Eats Manila

Eats Manila — Authentic comfort. Student-friendly prices. Quick food?court bites.

Restaurant Category: Food-court Filipino stall (Village by the Grange/OCAD), $7–$10 per item typical

Menu Highlights:
– Chicken adobo (often praised; tender and savory)
– Chicken pancit (tasty, snack-size around $7)
– Rice porridge/lugaw (congee-style; repeatedly called delicious)
– Tocino/pork BBQ burger (juicy, good bun; about $7)
– Pork sisig rice bowls (rich, creamy style; big portions)
– Chicken empanadas (on several diners’ radar to try)
– Wide selection of Filipino staples and street snacks; some dishes reportedly come with unlimited rice/soup

Service Highlights:
– Quick service during lunch hours
– Friendly, welcoming owner/cashier; sometimes delivers to tables and even gives a quick “tour”
– Affordable pricing with reasonable portions for the cost
– Casual food-court vibe with seating nearby

Notes:
– Food is cooked off-site and held on a hot table
– Pork sisig can be overly fatty and not crispy; some tough bits and an instance of hair on pork skin
– Halo-halo rated below average
– Spring rolls tasted boxed/frozen to some
– Rice quality inconsistent (mushy and hard grains in one visit)
– One report of being served a display Bangsilog without reheating, raising food-safety concern
– Portions for some items felt more like a snack than a full meal
– Limited spice/condiment options mentioned

Logistics:
– Located in the OCAD University/Village by the Grange food court
– Plenty of shared food-court seating beside the stall

Customers come for the homestyle Filipino flavors, the low prices, and the convenience of a campus food-court location. Diners enjoy staples like chicken adobo, pancit, and especially the comforting rice porridge that several folks say tastes like a more flavorful congee. Quick lines, friendly faces, and a surprisingly broad menu make it an easy lunch stop, with some mentioning a juicy tocino/pork BBQ burger around $7 and rice bowls that sometimes include unlimited rice or soup.

Although many appreciate the affordability and heart behind the food, a few experiences are mixed. The pork sisig divides opinions: some like the richness and portion size, while others mention it’s too fatty, not crispy, or had tough bits—one even encountered hair on the pork skin. A couple of diners mention the halo-halo as below average and spring rolls that seemed frozen. There are occasional comments about inconsistent rice texture, and one worrying instance of a display Bangsilog being served without reheating. Service is generally warm—people highlight a kind owner and friendly cashier who sometimes brings food to the table—though a few note indifferent staff and wish there were more condiments or spice options.

Overall, folks looking for honest, budget-friendly Filipino comfort food find a lot to like here—especially the lugaw, adobo, and pancit—while others caution that the hot-table setup can lead to inconsistency. It’s a handy spot for a quick, filling, and familiar bite in the Grange food court, with a community feel that keeps regulars coming back.