Where to Eat Lunch on the Cheap in Alabang
Yes, you read the title right. And by cheap we mean nothing above P600 for two! Hush your pessimistic heart (slash wallet); there are actually affordable places in Alabang for practical lunch-outs. Squeezed somewhere in between the mansions, toll fees and conyo-first-impression are awesome food spots that won’t break the bank. Think we’re kidding? Go investigate these 8.
8. North Park Noodle House
GF Alabang Town Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City(02) 772 5819, (02) 850 8632 | Facebook | Website
Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P600
Craving for a hot, comforting bowl of noodles? Drop that instant cup, and tell yourself: “Today, you get to eat legit Chinese noodles. You deserve it.” And you don’t even have to wait for the next pay day, for as long as you get your fix from North Park!
They have all sorts of noodles—from braised to soup-based. The Nanking Beef & Wanton, Szechuan Tan Tan Mien, as well as Fresh Prawn Dumpling noodles are sure to make your belly happy. And of course, North Park is complete with Pinoys’ favorite Chinese dishes, which you can order for sharing.
7. Magic Wok
Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P300
Magic Wok is a reliable source for Filipino, Chinese and a bit of Japanese food—all consistently done well and generously served. They specialize in rice meals that come with ultra-flavorful viands. The bestsellers are the Lechon Macau with Kangkong and Mixed Seafood with Broccoli. If extra-hungry, go for their combo bento boxes that feature fried rice, two viands and one vegetable dish.
6. Coco Hut Fried Chicken and Fish
(02) 804 0854, (02) 333 3131 | Facebook
Open 24 hours every day
Budget for two – P500
If you’re a fan of Yellow Cab and Army Navy, then you’ve gotta try their new venture. This time—at Coco Hut—the focus is on Pinoy cuisine with modern, fun twists. Stemming from their name, of course you have to try their fried chicken, served classic or spicy, and you can even choose the part of the parts you like. Fish lovers can choose between Poor Man’s Fish (deep fried galunggong), Tilapia and Crispy Fish Fillet.
How about pairing your pick with a vegetable dish? Coco Hut offers Laing, Gising Gising, Coco Langka, Bamboo Shoots and Monggo. All in all, you can look forward to unexpected executions of classic Pinoy home dishes. Sneak peek: How does Lechon Kawali Kare-Kare Pasta sound?
5. S&R New York Style Pizza
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P250
Raise your hands if you love S&R pizza! Next, raise your hands if you’re not a member so you have to annoyingly wait for potlucks to taste them. For the latter group, here’s awesome news for you! Festival Mall houses an S&R restaurant that not only offers the pizza you love, but also other scrumptious American dishes. Veer away from your favorite pizza, and try potential new favorites like the Chicken Baked Roll with Bacon and perhaps even the Chicken Caesar Salad.
4. Don Henrico’s
(02) 850 3916 | Facebook
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P600
People enter Don Henrico’s yearning for comfort food, and they leave with shirts tighter and bellies happier. Gather the gang for the same experience! Don Henrico’s has an extensive Italian-American menu that’ll please everyone in the barkada—antipasti, pizza, pasta, heartier entrees and many more. Just some must-tries are the Don Henrico’s Special Pizza, Mozzarella Sticks, Buffalo Wings and Tutto de Mare.
3. Khuathai
0918 716 6830 | Facebook
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P600
If you think authentic, fresh and filling Thai food would be expensive, then you’ve probably never eaten at Khuathai. Here, you can taste pieces of Thailand through flavor-packed and affordable dishes. They have a wealthy menu, so picking just a few orders might be a challenge. But don’t worry, each dish has an English description. For first-timers, try the Stir Fried Pork with Thai Basil, Pad Thai and Bagoong Rice.
2. FETA Mediterranean
(02) 822 3335 | Facebook
Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P600
Here’s another international cuisine, made budget-friendly without sacrificing quality. At Feta, you can indulge in Greek food without ending up broke after. While you wait for your order, watch (or even just smell) the team kneading and baking bread. Their freshly-baked goods elevate dishes like Hummus, Roka Salad, Gyros and many more. Feta also offers exciting, fusion dishes like Mediterranean Pizza, Greek Chicken Wings and Verdura Siciliana Pasta.
1. Shiang’s
0917 853 2102 | Facebook
Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 10pm
Budget for two – P300
Shiang’s modern dishes and impressive plating seem to be misplaced in a food court. Their dishes can actually be served in an upscale restaurant. But lucky for us, Shiang’s has made delicious Asian food very affordable. Don’t miss out on the Shen Jian Bao—pan fried soup dumplings that come in three variants.
They also offer rice meals and noodles that are definitely far from typical food-court-finds. Ever thought you’d get Egg Fu Young or Umami Chicken from a food court stall?
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