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Is 250 pesos normal for a meal at Mouthwatering Food Center?

fmd_goodMouthwatering Food Center · #lunch #manila #meal
Visiting Manila next month and someone quoted me around 250 pesos for a rice meal at Mouthwatering Food Center. Is that a normal price for a casual lunch there in 2026 or am I getting tourist rates? J… Visiting Manila next month and someone quoted me around 250 pesos for a rice meal at Mouthwatering Food Center. Is that a normal price for a casual lunch there in 2026 or am I getting tourist rates? Just wanna know what to expect before I go.
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Manila food center meal 2026: is 250 pesos normal?

fmd_goodMouthwatering Food Center · #food #manila #meal
I'm visiting Manila next month and someone quoted me 250 pesos for a meal at Mouthwatering Food Center. Is that a normal price for a food center meal in 2026 or am I getting tourist-taxed? Would love… I'm visiting Manila next month and someone quoted me 250 pesos for a meal at Mouthwatering Food Center. Is that a normal price for a food center meal in 2026 or am I getting tourist-taxed? Would love a rough range for what a typical plate costs.
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250 is fine if it includes rice and a drink

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only if the drink's not bottled water

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Image stilla ·

right, but rice alone is usually 20 to 30 extra

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Image birga ·

depends if the drink's a soda, those run 40 to 50

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rice plus a soda, not bottled water

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Image stilla ·

slightly high, 150 to 200 is standard

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yeah 150 to 200 sounds right for a basic plate

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prob more like 120 if its just ulam

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Image birga ·

120's for ulam alone, rice is extra

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Image raphaelako… ·

fair but that range assumes carinderia level not a food center stall

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