Its hard-to-beat status as one of UP Diliman’s most famous dining spots has allowed it to survive and thrive through the pandemic. Rodic’s is known for its extra soft, finely chopped tapa, and in the Tapsilog (P115) it’s sprinkled over a hot bed of rice with a sunny-side up egg to boot. Its tapa’s subtle sweetness shows you that you don’t need a huge slab of meat on your tapsilog for it to go a long way.

For the best tapsilog in Manila, look no farther than Rodic’s Diner. Simply put, their tapsilog was the most delicious, perfectly cooked, and flavorful tapsilog you’ve ever had. This unassuming yet fantastic canteen has some of the best Tapsilog you’ve ever had, along with other reasonably priced and delicious dishes for students.

For super sulit and classic Pinoy dishes, look no further than this all-time favourite breakfast spot in Manila. Serving up comfort food classics since 1949, they’re most known for their unique and signature shredded tapsilog. Aside from its silog meals, enjoy homestyle caldereta, menudo, sinigang, and dinuguan.

A long-standing institution in UP Diliman, Rodic’s Diner has been serving up delectable tapsilog since the 1980s. Their beef tapa is known for its distinct, slightly sweet flavor and tender texture. The garlic rice here is also a highlight, making every bite of tapsilog a delightful experience.

If you’re feeling fancy, check out Wildflour Café and Bakery or Kitchen 1B. But if you’d like to try the common Filipino’s breakfast fare, order tapsilog (cured beef served with fried rice and egg) at Rodic’s Diner. Walk towards Dela Rosa street and appreciate the murals along the walkway.

Rodic’s Diner, an institution in the UP Diliman campus, now has 12 other branches in Manila. Image Credit: Rodic’s Diner. Every campus has a well-loved hangout for hungry and weary students.