Thomasians, rejoice!
Students around The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST) have been going crazy about these awesome cafes and diners for their delicious and affordable food.
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Ready to roam around Sampaloc for your foodtrip? Check out this list we’ve curated just for you!
Cafe UK Co. – P. Noval
One of the ‘IT’ coffee shops around UST now is Café UK, a London-themed cafe that recently opened its 3rd branch on Dapitan St. With their student-friendly prices, cool drinks and desserts, you’ll never go wrong when you’re at Café UK.
Must-tries: Cookies and Cream Frappuccino, Vacuum Coffee, Ferrero Chocolate Cake, Macchiato Cake, Prawns Olio and the Nachos
No reservations accepted
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1233 J Barlin St. cor. P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 986-5451
Hokusai Contemporary Japanese – Vantage Building
Conceptualized and owned by an Architecture student from UST, this Japanese restaurant gives everyone a chance to enjoy Japanese food at very affordable prices! Would you believe that you can get a meal here for under 100 pesos? It’s true!
Must-tries: Gyoza, Sizzling Karaage, Ramen, Barbeque Katsu Fingers, Japadog and Tamaroll.
No reservations accepted
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2/F Vantage Bldg., 1222-24 Delos Reyes St., cor. P. Noval, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 788-1409
Hanayo – Galleria Suites
It seems the Korean pop culture is here to stay and Hanayo Korean restaurant makes it even more worth-while. Experience authentic Korean cuisine at affordable prices!
Must-tries: Kimbap, Kimchi Jeon, Bulgogi, Haemul Rameon, Tteokbokki and Bibimbap
No reservations accepted
Galleria Suites, P. Noval St., near UST, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 710-0718
Toribox Cafe – P. Noval
Japanese fried pork and chicken? Yes please! Get your Katsu and Karaage fix at Toribox Cafe and we bet, you’ll be wanting more.
Must-tries: Torikatsu, Cheese Katsu, Karaage Pop and Cheesy Mayo Gyoza
No reservations accepted
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939 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 391-8676
Santorini Korean – P. Noval
Before you assume that it’s a Mediterranean restaurant, it’s not. Another hole in the wall Korean restaurant, Santorini offers authentic Korean cuisine at low prices.
Must-tries: Bibimbap, Cheese Rolls, Kimchi Pancake, Ji Man Du, Omu Rice and Korean Curry
No reservations accepted
P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 565-0701
Amor Bakery – Tolentino Street
Along Espana is this bakery-slash-cafe that serves various delectable pastries and goodies. This cheerful and quirky place is enough to keep you jolly and relaxed as you unwind in one of their quiet spots to read a good book or converse with your friends.
Must-tries: Doraemon, Blueberry Melt, Boston Straw Crossover, Monster Mike Cake and Sakura
No reservations accepted
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8010 Espana cor. Tolentino St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 522-3749
Beyond Coffee – P. Paredes Street
Another coffee haven for the Thomasians is Beyond Coffee that started less than a year ago. It’s the perfect place to go to with your blockmates for affordable meals and secy milkshakes.
Must-tries: Cookie Crumble Frappuccino, Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino, Butterscotch Latte, Chicken Pesto Carbonara and Creamy Peppered Beef
No reservations accepted
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928 P. Paredes St., V Exclusive Tower, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 733-22636
Chun Chon – GM Tolentino
Similar to the concept of Amo Yamie, this one also has cribs with partitions for you and your friends to take your shoes off and cozy up for a more relaxing experience.
No reservations accepted
1139 GM Tolentino, Casa Ysabel Bldg., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 255-7869
La Taza – Vincom Building
In this quaint little coffee shop, you can easily enjoy a good cup coffee and a nice book to read because of the relaxing ambiance that the store has to offer.
Must-tries: Salted Caramel Blended, White Mocha Ice Blended, Creamy Lasagna, Chicken Pesto and Nite’s Tapa
No reservations accepted
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G/F Vincom Bldg., 1282 Laong Laan St., Manila
(02) 255-2599
Plane Bistro – Espana
Another fun concept incorporated in a restaurant, Plane Bistro gives you the feels that you’re in up in the air inside a plane! Even more exciting is being served by uniformed flight staff.
Must-tries: Pizza Nachos, Chicken and Bacon Roll-ups and Salted Caramel Popcorn Turbulence Shake
No reservations accepted
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1920 Espana Boulevard, cor. Kundiman Street
Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 463-6329
Amo Yamie Crib – Espana
Amo Yamie Crib is a quirky cafe and movie house serving fun coffee, tea, pastries and desserts in cozy and private travel bunks. It is a cafe concept that first opened in Pampanga, this is their 2nd branch in the metro, next to Mendiola.
Must-tries: Once Upon Nutella, Javalladin, A-Reese in Wonderland, Pizza Fries and the Oreo Flowerpot Cheesecake
No reservations accepted
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3/F DB Bldg., 1250 Espana St., Sampaloc, Manila
(0917) 833-5017
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