Summer Dining Recommendations 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, there’s Manam (Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2) that serves ‘Inihaw na Baboy’ (grilled pork) and ‘Inihaw na Pusit’ (grilled squid). And if you’re into skewers or barbecue, you may try Chef Jessie’s Chestnut Iberico Pork Barbecue, melts-in-your-mouth goodness 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.
For something new and exciting, a must-try is ‘Pizza Bomba’, an explosion of flavors in your mouth, at Dario Pizza & More’s (World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2). And, of course, you can never go wrong with the wide options – not to mention, award-winning too – of pizza at Cibo (Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2) and a mano (Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2).
Need more pizza options? Add on your list Parmigiano (Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2) or the OG of pizzas, Pizza Hut.
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 Kinilaw na Tanigue at Abe (Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2).
If you prefer crab or shrimp, Red Crab (Upper Ground B of Gateway Mall 2) is the perfect place to visit! 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, there’s 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 (Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2) has got ‘Mangga’t Bagoong,’ green mangoes & sauteed shrimp paste! Or you can also try ‘Green Mango & Bagoong Salad’ from Abe (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, because in Araneta City, there’s a number of restaurants that serve specially-crafted ‘Halo-halo’ like:
- Abe (Restaurant Collection, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2),
- Manam (Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2)
- Palm Grill (Palenque, Upper Ground B, 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 (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!
And most recently, one of Vietnam’s biggest coffee chains has recently opened at Gateway Mall 2? Cộng Cà Phê (Level 2 of Gateway Mall 2) has opened its muc-awaited doors, now ready to serve fruit juice like the Passion Fruit Juice or their must-try Coconut Coffee. Also in the list of options are 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 in one of the over 330 food outlets in Araneta City.
