Feast Your Way Through Food BESTival in SM Malls in the East Metro

This September, SM Supermalls in the East Metro is transforming your comfort food cravings into a full-on feast at the Foodie Festival across SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and SM Center Antipolo Downtown. Whether you’re in the mood for a pizza and pasta spread, crispy chicken delights, sweet pastries, or indulgent buffets, this guide will lead you through the best comfort food finds - a feast that not only fills your belly but warms your heart!

A slice of comfort from a slice of pizza and forkful of pasta

Shakey’s in SM City Marikina and SM Center Antipolo Downtown serves up its famous Manager’s Choice pizza, loaded with toppings, along with its Chicken and Mojos combo for the ultimate pizza-and-chicken feast. You won’t leave hungry with these comforting classics.

Shakey’s signature thin crust pizza are available at SM City Marikina and SM Center Antipolo Downtown

The earthy and hearty Mary Grace Café’s mushroom cream pasta in SM City Marikina and SM City Masinag sends that instant belly-filling comfort in every swirl of its al dente pasta drenched in cream and truffle oil.

Earthy and delicious bestseller Mary Grace Mushroom Cream pasta available at SM City Marikina and SM City Masinag

Crispy, juicy, and satisfying chicken must-haves

Chicken wings are aplenty, in different flavors with tasty dips at Buffalo Wings n’ Things in SM City Marikina, SM City San Mateo, and Buffalo Avenue at FoodCourt SM City Masinag.

Head to Max’s Restaurant SM City Marikina and SM City Masinag for the Filipino classic—Max’s fried chicken, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Complete the meal with their famous pancit canton and banana ketchup, and you’re set for comfort food bliss.

Enjoy a brew and your favorite sips
For a caffeine fix that soothes, Starbucks in SM City Marikina, Masinag, and San Mateo always has your back with their iconic caramel macchiatos, perfect alongside a slice of cheesecake or a macadamia chocolate chip cookie. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf inside SM Store Masinag and San Mateo serves up your iced coffee or tea latte fix after you've scoured the racks to build the perfect outfit for your next travel.

Sweet comfort awaits with your favorite breads, pastries, and desserts.
French Baker SM City Marikina and SM City San Mateo offers soft yet perfectly crusted croissants Danish pastries and pillowy buns. Visit Goldilocks in SM City Marikina, Masinag, San Mateo, and Antipolo Downtown for a taste of nostalgic comfort with their Filipino cakes and pastries. Their mocha cake and egg pie are crowd favorites that never fail to bring a smile.

Soft and buttery croissants and from French Baker SM City Marikina and San Mateo

Feast to your heart’s content in eat-all-you-can buffets.

Vikings Luxury Buffet SM City Marikina offers a spread of international cuisines, from sushi to pasta, grilled meats to desserts, allowing you to indulge in a variety of comforting dishes. Unlimited Asian dishes are aplenty at Yakimix SM City Masinag, where you can feast on special occasions or just want to satisfy that big craving.

Taste the heart of homemade Filipino cuisine.
Enjoy the rich, home-cooked goodness of Kuya J’s Crispy Pata and Beef Pares, ideal for sharing with family and friends at SM City Marikina, Masinag, and San Mateo. Passenger Seat in SM City San Mateo offers sumptuous boodle feasts of classic Filipino cuisine while dining at an aviation-themed ambiance.

Filipino boodle for friends and family to share at Passenger Seat SM City San Mateo

A Market of Flavors at Foodie Festival

Visit the FavorEATS Food Market in SM City Marikina, Masinag, and San Mateo for an abundant selection of food favorites—from kakanin to tanghulu—bringing the flavors of home and the world right to your fingertips.

Instagrammable Foodie Festival photo spot at SM City Masinag Foodcourt

Cravings Delivered to You via Food Deals on SM Malls Online

Can’t make it to the mall? No worries! Comfort food is just a few clicks away with SM Malls Online. Browse through exclusive food deals and order your favorite pizzas, chicken meals, or cakes from your go-to restaurants—all delivered straight to your door.

Whether you're dining in or taking out, SM Supermalls' Foodie Festival this September promises a delicious feast of comfort food for every craving. Make your way to SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, or SM Center Antipolo Downtown, and indulge in a heartwarming, belly-filling feast!

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Manila's hidden treasure: Sinigang con Lechon Kawali

My officemates were talking about this a lot and finally I got to try this last Wednesday. A 15-minute drive from our office in Sta Mesa and we're able to get to Alas Pares -- Manila's hidden gem that serve a very delicious and interesting dish made with a twist from our home made sinigang.

The dish costs P 95 per order and can serve two people with 1 cup of rice. But I just had it for me for total experience. The familiar sour sinigang broth was just right with okra, watercress, the works. But instead of the usual soft meat in sinigang, they put in crispy Lechon Kawali. So you'll have a crispy treat in every soup bowl of sinigang that is an amazing surprise.

Check out Alas Pares and their highly-recommended Sinigang con Lechon Kawali any time, any day. Below is the map of their location in Manila. Landmarks are Egoy's Ihaw-ihaw and Iglesia Lokal ng Washington. Enjoy!

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Quezon City Lechon Festival 2015 set

The City Government of Quezon City in cooperation with QC Tourism Council invite everyone to indulge again in the biggest festival of roasted pig, also known as the famous "lechon."

The city's renowned La Loma Lechoneros, Inc. will parade in the streets of La Loma, home of the world's best pig and they will be enjoyed the waiting expectators.

This is an annual event as anticipated by locals and tourists as whole lechons assemble in the streets dressed up in different characters. There are more programs in store for visitors like band performances and fireworks display. Locals also compete in the street dance competition.

Photo from www.skyscanner.com.ph

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