Tipid times with bae? We gotchu.
The best memories sometimes consist of the simplest things: your special someone and good food. But when times are hard and the budget is tight, the easy way is out to take a raincheck – but not so fast!
Also read: 7 Restaurants With Affordable Group Meals Under P1000
We’ve formulated a list of restaurants around the metro where you can have a romantic time with your partner while enjoying meals under or a little over P500, so don’t cancel just yet! Time to treat your bae, share some food together, and have an unforgettable time–without breaking the bank!
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Gringo – Fort Bonifacio
Gringo is a homegrown restaurant serving Latin American and Tex-Mex specialties such as ribs, chicken, burritos and more. It’s also an ideal spot to drinks and unwind. Try some of their signature concoctions like the El Gringo Margarita!
Budget Picks: Quarter Char-Grilled Lemon Herb/Southern Blend Chicken (P185), Beef Burrito (295), Gringos nachos (P185)
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Mad Mark’s
Head to Mad Mark’s for sulit, tasty steaks and other savory dishes! They also offer burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and a delicious selection of ice cream for dessert!
Budget Picks: Ragin’ Sticky Ribs (P249 with 1 side), St. Louis BBQ Chicken (P215 with 1 side), Pork Chop Steak (P259 for 6 pcs), California Burger (P195), Shiitake Parmesan Alfredo (P359 for sharing)
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Greg & Sally’s
Nothing beats a hearty meal with a good view of the outdoors! Here at Greg & Sally’s, you can have your fill of homey, delicious dishes while surrounded by trees, plants, and fresh air!
Budget Picks: Honey Glazed Chicken (P175), Bagnet Pakbet (P190), Steak with Fresh Garden Salad (P310), Meals for sharing (Multiple options under P500)
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145 Ipil St cor Champaca, Marikina Heights 1810 Marikina City
(088) 255 5659
Din Tai Fung
Din Tai Fung is a world-renowned Chinese restaurant that serves spectacular soup dumplings and noodles! If you and your partner are craving the real deal in Chinese cuisine, look no further!
Budget Picks: Pork and Roasted Garlic Xiaolongbao (P365 for 10 pcs, P195 for 5 pcs), Noodles with House Special Spicy Sauce (P195), Crispy Vegetarian Mushroom Wontons (P230), Shrimp Fried Rice (P265).
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Cosmic
Taking your vegan partner on a food trip? Bring them to Cosmic where you can enjoy all-day breakfasts, silogs, noodles and ramen, as well as various viands!
Budget Picks: Any of their Kombo sets (Less than P250), Sisig with Bagnet (P250), Mushroom Burger Pepper Steak (P145), Cosmic Fried Chick’un (P240 for 12 pcs).
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2/F 5057 P Burgos St cor Gen Luna, Poblacion, Makati
(0946) 770 0000
Genki Sushi
When the sushi cravings start to kick in, get your fix at Genki Sushi. They offer a wide array of nigiri, temaki, maki mono, noodles, and rice meals that are mostly under P500.
Budget Picks: Spicy Tuna Roll (P180 for 3 pcs.), Shrimp Taberu Layu Nigiri (P150 for 2 pcs), Salmon Roll (P180 for 4 pcs), Kyuri Unagi Roll (P220),
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Ramen Kuroda
Cuddle weather is also ramen weather! And for a budget-friendly ramen spot, check out Ramen Kuroda! Their ramen bowls start at P200. Plus, they also have bento sets, rice dishes, and side dishes like gyoza, and chicken karaage.
Budget Picks: Shirko, Kuro, Aka Ramen (P200)
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El Chupacabra
Mexican food, you say? El Chupacabra has got it all–tacos, burritos, quesadilla, fajitas, nachos, burger, and more! They also have a vegan menu!
Budget Picks: Baja California Fish Tacos (P155), Al Pastor Tacos (P120), Quesadillas (starts at P150), Nachos Especiales (P234)
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5782 Felipe Street cor Polaris St., Poblacion, Makati
(02) 7729-3358
Friuli Trattoria
Italian cuisine can be quite luxurious, but here at Friuli, you can fill your belly without emptying your wallets! They have various flavors of pizza, pasta, and desserts for your meal!
Budget Picks: Hawaiian Pizza (P255), Tre Formaggi (P270), Marinara Pizza (P280), Spaghetti con Il Tonoe Funglio (P195), Spaghetti con Salsa di Manzo (P210)
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Pound Burgers
Savory, juicy, mouth-watering burgers await at POUND! Packed and full of flavor, meat lovers will love Pound’s selection of sliders and burgers. Other items on their menu are poutine, pasta, rice meals, flatbread pizzas, and milkshakes!
Budget Picks: Pound Burger (P220), Crispy Chicken Burger (P250), Burger Steak (P200), Rosemary Chicken (P200), Pomodoro Pasta (P115), Bacon Alfredo (P145)
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Shiok Shiok
SHIOK SHIOK offers Singapore’s famous hawker food! Expect hearty and flavor-bomb dishes that are value for money. They have noodles, soups, rice meals, satay BBQ set, and even desserts!
Budget Picks: Shiok Shiok Laksa (P295), Char Kway Teow (P220), Seafood Hokkien Mee (P385 for 2), Rice meals starting at (P175)
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81-A Nicanor Roxas 1114 Quezon City, Philippines
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