Ohh, Manila<\/a>! No matter how many times we’ve gone, we’ll always keep coming back to Manila. The City of Manila is living history from its historical landmarks, rich architecture, and the always beautiful view of the sun setting over Manila Bay.<\/strong>.. Manila has a unique charm to it that’ll keep us coming back for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also a melting pot of various cultures<\/strong>, it’s impossible not to find a great place to eat. Whether you’re feeling fancy or feeling frugal, restaurants in Manila<\/a> are sure to please your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A sight-seeing trip to Manila wouldn’t be complete without dropping by Intramuros, literally meaning, ‘walled city’<\/strong>. Intramuros is one of the oldest districts in Manila and is home to the most beautiful and historical structures in the city. <\/strong>While you immerse yourself in its history, fill your tummies with the many old and new restaurants in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 Spoons is located at the 9th floor of the hotel in a penthouse kind of setting. The restaurant is managed by the Lyceum Culinary School <\/strong>that consists of interns, graduates and other full-time employees.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations are accepted If you’re looking for authentic Filipino food<\/strong> to add to your historical day trip, Barbara’s, located in front of San Agustin Church,<\/strong> is the perfect place to go to. Come hungry so you can try all of the dishes from their grand buffet, while enjoying cultural dance performances. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations are accepted Ilustrado is a fine dining<\/strong> Filipino-Spanish<\/strong> fusion restaurant set in an old Spanish era home–the kind of restaurant you should be trying when in Intramuros to complete your immersion. We definitely recommend you try the Paella Ilustrado.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations are accepted Ristorante delle Mitre, named after the traditional bishop headdress, is an ecclesiastical-themed<\/strong> cafe<\/strong> run by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and shares the compound with them just around the corner from the Manila Cathedral. Its fun dishes are named after Philippine bishops, priests and nuns. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reservations are accepted Located inside the Bayleaf Hotel, this cafe serves everyone’s favorite Spanish pastry, deep fried churros<\/strong> served with a dip of your choice: coffee caramel or the Spanish tsokolate. The Brazo in a Cup<\/strong> is also a popular dessert choice here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n No reservations accepted This ‘sosyal na carinderia’ type of restaurant is a favourite by many students and office goers nearby because of its delicious and affordable eats. The old Spanish interiors makes the place extra cozy and picturesque. Must-tries include the Kalderetang Baka<\/strong>, Seaweed Salad<\/strong>, Sinigang na Itlog ng Isda sa Miso<\/strong> and of course, their tall glass of Buko Juice<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n No reservations accepted You’ll find many yummy restaurants that have student-friendly prices<\/strong> along Taft Avenue as its nearby De La Salle University (DLSU) and University of the Philippines – Manila (UP). It’s a diverse set of eating places such as breakfast spots to caf\u00e9s and freshly grilled food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll find the best-selling rib-eye steak<\/strong> at Taft here at Holy Grill. Good food at affordable prices<\/strong>, it’s the best place to get the bang of your buck! From steaks, seafood, nachos, and more… <\/strong>it’ll satisfy you and your barkada’s cravings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> At 24 Chicken, you can enjoy 8 different flavors of Korean fried chicken like garlic, spring onions, spicy BBQ grilled<\/strong>, Jack Daniels<\/strong>, and other unique flavors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Chomp Chomp offers Asian fusion street food<\/strong>. If you\u2019re craving for a hot bowl of Singaporean laksa, shrimp fried rice and other Singaporean delights at a very affordable price, then this is the place to visit. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is one of Kapitolyo\u2019s most popular 24\/7 breakfast diners<\/strong>. It is a modern and upgraded \u2018carinderia\u2019 that offers value-for-money meals, which include a build your own breakfast plate with all your favorite toppings. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Noriter is Korean for \u2018playground\u2019. True to its name, Noriter Cafe is a big quirky playhouse<\/strong> to hang out with friends, choose your spot by the window or a private bunk. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Phillypinas\u2019 play on words is as cool as their 9-inch cheesesteaks that will surely break your diet<\/strong> but not your bank. Aside from their cheesesteaks, They also offer fresh salads, nachos, wings, onion rings and various beverages. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> A Filipino fast food chain serving everyone\u2019s breakfast \u201c-silog\u201d favorites<\/strong>. Also known as SEx. It’s open 24\/7 for your early morning and late night cravings. Their bestsellers include Tapsilog, Bangsilog and Chicksilog. