A Taste of Summer in Araneta City!
Ever tried eating something, and you suddenly feel waves of nostalgia or, sometimes, a sense of excitement? Think barbecue, grilled food, watermelon, or fruit juice— nothing says summer more than these food and drink options.
Summer is really here– we feel it in our skin, we see tropical designs everywhere, and we can even taste it! But if you haven’t felt it yet, how about trying these food options that, without a doubt, remind you of summer?
A grill-y good time this summer!
The perfect mood this summer: grilling and chilling by the beach! However, for those who have hectic schedules and tons of responsibilities, how about getting something that will remind you of summer… for now?
Picture this: the smell of grilled pork, the sizzle of barbecue along with the chatters. Having grilled food is one way of transporting yourself to the beach, telepathically though. Enjoy sweet or savory grilled food at the following restaurants:
Whether you like pork or seafood, Manam at Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2 serves ‘Inihaw na Baboy’ (grilled pork) and ‘Inihaw na Pusit’ (grilled squid). Meanwhile, if you’re into skewers or barbecue, make sure to try Chef Jessie’s Chestnut Iberico Pork Barbecue, melts-in-your-mouth goodness only at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2!
The “P” in “picnic” also means pizza!
Summer also means having a picnic, enjoying the afternoon breeze, while munching on your pizza. But, let’s be real, it’s too hot and humid to go outside this summer. The weather may be unbearable at times, but at least you can enjoy a casual get-together over pizza at Araneta City!
A must-try, if you haven’t, is Dario Pizza & More’s ‘Pizza Bomba’, an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Get one at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2. And, of course, you can never go wrong with either a mano or Cibo’s wide options– not to mention, award-winning too– of pizza! Cibo is located at Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2 while a mano is located at Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2.
Need more options? We got more for you! Add Parmigiano at Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2 or the OG, Pizza Hut in Araneta City on your list!
Dive into a sea(food) of summer flavors!
How can you taste summer if you don’t have seafood in your meals? Especially when it’s Kinilaw! That fresh but tangy taste of ‘Kinilaw’, reminding you of the beach and an ice-cold cola in your hand! If we got you craving some Kinilaw, try Abe’s ‘Kinilaw na Tanigue’ at Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2!
If you prefer crab or shrimp, Red Crab at Upper Ground B of Gateway Mall 2 is the perfect place for you! From their heavy weight crabs to their bucket of shrimp, consider your seafood cravings this summer covered!
If you’re looking for more seafood options, we got Dampa sa Farmers Market for you! You want it, they got it! All you have to do is ask, and they’ll cook it for you!
For some ‘asim kilig’ this summer
No, we’re not talking about Sinigang (but you can eat one here at Araneta City too), but we’re talking about the perfect summer snack, ‘green mango with some bagoong!’ If you’re thinking about it, Manam at Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2 has got ‘Mangga’t Bagoong,’ green mangoes & sauteed shrimp paste! Or you can also try ‘Green Mango & Bagoong Salad’ from Abe at Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2
Something fruity, cold, and sweet under the sun
Of course, summer means fruit juices and cold desserts! Halo-halo is always the top choice whenever you think of summer! Great news, here in Araneta City, a number of restaurants serve specially-crafted ‘Halo-halo’ like Abe at Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2, Manam at Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2, Palm Grill at Palenque, Upper Ground B of Gateway Mall 2!
Something icy, cool, and sweet is the perfect summer drink! Fruit juice or smoothies? Head to these restaurants and coffee shops in Araneta City:
Lepak Bar at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2 has both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, if you’re looking for something refreshing try the Passion of Peach or Cool as Cucumber. Also at World Kitchens, is Sticky Sweet where you can get their best-sellers the Iced Coco Melon or the Lychee Rose Virgin Mojito!
Oh, did we mention that one of Vietnam’s biggest coffee chains is now open at Gateway Mall 2? Drop by at Cộng Cà Phê, Level 2 of Gateway Mall 2 and grab yourself some of their fruit juice like the Passion Fruit Juice or get a taste of their Coconut Coffee! You can also check out Manam’s Pampalamigs, Zus Coffee’s specialty drinks like the Watermelon series, or Starbucks’ iced drinks!
So, whether your schedule has been hectic, you can always get the feeling of summer through food here in Araneta City!
