Looking for classic milkshakes and burgers? Jugo offers these and a lot more in Katipunan. Despite…read morea lot of (relatively) new restaurants in the area, this diner offers a unique experience that will definitely take you back to the 50's. I find their menu full of comfort food that's surely a hit to students and families as well. I personally recommend their White Cow milkshake with toppings (they have a wide range: from chocolate bars like Milky Way, Twix, KitKat to the classic brownie, cheesecake, Oreo cookies, etc.) Their restaurant has a great interior design with mementos from the past (Elvis with a guitar, diner booths, old comic books) that is a plus for me. They also have a flat screen TV that can serve as entertainment while having a scrumptious meal. The parking area may be limited, but I would definitely go back there to try out their non-dessert options, especially when I saw they serve huge fries with their burgers. :)

Since I started college and made all my eating choices independently, I don't think I've ever had a…read moreprice to busog ratio this high for a place that doesn't have unlimited rice. (If we count unli-rice places, Mang Inasal wins hands down) Jugo Bar made me full. REALLY FULL. Me and some friends went to Katipunan for org-related stuff, and afterwards we decided to get some dinner there. We were all really hungry. Normally, I don't associate being full with cool-looking retro-diners like these with their very well designed interiors and funky music and chill atmosphere. I normally assign the term "good but not worth it" to these kinds of places. As far as retro-diners go though, Jugo Bar is one of the best I've seen. The place has all sorts of cool little features, from their PS3 (which you can play on for free BTW, and we used for waaaaay too long to play 2K), extremely fast free wi-fi, and great selection of cool coffee table books and board games to start the barkada fun. Back to the food. The food made me so full. Considering that I only spent 160 pesos (I think he whole bill was 500-ish), I got a huge-ass three-way iced tea pitcher (that me and my two friends couldn't even finish), a very tasty chicken rice meal, and a huge plate of fries we split three ways. And we couldn't finish everything, because it all came in these huge portions. I had no idea how one could finish any of this. It was impossible. And then you realize that only cost you 150 pesos and you're pretty amazed at that point. And the food tasted pretty goddamn great too - it was on par with more expensive diner-themed restaurants with similar dishes. Jugo Bar is an absolutely amazing little find, that I wholeheartedly recommend to all y'all Katip dwellers. (P.S. BRING THIS PLACE TO TAFT GUYS I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.)

Steak was great.. good quality for the price.. tender, juicy and properly grilled…read more. 4 star out of 5 just coz I was limited to the common the garlic or plain rice.. was going for some baked potatoes.. Other than that, probably best steak in the T-sora area..

There are a lot of restaurants in the building, but Chunky Sams seems to be cooler place to be with…read moreits homey interior and attractive exterior. An ideal place to hang out as the restaurant can sit up to 40 people. There are ample parking spaces available and they are free. They also have outdoor seating for those who wants to smoke or just feel the cool breeze. Chunky Sams Diner is no ordinary burger joint as it gears towards a healthier offering. They make their own buns and bake them fresh everyday. They also ground their own beef so the love can be felt in every bite. Vegetables are organically grown and they use premium ingredients to give you that extra special satisfying feeling. Here are some of the things we tried: - Fish and fries (Php180) : crispy fish fillets served with even crispier fries and honey mustard dip : Fish and fries is a simple dish that is easy to make but a lot of restaurant cannot perfect this, but not for Chunky Sam's, they made this dish flavorful and crispy. It is fun to eat as you get to munch and enjoy the crunch. Best eaten while hot, as the batter starts sticking to your teeth when it gets cold. 4/5 - Hot Flaps (Php210) : buffalo wings with blue cheese dip : their version of this all-time favorite appetizer is buttery and spicy, which I am not a fan of, but most of my friends enjoyed it, especially when dipped into the blue cheese that made everything taste right. 3/5 - Baby Back Ribs (Php495) : rib slab with your choice of fries, rice, or bread : these melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bones ribs are so succulent and tasty, it is always a delight to eat. I prefer it with bread because it can be turned to a flavorful pulled pork sandwich. Yey!!! 5/5 - Chunky Sam : 100% angus beef rib-eye steak with choice of rice, fries, or bread : having the name Chunky Sam means this is their ultimate specialty of the house. You wanna know how special this is? Imagine...a slab of tender and juicy steak, grilled to perfection, and can be easily cut like a hot knife through butter. A gravy is provided, but for me, you don't need it. It even feels off with the gravy. It's a perfect steak! 5/5 - BB Burger (Php350) : 75% angus beef and 25% double smoked bacon patty with tomato relish, jalapeno, and fried onion : a little spicy with the tomato relish and jalapeno. My only problem with this dish is that the other ingredients are so flavorful, they did not allow the burger patty to shine, but nevertheless, a yumny dish. Also, I do not understand the role of the fried onions. 3/5 - Angus Lasagna Burger (Php390) : 1/4lb angus beef patty on top of a lasagna with tomato and bechamel sauce, drenched in a mozzarella, cheddar, feta, and smoked cheese sauce : I am a pasta lover so this is my favorite dish. Cheesilicious! The lasagna is cooked al dente and the flavors are wonderful. Although the lasagna has no meat on its own, the juicy patty on top serves its purpose. Served with bread, you can make your own cheesy lasagna sandwich and it even tastes better. 5/5 - Burger Five-O (Php385) : 1/3lb angus beef patty, double smoked bacon, spicy farmer's ham, grilled pineapple in honey sriracha, and arugula : the first time I saw this in the menu, I wanted to order it. This is the ultimate burger. All the ingredients are good on their own, but together, they create an intense flavor you won't stop eating. Writing this review makes me hungry for their burgers again. I am not a fan of burgers, but they can make me salivate. Don't let the price intimidate you, with the size and quality they are serving, it is worth every peso. I was looking forward to their lamb burger, but unfortunately, it was out of stock at that time. So now, I got another reason to go back. So, if you are looking for a place to hang out, chillax, and have a good time, make it a point to visit them.