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> An Agno Food Court (or \u2018Hepa Lane\u2019) favorite, If you love tapsilog and all -silogs<\/strong>, then you\u2019re gonna love Ate Rica\u2019s Bacsilog, that\u2019s bacon-silog.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Cafe Adriatico is a 36-year old Filipino-Spanish bistro<\/strong> located in the heart of Manila. It is a pioneer and the iconic flagship restaurant of the LJC group of restaurants. Despite being old, one cannot discount the old charm it continually brings to its loyal patrons, including stars and politicians.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Similar to Taft Avenue, Mendiola is filled with extra affordable restaurants<\/strong> as its nearby a cluster of universities<\/strong> such as the University of Santo Tomas (UST), University of the East (UE), and Far Eastern University (FEU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant offers <\/em>chicken wings, fries, siomai, and other dishes at affordable prices. <\/em><\/strong>It’s owned by actress, Kiray Celis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> The Hashery, conveniently found in the heart of U-Belt, is a casual food spot<\/strong> that cultivates a chill vibe paired with quality food. Hash out a good time with a menu full of international favorites <\/strong>and great company at The Hashery.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> Conceptualized and owned by an Architecture student from UST, this Japanese restaurant gives everyone a chance to enjoy Japanese food at very affordable prices!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso read<\/strong>: Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Manila for This Month!<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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9 Spoons<\/a> – Bayleaf Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>The Bayleaf, Muralla cor. Victoria St, Intramuros, Manila
(02) 5318-5000<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nBarbara’s Heritage Restaurant<\/a> – Gen. Luna St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna St, Intramuros, Manila
(02)\u00a08527-4086 | (02) 8527-3893<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nIlustrado <\/a>– Calle Real Del Palacio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>744 Calle Real Del Palacio, Intramuros, Manila
(02)\u00a08527-3674 | (02) 8527-2675 | (02) 8527-2345<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nRistorante delle Mitre<\/a> – CBCP Bldg.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>CBCP Bldg, 470 Gen Luna St, Intramuros, Manila
(02) 8559-5220<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nCioccolata Churros Cafe <\/a>– Bayleaf Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>G\/F The Bayleaf Hotel, Muralla cor. Victoria St, Intramuros, Manila
(02)\u00a05318-5000<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nPatio de Conchita <\/a>– Beaterio St<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>680 Beaterio\u00a0St, Intramuros, Manila
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Holy Grill <\/a>– Torre Lorenzo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2 Torre Lorenzo, Taft Ave, Malate, Manila
(02) 8253-5748<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n24 Chicken<\/a> – CTC Bldg.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>CTC Bldg., Taft Ave cor Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila
(0977) 425-3756 | (0977) 425-3757<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nChomp Chomp<\/a> – Bellagio Residence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>2\/F Bellagio Residence , Leon Guinto cor Estrada St., Malate, Manila
(02) 8775-7028 | (02) 8775-7029<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nKanto Freestyle Breakfast<\/a> – Leon Guinto St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2466 Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila
(0919) 478-8055<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nCaf\u00e9 Noriter<\/a> – Reyes Bldg.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2\/F Reyes Bldg., Estrada St cor Taft Ave., Malate, Manila
(02) 516-1430<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nPhillypinas: The Artisanal Cheesesteak<\/a> – One Oasis Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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G\/F One Oasis Place, Sandejas St., Malate, Manila
(02) 405-0054<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nSinangag Express<\/a> – Nakpil St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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868 Nakpil St cor Taft Ave., Malate, Manila
(02) 536-2182<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nAte Rica’s Bacsilogan<\/a> – Agno St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Agno St., Malate, Manila
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1790 M. Adriatico St. Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila
(02) 738-8220
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Chicks and Fins<\/a> – 2nd St cor Concepcion Aguila St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Do\u00f1a Carmen 2, 2nd St cor Concepcion Aguila St., San Miguel, Manila
(0977) 739-2800<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nThe Hashery<\/a> – Padre Paredes St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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944 Padre Paredes St., near UST, Sampaloc, Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nHokusai <\/a>– Vantage Bldg.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n