Comfort Food Guide: Where to Eat This Lent in Gateway Mall
Lent is a time for reflection, connection, and finding peace in the simple things—like finding a warm, comforting meal. Whether you’re observing the season with fasting or simply looking for lighter, soulful dishes, Gateway Mall 1 & 2 at Araneta City have plenty of delicious options that are best to visit before or after your Holy Mass at Sagrada Familia Church.
Here’s your go-to foodie guide for comforting, no-meat meals this Lenten season.
Asador de Manila – World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2
Starting off with Asador de Manila by Chef Gale, bringing the taste of Spanish cuisine to your table. Asador de Manila is located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2, where you can taste the comfort food of the world.
Their Txipirones Negros Rellenos is a must-try meal, It is a stuffed baby squid in luscious black ink sauce. So, remember, after you attend your Mass at Sagrada Familia Church, Asador de Manila is a great place to spend the day with good food and your loved ones.
You may want to check out more food options at World Kitchens:
- HK Ma’s Bistro by Chef Steve Ma – Steamed Eggplant with Sweet Soy Sauce
- Kuro Maguro by Chef Masaki Watanabe – Vegetable Tempura
- Unagi Yukimitsu by Chef Masaki Watanabe – Croquette
- Chef Jessie by Chef Jessie Sincioco – Sizzling Kesong Puti salad
- Sticky Sweet – Biscoff Tikoy Turon
Manam – Coliseum Plaza, Gateway Mall 2
There’s nothing like a bowl of Super Arroz Caldo to warm your soul. Manam at Coliseum Plaza, Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2, serves this Pinoy favorite with comforting flavor and just the right nostalgia.
If you are looking for a warm and tasty Filipino dish, Manam has got you covered.
Pho Hoa – Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 1
A zesty, light, and fresh flavor to cleanse your palate, Goi Tom Buoi (Pomelo Shrimp Salad) from Pho Hoa is a refreshing choice. This healthy Vietnamese salad is one of the options you must try this season.
Located at Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 1, Pho Hoa is your way to taste authentic Vietnamese flavors.
Puffy’s Soufflé Pancake Café – Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2
After all the savory and flavorful meals, the best way to end your journey is with soft and sweet flavors at Puffy’s Soufflé Pancake Café—serving you Japanese-style soufflé pancakes.
Try their Original Soufflé Pancakes with syrup and cream—light, fluffy, and indulgent without being too heavy or too sweet. Best to share with your loved ones while you reconnect and reflect.
Via Mare – Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2
Via Mare, a Filipino classic restaurant, brings comfort and reminiscence of childhood. Their Bibingka with salted egg and cheese is one of those dishes that makes you reflect with every bite.
Located at Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2, try Via Mare’s bibingka: soft, slightly smoky, and topped with salted egg and cheese. Perfect for merienda or even breakfast.
East Café – Rustan’s, Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 1
Nestled inside Rustan’s, East Café offers cozy Asian comfort with its flavorful Sumiyaki. Made with suman and topped with ice cream, it’s a light and comforting dessert for your Lenten meals. Visit them inside Rustan’s, Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 1.
Conti’s – Ground Floor, Gateway Tower
Perfect for afternoon breaks or take-away pasalubong, Conti’s Ensaymada is a soft, sweet, and cheesy treat you’ll keep coming back for. Located on the Ground Floor, Gateway Tower near the LRT station.
Even during fasting, there’s comfort in good food and great company. Before or after attending Holy Mass at Sagrada Familia Church, slow down and reconnect with a soulful meal at Gateway Mall 1 & 2, Araneta City.
Visit, dine, and make time with your loved ones this Lenten season. Please take note of our mall schedules this Lenten season.
