If you are looking for the best places to eat in Ust, you are in luck. From the best food options to cheap, famous, and even affordable options, there is something for everyone.
The city has a great selection of family-friendly restaurants, local eateries, and even long-standing favorites that provide a unique dining experience.
From breakfast in the morning to late-night bites, you won’t have to look hard to find something that can satisfy your craving.
Whether you are looking for something fancy or just to grab a quick bite, our list of restaurants has you covered.
We have a list of restaurants that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Their mini “banana rhuma” turons are amazing! Would definitely go to UST for these alone.
Edward NC08:44 07/08/23
Tried thier banana rama. Taste good especially when adding the power included. 95php for 15pcs packed in styro. Food presentation and place ambiance is also good, pay parking within the area, must try this new snack.
Ram Chico19:20 06/05/23
Their sisig is okay, nothing spectacular. Banana Rhuma though is a bit chewy, it seems that the wrapper is too thick and the inner layer are not well-cooked, tastes great but texture failed.
Bodj Escasura05:00 05/06/23
Since my university days way back 2005, it has been one of the staple food stalls around. Glad to see them surviving the years for their “banana-rhuma” still reigns supreme!
RP Tugs06:36 02/28/23
Been three years ago since I ate at this Foodhouse regularly. The menu seems didn't changed at all, and I'm glad their main dishes especially their meryenda snack Banana Rhuma still tastes the same. The dining space and their seating capacity are also improved.Highly recommended! 💖
The space is actually quite spacious as for the comfort room it's too dark. Yes, it's quite big but the light is too dim plus the walls and floor are black which makes it slightly uncomfortable.The food is actually great but the portion of the sides is kinda small and it's still disappointing that you still pay the same rate even only 2 types of beef are only available.Service is a bit lackluster, unlike other branch (I apologise for comparing), refills and orders is quite faster. You have to remind them several times before the item you asked is given to you.Overall, the place is not bad it just needs improvement so it's still recommend that you try this place.
Reeze Dumalo10:38 10/17/22
The atmosphere is comfortable and the service is alright. The food is great since it has a very wide options compared to other places. Their special sauce and kimchi is really the best and the highlight.
Jaimie Laurice18:22 07/23/22
Love the fire tempura! Solid
vinanbaltazar08:53 03/06/22
Delicious experience of Korean Barbeque and Japanese Cuisines. For only 599 you will get your money's worth. Try their Spicy Ebi Tempura and Tonkatsu, you'll never regret it. We ordered all meat and maki rolls, they are all good also. Please make sure also to tip the servers for good service. When we visit there is somehow a waiting time so please bear the line.
Candace Aguilar13:48 01/15/20
it was okay, side dishes are not as good as other samgyupsal
Ichiro Japanese Restaurant
Ichiro Japanese Restaurant
Address
1055 Padre Noval St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
Operating Hour
Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Real Customer Reviews at Ichiro Japanese Restaurant:
Kristine Mae B10:29 05/24/23
The place is not that huge but it gives you the japanese vibes. The food is delicious with reasonable price. The service is also great!
Tyron Mervien Andres13:07 03/26/23
Disappointing service. Our orders were forgotten so we had to cancel the orders and get a refund. I wish they have a better system for the orders.
Eduardo Jose00:53 07/13/19
Japanese Japanesesan lang! The food was disappointing. Their Sizzling katsu was very blunt no flavor at all and petite in size. Hore katsu very ordinary taste, and a warning the slices of cabbage that comes with it has an aftertaste not good. Chaschu Ramen bad taste like no flavor. They lack sauces as well for their meals and their maki falls apart before it reaches my mouth. THE prices average, i rather eat at Tokyo Tokyo much cheaper and taste better. OVERRATED!!! Wait the Comfortroom very dirty and you have to pay 15 pesos for additional tempura sauce. This is a clear disspointment.
Natalia W23:00 02/04/19
Nice place to have adapted Japanese food. Food is good at valuable price. The place is spacey with Japanese decorations which is instagrammable. Though it looked small from the outside, it big inside.
Isabel Chua14:41 11/12/18
A nice japanese eatery. They have fast service but the food serving was so small. The beef from my gyudon was hardly there and there was too much onion! I would try their other dishes but from what I ordered it was quite expensive for what it is.
