Stumped for ideas on where to eat next? We’ve got 7 choices to keep your dining index fun and fresh
And you can have them delivered to your doorstep!
There’s that old saying that goes, “Don’t mess with a good thing.” If it
ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? The thing is, it’s always nice to switch
things up every so often and try something new to keep things
exciting—especially when it comes to your meal rotation.
Sure, you’ve pegged Mondays for burritos or Fridays for poke bowls, but
don’t you think it’s time to shift your eating routine even it’s working
perfectly for you? With Manila’s extensive dining landscape, there’s always new
places to order from, and, yes, even familiar joints that beg revisiting.
This month, you’re in for a tasty treat, as we give you seven ways to
spice up your already-lackluster weeknight or weekend eats. Our picks are all
available via the SM Malls Online app for your next foodie “add to cart”
(or tummy) sesh.
Even better: Order from two or more restaurants so you can use this exclusive voucher 2orMOREFREEDELIVERY to have your eats delivered for free for a maximum of P59 with a minimum spend of P600.
Vietnamese-Style Coffee from But First, Coffee
Ditch your usual brew for But First, Coffee’s Vietnamese-style blend.
Crafted using coffee beans roasted between medium and dark, this drink is
strong and bold with deep flavors and complex flavor notes—simultaneously
sweet, savory, and earthy. Basically, it’s a medium full-bodied roast that can
please coffee amateurs and fanatics alike.
Until the 30th, you can grab a one-liter bottle of the homegrown joint’s bestselling Vietnamese brew and get a free 16-ounce to-go cup for just P210 from P280 when you order from their cafes in SM Mall of Asia and SM City Fairview.
Dosirak from Soban K-Town Grill
If there are bento boxes in Japan, there’s dosirak in Korea. A dosirak
refers to a packed meal usually consists of bap (cooked rice) and several banchan
(side dishes), which is typically homemade but is also sold in train stations
and convenience stores in Korea.
Soban K-Town Grill brings this traditional “lunch boxes” at their
branches in SM Megamall and SM City North EDSA. The Korean restaurant carries
14 variations—from Honey Garlic Samgyupsal and Yangnyeom Woo Samgyup to
Gochuchang Samgyupsal and Fresh Dak Galbi.
Each boxed meal’s served with four side dishes, lettuce, sesame sauce,
and ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce). Until July 19, you can order your Korean
packed meal from Soban for as low as P152. This is part of the restaurant’s 20%
off promo on all their dosirak offerings.
Kettle Korn Bundles
You’ve got your movie queued up, you’re in your comfy pambahay
clothes—all that’s left is picking the perfect snack. Swap your microwavable
munchies with Kettle Korn’s bundles instead, which you can purchase at 20% off—now
P145 from P208 until the 30th.
Available in their SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and SM City North EDSA
branches, these bagged whole grain popcorn bundles are air-popped from large
iron kettles and tossed with a sugar and salt mixture to give them a distinct
flavor and texture versus classic popcorn that’s popped with oil and butter.
If you want a little bit of sweetness to your popcorn’s salty crunch,
Kettle Korn’s bundles are the way to go.
Pad Thai with Fresh Shrimp from Greyhound Café
Spice up your Thai cravings with Greyhound Café’s modern plates.
Inspired by their fashion roots and Bangkok’s street-food vibe, Greyhound
offers Thai cuisine with a twist, taking Thai food to new heights. It’s an
east-meets-west joint for Thai foodies located in SM Aura Premier and SM Mall
of Asia.
A staple in all Thai restaurants is Pad Thai—but Greyhound’s version
plays with deconstruction of this traditional dish. Condiments, such as chili
flakes, fish sauce, sugar, and spicy vinegar, are served separately so you can
season it according to your preference. Don’t worry, the stir-fry noodles are
already cooked in tamarind sauce and tossed with fresh shrimps and tofu—now,
the additional flavoring part’s up to you.
Order this demi-DIY Thai go-to at Greyhound for 20% off until June
30—now P572 from P715.
Macaroni Salad Big Plate and Litro Iced Tea Bundle from Wendy’s
The joint’s obviously known for their hefty meaty burger patties and
buns and signature natural-cut fries, but there was a time when salad bars at
Wendy’s were the go-to of the fast-food chain. Sadly, Wendy’s salad bars are
now non-existent.
The good news is you can still order their classic macaroni salad
alongside their one-liter iced tea at 20% off until month-end. ICYDK—the pasta
salad is made of macaroni, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a sweet-tangy
Thousand Island mayonnaise dressing topped with grated cheese on a bed of
lettuce and tossed with red and green jello.
Now serving at Wendy’s in SM City Fairview, SM Megamall, SM City North
EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Marikina, and SM City San
Lazaro.
Brown Sugar Deerioca Crème Brûlée Milk from The Alley
Forget your standard Wintermelon or Okinawa milk tea and opt for a
toasty cooler instead like The Alley’s Brown Sugar Deerioca Crème Brûlée Milk
Tea.
This cup features The Alley’s signature and bouncy Deerioca brown sugar
boba infused with rich and silky crème brûlée milk and a smooth custard
topping. Buy three, take one of their bestselling, crowd-fave drink for only
P465 (before P620) until the 30th.
Order your caramelized brown sugar drinks now at their branches in SM
Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City North EDSA, and SM City Fairview.
Ramen from Botejyu
There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of noodle soup to uplift your mood
in gloomy, rainy weather. Now that we’re in the middle of the rainy season, a
rich, flavorful broth can be just the thing to comfort us in the cold.
A warm bowl of ramen from Botejyu’s definitely in order. While the
Japanese restaurant serves pork tonkotsu ramen and its miso- or soybean-based
variety, we suggest trying their spicy iterations for some extra kick—just to
heat things up for your palate and belly. Their spicy pork tonkotsu and miso
ramen also has an extra serving of char siu (roast pork slices).
Until June 30, you can get 30% off on all Botejyu’s ramen bowls (limited
redemptions only), starting at P349.14 (before P498.75). Next time it pours or
when you feel like having a bowl of comfort food (so every day, basically?),
order from Botejyu.
Available in SM City Fairview, SM City North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, SM
City Sucat, SM Southmall, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Bacoor, SM City Marikina,
and SM City Grand Central.
Break out of a food rut when you check out all these exclusive foodie
offers from your SM Malls Online app. Order from two or more restaurants
and remember to key in code 2orMOREFREEDELIVERY to get free delivery
(capped at P59) on your orders with a minimum purchase of P600.
To get first dibs on more old and new eats at great discounts and
exclusive promos, don’t forget to visit SM Deals, too.