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Thomasians, rejoice!

Students around The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST) have been going crazy about these awesome cafes and diners for their delicious and affordable food.

READ MORE: Check out the Top 10 Most Loved Restaurants in Metro Manila this month! 

Ready to roam around Sampaloc for your foodtrip? Check out this list we’ve curated just for you!

Cafe UK Co. – P. Noval

One of the ‘IT’ coffee shops around UST now is Café UK, a London-themed cafe that recently opened its 3rd branch on Dapitan St. With their student-friendly prices, cool drinks and desserts, you’ll never go wrong when you’re at Café UK.

 Must-tries: Cookies and Cream Frappuccino, Vacuum Coffee, Ferrero Chocolate Cake, Macchiato Cake, Prawns Olio and the Nachos

Cafe UK Co.
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1233 J Barlin St. cor. P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 986-5451

Hokusai Contemporary Japanese – Vantage Building

Conceptualized and owned by an Architecture student from UST, this Japanese restaurant gives everyone a chance to enjoy Japanese food at very affordable prices! Would you believe that you can get a meal here for under 100 pesos? It’s true!

Must-tries: Gyoza, Sizzling Karaage, Ramen, Barbeque Katsu Fingers, Japadog and Tamaroll.

Photo from @hokusaiph

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2/F Vantage Bldg., 1222-24 Delos Reyes St., cor. P. Noval, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 788-1409

Hanayo – Galleria Suites

It seems the Korean pop culture is here to stay and Hanayo Korean restaurant makes it even more worth-while. Experience authentic Korean cuisine at affordable prices!

Must-tries: Kimbap, Kimchi Jeon, Bulgogi, Haemul Rameon, Tteokbokki and Bibimbap

Photo from @ma.abigail

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Galleria Suites, P. Noval St., near UST, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 710-0718

Toribox Cafe – P. Noval

Japanese fried pork and chicken? Yes please! Get your Katsu and Karaage fix at Toribox Cafe and we bet, you’ll be wanting more.

Must-tries: Torikatsu, Cheese Katsu, Karaage Pop and Cheesy Mayo Gyoza

 

Toribox Cafe
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939 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 391-8676

Santorini Korean – P. Noval

Before you assume that it’s a Mediterranean restaurant, it’s not. Another hole in the wall Korean restaurant, Santorini offers authentic Korean cuisine at low prices. 

Must-tries: Bibimbap, Cheese Rolls, Kimchi Pancake, Ji Man Du, Omu Rice and Korean Curry

Photo from @maeacedo

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P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 565-0701

Amor Bakery – Tolentino Street

Along Espana is this bakery-slash-cafe that serves various delectable pastries and goodies. This cheerful and quirky place is enough to keep you jolly and relaxed as you unwind in one of their quiet spots to read a good book or converse with your friends.

Must-tries: Doraemon, Blueberry Melt, Boston Straw Crossover, Monster Mike Cake and Sakura

Amor Bakery Cafe
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Amor Bakery & Cafe
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8010 Espana cor. Tolentino St., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 522-3749

Beyond Coffee – P. Paredes Street

Another coffee haven for the Thomasians is Beyond Coffee that started less than a year ago. It’s the perfect place to go to with your blockmates for affordable meals and secy milkshakes.

Must-tries: Cookie Crumble Frappuccino, Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino, Butterscotch Latte, Chicken Pesto Carbonara and Creamy Peppered Beef

Beyond Coffee
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Beyond Coffee
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928 P. Paredes St., V Exclusive Tower, Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 733-22636

Chun Chon – GM Tolentino

Similar to the concept of Amo Yamie, this one also has cribs with partitions for you and your friends to take your shoes off and cozy up for a more relaxing experience.

Chun Chon Restaurant
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1139 GM Tolentino, Casa Ysabel Bldg., Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 255-7869

La Taza – Vincom Building

In this quaint little coffee shop, you can easily enjoy a good cup coffee and a nice book to read because of the relaxing ambiance that the store has to offer. 

Must-tries: Salted Caramel Blended, White Mocha Ice Blended, Creamy Lasagna, Chicken Pesto and Nite’s Tapa

Photo from @thequeen_rhea
La Taza Cafe
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G/F Vincom Bldg., 1282 Laong Laan St., Manila
(02) 255-2599

Plane Bistro – Espana

Another fun concept incorporated in a restaurant, Plane Bistro gives you the feels that you’re in up in the air inside a plane! Even more exciting is being served by uniformed flight staff.

Must-tries: Pizza Nachos, Chicken and Bacon Roll-ups and Salted Caramel Popcorn Turbulence Shake

Photo from @jazzjershy

 

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1920 Espana Boulevard, cor. Kundiman Street
Sampaloc, Manila
(02) 463-6329

Amo Yamie Crib – Espana

Amo Yamie Crib is a quirky cafe and movie house serving fun coffee, tea, pastries and desserts in cozy and private travel bunks. It is a cafe concept that first opened in Pampanga, this is their 2nd branch in the metro, next to Mendiola.

Must-tries: Once Upon Nutella, Javalladin, A-Reese in Wonderland, Pizza Fries and the Oreo Flowerpot Cheesecake

Amo Yamie Crib
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3/F DB Bldg., 1250 Espana St., Sampaloc, Manila
(0917) 833-5017

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