MJ's burgers & tapsilogan

This is a budget Filipino spot that does tapsilog better than it does burgers – though the burgers have their defenders. It suits anyone who wants a proper Filipino breakfast or a cheap, filling meal without paying tourist markup. There’s a rooftop with free water and street views, which makes it a decent place to sit and eat slowly. The tapsilog is the move – the tapa is good enough that ordering an extra serving is a normal thing to do here, not a flex. Fried siomai is worth ordering, and the fries come fresh and cost P30. Burgers are P65, which is the main argument for them; at that price, a sweet bun and standard condiments are a known quantity, not a surprise. The actual play is putting the fried siomai inside the burger and smashing it down. Try it. If you want a serious burger, go somewhere that charges P400 for one – you’ll get what you pay for. Come here hungry, order the tapsilog or the siomai, grab a seat upstairs, and keep your expectations calibrated to the price. Service can be slow and order errors happen, so place your order, find a seat on the roof, and give it time rather than hovering at the counter.