Grass Residences' Guidebook

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Grass Residences' Guidebook

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is about 450m walk from Grass Residences condo. SM City North Edsa is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the third largest shopping mall in the world. It features a department store, supermarket, a bowling alley, a food court, a Sky Garden, an entertainment stage for events, a 12-cinema complex, a Hypermarket, and 820 specialty shops and restaurants.
54 locals recommend
SM City North EDSA
corner EDSA
54 locals recommend
is about 450m walk from Grass Residences condo. SM City North Edsa is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and the third largest shopping mall in the world. It features a department store, supermarket, a bowling alley, a food court, a Sky Garden, an entertainment stage for events, a 12-cinema complex, a Hypermarket, and 820 specialty shops and restaurants. 
is 350m walk from Grass Residences condo. It hosts a plethora of tech stores (laptops, mobile phones and other gadgets and gears). Parking slots have ample space even for a full-sized SUV.
SM North EDSA Annex
is 350m walk from Grass Residences condo. It hosts a plethora of tech stores (laptops, mobile phones and other gadgets and gears). Parking slots have ample space even for a full-sized SUV.
is 550m walk away from Grass Residences condo. The Block, formerly one of the wide-open parking areas to the right of the main building, was opened on July 28, 2006. This mall has five levels of retail shops and restaurants, five digital cinemas, and a 10,000 SM Hypermarket on the ground level.
The Block - SM North EDSA
is 550m walk away from Grass Residences condo. The Block, formerly one of the wide-open parking areas to the right of the main building, was opened on July 28, 2006. This mall has five levels of retail shops and restaurants, five digital cinemas, and a 10,000 SM Hypermarket on the ground level.
is 600m walk away from Grass Residences condo. More restaurants for the dining needs of shoppers. Park Inn hotel is also located here. A chapel can also be found in the third level next to the car park area.
North Towers SM North Edsa
Road 3
is 600m walk away from Grass Residences condo. More restaurants for the dining needs of shoppers. Park Inn hotel is also located here. A chapel can also be found in the third level next to the car park area.
is about 1.1km walk from Grass Residences condo. Opened in 2007, the mall is located on the side of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, east of the North Avenue MRT Station in Quezon City, giving significant market competition to the nearby SM City North EDSA.
TriNoma
is about 1.1km walk from Grass Residences condo. Opened in 2007, the mall is located on the side of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, east of the North Avenue MRT Station in Quezon City, giving significant market competition to the nearby SM City North EDSA.
A catholic church that is 400m walk away from Grass Residences (close to Tower 2). History of the church: Before the canonical erection, Bago Bantay was under the jurisdiction of the San Pedro Bautista Parish in San Francisco del Monte. In 1957, it was transferred to the Sta. Rita Parish, at Philamlife Village. In 1961, it was transferred to the Christ the King Parish in Project 7. In 1962, the chapel was renamed after the Santo Niño. On May 3, 1967, Msgr. Miguel P. Nuguid was appointed parish priest. Upon his arrival, he made an appeal to build a new church. In the 1970’s, the plan surfaced for construction of a permanent church of the Sto. Niño Church became the seat of the newly created vicariate made up of seven parishes. This was an important historical event in the life of the parish. On March 26, 1978, the devotees of the Sto. Niño witnessed the laying and blessing of the cornerstone of the permanent church where the Silver Sto. Niño would be enshrined. On January 14, 1983, the church was consecrated and dedicated to the Holy Infant Jesus.
Diocesan Shrine of Santo Niño
Bukidnon
A catholic church that is 400m walk away from Grass Residences (close to Tower 2). History of the church: Before the canonical erection, Bago Bantay was under the jurisdiction of the San Pedro Bautista Parish in San Francisco del Monte. In 1957, it was transferred to the Sta. Rita Parish, at Philamlife Village. In 1961, it was transferred to the Christ the King Parish in Project 7. In 1962, the chapel was renamed after the Santo Niño. On May 3, 1967, Msgr. Miguel P. Nuguid was appointed parish priest. Upon his arrival, he made an appeal to build a new church. In the 1970’s, the plan surfaced for construction of a permanent church of the Sto. Niño Church became the seat of the newly created vicariate made up of seven parishes. This was an important historical event in the life of the parish. On March 26, 1978, the devotees of the Sto. Niño witnessed the laying and blessing of the cornerstone of the permanent church where the Silver Sto. Niño would be enshrined. On January 14, 1983, the church was consecrated and dedicated to the Holy Infant Jesus.
Vertis North is 10 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Ayala Malls Vertis North is the newest hangout of the passion-oriented, experience-seeking and socially active community of Quezon City. Home to two new and game-changing formats for dining and entertainment, the mall boasts of the A-Giant Screen, the country's largest movie screen with two private skyboxes; plus Japan Town and K-Town, two unique anchors carrying the popular and well-curated Japanese and Korean shopping and dining experience, all in one roof. Traversing the four retail buildings, The Garden offers a piece of nature and tranquility in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Vertis North
Vertis North is 10 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Ayala Malls Vertis North is the newest hangout of the passion-oriented, experience-seeking and socially active community of Quezon City. Home to two new and game-changing formats for dining and entertainment, the mall boasts of the A-Giant Screen, the country's largest movie screen with two private skyboxes; plus Japan Town and K-Town, two unique anchors carrying the popular and well-curated Japanese and Korean shopping and dining experience, all in one roof. Traversing the four retail buildings, The Garden offers a piece of nature and tranquility in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Sightseeing

