Tired of Fast Food? These Casual Dining Restos Have Affordable Buy 1 Get 1 Deals For You To Try

For the budget-conscious, fast food restaurants are often the default choice when dining out because of their affordable prices. However, their menus often offer a limited variety of food—which you can get tired of quickly. 

If your tastebuds are looking for something new, you might want to consider eating at casual dining restaurants instead. These restaurants serve moderately priced food in a casual atmosphere, putting them just between fast food and fine dining in every aspect. 

To help you out, here are 7 casual dining spots we highly recommend—and don’t worry about possibly making your wallet cry, because they all have ongoing buy one, get one deals at SM malls this Super Month!

SaladStop

As its name implies, SaladStop is known for serving fresh and delicious salad bowls and wraps that are perfect for healthy eating. Among their signature dishes is the Oh Crab Lah! Salad, a Singaporean-inspired dish with a mix of mildly spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Slathered in delectable Singapore Chili Crab dressing, its ingredients include usual salad must-haves like Romaine lettuce, crab sticks, grated cage-free eggs, vermicelli, tomatoes, red onions, and croutons.

From October 24 to 30, you can order the Oh Crab Lah! Salad at SaladStop in SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia and get a bowl of Jai Ho! Salad for free. Another SaladStop signature dish, the Jai Ho! Salad is an Indian-inspired salad that combines vegetables like chickpeas and cucumber, roasted chicken, and a creamy Indian Spiced Yogurt dressing in one mouthwatering bowl.

Ramen Nagi

Need to satisfy your Japanese food cravings? Head to Ramen Nagi now for a wide variety of affordable but budget-friendly options, such as their signature Butao and other best-selling ramen flavors. You should also try one of our underrated favorites, which you can enjoy on its own or pair with ramen as a side dish: Ramen Nagi’s gyoza. This crispy treat is made of meat and vegetables seasoned with Japanese spices and wrapped in Ramen Nagi’s special dough.

During all weekends of October (Friday to Sunday), you can get two Gyoza orders for the price of one—now only P240 from an original price of P480. This promo is available at the following Ramen Nagi branches: SM City North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Baguio, SM Pampanga, SM Clark, SM Fairview, SM Aura, SM Bacoor, SM Bacoor, SM Lipa, and SM Sta. Rosa.

Mesa

Mesa is one of the casual dining restaurants that you can always trust when it comes to Filipino classics and comfort food. For the cold weather, try its Sinigang Salmon Head—which delivers just the right level of sourness to satisfy your tastebuds. You can pair this local favorite with another scrumptious seafood dish: Mesa’s Baked Scallops, which is one of the resto’s all-time best-selling starters. 

From October 1 to 31, you can enjoy savings on this delectable food pairing because (this is not a drill!) Baked Scallops are free when you order Medium Sinigang Salmon Head at Mesa in SM City Calamba.

Fat Fook

Because of how delicate and time-consuming it is to make xiao long bao, this flavorful dim sum dish can understandably be pricey at most restaurants. But at Fat Fook in SM City North Edsa, you can get a plate of 5 pcs. Xiao Long Bao for only P228—and enjoy another serving for free! Now you can savor the burst of flavor in each thinly-wrapped Xiao Long Bao from the family-style restaurant, which serves authentic Taiwanese cuisine, without worrying about your budget.

Score this great deal during all weekends of October (Friday to Sunday) at Fat Fook in SM City North Edsa.

Mango Tree Cafe

Mangoes have a special place in every Filipino’s heart (and stomach) but did you know that Thais love this fruit, too? Mangoes are part of many Thai dishes, and you can try some of them at Mango Tree Cafe. As a starter, you can try the Green Mango Salad which delivers a unique flavor from its combination of green mangoes, peanuts, and grated coconut. These ingredients make up a fresh and healthy dish that has a crunchy, tangy, and slightly nutty taste that is perfect if you enjoy exotic treats or simply want to experience a variety of flavors in just one bite.

From an original price of P800, you can enjoy the Green Mango Salad on buy one, get one for only P400. This promo is available at Mango Tree Cafe in SM City Baguio, SM City North Edsa, and SM Megamall from October 1 to 31. 

Watami 

With its mouthwatering original dishes and refreshing beverages, there’s no wonder why Watami has established itself as a top-notch Japanese casual dining restaurant with over 700 branches in the Asia Pacific region. Some of its all-time best-sellers include Tonkatsu Chasu Ramen, Spicy Salmon Bowl, Pork Katsudon, Salmon Teriyaki Teishoku Set, and Shrimp Tempura. 

When dining with your family or friends, you can’t go wrong with their Beef Sukiyaki Hotpot either. Currently available on a buy one, get one promo for only P570, this dish made of delicious beef and fresh veggies is a must-try for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts everywhere. Since this dish is served hotpot-style, you can boil the flavorful broth and mix ingredients like tofu, mushroom, carrots, and Watami’s tender and thinly-sliced beef up to your liking. We highly recommend the Beef Sukiyaki Hotpot if you enjoy fresh and hot meals, if you appreciate rich and flavorful food that’s not too sweet, or if you’re ordering with a group.

Visit Watami at S Maison in Conrad Manila every Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM starting October 3 until October 31 to enjoy this deal. 

Classic Savory

Since the 1950s, Classic Savory has been a favorite casual dining place among Filipinos. It’s a relaunch of the popular Savory Chicken House, whose main dish was (you guessed it) its juicy and tender fried chicken that quickly won the hearts and stomachs of Filipinos in Escolta, and later on, across the country as well. Aside from chicken, Classic Savory has also been known for its homey ambiance and a wide variety of delicious but affordable Filipino comfort food on the menu.

One of these is the Classic Lomi Soup, which is a hearty meal that contains vegetables, seafood, meat, and noodles. From October 3 to 9, you can score two orders of Classic Lomi Soup for only P285—letting you enjoy big savings from its original price of P570. 

You can also score a buy one, get one deal on Classic Savory’s Black & White Jelly from October 17 to 23. From an original price of P218, two orders of this refreshing treat will be available for only P109. Trust us, the mix of black and white jelly, almond, and grass jelly in this sweet drink is a great way to cool down on a hot day. These promos are available for dine-in, takeout, and pick-up transactions at selected Classic Savory branches only, so don’t miss them!

Discover more casual dining restaurants with affordable and delicious menu options now at SM Malls nationwide. For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the SM Deals site or download the SM Malls Online app!