Food Series: 5 Favorite Food Spots For Taft Avenue Students

Mia Tiburcio and Adi Miguel

June 29, 2016

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  With our previous series featuring the UBelt side, of course Team Taft won’t go down without a fight. It’s time to discover some yummy and sulit grub from the nearby campuses:

  1. BAGNET 8065

  Who says you have to go all the way to Ilocos to grab yourself some of the deliciously crispy bagnet? Well look no further cause we got the good stuff right here in Taft.

  With a wide array of famous innovative bagnet recipes, from Ilocano favorite like Bagnet Pinakbet to a spiced up Bagnet Curry. From prices ranging from Php150-190, you’ll surely get your money’s worth.

  Make sure you get there before the lunch rush because the 2-storey resto gets jam packed!

  LOCATION: Leon Guinto corner Estrada St., Malate, Manila (Near St. Scholastica’s College, De La Salle University and DLS-College of St. Benilde)

  

   

  2. NITZ RESTAURANT

  Looking for a more lutong bahay feel that’s swak sa budget?

  Nitz Restaurant has been cooking home cooked meals for more than 3 decades. It’s turo-turo will surely make your stomach full with a student friendly price.

  Perks: They have their own photocopy and printing, even Free Wi-fi. So you don’t have to worry about cramming that paper that’s due after lunch.

  LOCATION: Leon Guinto corner J. Nakpil St. Malate, Manila (Near Philippine Women’s University, Philippine Christian University)

  

  3. LAWSON’S

  There will always be room for dessert and this convenient store has got you covered.

  With its unli-twirl coned ice cream with flavors like from Bamboo Charcoal and Cherry Blossoms, you won’t believe it only costs 25 pesos.

  You just have to practice your twirling skills, cause you wouldn’t want to waste some good ice cream!

  LOCATION: University Tower, Pedro Gil, Manila (Near University of the Philippines-Manila, St. Paul’s University- Manila and Manila Science High School)

  

  4. GIDDY’S REFRESHMENT

  You are not a Paulinian or a Dolphin if you do not know who Pangga is!

  For 50 pesos you can fill-in your hungry tummy with Giddy’s favorite burgers, fruit shakes, and all-time favorite spaghetti.

  Giddy’s is an all-day snack bar. You can choose from their affordable array of merienda without ruining your budget.

  LOCATION: Malvar Street, Taft Avenue, Manila across St. Paul University.

  5. LOMIAN NI MOMMY

  Craving for some warmth for the rainy school days ahead? Then why not have some Lomi.

  The flavorful noodle soup costs 20-40 pesos depending on your size preference. Just pair it with their Sulit sizzling sisig variants and you’re good to go.

  Bring your barkada and enjoy their Duo and Trio sisig meals.

  LOCATION: Teresa St., Ermita, Manila (Near Adamson University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Technical University of the Philippines and Philippine Normal University)

  

   

  BONUS: ERRA’S RAMEN

  Just in time for the rainy season, this roadside ramen house serves the cheapest yet most umami ramen in the area.

  It’s ramen noodles cost under 100 pesos with the miso based broth. Just order add on soft-boiled egg, some siomai or even gyoza for some added goodness.

  In the middle of the day, the joint turns into a bar and grill. Enjoy an ice cold beer and some crispy pata for pulutan to end your hectic week.

  LOCATION: Adriatico St. cor J. Nakpil, Malate, Manila

  

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