The Study

Mel Anie

4.0

Last November, I was invited to check out the newest nook for students in Katipunan: The Study! This restaurant/hangout place boasts of good food and great ambiance. In its first day of operation, students from nearby universities were already coming in and purchasing food despite the fact that the place was only open for selected invitees. According to the owners, this is their first business venture. They were truly overwhelmed with the response given by the community to their brand of food and drinks. The place, apart from being a restaurant, doubles as a study and book hub for students looking for a quiet, cozy place to stay. It is composed of a main dining area with ordinary wooden chairs, and a place full of cubicles and double deck areas at the back part of the establishment. The cubicles are well lit and full of pillows. One can remove his shoes and sit at the back cubicles, Indian-style. As for the food, I'd say the selection caters to the college kid taste, with a heavy emphasis on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and rice meals. The prices range from 150 to over 200 pesos per dish. During the visit I was able to try out a good number of their selections. For starters, I had their Shroom Pizza. It was a delightful combination of mozzarella pizza with a number of shitake and black mushrooms. It was topped off with lettuce and and mornay sauce. The crust was not so thick for this one. The price to taste ratio was really excellent. At 220, you really get what you pay for. The crust had no burnt edges while the pizza was a balanced mix of sweet and salty all over. The sauce was a welcome addition to an already excellent pizza and flavorful mushroom toppings.This appetizer was followed by Bolognese cream pasta. Another 220 pesos for this dish made my day. The sauce was all over the pasta and the dish was garnished with a bayleaf. The dish heavily expressed the pasta that is quite accustomed to the Filipino youthful taste with its sweet dressing and toppings. While not as sour or salty compared to its Italian style counterparts, the pasta can still draw a crowd in the area.For the rice meal, I had the Lechon Kawali plus dry sinigang rice. This dish put a fresh twist to the traditional sinigang dish Filipinos have been accustomed to. Priced at 180 Php, the meal had a freshly fried slab of liempo in fried rice with minced kangkong, tomatoes, onions, and other flavorings in the sinigang dish. I do admire their unique twist on the dish, and I'd gladly recommend it to my friends who love Filipino cuisine so much.I also had a taste of their Morning Starter and Mexican Sandwiches. Priced at 200 and 180 Php, respectively, these two dishes brought out the unique thrills and frills of the restaurant. The Mexican sandwich was a bit saucy and spicy with a mix of beef, chili con carne, melted cheese, and onions. This sandwich was truly for the adventurous type who wanted unique ingredients in his meal. The taste was pretty tangy and spicy for its kind. Also, one can enjoy the fresh ingredients that goes into every bite of this wonderfully prepared meal. The Morning starter had slices of Ham, eggs, and cheese together with double bun. It had the early breakfast theme that fits the description of a well-prepared meal to start the day. It had quite a lot of fatty ingredients, though, It's perfect for the protein and fat lover who wants a sumptuous treat before going to work.I had their Caramel shake priced at 120 Php. It was not too sweet for my taste. I'd say the kitchen got it right for my preferences.In sum, the restaurant expressed the chill, relaxed atmosphere of an area that is highly conducive for studying and hangouts with one's barkada. The food also served to liven up the atmosphere and provide more comfort to those who wish to spend a quiet afternoon or two.

Ekin Tüzün

5.0

This place is definitely a hidden gem! If you're looking for a place where it's food quality EXCEEDS it's affordability, you found the right place. PLUS their unique "Cubbyhole" concept is perfect you want your own private space with friends or alone!

Mendy Chan

3.0

Been here for dessert after eating dinner. I didn't expect that the Java Mint frappé would be that bitter and less mint (or more likely nothing at all). I was disappointed with the taste as I was expecting to get refreshed. But I am not dragging this review all the way to the bottom just because of that. But one more, the place is kinda dark regardless of having an individual lights (just like Amo Yabie) on each compartment. Also, air conditioning is turned off and it is so hot inside. With the help of the slow moving fan, it helps to cool us down anyway. Maybe it is because there are just few people inside and they are in a save mode. But I just want to point out that the place is unique and almost artsy because of lots of notes stuck on the walls. I can say that the frappé is just simple yet inexpensive but almost went to perfection.

Elma Fitrah Alfadillah

5.0

🐽 Food: We ordered Shroom Pizza, Three Cheese Pizza, Lechon Kawali with Dried Sinigang Rice, and Shawarma Fries. The Shroom Pizza and Lechon Kawali with Dried Sinigang Rice (don't forget the vinegar sauce) were my favorites! Super yummy & flavorful! You won't go wrong with these two. They are also good for sharing. 🍹 Drinks: I ordered the Berry Slush. Very refreshing especially that summer is coming! 🍴 Ambiance: The set up is very cute! It is convenient for group studies or even just to hang out on their cozy lofts/cubicles.

Roen Ivan Ylagan

4.0

Since I didn't have anything to do today and the heat is killing me, I decided to meet up with my friend and she suggested we go here. The place is cute and they have bunk beds with stuffed toys but I'm not sure if there's additional fee if you use it. I like the ambiance of the place even if it's quite small. I ordered their potato wedges with cilantro (since they didn't have jalapeño) and it was good. I think their pizza is good too since my friend finished it. Must try their other food when I visit here again :)

Tintus Asdi

4.0

The place seem okay. I came at an off-peak time so I guess I enjoyed the lack of humans in the area. I ordered Double Chocolate Graham and it tastes good but a bit too sweet for my taste. :)

Patrick Indradjaja

4.0

Perfect hangout for the students in Katipunan area. Allowed to stay in cubicle for two hours for FREE. It was dinner time so Janella had Lechon Kawali. I had fries and Java Mint. I'm a mint lover so Java Mint for me is perfect 5! ☕ Hehe. Ambience is good. The place is also perfect for "Me Time" moment. Haha. Reading your daily devotion here in The Study is absolutely fine!

Nikki Fajardo

3.0

only good for group studies >I guess the LOUD MUSIC probably defeats the purpose of it being a study place, so not the best place if youre easily distracted by music or if youre studying alone

Puti Allia Rahmadhani

4.0

It's the best place to chill and the food is amazing!! Biggest problem is not knowing what to get, plus the prices are so affordable. 💯💯 💯💯

Stefani Sucilya

3.0

We didn't have electricity at home, so we decided to do some work here. Their food prices range from 150-300PHp. Then their drinks range from 95-145PHp. What we love about the place it has several nooks and workspaces depending on how many people per group. You don't need to pay any fees as long as you purchase food. Plus several power ports for those who need to charge their gadgets. Some issues: the AC wasn't working so it was a bit warm. Internet was slow due to the number of users connecting to the network. Other than that, their concept is pretty convenient for students or for people who just needed somewhere to hangout. Ordered The Study Burger (180PHp), not bad for 180PHp. Wish there was more fries though.