I had the opportunity to visit SM City Manila just recently and it has improved a lot from the time that I visited it a few years back. One of the things that I missed about this mall is its Food Court, very nostalgic.
SM City Manila, From the day it opened way back April 12, 2000, Natividad Almeda-Lopez corner A. Villegas and San Marcelino Streets, Ermita Manila just beside Manila City Hall became the mall where locals from Manila and students from near universities and colleges found their new place to hang out with family and friends.
Known for its accessibility for several public transportations and just beside Manila City Hall, it has been a known mall for Manillennials and Millenials who prefer convenience in shopping and a place where they can make appointments with government offices like Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Land Transportation Office (LTO), MARINA for Seafarers and the like. It was a one-stop-shop where you can enjoy shopping, ease-of-access and of course dining.
With this being said, the mall that you loved always gets better for you as SM City Manila gives it Food Court a fresh new look, improved food stores, and an overall interior that will give you a reason to relive the good old days.
Having a fresh and lively interior is what caught my eyes, it has relived the glory days of SM City Manila Foodcourt where you can choose a different variety of food in an affordable price and with more stores to choose from, create your new experiences on this beloved Foodcourt.
Since we're talking about food, I did not let the opportunity pass for me to try most of the stalls in SM Manila Foodcourt
◾Sisig Hooray
a crowd favorite that innovated the Pinoy’s favorite "pulutan," Sisig, and turned it into a dish served with rice. Taste their must-try dishes: Open-Faced Talong-on Sisig and Sisig Fully-Belly Meals.
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Korean Bibimbob |
Get into the Korean craze and savor a filling bowl of Korean Bibimbob from Mr. Kimbob topped with their signature Seoul Spice. Dive into a variety of Mr. Kimbob’s hot plates, noodles, and Korean BBQ rice meals.
◾Kamay Kainan
Inspired by Visayan roots, taste a wide range of classic Filipino dishes from all-time favorites by Kamay Kainan. As Filipino cuisine continues to surprise the world of food, experience comfort food at its finest at Kamay Kainan.
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Sinigang na Salmon |
Hop on board for an under the sea feast from Seafood Grill! Their Sinigang na Salmon Belly, Grilled Tanigue, and Grilled Salmon are some of their best sellers.
◾Bodhi’s Vegetarian
An adaptations of classic Filipino and Chinese dishes are famous with locals looking for a quick, healthy meal while shopping. This food store is known for its vegetarian versions of Menudo, sweet and sour pork, chicken curry, and a lot more.
◾Balay Ilocos
Satisfy your tastebuds and give in to your Ilocano food craving! Drop by Balay Ilocos for some legit crispy Ilocos Bagnet, Longganisa, Empanada, and Bagnet Sisig for the win! No need to go all the way up North to taste that deep-fried crispy pork cracklings.
◾Mr. Katsu serves rice meals in new and exciting ways with its take on Katsudon, Omurice, and Cha-han. Customers are even allowed to choose their deep-fried meat and combine it with their choice of sauce (there are 6 sauces to choose from), served with vegetables over rice.
◾Chins's Express
Ready your chopstick your way to Chin’s Express which offers Chinese cuisine. This concept is known for their Chinese comfort food such as Seafood Noodle Soup, Szechuan Pork, Black Pepper Beef, and braised pork leg Pata Tim.
◾ Sizzling Plate
Sizzling food served on that signature black plate and you already know that it's Sizzling Plate. A Foodcourt staple, Sizzling Plate is known for their steak dishes such as T-Bone, Porterhouse Steak, and other exciting rice dishes.
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Siomai King' s Pork & Shrimp Siomai |
Take out counters Moshi Manju, Turks, Hen Lin, Potato Corner, Kimsea Mixx, Greenfresh, Lapid's Chicharon, Siomai King, and Buko ni Fruitas
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