Santorini
Santorini
Address
981 Padre Noval St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
+63 2 8565 0701
Operating Hour
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
4.0 ⭐️-food Taste/quality3.8 ⭐️-food presentation4.2 ⭐️-Staff friendliness/hospitality3.8 ⭐️- fast service3.5 ⭐️- Environmental friendliness (no single used utensils for dine in)3.8 ⭐️-Room atmosphere (most of the customers are students, it’s a bit crowded and with cue outside during peak hours)4.0 ⭐️- location and accessibility (along P. Noval St. just outside the UST campus)4.4 ⭐️-OVERALL value for money. It was surprisingly good 😋 for student price with unli kimchi.
Ge11:41 03/22/23
The line is always long so you know its really good. Food is great too, as well as portion and cost. The cashier is mean at times, and makes you feel unwelcome. Also, due to the long line, there is a sort of unspoken rule about the queue for take-out and dine in, although no signage on their glass door makes this apparent. Wait time for food is also pretty long.
Marx Herras04:15 07/17/22
What you see on the menu is exactly what you get. This small Korean-Japanese restaurant is a G for me since their food is worth the price and the flavors will certainly not disappoint.
Isabel Chua05:02 11/07/18
I am not a korean-dish lover but wanted to try this jam packed eatery before peak time. I ordered bulgogi(160php) take out. My food was ready within 5 minutes! It tasted great sweet and savory! I'm definetly going to try the other dishes.
Maureen Gale Foronda17:02 07/26/18
Limited space and usually have queuing at night. There are only 6 tables available, comfortably can accommodate 4 persons per table. Foods are good but I wasn't satisfied with their katsudon. The egg was small and cooked scrambled unlike the usual serving. Lacked seasoning too. It tasted like plain rice with tonkatsu on top. But overall, it's very affordable for students and there's a lot of korean dishes to choose from.
24 Chicken P.Noval- Dapitan UST
24 Chicken P.Noval- Dapitan UST
Address
1173 Padre Noval St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
+63 905 479 2282
Operating Hour
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Real Customer Reviews at 24 Chicken P.Noval- Dapitan UST:
Hitesh Varsangia15:22 06/27/23
I love their original fried boneless chicken.
Mae12:03 09/21/22
Their chicken has this addicting taste that makes you want more. Very flavorful, and can be eaten in satisfaction with or without rice. For my preference, hindi nakaka-umay yung chicken without rice.Tried out 24 Cheddar, Snow Cheese, and Lemon Glazed. What I like between these flavors is the taste from each other is much distinguished even when an hour or two has passed after its pick up (compared to other competitors). The chicken skin is crispy and crunchy, while the insides are well-cooked and easy to bite.The dine-in option may not be for people who are very hungry because of the lines during peak times, and are looking for a cooler place. I'd appreciate it if the staff were more attentive in cleaning the dine-in seating, although it is CLAYGO, to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the area.Overall, I'd love to order this once again through online platforms!
Claren23:34 09/03/22
Waiting line is long around 7pm in the evening but the chicken was still in the best quality. We waited around 15mins to get a half and half order.
vinanbaltazar14:06 10/12/21
Delicious Korean Chicken flavor with variety of flavors to choose from. Yangnyeom is one of their best flavor and best seller. I recommend Lemon Glazed even drenched in sauce it is still crispy and juicy. Available in delivery and take away. Expect some queue when it is lunch time.
Paul Francis Uy13:08 09/03/18
The chicken has this 'kick' unlike what I taste around the UST area. However, the waiting time is really, really bad. I was asked to wait for 45 minutes. I ordered my chicken at 7:05 PM (not including the queue) and got my order at 8:34 PM.If you're going to order here, I suggest to take your order "to go". There are limited seats to dine in and it's not very spacious. Also, if you're in a rush (and really hungry), this might not be the place for you.Photo is original chicken (boneless) rice meal (88 pesos).
Dimsum Treats
Dimsum Treats
Address
cor Dapitan St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
Operating Hour
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The pork chop is worth trying! Based on the price, it went beyond my expectations. I would recommend and will go back for more in the near future. When it comes their siomai, is good to okay. The sweetness of the iced tea, either the lemon or the red tea, is just right.You have to ask for tissue if you’d like tho.
Jomel Turgo05:57 05/06/23
Our favorite Dimsum is here! Fried Sharksfin is one of the BEST here! We occassionally go here in Dimsum Treats if we go to Recto area or sometimes we like to travel here from Novaliches and go to Dimsum Treats just to have their dimsums! 😘😍😍😍
Ken Aranas13:56 02/19/23
A nostalgic classic every time you're in the UST area! The quality hasn't gone down over the years, but of course, the prices have gone up. It's understandable, and the food still tastes great. The classic red iced tea paired with siomai rice is something you can't forget! Their chili is as spicy as ever! Can't wait to order more next time I go back!