is about 3km away from Grass Residences condo. The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The park is located inside a large traffic circle in the shape of an ellipse and bounded by the Elliptical Road and is the main park of Quezon City. Its main feature is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the second official President of the Philippines, and his wife, First Lady Aurora Quezon.
153 locals recommend
Quezon Memorial Circle
Quezon Memorial Circle Elliptical Road Underpass
153 locals recommend
is about 3km away from Grass Residences condo. The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The park is located inside a large traffic circle in the shape of an ellipse and bounded by the Elliptical Road and is the main park of Quezon City. Its main feature is a 66-metre (217 ft) tall mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L. Quezon, the second official President of the Philippines, and his wife, First Lady Aurora Quezon.
Art in Island is a great interactive 3D museum for all ages. Artists have created numerous 3D art paintings and you are allowed to be part of the art!Open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 9.30AM to 9.30PM (also open on Mondays during holidays) Address: 175, 15th avenue, barangay Soccoro, Cubao, Quezon City Ticket: P500 per adult, P400 student, free for children below 3 feet
97 locals recommend
Art In Island
175 15th Ave
97 locals recommend
Art in Island is a great interactive 3D museum for all ages. Artists have created numerous 3D art paintings and you are allowed to be part of the art!Open: Tuesdays to Sundays, 9.30AM to 9.30PM (also open on Mondays during holidays) Address: 175, 15th avenue, barangay Soccoro, Cubao, Quezon City Ticket: P500 per adult, P400 student, free for children below 3 feet

