
Midyear Munchies: What’s New in Araneta City
Araneta City has always been a crossroads of flavors, where classic tastes meet exciting new concepts. Throughout July, the City of Firsts got even tastier with a handful of new food and drink spots that bring variety and creativity!
Hi! Tang Hu Lu
Craving something both sweet and instagram-able? Hi! Tang Hu Lu serves glossy, candied strawberries and green grapes on skewers—crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and utterly addictive. Visit them at Level 2, Gateway Mall 1.



Rue’s Oven
Rue’s Oven is a warm little corner for pastry lovers, offering baked goods that are soft, tasty, and satisfying without being overdone—perfect for a quiet break. Try their baked goods at Level 2, Farmers Plaza.



Pepper Lunch
For sizzling Japanese-style dishes, Pepper Lunch brings hot-plate meals served piping hot right in front of you—where buttery corn, savory sauces, rice, and your choice of meat meet in a flavorful, steamy spectacle. Visit them at Ground Floor, Ali Mall.



de Original Jamaican Pattie Shop and Juice Bar
de Original Jamaican Pattie Shop and Juice Bar packs bold flavor into golden, flaky patties—spicy, cheesy, savory, and unmistakably Jamaican—paired perfectly with cool fruit juices for balance. Visit them at Level 2, Farmers Plaza.



Buko Island
If you’re after something light and tropical, Buko Island offers fresh buko drinks that taste like summer—simple, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Visit them at Foodlane, Ground Floor, Ali Mall.


A good mix of fresh flavors and easy eats makes these new spots at Araneta City worth a visit. Stop by, take a bite, and discover your next favorite.