Rea's Kitchenette

At Rea's Kitchenette, tucked in Purok 3, San Juan, you'll find the spirit of Filipino home cooking: generous portions, home-simmered dishes and warm service that makes you feel like you're eating at a local's table — quite literally, since it's also a regular lunch stop for people from the neighborhood, not just travelers. The fried chicken and perfectly cooked rice are frequent visitor favorites, and the owners' warmth is something guests mention again and again. Cash only.

Expect to pay around ₱150 per dish on average. The menu shifts with the day's market finds, but fried chicken and rice are almost always on it, alongside other Filipino home-cooking classics. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.