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kim

how to meet people in Manila 2026, recurring stuff

fmd_good1246 Bar and Restaurant · #bars #manila #trivia
moving to Manila in a few months & i want a regular spot where people actually talk, not just a one off night out. are there bars around 1246 Bar and Restaurant with trivia nights or open mics where a… moving to Manila in a few months & i want a regular spot where people actually talk, not just a one off night out. are there bars around 1246 Bar and Restaurant with trivia nights or open mics where a newcomer can become a familiar face? also curious if joining a weekly thing like a run club or language exchange is the better route
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trivia nights around pobla come and go but the run club route is more reliable for actually becoming a familiar face. Manila's got a few that meet weekly & people stick around after. language exchanges at places like saGuijo or commonground in makati are decent too but lean younger. pick one thing & show up 4 weeks straight, that's the whole trick

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the 4 weeks thing is real, that's what actually turns u from new face to regular. id add that run clubs in bgc tend to be more consistent than pobla ones schedule wise, tho pobla's crowd is friendlier imo

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bgc run clubs also start earlier so u can still catch dinner after, pobla ones tend to run late

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yeah but those early BGC ones wrap by 8 so you end up eating with the group anyway, which honestly beats dinner after

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johanna

Is Zeny's Fastfood and Restaurant worth a stop in 2026?

fmd_goodZeny's Fastfood and Restaurant · #restaurant #manila #fastfood
Stopping through Manila on a trip soon and Zeny's Fastfood and Restaurant keeps coming up in local food threads. Is it actually worth a detour in 2026, and what dish should I order first? Also curious… Stopping through Manila on a trip soon and Zeny's Fastfood and Restaurant keeps coming up in local food threads. Is it actually worth a detour in 2026, and what dish should I order first? Also curious what the prices are like now.
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I stopped by the one near Quiapo last year and the longganisa silog was the standout, garlic rice done properly. Budget around 120 to 150 pesos for a full meal with drinks. Go before noon, the lunch crowd fills it fast.

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Longganisa silog is the right call there, sweet and garlicky with a good snap. Ask for extra atchara on the side, it cuts the richness. Weekends the line snakes past the door by 11:30 so aim earlier.

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Not sure about 2026 prices but try the tapsilog, it's hard to mess up.

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Fair point on tapsilog, though the tocilog at their Makati branch holds up better and runs about 130 pesos.

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The tocino there does have a better char on it, no argument. Just check the branch hours before you trek out, some of their spots close by 7pm on weekdays.

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Ermita branch stays open till 9.

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