Mandaluyong has tons of restaurants; every street boasts of their own streat eat that are tasty and very affordable. Tapsi is the go-to food for breakfast, lunch, dinner or after drinking grub; and in Mandaluyong, we have tons of them, most of which are open for 24 hours. You don’t need to fret if you go hungry late at night; there’s always a chibugan or foodtripan near you.
6 Chibugan You Can Always Rely On When in Mandaluyong
6. Chekwa
Address: Barangka cor. San Rafael, Boni, Mandaluyong City
Budget: Php60-100/person
Known for their T-Bone Steak, Chekwa is one of the most famous tapsi places in Mandaluyong. Aside from their tapsi selections, though, you should also try their pancit and some signature sawsawan with chili.
5. Sizzling Express
Address: 235 Rev. G. Aglipay St., Brgy. Poblacion,. Mandaluyong
Budget: Php70-120/person
Strategically located near a church, school and market, Sizzling Express is always packed. They have a huge menu, too, so there will always be something for you. You can order a frappe, too!
4. Tapchibugan
Address: Boni Ave Cor F. Ortigas, Mandaluyong
Budget: Php55-70/person
Open 24 hours, this place is your swak-sa-bulsa tapsihan – you can order two for yourself and don’t hold off on the extra rice.
3. Aling Baby’s
Address: #5 Coronado St. Hulo Mandaluyong City
Budget: Php 50-60/person
Aling Baby’s is pretty much the Tita of everyone. Whether you are craving for lugaw or tapsilog, you can get it here. The tokwa’t baboy is one of the bestsellers, so don’t forget to order a side of that.
2. Fabiana’s Grill
Address: Fabiana’s Grill, Old Zañiga, Mandaluyong City – Zomato Philippines
Budget: Php50-200/person
If you want to eat and drink, Fab is the place to visit. They have a tapsi selection and ihaw-ihaw that are perfect as pulutan. Beer is affordable, too, and they have karaoke!
1. Kanto Freestyle
Address: San Joaquin, Mandaluyong
Budget: Php80-150/person
Although now with different branches around the Metro, Kanto is originally from Mandaluyong with tables lined up along the street. You have to try the make your own breakfast to mix and match whatever you want. We suggest the Batangas Tapa and Pancakes.
There are many additions to the Mandaluyong food industry and we aim to try them all for you. Do you have any favorites in Mandaluyong? Share them with us in the comments section below!