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9 places to make tambay near taft.

Words by Kathlene Masilongan

The Taft area is home to a bunch of big universities with young students, so it isn’t surprising that a bunch of interesting food places and cafes have sprung up in the area. For the sake of the lot of us who don’t go out often, are looking to find a new place to spend hours in, venturing for something new to eat, or for the new kids on the block who are wondering where to hang out during their vacant periods, I asked my fellow Taft-mates where their favorite tambay spots are and here’s what we came up with (in no particular order).

1. Diligence Cafe

(c) Diligence Cafe / Facebook

Location:  1963 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila City Business Hours: 12:00PM – 7:00AM

Diligence Cafe is the safe haven of thesis writing zombies students. Its entire concept is centered around people coming together to work on their business, whether if it’s your dissertation or just a really tough paper. You can even spend a whole day with them and get access to their internet and showers if you want! Good news, they also have branches in Katipunan and España!

2. Cafe de Valentina

(c) Cafe de Valentina / Facebook

Location:  G/F West East Center Bldg., Taft Ave. cor. P. Faura, Manila Business Hours:  9:00AM – 11:00PM

This cozy little cafe is the perfect spot for catching up with your friends and maybe doing some homework. “Maybe” being the operative word. Their quaint aesthetic keep people coming back for more, not to mention the food and coffee you won’t regret ordering.

3. Table Taft

(c) TableTaft / Facebook

Location: 2507, 2nd flr. University Mall, Taft Ave., Malate, Manila Business Hours:  11:00AM – 9:00PM / 10:00PM (Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Tired of studying? Missing a part of your childhood where you’d sit on the floor and destroy people in Monopoly? Well, look no further than TableTaft where you can eat to your heart’s desire  and play fun board games at the same time!

ALSO READ: Taft Peeps Share Their Most Outrageous “Happy T” Experience

4. Arrow Food Park

(c) Arrow Food Park / Facebook

Location: Pablo Ocampo St, cor Arellano Ave, San Andres Bukid, Manila Business Hours:  10:00AM – 12:00AM (Mon, Tue) / 3:00AM

The new kid on the block, Arrow Food Park is a food park made up shipping containers. Whatever you’re craving, I’m sure you’ll find it here. Bring a couple of friends and go on a mini (or big) food trip!

5. Midtown Inn & Diner

(c) Midtown Inn & Diner / Facebook

Location:   551 Padre Faura St, 670 Ermita, Manila Business Hours:  7:00AM – 9:00PM

Stepping into the Midtown Diner transports you to another decade. That or Riverdale! With its cool blue booths and pink neon lights, Malate and Ermita friends have made this diner a go-to spot not only for breakfast food but for a quick retro photoshoot too.

(c) Doon / Facebook

Location: 936 Dolores, Malate, Manila Business Hours:  10:00AM – 9:30PM

Up for sitting outside and just letting the hours pass while also enjoying good (and affordable!) Thai food? Doon can give you all of that and more. It’s one of the first and only Thai restaurants in the La Salle area. Sink your teeth into some new dishes at Doon!

(c) Bai / Facebook

Location:  879 Dagonoy St, Malate, Manila Business Hours: 9:30AM – 12:00AM

Taste the best of Dumaguete with Bai. This is a good spot to hang out if you want to treat yourself to a filling meal at affordable prices. It’s perfect for daily chika over lunch!

ALSO READ: Commuting to Benilde and Taft the Fastest Way Possible: LRT and MRT Edition

8. Mr. Park’s Bread and Cake

(c) Mr. Park’s Bread & Cake / Facebook

Location: G/F Acacia Plaza, 1623 J. Bocobo St. Malate, Manila Business Hours:  24 Hours!

Do you ever get jealous when Korean dramas showcase tasty desserts for their scenes? If you want to experience your Korean bakery moment, Mr. Park’s Bread and Cafe is the spot for you. Not only do they have pastries and cakes, but they also have pastas and some Korean cafe staples too. Oh, and it’s open 24 hours!