Daniel Vicario04:05 02/15/23
3.2 ⭐️-food Taste/quality3.0 ⭐️-food presentation4.0 ⭐️-Staff friendliness/hospitality4.0 ⭐️- fast service1.5 ⭐️- Environmental friendliness (utensils and plastics are single used)4.0 ⭐️-Room atmosphere (busy and loud)4.0 ⭐️- location and accessibility (along Dapitan St. beside Starbucks)3.0 ⭐️-OVERALL value for money
Claren03:41 11/20/22
No doubt why you will have to wait in line (most of the time) to get these siomai. It's the best siomai I have tried that is budget friendly!Better to eat quickly also because some people are waiting for a seat when it's peak hours.It opens as early as 9 am and closes around 9pm.
Samgyupsalamat Fusebox UST
Samgyupsalamat Fusebox UST
Address
Unit 2G and 2H Fusebox Building, 1254-1258 Asturias St. Zone 046, Barangay 471, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
+63 916 254 2189
Operating Hour
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Real Customer Reviews at Samgyupsalamat Fusebox UST:
Matthew06:42 03/08/23
Worst samgyupsalamat I have ever experienced. I think trying the other ones would be better. Davao has a better place. Chairs are not eating friendly. it is too short. Rice is cold. I think overcooked. Flavourless japchae.
Marx Herras16:34 06/16/22
Quality of meat is commendable as well as the customer service. All the staff were very helpful and attentive to our concerns / requests. Place is neat but it would be better if they fix their air conditioning unit/s instead of using big electric fans. The strong wind of the fans makes it harder to have a nice conversation and it pushes the smoke towards your face instead of being suctioned by the vent.
Anastacio Santos01:52 11/28/21
The foods we ordered are yummy
Jesse10:58 01/10/20
This has good ramen! The noodles are not that thick or not the usual/common in ramen houses/resto. The gyoza is also fried but it is good. Not all fried gyoza is good. This is also budget friendly ramen (see menu photos), affordable especially the location is near campuses. A good food stop for students. The location is in Fusebox ground floor, at the right side after the entrance, this is only a small ramen house (3-4 tables only). Along Laong Laan ave. near Perpetual Help, at the back of UST campus.They are also available in Grab food, go ahead and have yours deliver!Suggestion: have some japanese music as well, make the ambiance more of japanese. ❤️
id varela23:50 03/17/19
a must eat @nacho bandido! very good dishes for affordable prices
Kanto Tayo
Kanto Tayo
Address
1008 Moret St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
+63 947 770 2164
Operating Hour
Monday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Thursday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Friday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Saturday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM, Sunday: 11:45 AM – 2:00 AM
If you are looking for a best restaurant to dine with family and friends? Kanto Tayo is the place to be. The food is just awesome and view is amazing... I'll recommend this to everyone 😍
Josh08:34 05/14/23
A very nice and unique drinking place in Manila! They have unli promos at a very reasonable price. The price of beer and other alcoholic beverages are really affordable. Has a lot of food choices. Quality of food is okay but can be better. All in all, a really fun and nice place. Perfect place to hang out with friends. 5/5 would highly recommend this place and will definitely go back.
Jannielle Tubo13:27 04/08/23
The plain fries and other deep fried food are bland without the sauce. The atmosphere is good but it tends to get warm even at night due to it being an open place. The bathroom and sink have no running water. The drinks are affordable though. I had a good time with friends here.
Marc Jimenez13:34 02/19/23
The price is ₱339.00 per pax. We waited around 10 mins to get seated. Food is okay, the actual chicken has no flavoring, you just need to rely on the sauces to make it tasty — favorites were Creamy Ala King and Jalapeno Truffle. Another favorite is the Hungarian Sausage, it's huge, juicy, and flavorful (would be better if there's mustard to partner it with). Pizza is bready, but really filling.
maxine roma17:06 06/11/22
The place has good ventilation. The space is big to fit in group of people and couples. Staffs are quick to respond to the needs of the customers, food was served warm and fast as well. The servings are not that much, maybe to avoid food waste, whixh is good. The place is clean and pleasing.The food was just okay, I like the flavors of their chicken wings tho especially the honey mustard 💯. The pizza tastes like bread but works just fine. and they give you options on juts how many slices you want. The carbonara was bit bland but I like how creamy it is 🤤 you can partner it with the Hungarian sausage to be meatier. Drinks and ice were refilled from time to time.Peak hours are after lunch or dinner I think. They have live performance every Mon-Thursday too.