Food Scene

Din Tai Fung is just 5mins walk from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. It is a world renowned Taiwanese restaurant (now chain) that specializes in soup dumplings and noodles. The restaurant has been awarded the Michelin star 5 times, and is recognised as one of the best dim sum eateries in the world. Their signature dish, xiaolongbao is a must try. There are many dishes in Asia that try to claim this kind of regulatory force in requirements to try it. But this humble soup dumpling dish is the original menu item that made Din Tai Fung famous.
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Din Tai Fung is just 5mins walk from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. It is a world renowned Taiwanese restaurant (now chain) that specializes in soup dumplings and noodles. The restaurant has been awarded the Michelin star 5 times, and is recognised as one of the best dim sum eateries in the world. Their signature dish, xiaolongbao is a must try. There are many dishes in Asia that try to claim this kind of regulatory force in requirements to try it. But this humble soup dumpling dish is the original menu item that made Din Tai Fung famous. 
Starbucks Reserve is 15 mins walk away from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Starbucks Reserve is a series of premium Starbucks cafes that serve rare blends of coffee worldwide. The coffees served at Reserve are carefully selected after a lengthy tasting process by company members and coffee professionals. Reserve coffee blends are brewed with a high-quality brewing machine, called the “Clover,” that makes one cup of coffee at a time, so a cup of joe at a Reserve location is always fresh.
Starbucks Reserve SM North Towers
Starbucks Reserve is 15 mins walk away from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Starbucks Reserve is a series of premium Starbucks cafes that serve rare blends of coffee worldwide. The coffees served at Reserve are carefully selected after a lengthy tasting process by company members and coffee professionals. Reserve coffee blends are brewed with a high-quality brewing machine, called the “Clover,” that makes one cup of coffee at a time, so a cup of joe at a Reserve location is always fresh.
Ramen Nagi is just 5mins walk away from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Ramen Nagi is where you should go to eat authentic ramen. Iconic both in Japan and beyond, this ramen shop serves up delicious bowls to hungry customers. There are also many condiments and sides to choose from, like salads and spring rolls, to various gyoza and karaage choices.
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is just 5mins walk away from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Ramen Nagi is where you should go to eat authentic ramen. Iconic both in Japan and beyond, this ramen shop serves up delicious bowls to hungry customers. There are also many condiments and sides to choose from, like salads and spring rolls, to various gyoza and karaage choices.
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. A homegrown Japanese concept that specializes in all things katsu, Yabu’s sets are no doubt a must-try especially when you find yourself famished after shopping. Recommended dishes: Rosu Original Katsudon, Salmon Katsu Set, Hire Kurobuta Katsu
6 locals recommend
Yabu: House of Katsu
1750 Alabang–Zapote Rd
6 locals recommend
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. A homegrown Japanese concept that specializes in all things katsu, Yabu’s sets are no doubt a must-try especially when you find yourself famished after shopping. Recommended dishes: Rosu Original Katsudon, Salmon Katsu Set, Hire Kurobuta Katsu
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. A member of the Bellagio Group of Restaurants, Lugang serves up authentic and affordable Taiwanese dining experience. Enjoy unique and must-try dishes, textures, and flavors courtesy of their capable kitchen staff. Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao, Tofu with Preserved Egg and Floss, Birthday Noodles
7 locals recommend
Lugang Cafe SM City North Edsa
North Avenue
7 locals recommend
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. A member of the Bellagio Group of Restaurants, Lugang serves up authentic and affordable Taiwanese dining experience. Enjoy unique and must-try dishes, textures, and flavors courtesy of their capable kitchen staff. Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao, Tofu with Preserved Egg and Floss, Birthday Noodles
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. Vikings is the absolute best buffet experience in the country, featuring a cornucopia of flavors that can’t be found anywhere else. They feature several food stations including the appetizer and salad station, the Asian, Western and Mediterranean stations and the dessert station. Recommended dishes: the Meat Station, Sushi Station, and Filipino Station
19 locals recommend
Vikings Luxury Buffet, The Block SM North Edsa
19 locals recommend
Located at 2nd floor, SM City, The Block. It is about 1km walk from Grass Residences condo. Vikings is the absolute best buffet experience in the country, featuring a cornucopia of flavors that can’t be found anywhere else. They feature several food stations including the appetizer and salad station, the Asian, Western and Mediterranean stations and the dessert station. Recommended dishes: the Meat Station, Sushi Station, and Filipino Station

