How far can you go in satisfying hunger? Would you shell out more to get a filling and tasty treat? Or would you go for the cheaper ones? Whatever it may be, the food out there is to each its own, whether it is affordable or expensive.
We have gone through quite a number of food shops and have seen quite a wide range of prices, of different tastes, and of different quality. We have not seen any pattern on all those dishes so it really is up to the actual trial of the dish to really find out what’s in store for them.
In this roundup, we have collected all the dishes that are less than Php 200 (US$4) will rank them in terms of over-all satisfaction. After all, economical and great food is always the best thing. Now, let’s get on with the dishes:
What:
BEEF TAPA RICE MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The tenderness of the meat and its marinade
What:
PASTA POMODORO
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The sour taste from all the tomatoes
What:
JACK DANIEL’S PORK CHOP
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The sweetness
What:
CRISPY CHICKEN ROLL
Where:
BORU
Featured where:
Its edge:
The unique experience of the dish itself
What:
FRIED CHICKEN WITH RICE
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The crunch
What:
1 PIECE SOY GARLIC CHICKEN
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The distinct sweet taste
What:
ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The way they roast the chicken
What:
SIGNATURE XIAO LONG BAO
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The “fireworks” when you chew
What:
ROASTED PORK ASADO
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The tenderness of the meat and the its tastiness even without the sauce
What:
BEEF TAPA RICE MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The double egg serving
What:
ZINGER MEAL
Where:
KFC
Featured where:
Its edge:
Better as always
What:
HALF PORKCHOP MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The sauce
What:
CHEESY BEEF RICE
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The spices and vegetables
What:
BEEF GYUDON
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The joy of eating
What:
SHANGHAI AND DINUGUAN MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The nostalgic feel
What:
CHEESY BEEF DONBURI
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
That lovin’ feeling while you eat at every bite
What:
PORK TEPPANYAKI
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The typical taste of a Teppanyaki
What:
NAMIT MEAL (BANGUS)
Where:
TED’S OLD TIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY
Featured where:
Its edge:
The batchoy
What:
WONTON NOODLES
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The comfort food feel
What:
SWEET AND SOUR PORK RICE BOWL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The familiar taste
What:
BURGER AND FRIES SAVERS MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The size fully complements its price
What:
ADOBONG BABOY
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The new take on the traditional dish
What:
CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATO MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The long lines
What:
CHICKSILOG
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The vegetable fried rice
What:
BELLYCHON
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The crunch!
What:
LECHON MACAU CONGEE
Where:
LUCKY FOOD PANDA
Featured where:
Its edge:
The overpowering taste of the lechon macau
What:
SHANGHAIDON
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The tenderness of the meat and its marinade
What:
BEEF TAPA RICE MEAL
Where:
Featured where:
Its edge:
The tenderness of the meat and its marinade
And to all these dishes, here are our rankings:
From the looks of it, the fast food restaurants are in for the running towards the top rank, let’s find out further on the below rankings:
There you go! It looks like they really are great after all!
But how about if we squeeze in the budget a little bit further? Let’s find out the rankings of the dishes that are under Php 100 (US$2):
Still a strong line up even if you’ll just pay a small amount.
So there you have it. We have a complete rundown of great and affordable dishes that you can try. This is a long list so you might want to check out some for yourself.
Who knows? You might be interested in making one for yourself at home.
Happy Food Adventures!
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