FEATURES: FOOD SPOTS IN UST by Ryan Carl Salas

When tigers get hungry they’ll hunt their prey for food. Likewise thomasians instead of prey they hunt for budget friendly, delicious, clean, and convenient meal. And when lunch time comes the question is “Saan tayo? Mcdo nanaman?”

Instead of fast food chains in the car park building, why don’t you try going out in the four corners of UST and try the best food spots along UST that offers a great deal for “super tipid na kaibigan”, “Super arte na bessy”, and “Super takaw na tropa”.

DIMSUM TREATS

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Dapitan St. / Asturias St., Sampaloc, Manila
Operating hours: 8am to 2am
Price range: 55 – 75

A perfect idea to dine in for budget friendly yet satisfying food for a rumbling stomach. A taste of authentic Chinese Siomai will surely make you order extra rice. You can choose from their Special, Japanese, Chinese Chicken, Quail Egg, Sharksfin, and Mushroom Siomai and drinks --- a perfect way to beat the hunger out of you.

Friendly tip: Try to separate the Chili sauce from your rice if you don’t want to experience a lingering hot and burning sensation in your mouth.

AMOR

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España Blvd. cor Tolentino street (beside 7 Eleven).

A perfect place to chill, hang out, and study with your barkada Amor serves varieties of breads and pastries perfect to satisfy a sweet tooth. A place to relax or whatever you’re into, Amor got it covered!

LOVELITE

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1224 Asturias St., Sampaloc, Manila

Operating hours: 7:30am to 8:30pm

Price range: 25 – 55

Given its name Lovelite, you’ll surely love it when you visit the eatery. It is one of the famous stores around UST residing on Dapitan side. They serve foot longs and a heart-shaped sunny side up egg together with a generous serving of luscious gravy.

LOPEZ EATERY

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This eatery along P.noval serves a variety of “Lutong bahay” viands. This is the perfect place for students craving for palatable viands that will make them miss home. Lopez is famous for their pancit and fried chicken that has a unique taste and makes them cut above the rest.

MANG TOOTZ

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1135 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila

Operating hours: 8am to 9pm

Price range: 60 – 70

So what’s the most iconic food spot in the area? Ask any Thomasian and you’ll probably get the same answer: Mang Tootz! The legendary eatery is frequented by students, alumni, and food trippers who can’t help but come back to its good food and warm, efficient service. Try the all-time favorites such as Inihaw na Liempo, Sisig, Breaded Chicken, and Chicken Kebab, all ensured to be in excellent quality by Mang Tootz himself.

Afterwards, make sure to end your hearty meal with their signature Banana-rhuma (sells at P10 for 3 pieces), which are caramelized mini turons sprinkled with sesame seeds, milk powder and cinnamon. Yum!