GO TO STARBUCKS AND THEN EAT AT SHAKEY'S (the two places that are still open at said time and also both accessible from said girl's location in Sampaloc, Manila.)
After my ordeal with searching for such places I've decided to make a "directory" of places that are still open THAT late at night/ reaaaalllyy early morning ;)
1. NIGHT MARKETS
MIDNIGHT MERCATO
Been to Mercato @ BGC once and to Manda Centrale once (think they have the same organizer) . And both are very nice places to go to IF you live near the area/ drive a car. Actually all these night food markets are really only convenient for those with cars which, maybe,is the target market.
What is Mercato?
From the website:
[Are you looking for a place that will satisfy your late night
cravings? Then come to Midnight Mercato at Bonifacio Global City, the
newest haven for late night food enthusiasts from around Metro Manila!
Great selection of late night foods! Air-conditioned tents! Live entertainment!
Free Wi-Fi! ADMISSION IS FREE!]
Operating Hours:
Friday and Saturday from 10:00pm to 3:00am
Also, Mercato Centrale in the morning is still open 7am to 2pm.
Location: 34th street and 8th avenue (across MC Home Depot)
How to get there?
1. Thru Taxi
2. Thru MRT-Bus
- Take the MRT to Ayala
- Take the shuttle to BGC
What is Manda Centrale?
Like Mercato but located at Greenfield District.
What we ate and what you could find:
Manda Centrale
1. Thru Taxi
BANCHETTO
I've actually never been to Banchetto, but like Mercato it is a night market of sorts selling foods, there are booths of food, you get the idea. They have a few locations with the latest opening in Manila Ocean Park!
From the website:
[Banchetto was derived from the Italian word, which means a “feast.” It is the FIRST OVERNIGHT STREET FOOD FIESTA held weekly right in the MIDDLE of the Street! Born on February 2006, it is a project commissioned to us by the Ortigas Center Association (OCAI) and Rotary Club of Ortigas Center (RCOC) with its main purpose is to promote the Ortigas Center Tourism Council.]
for more information, visit their website: http://www.banchettomanila.com/p/about-us.html