Educational institution

is about 5km away from Grass Residences condo. The University of the Philippines (UP; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Pilipinas or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) is a state university system in the Philippines, and is the country's national university. It was established to provide "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief and political affiliation.
69 locals recommend
University of the Philippines Diliman
69 locals recommend
is about 5km away from Grass Residences condo. The University of the Philippines (UP; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Pilipinas or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas) is a state university system in the Philippines, and is the country's national university. It was established to provide "advanced instruction in literature, philosophy, the sciences and arts, and to give professional and technical training" to eligible students regardless of "age, sex, nationality, religious belief and political affiliation.
Ateneo de Manila is 20 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Considered one of the top universities in the Philippines, the university provides primary and secondary education as well as undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and business. It offers professional degrees through the Graduate School of Business, the School of Government, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Ateneo Law School. Known for its Jesuit liberal arts tradition, the humanities are a key feature of Ateneo education at all levels of study.
25 locals recommend
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Avenue
25 locals recommend
Ateneo de Manila is 20 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. Considered one of the top universities in the Philippines, the university provides primary and secondary education as well as undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and business. It offers professional degrees through the Graduate School of Business, the School of Government, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Ateneo Law School. Known for its Jesuit liberal arts tradition, the humanities are a key feature of Ateneo education at all levels of study.
Sienna College is 20 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. Siena College of Quezon City is a private, sectarian, non-stock basic and higher education institution run by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1959 by the Siena Sisters. The school offers tertiary education with degrees in Tourism, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mass Communications and Religious Education. It also offers pre-school, elementary, secondary education, and SPED.
Siena College
Del Monte Avenue
Sienna College is 20 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. Siena College of Quezon City is a private, sectarian, non-stock basic and higher education institution run by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, Philippines. It was established in 1959 by the Siena Sisters. The school offers tertiary education with degrees in Tourism, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mass Communications and Religious Education. It also offers pre-school, elementary, secondary education, and SPED.
UE Quezon City is 25 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. The University of the East (Filipino: Pamantasan ng Silangan), also known as UE, is a private university located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1946, business tycoon Lucio Tan acquired the university in 1990. UE was once labeled as the "largest university in Asia" when its enrollment in the past reached over 65,000 students.
UERM Memorial Medical Center
UE Quezon City is 25 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. The University of the East (Filipino: Pamantasan ng Silangan), also known as UE, is a private university located in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1946, business tycoon Lucio Tan acquired the university in 1990. UE was once labeled as the "largest university in Asia" when its enrollment in the past reached over 65,000 students.
PUP Quezon city branch is 30 mins ride away from Grass Residences Tower 3. PUPQC Branch is one of the branches/campuses of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), that main objective is to extend quality education to the youth of the marginalized sector of our society. Through the years, it has already produced several graduates who are successful in their chosen field. Likewise, these alumni continue to practice what they have learned in our Sintang Paaralan as indicated in the lyrics of PUP Hymn – Gagamitin ang karunungan mula sa iyo para sa bayan – for the betterment of our country.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City
PUP Quezon city branch is 30 mins ride away from Grass Residences Tower 3. PUPQC Branch is one of the branches/campuses of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), that main objective is to extend quality education to the youth of the marginalized sector of our society. Through the years, it has already produced several graduates who are successful in their chosen field. Likewise, these alumni continue to practice what they have learned in our Sintang Paaralan as indicated in the lyrics of PUP Hymn – Gagamitin ang karunungan mula sa iyo para sa bayan – for the betterment of our country.