9. Kanto Freestyle Breakfast

(c) Kanto Freestyle Breakfast / Facebook

Location:   2466 Leon Guinto St, Malate, Manila Business Hours:  24 Hours!

Another relatively new kid on the block, Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is the perfect place for–you guessed it–breakfast! Whether you want waffles at 8AM or 8PM, Kanto will definitely be able to satisfy your breakfast food cravings. It’s perfect for brunch dates. With its yellow exterior literally serving as a beacon of light in Leon Guinto, you most likely won’t miss it.

How about you? Where is your favorite Taft tambayan?

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8 Restaurants Around DLSU Every Green Archer Will Miss When Online Classes Start

• Posted on Sep 24, 2020
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Bianca Katipunan

Sep 24, 2020   •   Bianca Katipunan

A month from now, DLSU will begin the first term of AY 2020-2021. And while students are slowly getting used to the idea of online classes, nothing beats being able to physically go to school. Taft Avenue is full of restaurants that under normal circumstances would be full of DLSU and CSB students all year round. Now that we’re all stuck at home, these restaurants remain empty. Though some are  open for deliveries, it’s not the same without students lining up and filling the restaurant with laughter. Here are some restaurants along Taft Avenue we all miss:

The perfect place where you can satisfy your cravings, 24 Chicken offers a wide range of flavored chicken wings for everyone to enjoy. They have solo meals as well as party packs for those who want to have a post-term celebration. For more information about 24 Chicken’s menu, you can visit their page here.

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast

Love eating Pinoy-style breakfast? This elevated carinderia serves delectable dishes at budget-friendly prices! For more information about Kanto Freestyle Breakfast’s menu, visit their page here .

Café Noriter

This café is the perfect place to study and take down notes while listening to your favorite Korean songs! With its calming interior design and chill vibes, it’s no wonder it’s a favorite study place. For more information about their menu, visit their page here.

The perfect place to get a taste of Dumaguete, Bai serves fresh and authentic Ilonggo dishes like Nilat-ang Baboy, Lechon de Carajay, Binakhaw, and many more! For more information about their menu and prices visit their page here.

Everything Cheese

Who doesn’t love to eat cheese? This restaurant serves a lot of mouth-watering fried dishes that will surely satisfy your cravings. Say yes to cheese and much more cheese with their cheese fondue that you can order to share with your friends. For more information about Everything Cheese’s menu, you can visit their page here.

Wai Ying Dimsum

Students of DLSU and nearby universities know that this restaurant is the best place to get authentic Chinese food around Taft. Before the lockdown, Wai Ying Dimsum was the place where students would spend their lunchtimes eating endless Chinese dishes. For more information about Wai Ying Dimsum’s menu visit their page here.

SHP Bibimbab Café and Restaurant

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If you’re looking for an authentic Korean restaurant around Taft, SHP Bibimbab Café and Restaurant should be your go-to place! The restaurant serves mouth-watering Korean dishes at affordable prices, and its interiors will make you feel like you’re in Korea as well. For more information about their menu visit their page here.

Ate Rica’s Bacsilog

For days when you’ve spend all your baon, Ate Rica’s Bacsilog is the place to go. Every LaSallian knows that you can never escape from smelling like bacon when you pass through Agno, thanks to Ate Rica’s food stall. For more information about their menu, visit their page here.

Which of these restaurants near DLSU do you want to visit first after all this is over? Tell us below!

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A food trip around dlsu taft with avida land #avidafoodhunt.

16 comments:

You forgot to feature Agno's famous bacsilog!

Alright, I honestly haven't tried that even if I'm currently in my terminal (5th) year. Thanks for the suggestion!

You also forgot Solomon's Guesthouse near Angelo King Institute :)

Ahhh! Yes! I've been there as well, but the last time we visited was in 2011 or 2012. It's considerably far from DLSU but not with DLS-CSB and St. Scho. Thanks for mentioning that! :)

Noel's barbecue! Busog for less than 50 pesos :)

Agree! I was able to try it but I didn't my cam and my phone was dead. :)

Chicken Chicken near CSB!

