Five Affordable Places to Go in Manila This Valentines
Valentines this year will fall on a Friday and will likely be a payday
for a lot of people but that doesn’t mean that you can splurge for your
Valentines date. There’s still 364 days of the year to express your love to
that special someone, so going for more affordable options will let you stretch your money for the rest of the year. Restaurants in Manila are known to jack up
prices during Valentines so it just becomes much more expensive for couples to
celebrate this special day. The same is true for flowers and prices for flowers
in Dangwa start climbing a few days before Valentines. Read on for five
suggestions on places around Metro Manila where you can go on a date for
Valentines that will not break the bank yet still provide you and your date a
memorable experience.
UP Fair
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Want to go for some music and food for Valentines? Then the UP Fair is
one of the events you can go to for hearts day. Held annually at the Sunken
Garden, UP Diliman in Quezon City, this year’s UP Fair will run from February
12 to 15 and the artists performing on Feb. 14 include Yeng Constantino, Quest,
Freestyle, and the Sabado Boys. There are other bands that are scheduled to
perform on the other days around Valentines and these include Wilabaliw,
Arcadia, and Curbside on February 11, Callalilly, Abra, Moonstar 88. Bands on
February 13 include Up Dharma Down, UrbanDub, Itchyworms, and Spongecola while
Franco, Mayonnaise, Parokya ni Edgar and Gloc 9 will perform on the last day of
the fair. What’s great about going to the U.P. Fair is that not only is it
affordable, but you and your date will be in an area where there are a lot of
affordable places to eat. Go to Rodic’s Diner for their awesome tapa or take in
the romantic ambience at Chocolate Kiss at the Bahay ng Alumni.
Cubao X
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Also in Quezon City, here’s another place to take your date on
Valentines. Cubao X has that Bohemian vibe and is home to a lot of uber cool
shops that you and your date will enjoy going to. PenPen’s Filipino Kitchen
serves affordable rice plates and food platters that include beef caldereta.
Their shakes are a must-try and they also serve cocktails. Fred’s Revolucion is
another quirky restaurant that you should try when in Cubao X. Cubao X is also
very near a number of malls in the Araneta Center and you can find restaurants
that fit your taste and budget just by walking around Araneta Center.
Shawarma Snack Center in Malate
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If you’re hankering for something Middle Eastern for Valentines, check
out the Shawarma Snack Center in Malate, Manila. You and your date can taste
authentic Middle Eastern fare at affordable prices here. You and your date can
order hoummus, motabal, and kebab at this place and you still have enough money
to catch another snack at one of the many restaurants at the nearby Robinson’s
Mall in Ermita.
Binondo
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Going to Binondo is like going on a quick trip to Hong Kong without
leaving the country. It’s also where you can find authentic Chinese cuisine at
very affordable prices. Light incense at an altar on Yuchengco Street and say
your prayers for a long and fruitful life together and head on over to the many
good Chinese restaurants in the area especially the ones on Benavidez and
Ongpin streets.
Mall of Asia
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The sunset at Manila Bay is a great backdrop for a great Valentines
date, so where better to enjoy it than in one of the many restaurants with a
view in the Mall of Asia. With so many restaurants in this mall, you’re sure to
find one that fits your budget. Make this a memorable date by getting a ride on
the MOA Eye or catch a movie at one of the many cinemas at MOA.
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