonara (P330) for sharing and a Red Velvet Cake (P140) for dessert to go just under P299 each for the night!
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154 Maginhawa St, Sikatuna Vill, Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City
Caden Handcrafted Doughnuts
More than just aesthetic sandwiches and doughnuts, Caden serves food that’s worth every penny and more. Go here if you’re both a couple of sweet tooths looking to try doughnuts outside of the usual popular chains.
Tipid Tips: Donuts per piece only cost P50 for premium and P42 for deluxe. Try the Spam and Egg Sandwiches (P160) if you’re looking for something savory.
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Recovery Food
This pinoy restaurant is often times a sanctaury for nightowls and late-night partygoers that need a meal. Go to Recovery Food when the cravings hit your bae late at night for a quick and delicious meal.
Tipid Tips: Get the Chick’n Inasal (P175) and wash it down with a Pepsi (P50)!
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Chick ‘N Egg
If you’re looking for a great chicken sandwich shop, be sure to try Chick ‘N Egg at Robinson’s Manila for their LA-inspired sandwiches.
Tipid Tips: Go for the solo meal like the Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich and the Eggslut-inspired Fairfax Sandwich for only P239.
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G/F , Pedro Gil St cor Adriatico St, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila
Cinnabon
There’s no beating a classic like Cinnabon! Perefect for merienda after a shopping date, or if you simply want to have something sweet Cinnabon buns are the way to go.
Tipid Tips: Cinnabon is affordable with their Cinnabon Buns costing only P130 per piece. Pair this up with Chillatta (P160) for a great merienda!
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Stons
Offering all manner of American comfort food that’s fit for the Filipino palate (they added rice), Stons fill definitely fill you up. They’re mostly known for their tower of onion rings, they also serve sandwiches, pasta, and rice meals!
Tipid Tips: Stons has a variety of meals under P299 from the Loco Moco (P255) to the Sausage N’ Egg Rice (P249), and Meatball Pasta (P279).
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3/F, Ayala Ave, Glorietta 4, San Lorenzo, Makati, Metro Manila
Nolita Joe’s
Recreate a stereotypical New York City first date when you order by the slice at Nolita Joe’s. Heated up as you order you’re sure to get a nice toasty pizza.
Tipid Tips: Just a bit more expensive is the SPM for only P300, but you can also try the Pepperoni for P160 and Pizza ala Vodka for P190.
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5666 Don Pedro St, Poblacion, Makati, Metro Manila
Crepe Talk Cafe
Another place for a couple of sweet, sweet tooths, Crepe Talk Cafe is located in one of the quieter sides of Tomas Morato, near its suburbs. They offer both sweet and savory crepes, as well as pastas, sanwiches, and coffee!
Tipid Tips: We recommend trying the Malibu (P275), La Gracia (P275), Banana Rama (P275)!
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57 Sct Tobias, Tomas Morato, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Narchos
Narchos should be top of mind when looking for a restaurant capable of satisfying a craving for Mexican food. Not only do they serve authentic Mexican cusine, but they also incorporate Filipino ingredients into their tacos, like chicharon bulaklak and isaw baboy.
Tipid Tips: Get the make your own Cartel Box for only P499 and have a combination of quesadilla, nachos, and tacos!
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Selamat Restaurant
One of the few Southeast Asian restaurants in Metro Manila, Selamat Restaurant ofers Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Chinese and even Filipino dishes.
Tipid Tips: We recommend trying the Nasi Lemak Biasa (P189), Fried Vermicelli (P300), or any of their dumplings!
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Mezzanine, 7248 Malugay cor Talisay Sts, Tiara Oriental Hotel, San Antonio, Makati, Metro Manila
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