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Reminiscing my college life. Here are some of the places that kept me sane (aka not hungry). 😅
Updated 3 years ago
The Pantea (Pandan Tea) is my ultimate pick-me-up! Every time I go back to UP, I drop by for a drink. They're also famous for their quail egg siomai. 🤤
I. Delos Reyes Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
The one and only—Mang Larry's Isawan! The ultimate isko/iska favorite (but since I don't eat isaw, I only get the barbecue, which is also pretty good). Standing room only, but no one ever complains. 🍢
Magsaysay Avenue near UP College of Social Work and Community, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Go-to for org meetings aka my weekly sago't gulaman fix! 😋
- +6324250191
100 Bahay ng Alumni Magsaysay Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Every time my grandmother visits me and my sister in school, she'd message us to meet her in Via Mare (#thebestfoodisfreefood). 😂 We'd have lunch or merienda (mid-afternoon snack), then take another meal out to-go. 😛
- +6324411444
GT Toyota Asian Cultural Center, Katipunan Road corner Magsaysay Street, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://www.viamare.com.ph/
Art gallery / restaurant. Pretty decent food at student-friendly (ish) prices. 👍🏼
- +6329250529
Ground Floor, Ang Bahay Ng Alumni, R. Magsaysay Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://www.facebook.com/ArtCircleCafe/
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Since my parents' time in the university, ChocKiss has been known to cater to the kids with cash to spend. That hasn't changed. 😂 Food's good, ambience is mature, and it comes with a full-on waitstaff. It's also the best place to find last-minute cakes! 🍰
- +6324331140
2nd Floor Ang Bahay ng Alumni, R. Magsaysay Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
- https://www.thechocolatekiss.com/
The first meal I ever had in UP was in Rodic's. I think I was less than 10 years old. It's an institution in the university, known for its tapa (which many say isn't actually beef...). I only ever get tapa so I can't speak for the other dishes; but come on, why would you go to Rodic's and not get the tapa?!
- +63029217361
14 Masaya Corner Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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