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kira

Manila food court prices 2026: what should tourists pay?

fmd_goodMouthwatering Food Center · #food #tourists #manila
I'm visiting next month and a friend told me to eat at Mouthwatering Food Center, but I keep hearing about 'tourist prices' vs what locals actually pay at places like this. What's the real rate for a… I'm visiting next month and a friend told me to eat at Mouthwatering Food Center, but I keep hearing about 'tourist prices' vs what locals actually pay at places like this. What's the real rate for a basic meal there in 2026, and how much should I expect to be quoted vs what I should actually hand over?
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Image ellypfeil ·

last time i was in Manila a rice meal at a food center ran me 90 to 120 pesos. if they quote you 250+ thats the tourist markup, so just point at the posted price and hand over exact change.

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Image franzi ·

Yeah, posted price or walk. Same at Quiapo stalls.

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Image isedore ·

true at quiapo & the palengke stalls too, always pay from ur loose change so they see u already have exact money

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Image franzi ·

honestly i've only been there as a visitor so can't give u a local rate, but i remember basic meals at those food centers running around 80 to 150 pesos. if a vendor quotes way higher just walk to the next stall, teh menus are usually posted anyway.

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agree on the 80 to 150 range. one thing tho, the posted prices at Mouthwatering are sometimes the "large" portion, so ask for the smaller serving if you're solo. drinks are where they pad it, a bottled soda can run 40 to 50.

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Pay in small bills, they rarely have change.

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Fe-Bulous Canteen in Manila, worth a stop in 2026?

fmd_goodFe-Bulous Canteen · #lunch #canteen #manila
Staying near Manila for a few days in 2026 and Fe-Bulous Canteen keeps popping up. Is it more of a cheap eats canteen or a proper cafe, and what should I order first? Also how busy does it get around… Staying near Manila for a few days in 2026 and Fe-Bulous Canteen keeps popping up. Is it more of a cheap eats canteen or a proper cafe, and what should I order first? Also how busy does it get around lunch?
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Image sandy ·

go before noon, like 11:30, or the office crowd from nearby buildings fills teh place fast. order the pork BBQ with rice first, cheap and reliable. sisig is good too but the BBQ is what I'd get on a first visit.

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yeah 11:30 is right, i'd add that the queue moves fast so don't skip it just cause it looks packed

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It's a proper carinderia-style canteen, not a cafe, so go for the sisig and expect a lunch queue by noon.

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