Food Crawl 2019:11 Affordable Restaurants in Mandaluyong City

Regardless if you are either visiting or are fortunate enough to live in the North, eating out is a treat because the best restaurants to eat in The Podium and SM Megamall will leave you feeling as though you would want to come back over and over again. The restaurants in Podium and SM Megamall reflect the community and the city itself, in that variety and cultural diversity can be readily found. From low end through to high end, the eagle-eyed local or visitors will find the perfect place to dine out. What's more, there is a good range of 'styles' as well, meaning casual, formal, cultural and occasional settings available to suit many different occasions.
So if you’re hungry and looking for one of the best restaurants in Ortigas, we have compiled the best restaurants you can choose from:

Ça Va Crêperie & Floral Atelier – it is located right by the Julia Vargas entrance of newly-expanded The Podium mall. This IG-worthy resto brings together crêpes, coffee, flowers, and indoor plants. Price ranges from Php 240 – Php 450. Must try: I’m Chori (P410) – perfectly combines flavors and textures of smoky chorizo, caramelized onions, melted gruyere, and crisp apple slaw.

Motorino Pizzeria Napoletana – this Neapolitan-style pizzeria can be found at new The Podium Mall (5F). The resto is also well-decorated, mostly vintage style and will be a perfect addition in your IG’s My day. Must-try: Gamberi – mozzarella, shrimp, garlic, basil, chili flakes, pecorino and olive oil for only Php 525.

Las Flores – Spanish cuisine located at GF, The Podium. If you are looking for a different type of Spanish cuisine from your usual Mestizo Spanish food in Manila, you may want to visit Las Flores. Must-try: Botifarra Catalana (P450) - Catalan sausage with baked potatoes, caramelized onions and shiitake mushrooms.

Terry’s Bistro & Gourmet Store – located at LGF, The Podium, got the finest selection of best quality Spanish dishes. This is a great place for warm family gatherings. Must-try: Finest White Asparagus of Navarra – The “Rolls Royce” of white asparagus with your choice of homemade Alioli sauce or Dijon Mayonnaise.

Fat Fook – this Taiwanese style resto is located at 3rd level, SM Megamall, Building A. To remain authentic, Fat Fook keeps their recipes as is and does not adjust them to suit the Filipino appetite. Must try: Kiampong (P358) – this is a complete meal itself. It may contain vegetables, meat or seafood.

Mey-Lin – this is restaurant will be your go-to if you are craving for authentic Chinese food. It is located at 4F, SM Megamall, Bldg.A. The look and ambiance of the restaurant are definitely, definitely Chinese. With the place roomy enough, they can accommodate groups of families and friends for lunch and dinner comfortable. Must try: Shrimp with Dried Chili (Kung Pao style) for only Php 360.

TuanTuan Chinese Brasseire – this resto is located at 3F Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall. Their menu consists of Hong Kong and Macau dishes in a modern way with a French flair. Must try: Crispy Barbecued Pork Snow Buns (P128) – this bun has a nice toasted bottom (imagine fried siopao) with a fluffy and crumbly dome that is light and airy filled with meaty pieces of pork asado with a balance of sweet and savory.

DC Super Heroes Cafe
 – a comic book-inspired resto that spins around DC Comics characters, is located at 4F, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall. This will also be a perfect place to celebrate kid’s birthday parties who love DC Super Heroes. Must-try: Chicken Fingers a la Negra (₱350). Chicken tenders coated in squid ink then deep-fried. Served with honey mustard and a side of slaw.

Cocina Peruvia – this Latin American inspired restaurant is also located at the new The Podium Mall (5F). Opened in August of 2015, Cocina Peruvia serves only a small specialized menu of Peru’s must-try dishes. Peruvian cuisine is best described as various and heavily influenced by its multicultural background and geographical situation. Must try: Arroz Con Mariscos – seafood rice, shrimp, mussels, squid, aji Amarillo.

Little Flour Cafe – is located at GF, Mega Fashion Hall (Megamall Bldg.D). This cozy nook houses the best all-day brunch meals, Filipino rice bowls, coffee, pastries, and desserts in Manila that you've come to know and love. They have a wall full of piggy banks that will be a perfect addition to your IG posts. Must-try: Ricotta Cheese Pancake – carabao’s milk ricotta, caramelized banana and maple syrup (P420).



Hogs and Cattle Steakhouse Premium – Home of the famous Wagyu all-you-can is located at 4F, Mega Atrium, SM Megamall. Must-try: their Unlimited Wagyu is priced at P899. For the price, you get unlimited Wagyu Steak, soup, and a side of your choice (rice, mashed potatoes, vegetables).


Between this wide range of restaurant choices, you will certainly find a few which strike a chord with you, your budget and your taste buds. There are some exciting options here for all kinds of diners, including families with children. So regardless of whether you are a local or a visitor, this overview of the best restaurants to eat in The Podium and Megamall should at least provide you with some great dining experience. Bon appetite!




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