Great Food Under Php 200 Roundup

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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.

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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:

COLD LAYERS CAFE

Featured where:

1st edition

Tender and juicy on its marinade

Its edge:

The tenderness of the meat and its marinade

What:

PASTA POMODORO

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Where:

BAKE MY DAY

Featured where:

2nd edition

It is indeed made from tomatoes

Its edge:

The sour taste from all the tomatoes

What:

JACK DANIEL’S PORK CHOP

Where:

CHOP STOP

Featured where:

2nd edition

Sweet and Sour kind of thing

Its edge:

The sweetness

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What:

CRISPY CHICKEN ROLL

Where:

BORU

Featured where:

3rd edition

Base taste is same as others but still good

Its edge:

The unique experience of the dish itself

What:

FRIED CHICKEN WITH RICE

Where:

TAZA MIA COFFEE

Featured where:

3rd edition

The Crunch and the Sauce

Its edge:

The crunch

What:

1 PIECE SOY GARLIC CHICKEN

Where:

BON CHON

Featured where:

4th edition

All the sweetness

Its edge:

The distinct sweet taste

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What:

ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE

Where:

LANDERS

Featured where:

6th edition

Taste goes through the bones

Its edge:

The way they roast the chicken

What:

SIGNATURE XIAO LONG BAO

Where:

MODERN SHANGHAI

Featured where:

6th edition

Soup Dumplings that will literally blow you away

Its edge:

The “fireworks” when you chew

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What:

ROASTED PORK ASADO

Where:

THE CHINESE KITCHEN

Featured where:

6th edition

Its edge:

The tenderness of the meat and the its tastiness even without the sauce

What:

BEEF TAPA RICE MEAL

Where:

CAFÉ TRIBU

Featured where:

9th edition

Double Egg Whammy

Its edge:

The double egg serving

What:

ZINGER MEAL

Where:

KFC

Featured where:

9th edition

Will satisfy your craving at any given day and time

Its edge:

Better as always

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What:

HALF PORKCHOP MEAL

Where:

REYES BBQ

Featured where:

10th edition

Don’t mind the sauce, good enough without it

Its edge:

The sauce

What:

CHEESY BEEF RICE

Where:

SIZZLIN’ STEAK

Featured where:

10th edition

Sizzles right infront of you

Its edge:

The spices and vegetables

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What:

BEEF GYUDON

Where:

GENKI SUSHI

Featured where:

12th edition

“Genki” literally means “Good” so is this dish’s literal taste

Its edge:

The joy of eating

What:

SHANGHAI AND DINUGUAN MEAL

Where:

GOLDILOCKS

Featured where:

12th edition

A classic taste that never gets old

Its edge:

The nostalgic feel

What:

CHEESY BEEF DONBURI

Where:

TOKYO TOKYO

Featured where:

12th edition

Just realized that a Japanese themed fast food restaurant can still taste THIS GOOD

Its edge:

That lovin’ feeling while you eat at every bite

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What:

PORK TEPPANYAKI

Where:

MONGOLIAN QUICK STOP

Featured where:

13th edition

Expected taste that will satisfy your cravings

Its edge:

The typical taste of a Teppanyaki

What:

NAMIT MEAL (BANGUS)

Where:

TED’S OLD TIMER LA PAZ BATCHOY

Featured where:

13th edition

Always go for the Batchoy on this one

Its edge:

The batchoy

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What:

WONTON NOODLES

Where:

CHOWKING

Featured where:

15th edition

Just what you need on a cold night and its rush hour traffic

Its edge:

The comfort food feel

What:

SWEET AND SOUR PORK RICE BOWL

Where:

HEN LIN

Featured where:

15th edition

Not only siomai they can serve

Its edge:

The familiar taste

What:

BURGER AND FRIES SAVERS MEAL

Where:

TAZA MIA COFFEE

Featured where:

16th edition

Not bad at all

Its edge:

The size fully complements its price

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What:

ADOBONG BABOY

Where:

BARRIO FIESTA

Featured where:

17th edition

Tender and Juicy

Its edge:

The new take on the traditional dish

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What:

CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATO MEAL

Where:

POPEYE’S

Featured where:

20th edition

Deserved multiple visits but not during long lines

Its edge:

The long lines

What:

CHICKSILOG

Where:

DON CHECHO

Featured where:

22nd edition

That Mexican fried rice though…

Its edge:

The vegetable fried rice

What:

BELLYCHON

Where:

BELLYGOOD BONELESS LECHON

Featured where:

25th edition

You’d take a lechon fix at any given day

Its edge:

The crunch!

What:

LECHON MACAU CONGEE

Where:

LUCKY FOOD PANDA

Featured where:

26th edition

Comfort food at its best

Its edge:

The overpowering taste of the lechon macau

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What:

SHANGHAIDON

Where:

JAPINOS

Featured where:

14th edition

Good plating with a nice corresponding taste

Its edge:

The tenderness of the meat and its marinade

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What:

BEEF TAPA RICE MEAL

Where:

SINANGAG CLUB

Featured where:

14th edition

Not what is expected from a Beef Tapa Meal but should be fair enough for a meal

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!

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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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