Now that NCR eases down to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) but with heightened restriction still, dine in services in the NCR Plus shall now be allowed at 20-percent venue or seating capacity for indoor dine in while outdoor or al fresco dining shall be at half of the venue or seating capacity. In time for this, a new and exciting flavorful experiences was officially launched at SM City Sta. Mesa last May 15, 2021 as its SMFoodHall at the 4th level is now open and ready. Now you can get your cravings satisfied where you can choose from savory selections of the newest Food Hall.
And since it’s SM Supermalls, your safety is its main priority, SM follows the strictest government safety guidelines during this pandemic and heightened restriction that the government has set. As you enter the Food Hall, there are security personnel who will remind diners about the safety protocols being followed during indoor dine in. You will noticed that there are markers on the tables that will remind you to strictly observed social distancing. At each stalls, the food staff adheres to wearing of face mask and face shield for safety and sanitation.
The savory selections of #SMFoodHall
Foodies will be happy to know that the newest Food Hall at the 4th level offers appetizing food stalls such as Mr. Kimbob, Lechon Belly Kitchen, Gorae Hotdog, Chops Avenue, Juice Co., Shilvy’s Kakanin, House of Pizza & Pasta, Eva’s Sushi, Adda’s Desserts. Soon to open are LittleManila (May),Sizzling Plate (May),Yes Gulu (May),Ocean Bay (June/July) and Araya Ramen (June/July).
Now, its time to sample some of the dishes you can enjoy at SM Sta. Mesa Food Hall. Prices basically range from P100 to P300 per meal so they are quite affordable and you can just eat to your hearts content all your favorite.
We started of with Yes Gulu. If you love Takoyaki, this is a definite must-try as they offer the most mouth-watering Takoyaki in town!
Next is Mr. Kimbob. If you’re a wannabe Korean foodie like me, Mr. Kimbob is the right place to savor a filling bowl of Korean Bibimbop. Your bibimbop is not complete without topping it with their signature Seoul Spice to heat up your dish. Why not go to full Korean food experience as you dive into a variety of Mr. Kimbob Korean BBQ hot plates, noodles and the ever yummy Korean BBQ rice meals.
Chops Avenue offers some of the best Taiwan’s bite-sized chicken chops and fries, well chips if you want to follow the right term. This favorite offers you to dig in to their bute-sized, ready to go munchies that you can enjoy with family and friends. You can have your flavor of cheese, BBQ and sour cream.
We then try the lates Korean favorite snack of corn dog variety at Gorae Hotdog. Reminds me of my favorite mukbang show with their wide variety of hotdogs wrapped in a special dough recipe coated with ramen or potato. Best thing is they come in a cute box if you want to try everything and decide to order a take out.
The best is yet to come as we were served with the yummiest looking Lechon Belly by Lechon Belly Manila. Taking its cue from a redeveloped concept of S.A.L.O. which is known for their signature dish Lechon Belly and other Filipino comfort food dishes that are best enjoyed with family and friends. The Lechon Belly have the crispiest skin and were cut according to your like. You can either dip it with their special sauce or spiced vinegar. You can order this bellycious lechon from 1 kilo to four kilogram.
After all this hearty meal, you can quench your thirst with a refreshing Guyabano drinks at Juice Co. It serves handcrafted healthy juice drinks which is sourced from a local fruit and vegetables that you will surely enjoy.
You can also try other dishes from other stalls like the best chicken in town of Little Manila. And the soon to open Ocean Bay and Sizzling Plate which offers delicious rice toppings served on a hot plate.
AweSM dining moment at the new Dining Pods
Did you know that you can enjoy all the savory selections of #SMFoodHall at the Dining Pods? This litte corner of indoor dining lets you experience an #AweSM dining moment together with your loved one. All you have to do is book for a reservation with SAB SM’s Facebook messenger chatbot. Reservation for dining pods started last May 15.
Get into nature with Green Hub
After you get #FirstDibsAtSM on t awesome and safe dining experience with your loved ones at the newly opened Food Hall and enjoying it at the Dining Pods, why not try and test your Plantita powers over at the Green Hub right across the Dining Pods. You can check out a variety of ornamental plants and other plants that will go well with plants from your garden. It comes with beautiful vases.
Indeed, at this time of Pandemic SM City Sta. Mesa is still making things better, fresher and brighter with the newly opened Food Hall, an AweSM Dining Pods and the Green Hub.
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