Cheap Eats in Salcedo: 10 Tasty Finds for P150 and Below

(SPOT.ph) Salcedo Village is chock-full of great food finds you can’t find anywhere else. From specialty cuisine to familiar comfort food, there’s just about anything you can imagine, all within walking distance of each other. And because we believe great meals don’t have to come with hefty price tags, we’ve scoured Salcedo for these 10 budget-friendly eats worth P150 or less.

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Here are the budget eats you can get in Salcedo:

Liloan's Pride Liempo's Cebu Liempo Meal (P135)

If you're craving something crispy and pork-y, this Cebu Liempo Meal from Liloan’s Pride Liempo should do the trick. Just imagine biting into that crunchy skin, followed by fork-tender succulent goodness. Plus, the meal already has your rice and drink covered, so plus points for value.

Liloan’s Pride Liempo is at 3/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Red Table's Hangover Ramyun (P145)

If ramyun sounds familiar, you might know it as a popular Korean noodle soup dish. And when you’re itching to get a hearty serving that is not of the instant cup-noodle variety, Red Table is happy to provide. This special ramyun called the Hangover Ramyun—named as such because it’s claimed to be one of the best cures for a hangover—is full of tasty veggies that accompany the savory noodles. Hungover or not, you’d still love the way that hot broth touches your soul.

Red Table is at 3/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Berde Bowls' MongGo Green (P150)

Berde Bowls has dishes so tasty, you almost won’t believe they're good for you. One of their best wallet-friendly options is the MongGo Green bowl, which comes with monggo-mushroom kare kare, gising gising, a calamansi-red onion pickle, and crispy shallots on top of white rice and a Berde salad mix.  

Berde Bowls is at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

DiCofi's Fresh Spring Rolls (P130)

For Vietnamese street food on a budget, head over to DiCofi and get an order of their fresh spring rolls. Their version comes stuffed with grilled pork sausage and vegetables, plus a special fish sauce for dipping. The dish might be light, but you’ll leave with a little extra spring in your step.

DiCofi is at Valero Plaza Condominium, San Agustin Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Tsoko.Nut Batirol's Creamy Pesto Malunggay with Shrimps (P145)

Tsoko.Nut Batirol is a crowd favorite for their chocolate-y desserts and drinks (especially their signature tsokolate) but they also have a pretty solid line-up of savory dishes. You can even get one of their best-selling signature pasta dishes, the Creamy Pesto Malunggay with Shrimp, for less than P150. It’s made with a mouthwatering mix of pesto, pine nuts, malunggay leaves, and shrimp. 

Tsoko.Nut Batirol is at 3/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City. 

North Park's Pork Rib & Wanton Noodles in Soup (P136)

Sometimes all you need after a long day at work is some noodle soup, and a budget-friendly option you can get in Salcedo is the Pork Rib & Wanton Noodles from North Park. The steaming soup is served with a generous portion of wanton noodles mixed in with a special pork rib. Even the regular-sized version promises to be a filling meal on its own.

North Park is at G/F Vernida 4 Building, L.P. Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Hungry Hippo's Cheeseburger (P150)

While you could always get a burger from your usual go-to, you could also treat yourself to a heftier version without breaking the bank with this cheeseburger from Hungry Hippo. Don’t let the price tag fool you—their cheeseburger comes packed with a huge slice of cheese melting over a juicy beef patty that sits on top of a bed of lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes.

Hungry Hippo is at 3/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

The Gourmet Republic's Tempura Cheese Sticks (P120)

Lover of all things tempura? The Gourmet Republic’s Tempura Cheese Sticks are light and fluffy cheese deep-fried with a rich tempura batter. Have it as a mid-afternoon snack or appetizer before a big night out; either way, you’ll probably want to keep coming back for more.

The Gourmet Republic is at G/F LPL Manor Building, 116 L. P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Noodles Everyday's Shanghai Dumplings Ramen (P148)

Noodles Everyday is a little Chinese joint that serves a variety of Chinese noodle dishes. We recommend the Shanghai Dumplings Ramen for ramen lovers—its warm broth and noodles will taste familiar, but the Shanghai dumplings accompanying the dish will be a welcome addition.

Noodles Everyday has branches in 3/F RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City and 7/F Food Patio, PBCom Tower, 6795 Ayala Avenue corner V. A. Rufino Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.

Xanh Quan's Braised Lemon Grass Chicken Rice (P140)

When you want a filling meal that’s also packed with flavor to get you through the rest of the day, put Xanh Quan’s Braised Lemon Grass Chicken Rice meal on your list. It’s got flavorful braised chicken with an unmistakable lemongrass seasoning as your protein and a side of rice and veggies. Simple—but really, aren’t all the best meals?

Xanh Quan is at 12/F Food Court, GT Tower, H.V. Dela Costa Street corner Ayala Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City.