Spice up your life: Must-try hot and spicy offerings at Gateway Mall 2
Chili is one of the earliest spices introduced in the Philippines, and it is one of the most essential finds in the Western kitchen, particularly during the winter season. For every saucer of spicy dish we take, we always crave more rice or bread to fire up or balance our sizzling cravings. On the other side of the world, National Chili Day occurs every fourth Thursday of February and originated in Virginia, USA.
This listicle will take you on the spiciest tour of the hottest food finds within Gateway Mall 2, so bring out your cold water and experience the flame in the City of Firsts.
Sardine Peperoncini & Spaghettini al 34 (Cibo)
Ground Floor, Coliseum Plaza
Under the sea comes a little bit of spicy. Of course, anybody can take out a piece of Cibo’s heritage taste of its Sardine Peperoncini (spicy sardines) for just P285, and it is best consumed with rice or on top of your pasta. Speaking of pasta, their Spaghettini al 34 combines smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors of garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, arugula, and chili pepper flakes on top of its noodles.
More than its well-prized recipes, Cibo is a result of the late great Chef Margarita Araneta Forés’ legacy and dedication to the kitchen, making her one of the best in the Philippines.
Diavola (a mano)
Ground Floor, Restaurant Collection
This Spicy Carnivore pizza by a mano combines the gourmet magic taste of spicy salami, housemade sausage, and spicy salami spread, making your hot cravings delightfully great in quality.
Tung Lok Chili Crab (Tung Lok Seafood)
Upper Ground Floor
Everybody missed this Signature Chili Crab by Tung Lok Seafood, which is making a comeback at Gateway Mall 2 after its renovation for over a month. Crack the crab shell and taste the oriental spiciness in every bite, together with other delights from this restaurant, from dim sum to main dishes.
Award-Winning Sisig (Chef Jessie)
Level 4, World Kitchens
This version of Sisig by Chef Jessie Sincioco made remarkable headlines in 2018 when it bagged first place at the Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, DC. She is widely known as the chef of the Philippine Embassy in the US, which conquered the taste buds of around 1,000 guests and a panel of judges during the cooking contest that made her sizzling pork recipe the most unforgettable one that night.
Spicy Squid & Spicy Shrimp in Chili Garlic Sauce (Classic Savory)
Upper Ground B
Diners at Classic Savory can’t get enough of the spiciest choices throughout its menu, particularly these two seafood favorites that will uplift your taste palette from sea dishes to something hot. The red textures from these two dishes are enough to describe their identity with chili.
Apart from these two dishes, they also have Spicy Pepper Beef Steak, Sweet and Spicy Spareribs, Spicy Seafood, and Crunchy Beef Strips.
Spicy Chicken Wings (Pound)
Upper Ground A
Pound for pound, spice for spice! Make your taste buds pounded with the herbs, spices, and chili-ness brought by Nashville-inspired Spicy Chicken Wings by Pound which offers a very distinct spot for spectators right after watching a mind-blowing concert or heart-pumping game from the Big Dome.
Gateway Mall 2 is home to diverse taste palettes and spices, which makes this shopping center your second kitchen and go-to dining space for your quality and exquisite cravings. Head to this mall or anywhere in Araneta City and indulge yourself with the most unexpected gastronomical surprises!
