Mad for Wagyu at HEAT, EDSA Shangri-La Manila

HEAT, the all-day dining restaurant of EDSA Shangri-La Manila, has recently launched Mad for Wagyu, another innovative concept in its specialty buffet offerings. A first of its kind in the Manila dining scene, guests at HEAT can indulge in a dinner of unlimited servings of international dishes made with premium Wagyu beef for only P2,415 nett per person. That's about the same price you would pay for a 220g Wagyu tenderloin steak. A value-for-money deal right?

The HEAT Rises at EDSA Shangri-La, Manila with Eight New Signature Dishes

HEAT, the all-day dining restaurant of EDSA Shangri-La, Manila recently revamped its buffet menu to include eight new signature dishes created by the restaurant's eight specialty chefs. In a private dining event organized by hotel, HEAT's new Executive Chef, Tobias Unger, presented the whole concept to us, highlighting on the international diversity of flavors that diners can enjoy at HEAT. Executive Sous Chef Roxanne Castillo took us then to a culinary tour of the world by presenting each of the eight specialty dishes.

Holy Week Staycation Packages for 2015

While most of the city folks are travelling outside the city this Holy Week to visit their families in their home towns and provinces, many Filipinos choose to stay in the city for quality time with their family and kids. It is also a great time to take advantage of Holy Week and Easter staycation packages in many hotels. We have listed down 12 hotels in key cities of the Philippines where families can bond together and celebrate Easter on April 5 over sumptuous lunch and fun activities with their kids.

Restaurants at the Mega Food Hall in SM Megamall

Mega Food Hall is a collection of new and already familiar fast casual restaurants set in a food hall format. Located on the fifth floor of SM Megamall's Mega Fashion Hall, Mega Food Hall features 11 restaurants offering cuisines from various regions of the world. Now that almost all of the restaurants are in full operation, we present to you the list of Restaurants at the Mega Food Hall which we hope can serve as your guide to your next food adventure in SM Megamall.

Reunited with Burgoo

Burgoo is a casual dining restaurant specializing in American cuisine. The restaurant got its name from a stew dish which originates from Kentucky, USA. Burgoo delivers an authentic American dining experience by offering high quality American food, served in American size, with a touch of American-style customer service. This led a lot of Filipino in thinking that Burgoo is an international franchise, but in contrary, Burgoo is proud to be 100% Filipino-owned.

Sandpoint Idaho Burgers at The Portal, Greenfield District

Sandpoint Idaho Burgers is a new fast casual burger joint that recently opened at The Portal, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City last December 6. This home-grown brand specializes in artisan burgers using hand-crafted potato buns and beef patties. They also serve pasta and other potato dishes.

Japanese Cheesecake at Uncle Testu Philippines

Japanese Cheesecake is a cotton soft, fluffy, creamy and lightly-sweet cheesecake made famous around Asia by Hakata, Japan-based Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake (locally known as Tetsu Ojisan). Uncle Tetsu Philippines opened its first branch in the Philippines back in July 2014 at SM City Fairview. They now have four outlets in Metro Manila including The Podium in Ortigas Center, Alabang Town Center and SM San Lazaro. They are set to open a fifth outlet this November at SM MOA.

Have a New Taste of Fall this November at Vikings

Every weekend of November 2014, guests can have a new taste of Fall as Vikings Luxury Buffet, the Philippines' largest buffet restaurant, rolls out its Fall Menu featuring pumpkin-inspired dishes in all Vikings branches. Each branch will have it's own Fall Menu, creating a unique experience in every Vikings outlet. Here's a preview of what Vikings chefs have prepared for this month's special menu.

Street Chef Resto Bar in Mandaluyong City

Street Chef Resto Bar is a casual dining restaurant in Mandaluyong City specializing in traditional Filipino cuisine and street food. The covered open air restaurant features high quality Filipino made furniture while the walls are decorated with street art. At daytime, Street Chef Resto Bar caters to families and office workers looking for affordable yet great tasting Filipino food. At night, it transforms into a resto bar where guests can enjoy their drinks with their favorite Filipino comfort and street food over live chill music and entertainment.

Ippudo Philippines to Open at SM Megamall on September 10

Ippudo is a Japan-based chain of ramen restaurants with branches in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia and the U.S. The long wait is over, Ippudo Philippines will finally open on September 10, 2014 at the Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall.

Linguini Fini Manila to Open at SM Megamall this September

Linguini Fini Manila is set to open at the Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall in the first week of September 2014. It's the first branch of the Hong Kong-based restaurant brand in the Philippines, which is owned and managed by The Moment Group of Restaurants.

[NOW OPEN] St. Marc Café at SM Megamall

St. Marc Café, a famous specialty bakery and patisserie in Japan, has finally opened its first branch in the Philippines located at the ground floor of the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

DADS World Buffet Offers 50% Discount Anniversary Promo

DADS World Buffet, a pioneer in buffet dining in the Philippines, celebrates its 37th year anniversary on August 26 by offering 50% discount to its guests. The anniversary promo is the restaurant's way of saying Thank You to everyone who has made DADS part of their celebrations.

It's a Month Long Birthday Feast at Vikings Luxury Buffet

Here's another great news from Vikings Luxury Buffet, the Philippines' larget buffet restaurant. You can now avail of their Birthday Promo for the whole duration of your birth month. Yes, you heard it right. This means, that your birthday can now be a month-long celebration over great food at Vikings. See the full article for the details and promo mechanics.

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Birthday Promo at NiU by Vikings at SM Aura Premier

12 Restaurants in Metro Manila to Celebrate Independence Day

Independence Day is a day of national celebration that we Filipinos should participate in, and here in the Philippines, no celebration is complete without good food. Here are 12 restaurants in Metro Manila where you can feast on some of the best Filipino cuisine prepared and created by Manila's top culinary minds.

Vikings SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City

Vikings Luxury Buffet, the Philippines' largest buffet restaurant, opened in March 2014 its fifth branch located on the fourth floor of SM Megamall's premier dining destination, the Mega Fashion Hall.

Tim Ho Wan at the Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall

Tim Ho Wan, a famous chain of dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong, today opens it first branch in the Philippines located at SM Megamall's premier dining destination, the Mega Fashion Hall. It opened its first branch in 2009 in Hong Kong and within its first year of operations, is has been vested with the distinction as the world's cheapest Michelin-star restaurant. At present, Tim Ho Wan has branches in Hong Kong, Singapore, and now the Philippines.

Restaurants in Mega Fashion Hall [UPDATED]

SM Megamall opened its Mega Fashion Hall last January 2014 making it the biggest mall in the Philippines, taking over the title from SM Mall of Asia. This new wing is set to become a premier shopping, dining and lifestyle destination in Metro Manila. A number of restaurants have already opened at the Mega Fashion Hall, including new concept restaurants and international franchise restaurant brands, as well as some of the big players in the Metro Manila dining scene. Here is our list of new and upcoming restaurants at the Mega Fashion Hall. This list will be updated regularly so save this page in your bookmarks.