The Foodtruck Manila
The Foodtruck Manila
Address
1090 Padre Noval St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
Good food, never a crowded place, and very student budget-friendly. This place plays good music too, and they offer a few drinks that aren't easy to find; such as Dr. Pepper. But the smell of the food could stick to your clothes and hair if you stay here for too long.
Christian David Falcutila12:02 07/09/18
We visited this place last Thursday night, it was completely empty of customers when we go upstairs.Aside from that, first time ko din pumunta dito since mukhang maganda ang ambiance and okay ang foods.To cut the story short, the rates of the menu is a little bit pricey. The ambiance was also nice but it needs more improvement pa.I was disappointed lang kasi wala silang receipt na ini-ssue. LolI also suggest everyone of you to visit the place by weekdays, hindi ma-tao, walang nag iinuman.I'm with my cellgroup during this time so somehow nag enjoyed kami sa foods and kwentuhan 😊
Mila Rose Competente14:36 03/29/18
Dine n drink kinda place, cozy, nice place. Recommended 👍
stephen roy chua rojas16:12 12/12/17
Try the dinamitA and tacos. International brand beers alongside san mig local beers.Cool way to utilize a used container van. Nice place to chill and chat.reasonable prices.
Acustica Bistro
Acustica Bistro
Address
2nd floor, Didache Building, #1508 España Boulevard, corner Valencia, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
A decent place for drinking with your friends if you're near the area. Both the alcoholic drinks and foods offered were affordable. Good service; staff were friendly and accommodating. The live acoustic performer was good, friendly to his audience, and entertaining. The place needs improvement tho as its interiors were dull and the toilet fixtures need replacement as it has cracks and the drainage smells.
Kate07:45 05/28/23
Love the place..Love the band. They sang well. Even customers can jam with them too. Love the food. Awesome place. If you live night life activity. I recommend this place
Alexandra Saavedra07:33 05/28/23
It's a very nice place, the aesthetic of the place will really make you feel good. While enjoying your meal, you can listen to their live band. It's best to go with friends and family.
Frances Marie Delmo12:03 05/20/23
I so love the ambiance. Feels like I’m out of the country. The food taste great. Wanna eat more. I’ll be back to eat some of their food in their menu and pair it with a cold alcoholic beverage. Sounds delicious!
Joma Leovent Dosdos (Joms)12:03 05/20/23
Acustica Bistro is a hidden gem that stole my heart! From the moment I walked in, the cozy and intimate atmosphere captured my attention. The talented musicians took the stage, filling the room with soulful melodies that resonated deep within. The acoustic renditions of popular songs were nothing short of mesmerizing. The staff's warm welcome and exceptional service added to the overall experience. Acustica Bistro is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy great music, and create lasting memories. If you're looking for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful tunes, this is the spot to be!
Yoshimeatsu UST U-belt
Yoshimeatsu UST U-belt
Address
861 Padre Campa St, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
The food was good but the service was terribly slow. I don't know if the machine we used was broken, but we can only order three items at once so we had to use it multiple times to order a bunch of the stuff we wanted. The price was a bit unfair for the service and the whole experience.
Charles Chen13:53 05/31/23
Amazing restaurant! Fantastic service, delicious food, and great atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants to dine in here in Manila. High quality meats and delicious side dishes. 100% Recommended
Noji14:53 05/14/23
It was very underwhelming. The moment we sat down there were flies on our table. The service was also reeallyy slow. You'll have to wait a really long time, and the order they'll give you is not even complete. When we left the place, there were still orders they weren't able to give. I was so disappointed. It's also really hard to call the staff, we even had to go to them every time we wanted to get a drink refill. Overall, although the food is decent, it's not an experience I'd want to try again.
Yan07:01 03/16/23
The best samgyupsal for me is Yoshimeatsu.But this branch mejo disappointing.Not helpful ang staff re parking.Parang dry ang foodMadilimNot working yung tablet
Janna Jacalne01:43 02/26/23
Worth the money! Lots of food. Many choices of side dishes and meats. They have tempura, enoki, scallop with cheese, crispy fried chicken karage, kani salad, miso soup, cheese ball, red tea, and etc. They also have one free ice cream per pax that really taste good. The place have a good ambiance. The staff are very accommodating. Their cheese is unli and delicious.