Rodic's is considered an institution among students of the University of the Philippines in…read moreDiliman. They are famous their Tapsilog (beef TAPa, SInangag or fried rice, and itLOG or egg cooked sunny side up). I studied in ADMU; going to Rodic's was a treat for me. I remember my friends and I would go there during our lunch breaks just to eat tapsilog! They've actually been around since 1949 and, to my pleasant surprise, have opened a branch in UP Town Center! Honestly, this is Filipino comfort food. Nothing says "home" like eating a good breakfast meal at any time of the day! Though the ambience looks more modern in this branch, you still get that carinderia style service. You line up at the counter to order food and see the available "ulam" on display. The favorite silogs are posted on a board. But, ask what's available just in case (though the tapsilog will ALWAYS be available). Then, you're given a number and the food is delivered to your table. Carlo and I ordered the usual tapsilog and sisig. From what I remember, the food here is a bit pricier. As far as we can remember, the tapsilog costs Php85. Here it cost us Php95. Anyway, the quality of the food is the same! The taste of Rodic's tapsilog was satisfying and brought back memories of our college days (and the crazy stuff we did!). Rodic's is definitely a must try for people who want very good Pinoy breakfast food. I know there are way cheaper options. But, for the quality, serving, and overall taste, you should go here. Also, having a branch in UP Town makes the trek to Katipunan easier! Just be sure to pick a time to come that won't coincide with the lunch or dinner crowd. :)

The food is affordable and tasty. The proportion of rice and tapa is not really balanced. The…read morelocation of the restaurant is hard to find but really accessible because it is inside a mall.

This 50's style restaurant has a big menu with classic diner favorites at some really affordable…read moreprices. When was the last time you saw root beer float for P60? And it was a pretty tall glass too, haha. We got the classic hamburger (served with fries, which you can and should have exchanged for their cajun fries--same price, better taste), philly cheesesteak, seafood chowder, clam chowder, LA Diner pizza, pork steak meal, and crispy chicken meal. All house specialties. The sandwiches were pretty straightforward. Not bad, but nothing great either. But I did enjoy the soups 'cause they came in a bread bowl! The chicken and the porksteak were iffy. Both really needed a lot more flavor so we had to practically re-season everything with lots of salt and pepper. The chicken, all 3 pieces, were undercooked and had blood. :( No issues with having them recooked though as they fixed them right away. Servers were pleasant although it was often hard to call their attention since the restaurant's L-shaped layout made it hard for them to actually see the customers. Lighting was a bit too dim too. They could really do more with the décor given the theme... All in all, food's a hit or miss but they're generally filling and budget-friendly. Good enough place for when you want a quick stop for an okay meal that's just not fast food.

In the heart of Manila is an unassuming, family-run bed and breakfast that has stood the test of…read moretime. Midtown Inn and Diner has been around for a good 30-some years, and has managed to stay true to its roots, as a diner, as a representative of Manila, and as a family business. Inspired by the eateries of the 1950s, and established in one if the most culturally-true parts of the city, and serving good ol' comfort food, Midtown Inn and Diner has an overall warm feeling. Known especially for their breakfast, not only can you have them all day, but everyday! Even their coffee preparation methods have been the same since the beginning. The Inn provides low-cost, basic, but perfectly cozy lodging for locals and foreigners alike. Many adventurers have been known to come here. Being a family business, you are guaranteed good ol' Filipino hospitality at its finest!

