{"id":8743,"date":"2023-09-11T17:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T09:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=8743"},"modified":"2023-09-11T17:49:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T09:49:14","slug":"must-try-restaurants-university-belt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/must-try-restaurants-university-belt\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Restaurants to Try Around Mendiola\u2019s University Belt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

U-Belt has a few secret spots you would want to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The university has long been regarded as the home of a number of schools, colleges, and universities,<\/strong> and we all know that where there are students, there is delicious and affordable food as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read<\/strong>: Cafes in Maginhawa and Katipunan Area for Your Study Sesh<\/a><\/strong><\/kbd><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been following our blog then you know that “secret” is not in our vocabulary, so here are 8 food finds you can check ou<\/strong>t when you end up in the ubelt area from chicken shops to cafes, unli Korean barbecue<\/strong>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gang Gang Chicken<\/a> – Recto Ave.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quickly becoming one of the hottest Korean fried chicken<\/strong> joints in Metro Manila, Gang Gang Chicken offers fried chicken that’s both affordable and delicious<\/strong>. Choose from a variety of flavors like cheesy<\/strong> jalapeno<\/strong>, gangyeom<\/strong>, chipotle bbq<\/strong>, and even honey miso<\/strong> butter<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from Facebook: Gang Gang Chicken<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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2136 Recto Ave, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUPS<\/a> – Recto Ave.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting as coffee shop in Occidental Mindoro<\/strong>, Cups has opened multiple branches in the Metro from Banawe <\/strong>to Diliman<\/strong>, and now at Sampaloc <\/strong>in the u-belt<\/strong>. Cups has a variety of dishes from an all-day breakfast to pasta<\/strong>, tacos<\/strong>, quesadilla<\/strong>, and even steak<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from Facebook: Cups Ubelt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

View their Instagram account<\/a>
2069 Recto Ave, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila
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Manila Cafe<\/a> – Padre Noval St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another cafe on this list, Manila Cafe is a trendy place to get a cup of coffee after class<\/strong>. Aside from coffee Manila cafe also has milk tea<\/strong>, fruit tea<\/strong>, pastries<\/strong>, and the go-to menu item, pizza<\/strong>. We recommend trying the margherita <\/strong>and pepperoni supreme pizzas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Manila
Photo from Facebook: Manila Cafe<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Anie’s Place, 1015 Padre Noval St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot Star Large Fried Chicken<\/a> – Recto Ave.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A popular international chicken shop in Taiwan<\/strong>, Hotstar serves different styles of fried chicken all in gigantic sizes<\/strong>. We recommend trying the superstar <\/strong>and original XXL Chicken<\/strong> as well as the barbecue chicken sandwich<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from Facebook<\/a> | HOT STAR Large Fried Chicken Philippines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>2122 Recto Ave, Sampaloc, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Hashery<\/a> \u2013 Padre Paredes St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hashery is a cafe and co-working space<\/strong> that has refreshing drinks and good food that goes well with their comfortable ambiance. They have several hand-crafted drinks from coffee, and tea, to frappuccinos and smoothies at an affordable price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from @TheHasheryPH<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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944 Padre Paredes St., near UST, Sampaloc, Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Vincent’s Place Kambingan Restaurant<\/a> \u2013 J.P. Laurel St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vincent’s Place brands itself as the “Kambingan ng Mga Sikat.”<\/strong> They serve goat meat<\/strong> specialties like kilaweng kambing, sizzling adobong kambing with garlic, papaitan, and more. They have an entire wall dedicated to their famous clientele, including a signed frame from Manila’s mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>1787-A Dr. Jose P. Laurel Sr, San Miguel, Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Yoshimeatsu<\/a> \u2013 Sampaloc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy an authentic Yakiniku Japanese grilling experience<\/strong> when you dine at Yoshimeatsu! From premium cuts of meat to addictive chicken yakitori<\/strong> and more, Yoshimeatsu is a surefire recommendation for the seriously hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from @Yoshimeatsu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>861 Padre Campa St, Sampaloc, Manila
(0916) 397 9627<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Wingvibe<\/a> \u2013 Delos Reyes St.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Come hungry and leave happy when dining at Wingvibe. Not only do they serve a wide range of chicken wing flavor options<\/strong> but they’re also student-budget-friendly<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo from @WingVibePH<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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1222-1224 Delos Reyes St, Sampaloc, Manila<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Photo taken from CUPS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start gathering your friends and schedule this food trip. We love seeing your meals and successful food trips to restaurants you\u2019ve seen, Keep using the #bookymanila<\/a> hashtag or tag @bookyapp<\/a> on Instagram!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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