You should include the affordable meals in Castro Street!

"The Barn" just before noel's has some good steaks and other comfort food.I love their chili cheese fries!

Plato's wings are to die for... 12 pesos every wednesday and weekends!!!

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll update this as soon as I get the chance to drop by the area again. Haha! :)

Thank you! this is very helpful and super informative. I hope you can update this soon! :)

Thanks for those kind words! Hopefully, I can drop by the area soon. I heard that a lot has changed already.

you forgot to include AmeehGO Cafe along Del Carmen Street cor Estrada Street near ababu and 711 (leon guinto)

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10 New Taft Restaurants to Visit After School

Taft Avenue is a busy street full of students from the surrounding schools such as St . Scholastica , De La Salle University , and the College of Saint Benilde .

Also Read : Where to Get the Best Taiwanese Desserts in the Metro

With the number of students in the area comes an equal number of restaurants waiting to cater to any and all of these students’ needs. Read on for a list of 10 new Taft restaurants to visit after school, from burritos to silogs, steaks , and more!

Prelude Cafe

Located on Castro Street , Prelude Cafe and Restaurant serves affordable burgers and rice bowls with equally delicious lattes to pair up with. If you’re looking for a place to chat with classmates or post an IG-worthy story , then head on to Prelude Cafe.

View their Instagram account 810 Castro Street , Manila, Philippines

El Poco Cantina

Mexican food might as well be a college student staple alongside cup ramen, because it is very affordable . With no menu item costing over P500 enjoy a filling meal of elotes or birria tacos without breaking the bank.

View their website View their Facebook page View their Instagram account 1806 Taft Avenue, Pasay City 1300 Pasay City

While college students are known to eat filling but sometimes unhealthy food, Pho Mahal serves Vietnamese cuisine which is known to be very healthy . In this raining in Manila weather, try some heart-warming pho alongside bahn mi to get that extra protein.

View their website View their Instagram account 866 Ocampo St, Malate, Manila

La Toca Taqueria

Another taqueria, La Toca is best for late-night food trips as they’re open until 3 a.m . Choose from a selection of meats or carnes from pulled pork to chicken, and even sisig . You can even choose whether to have it in a rice bowl , taco, burrito , or quesadilla !

View menu View their Instagram account 2139 Fidel A.Reyes, Malate, Manila

Nuki Churros and Gelato

Perfect for any sweet tooth out there, Nuki Churros and Gelato offer 18 flavors of gelato and even sorbet . We recommend trying the cereal milk and ube gelato !

View their Instagram account 2 Torre Lorenzo, Taft Ave., Manila

BOK Korean Fried Chicken

When it comes to Korean fried chicken, there are few that are as good as BOK. Enjoy classic Korean fried chicken flavors such as yangyeom , soy garlic, and honey lemon , with a side of kimchi fried rice .

View menu View their Instagram account View all branches

Opened last May 2023 , Piccolino graces Taft Avenue with its authentic and fresh Italian pasta at affordable prices . Aside from the rigatoni tartufati pasta and alla Romana pizza , try the panna cotta and the French vanilla latte .

View menu One Archers Place, Castro Street, Taft Ave, Malate, Manila,

Offering authentic Hong Kong cuisine and other Southeast Asian flavors , Eat Fresh serves dishes made from high-quality ingredients that are still affordable . On cold rainy days, try the chicken congee or the laksa !

View menu View their Facebook page View their Instagram account View all branches

Shawarma Rolls

Look to Shawrma Rolls Taft to satisfy those shawarma Middle Eastern cravings . Other than the shawarma rolls , try the Arabic grilled chicken which comes in either fries or rice and is a great option for sharing with friends .

View Instagram account Taft Ave, Malate, Manila

The Barn by Borro

One of Quezon City’s most popular restaurants , Borro , finds a new home in Taft as it takes over the iconic Barn restaurant . Offering delicious yet affordable steaks like t-bone and salisbury , look to the Barn for a source of much-needed energy after a day of acads.

View menu View their Facebook page 2226 Fidel Reyes Street, Malate, Manila

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