This new hangout takes you on a gastronomic journey unlike any other. We’ve curated a list of the best budget-friendly Maginhawa restaurants for you to check out on your next food adventure!
I have recently published 20+ Restaurants to Dine at in Kapitolyo, Pasig. Now, we're going to Quezon City and find the best places to dine and the best food to try in Maginhawa Street, one of the food havens in Metro Manila.
ABOUT MAGINHAWA
Maginhawa is a street in Teachers Village that connects Masaya Street to access Commonwealth Avenue in the north and V. Luna Street to access Kalayaan Avenue in the south.
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| Maginhawa Street on Google Maps |
In the recent years and up until today, U.P. Village (more commonly known as Teachers Village) is one of those booming, colorful, and comprehensive communities that gives you enough reason to just stay put.
For years, this food strip in Quezon City has been making an appearance in countless foodie crawl blogs and vlogs online. With its food parks, al fresco dining restaurants, and street food spots, there are so many things to rave about this vibrant street!
While not all restaurants in Maginhawa can cater to those on a budget, there are gems where you’ll surely get the most bang for your buck.
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Above Sea Level
Home of the Giant Butterfly Squid, an innovative way of serving a huge yet tender deep-fried squid in the Philippine market. Above Sea Level PH also offers unique and innovative dishes such as Squid Fries, fried Firecracker Shrimp, Bacon-wrapped Shrimp and more. They are also known for their mouth-watering Seafood Festival, satisfies your seafood cravings putting buttered crabs, mussels, shrimp, and corn on the cob on a bed of java rice, and topped with aligue sauce.
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| Above Sea Level |
Address: 120 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:4pm – 12 midnight
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abovesealevelph
Average Cost: PHP400 for two people (approx.)
Snow Creme
Snow Creme was inspired by the owners’ trip to Taiwan, exploring the ever-increasing food options in Taipei. They then decided to bring xue hua bing, also known as snow cream in Taiwan, to the tropical country of the Philippines. Besides shaved ice, Snow Creme also serves snacks, coffee, milk tea and a lot more. Snow Creme meekly waits for you to finish a surely heavy Maginhawa food trip to cater to your after-meal sweet cravings.
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| Snow Creme |
Address: 106 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun:12:30pm – 11pm Fri-Sat:12:30pm – 12midnight
Average Cost: PHP250 for two people (approx.)
Indonyaki
Indonyaki offers affordable selection yet authentic Indonesian Asian Fusion.
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| Indonyaki |
Address: 61 Maginhawa Street, UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:11am – 11pm
Contact Numbers: +63285334841
Average Cost: PHP500 for two people (approx.)
Tang'Na
One of the most popular dishes Tang'Na known for is the grilled pork barbecue and they also specializes in small or big boodle feasts.
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| Tang'Na |
Address: Maginhawa Food Park, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:5pm – 12midnight
Average Cost: PHP500 for two people (approx.)
Mang Larry's Isawan
Mang Larry's Isawan serves grilled Pinoy favorites in skewers like pork barbecue, isaw manok, isaw baboy, balunbalunan, tenga, and atay. It also has larger grilled items like liempo, bangus, and pusit.
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| Mang Larry's Isawan |
Address: Maginhawa Food Park, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPmanglarrys
Average Cost: PHP300 for two people (approx.)
Cha Tuk Chak
The leading Thai Tea brand in the country, known for bringing the authentic flavors of Thailand to the Philippines.
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| Cha Tuk Chak |
Address: 120 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:11am – 10pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaTukChakPH
Average Cost: PHP300 for two people (approx.)
The Cooking Room
The Cooking Room serves Mongolian, Asian and Hot Pot dishes. This is an all-you-can-eat place, where you cook your food on top of your table.
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| The Cooking Room |
Address: Second Floor, Klircon Plaza, 192 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:10am – 7pm
Contact Numbers: +63287033344 / +639981937177
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecookingroom
Average Cost: PHP800 for two people (approx.)
Crazy Katsu
Good place to get your classic Japanese food on a budget.
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| Crazy Katsu |
Address: 81 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:11am – 8pm
Contact Numbers: +63277992067
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazykatsu
Average Cost: PHP600 for two people (approx.)
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
Klook.comPapa Diddi’s Handcrafted Ice Cream
Papa Diddi’s known for homegrown, handcrafted, small batch ice cream using premium carabao's milk matched with quality produce sourced from local farms, markets and gardens all over the country.
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| Papa Diddi’s Handcrafted Ice Cream |
Address: 168 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:10am – 5pm
Contact Numbers: +63234343784 / +639773722503
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papadiddis
Average Cost: PHP500 for two people (approx.)
Provenciano
Their tasty Filipino dishes as well as ambiance and music sure to give you the classic Filipino dining experience.
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| Provenciano |
Address: 110 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun:11am – 10pm
Contact Numbers: +63289222736
Average Cost: PHP1200 for two people (approx.)
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Planning a staycation in Quezon City?
Check out my favorite hotels below:
- The Cocoon Boutique Hotel
61 Scout Rallos St, cor Sct. Tobias St, Diliman, Quezon City, 1103, Philippines
Check Rates and Availability - Novotel Manila Araneta Center
Gen Aguinaldo Avenue, Araneta Center, Quezon City, Luzon 0810, Philippines
Check Rates and Availability - Red Planet Quezon Timog
100 Timog Avenue, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City, Luzon 1103, Philippines
Check Rates and Availability - B Hotel Quezon City
14 Scout Rallos Street, Barangay Laging Handa, South Triangle, Quezon City, Luzon, Philippines
Check Rates and Availability
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| Novotel Manila Araneta Center |
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