Inn and diners aren't really that much of a thing in Manila but I do hope that one day, they get…read morethe hype that they need. As a lola of Manila, I'd love the old vintage stuff from way back to resurface in the near future. Who wouldn't love to get a glimpse of the great good old Manila? Midtown Inn & Diner is one of the few diners that was preserved or has survived time. I've also wanted to recreate with a friend that very famous scene from Bande a Parte with Anna Karina wherein they danced in a diner. Yes, Anna Karina is my most favourite French artist and she's the Audrey Hepburn of my life. I'm also fascinated with Jean Luc Godard's French New Wave films. If you know what I'm talking about, you'd get that vibe once you step in this place. It's like the 60's vintage vibe but instead of being in France, you're in Manila.

The night life and the red light districts of Quezon City has brought about a lot of establishments…read morethat is centered around serving the people who are here for the night life. You've got pre and post places, not to mention the durings (I'm pretty sure that's not actually a word, much less a coherent sentence, but whatever). One of the best pre-night life places I've been to is Snackaroo. Smoky air, greasy floor, sticky tables and not enough chairs for the crowd of hungry patrons, Snackaroo is yet another place that says "Manila". You get the Filipino idea of what a steak should be: almost paper-thin, REALLY well done, and supposed to be doused in gravy. I love it. I'd like to think I'm an insufferable snob, and even then, I love it. If you're looking for a proper steak in Manila, there are other places, where the steak a-la pobre is ironically priced so that you WILL be pobre when you order it. If, however, you're looking for a proper Manila steak, then look no further.

The steak at Snackaroo is far from the best. You may stone me to death, but please hear me out…read more People constantly put Snackaroo's steaks, be it T-bone or porterhouse, on a pedestal and its legend is reaching levels of mythic proportions. I just want to say that it is decent, even good, but far from the steak diners are clamoring it to be. I'm not being a snob. I happily eat anything. It's just that I take exception in seeing them plastered on every top 10 steak list online. Now that we've got that out of the way, if you want a lot of beef swimming in gravy, then Snackaroo is just what the doctor ordered. It is and always will be an enjoyable meal at an affordable price. If you feel that steak should be enjoyed by itself, seasoned just right, and without an ounce of gravy, I feel that you'd need to eat somewhere else.

Excellent food for a great price. Budget meals and full meals.... I love the breakfast here, and…read morethe service is really good.

I feel healthy whenever I have my food delivered from here. It is one of our lab mates' go-to…read moredelivery place just because it has a lot of meal options that is budget-friendly. For a relatively small establishment, their food options are a lot and not too pricey that is a plus for students like me. My boyfriend and I order our usuals: baked dory cheesy pesto with rice and arroz a la cubana, and we share a choco lava cake a la mode. Delivery usually takes about 30-40 mins to Ateneo so it's not too long to wait. They have delivery boys on bikes, so they are environmentally friendly! Their dine in restaurant is small but can accommodate block lunches if there are a few people around. They have Melona ice cream too that's great for dessert. The place has free wifi too :) I would come back here when I feel like eating outside; otherwise, I will just order and have a delivery. ;)

When I am hungry and tired and have no desire for loud company, this is my place of refuge…read more Eat! is a hole in the wall in one establishment along Esteben Abada in Loyola Heights. It is located in a dark corner at the back of Infinitea. If you are not attentive enough you may miss the place for it is not easy to detect. The interior, however, is adequately lighted. All in all, the place remains simple and unpretentious. The same is true for the food. The serving size is generous enough and the taste, while not fancy, is pleasing. As for pricing, one can call it affordable. I've tried their sizzling bulalo and shrimp aglio olio on separate occasions. Both passed my standards. However, their katsu, although decent, was more deep fried to compete with katsus offered in other restaurants or fast foods. But, in general, you get a good deal at Eat! The food they serve is similar to lutong bahay. You can make yourself very comfortable. You can feel at home in its quiet atmosphere.

If you can't make the trek south of Metro Manila to Lucban for some of the best longanisa (spiced…read moresavory sausage) in the country, Buddy's chain of restaurants is the next best thing. Their pancit (noodles) and dozen longanisa are their top sellers. If you live in the Metro Manila area, do not pass this place up! Eat on site or Grab (rideshare) deliver it to your home. Unforgettable fast food bursting with true Filipino flavor.

After we migrated to another country, been craving for Buddy's Pansit Lucban. It didn't disappoint…read moreas to the taste is concerned. The quality of the food is still there. I ordered for pansit lucban and fried vegetable lumpia. Their pancit is phenomenal with a lot of ingredients, including lechon. Loved their vegetable lumpia, as well, with the lumpia wrapper not too thick and really tasted good esp with vinegar. The staff were very helpful as to what to order and answered all my questions. Wish there was a better location as parking is a bit of a challenge. Overall, my experience was great and would definitely come back.