Medical Institution

is about 3.6km away from Grass Residences condo. The Philippine Heart Center is a hospital specializing in the treatment of heart ailments. It has rooms for pay patients and charity patients and admits more than 14,000 patients every year, including 3,300 that undergo heart surgery. It holds regular training programs for medical professionals. It is one of the busiest congenital heart surgery centers in Asia, according to its website.
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Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue
11 locals recommend
is about 3.6km away from Grass Residences condo. The Philippine Heart Center is a hospital specializing in the treatment of heart ailments. It has rooms for pay patients and charity patients and admits more than 14,000 patients every year, including 3,300 that undergo heart surgery. It holds regular training programs for medical professionals. It is one of the busiest congenital heart surgery centers in Asia, according to its website.
is about 4km away from Grass Residences condo. The East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) is a government-owned tertiary general hospital located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
6 locals recommend
East Avenue Medical Center
East Avenue
6 locals recommend
is about 4km away from Grass Residences condo. The East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) is a government-owned tertiary general hospital located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
is about 3.5km away from Grass Residences condo. The Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) is a government tertiary hospital specializing in the cure and prevention of lung and other chest diseases, located along Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue
is about 3.5km away from Grass Residences condo. The Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) is a government tertiary hospital specializing in the cure and prevention of lung and other chest diseases, located along Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
is 3.5km away from Grass Residences condo. The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is a government-owned and controlled corporate tertiary specialty center attached to the Department of Health. Its mandate is to specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation and treatment of kidney and allied diseases through dialysis and transplantation. It focuses on service, training and research in the field of renal diseases and organ transplantation.
6 locals recommend
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
East Avenue
6 locals recommend
is 3.5km away from Grass Residences condo. The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is a government-owned and controlled corporate tertiary specialty center attached to the Department of Health. Its mandate is to specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, rehabilitation and treatment of kidney and allied diseases through dialysis and transplantation. It focuses on service, training and research in the field of renal diseases and organ transplantation.

Government Agencies

SSS Main Building is 10 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. SSS provides death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness and involuntary separation/unemployment benefits. The Employees' Compensation (EC) Program which started in 1975 provided double compensation to workers who had illness, accident during work-related activities, or died. EC benefits are granted only to members with employers other than themselves. SSS members can make 'salary' or 'calamity' loans. Salary loans are calculated based on a member's particular monthly salary credit. Calamity loans are for instances when the government has declared a state of calamity in the area where an SSS member lives, following disasters such as flooding and earthquakes.
Social Security System (Main)
East Avenue
SSS Main Building is 10 mins ride from Grass Residences condominium Tower 3. SSS provides death, funeral, maternity leave, permanent disability, retirement, sickness and involuntary separation/unemployment benefits. The Employees' Compensation (EC) Program which started in 1975 provided double compensation to workers who had illness, accident during work-related activities, or died. EC benefits are granted only to members with employers other than themselves. SSS members can make 'salary' or 'calamity' loans. Salary loans are calculated based on a member's particular monthly salary credit. Calamity loans are for instances when the government has declared a state of calamity in the area where an SSS member lives, following disasters such as flooding and earthquakes.
Pagibig Quezon branch is 15 mins ride from Grass Residences condo Tower 3. The Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Development Mutual Fund) is a government institution in the Philippines, mandated to offer provident savings programs and housing finance to its members worldwide. Pag-IBIG is an acronym which stands for Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan- Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya, Gobyerno. Roughly translated, it means the synergy among its different stakeholders (the employees or workers, banks and other financial institutions, the different industries/companies and the government) Membership benefits include access to the Fund's savings program which includes annual dividends, and to the short-term and housing loan facilities at affordably low interest rates. Membership to Pag-IBIG is mandatory.
Pag-IBIG Fund - Quezon Avenue Branch
Pagibig Quezon branch is 15 mins ride from Grass Residences condo Tower 3. The Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Development Mutual Fund) is a government institution in the Philippines, mandated to offer provident savings programs and housing finance to its members worldwide. Pag-IBIG is an acronym which stands for Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan- Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya, Gobyerno. Roughly translated, it means the synergy among its different stakeholders (the employees or workers, banks and other financial institutions, the different industries/companies and the government) Membership benefits include access to the Fund's savings program which includes annual dividends, and to the short-term and housing loan facilities at affordably low interest rates. Membership to Pag-IBIG is mandatory.
Quezon City Hall is just 15 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. Here you can find the following: Hall of Justice City Hall Annex City Hall Compound City Hall High Rise Civic Center Building A & B Legislative Wing MMA Compound
10 locals recommend
Quezon City Hall
Mayaman
10 locals recommend
Quezon City Hall is just 15 mins ride from Grass Residences Tower 3. Here you can find the following: Hall of Justice City Hall Annex City Hall Compound City Hall High Rise Civic Center Building A & B Legislative Wing MMA Compound