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Manila food court prices for foreigners 2026

fmd_goodMouthwatering Food Center · #foodcourt #manila #prices
I'm visiting Manila next month and keep getting quoted higher prices at food courts like Mouthwatering Food Center when they hear my accent. What's the actual going rate for a rice meal there, and how… I'm visiting Manila next month and keep getting quoted higher prices at food courts like Mouthwatering Food Center when they hear my accent. What's the actual going rate for a rice meal there, and how much should I expect to pay versus what locals pay? Just want the real number so I know what to budget.
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Image annkathrinfuhrm… ·

the posted prices are usually on a board so just point at what u want & pay that. mouthwatering is more canteen style, rice meal runs 70 to 110. if the total comes higher than the sign, ask for the receipt, that usually settles it fast

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Image dorothee ·

Pointing works but at Mouthwatering you pay per ulam scoop, so a 110 total usually means two viands plus rice.

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Image lisbeth ·

Receipt trick works, but only if you ask before paying.

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yeah the board thing is key but check if the ulam prices are per scoop or per piece, some stalls list per piece & that's where the total jumps. also rice is charged separately at most stalls there so 70 to 110 usually already includes it

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Around 80 to 120 pesos, carinderia rates.

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Image dorothee ·

80 to 120 sounds right for carinderia, food courts run a bit higher

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true, mall food courts nearer 150

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best cheap eats at Mouthwatering Food Center Manila 2026

fmd_goodMouthwatering Food Center · #food #manila #malate
visiting Manila in march 2026 & staying near Malate. is Mouthwatering Food Center on Adriatico St worth a stop for a cheap lunch, and what stalls should i not skip? also how busy is it around 1pm on a… visiting Manila in march 2026 & staying near Malate. is Mouthwatering Food Center on Adriatico St worth a stop for a cheap lunch, and what stalls should i not skip? also how busy is it around 1pm on a weekday
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