GOODLES Pasta and More in University Mall, Taft

Goodles Interior in University Mall, Taft

Before, Lasallians and other Taft students are faced with limited options in terms of pasta dishes (i.e. Pizza Hut, yes we used to have that, and Pasta Plate). Now, we have more choices such as Papa John's, Pasta Boy, Meatball Factory, Pasta Plate and this restaurant, Goodles, to name a few.

In this blog post, we will explore more about the place and of course the food!

The Place

As expected, Goodles is a relatively casual place to cater to the students' need. Contrary to what appears on the photo above, the place is dimly lit. I just adjusted the lighting to make you see the interior clearer. This is why it is not that recommended for you to do your school work here (aside from the fact that it is also usually noisy here). Nevertheless, it is perfect for just chilling out with your friends!

Adorable Designs on the Walls of Goodles

Check out the adorable designs on the walls! They'll make you feel younger again. Anyway, this may delight you: they offer free Wi-Fi! I know a lot of us already have their mobile data, but then, this may still prove to be useful for others.

Self Service. Wi-Fi. Just Dip it. Goodles.

The Food

Admittedly, Goodles is my ultimate favorite among all the available restaurants and food places offering pasta dishes. Although the dishes are semi-prepared already, you will still find the taste delicious and authentic. Alright, for the first dish, we have the Chicken Vodka.

Chicken Vodka Pasta at P140

Chicken Vodka at P140

To tell you the truth, I wasn't the one who ordered this one. However, I was able to try this before. From what I can remember, it is somewhere between a cream-based and oil-based pasta. The nearest dish you can compare this with is the carbonara. The only thing I don't find appealing is the price considering the "simplicity" of the dish.

Pumpkin Cream Penne at P135

Deliciously creamy pumpkin sauce topped with ground sausages

Pumpkin Cream Penne

Now, this is something interesting! I'm a huge fan of pumpkin soup, so I really adore this dish. In fact, this is my second favorite in Goodles, the first being the Chicken Spinach Lasagna. It has the distinct flavor of pumpkin, and the sausage pairs up well with the overall taste. The only downside of this dish is the consistency of the sauce, since it usually lacks thickness.

Blogger's tip: Try to make the dish settle down for a bit, so that the sauce will thicken.

Chicken Spinach Lasagna at P150

Chicken Spinach Lasagna of Goodles - Recommended!

This is the best-ever pasta I've ever tasted around Taft! It is extremely cheesy, creamy and best of all delectable! And Considering that this is a lasagna, the price of P150 seems to be inexpensive enough. However, you should note that this is considerably heavy because of the cheese and the creamy sauce.

If you're not a fan of cream-based pasta, try the Basic Meat Lasagna (P150). It has almost the same goodness!

The Cakes and Other Desserts

What's wonderful in Goodles is that they also offer affordable cakes and other desserts! Check out all the photos, and you'll have an idea of what they offer!

Cookie Cup Speculoos and Reese in Goodles at P55

Check it out! Goodles is also riding the Speculoos bandwagon! But wait, maybe that's a different one? Can you tell what made me say so? #kiddingaround

To end this blog post, let me share what I think of the Choco-Mallow Dream!

Choco-Mallow Dream at P70 per slice

Choco Mallow Dream at P70

This cake is super and not to mention, very affordable! It even reminds me of the cakes in Calea (Bacolod)! The chocolate filling is fantastic, that you'll feel heaven. Chocolate lovers, this is definitely a must try!

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Goodles
2/F University Mall
2507 Taft Avenue
Malate, Manila