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4 Best Food Spots and Restaurants Foodies Will Love in Mandaluyong

4 Best Food Spots and Restaurants Foodies Will Love in Mandaluyong

Mandaluyong City is home to many high-rise buildings serving as residential units and commercial spaces for different enterprises. With many companies establishing their headquarters in Mandaluyong, the city also plays host to visiting business professionals from other regions and countries. Fortunately for them, there are plenty of comfy hotels in Mandaluyong they can stay in and be right at the center of activities. Also, the bustling city is known for its numerous retail centers and dining spots, providing foodies with delicious dishes inspired by local and international flavors.

If you’re visiting Mandaluyong for business or leisure, remember to check out some of the best food spots and restaurants in the area. Here’s a list of dining places you can enjoy.

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast

Whether you want some breakfast food at two in the afternoon or morning, there’s a place in Mandaluyong that will satisfy your cravings, and that’s Kanto Freestyle Breakfast. This casual dining place in San Joaquin, Mandaluyong is open 24 hours a day and has an extensive menu of breakfast favorites. You can take your pick of local dishes like Vigan longganisa, beef tapa, and danggit that come with garlic rice and two eggs cooked the way you like them or Western meals like an omelet and their best-selling mixed berry pancakes. 

But what sets this all-day breakfast restaurant apart from others is you can create your own breakfast plate, hence the name Freestyle Breakfast. Begin with savory foods like Filipino breakfast staples of longganisa, tocino, and corned beef. Other options are honey garlic chicken, Spanish sardine tempura, and roast beef pares. Then, proceed with your choice of sides:  eggs, garlic or plain rice, waffles, pancakes, toast, or hash browns. 

In addition to these meals, Kanto Freestyle Breakfast has Chocnut champorado with tuyo and eggs benedict. To complete your breakfast meal, the restaurant offers a wide array of caffeine-based drinks, fruit shakes and juices, and more. The best thing about dining in this restaurant is all their meals are very affordable. 

Cafe Summit

The in-house restaurant of Summit Hotel boasts a wide selection of delicacies to satisfy your cravings. From local favorites like their unique take on adobo to international cuisine like the Chinese hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles, Cafe Summit caters to a variety of palates that will surely please everyone. It’s no small wonder that the restaurant has such a diverse menu, considering that guests from all walks of life and cultures stay at the hotel. The desserts here are also a big highlight, especially the calamansi cheesecake that many go out of their way just to try.

The pedigree of chefs in charge of their kitchen cannot be overlooked as well. Many of the chefs working across the various Cafe Summit locations around the country have years of experience working for both local and international restaurants. This ensures that the quality of the food being served is top-notch and on par with other specialty restaurants in the area.

Cyma Greek Taverna

If you’re in the mood for some Greek comfort food, make sure to visit Cyma Greek Taverna at Shangri-La Plaza. This Greek and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant has plenty of patrons thanks to its flavorful food, including some seriously good lamb dishes like lamb shoulder chops, lamb kebab souvlaki, and the highly-suggested paidakia. Paidakia is Greek grilled lamb ribs served with roasted potatoes. They’re juicy and don’t taste gamey at all. 

Cyma’s chicken gyros are delectable too. The meat isn’t dry and the flavorful tzatziki sauce, which is yogurt and cucumber based, is a sure hit. The restaurant also serves pasta dishes like pastitsio with meat sauce at the bottom and Greek bechamel on top. If you want something cool to drink with your delicious food, order a refreshing watermelon lemonade or yogurt shake. While a solo trip to Cyma will give you a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, don’t forget to share the experience with your loved ones. The restaurant is perfect for sharing a big meal among groups of friends or family. 

Nikkei

When you go to The Podium, be sure to visit Nikkei. It’s the first Japanese-Peruvian sushi bar in Manila, offering special dishes such as sushi, ceviche, tiradito, and Japanese craft spirits. If you’re looking for a quiet place to take a break from the lively atmosphere of Mandaluyong City, Nikkei is a good spot. The restaurant’s dim lighting and cozy vibe are refreshing, and it’s still accessible if you’re in the Ortigas Business District. 

When you go to Nikkei, expect to eat Japanese food with a unique twist. For example, you can find seared tuna paired with Huanciana risotto. The perfectly seared tuna and Peruvian cheese sauce go well with the creamy risotto. Also, order their most recommended Aburi Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Seared Skirt Steak Bowl. 

Brotzeit

Another restaurant in Shangri-La Plaza you must check out is Brotzeit. This German-inspired pub from Singapore has various meaty dishes, including a delectable selection of sausages that go well with many world-famous European beers, which you can also find on the restaurant’s menu. If you want to explore the taste of authentic German sausages, order the sausage platter so you can try spicy chicken sausages, Nürnberger sausages, pork cheese sausages, Weisswurst, and garlic pork sausage. 

Apart from German sausages and beer, Brotzeit’s beer-battered fish fillet and grilled flank steak will certainly fill your hungry tummy. Also, try the Cheese Spatzle. Once you get a taste of it, you might never go for the usual macaroni and cheese dish again. It has creamy cheesy goodness and crispy onion strings toppings that are simply mouth-watering.

In case you’re looking for a place to hang out with your friends, Brotzeit is a good place to go. At night, the restaurant gets livelier with customers who are craving European beers and German food flocking to the place.

There’s more to Mandaluyong City than towering office and residential buildings. It’s also home to some of the best dining spots. So next time you visit the area, make sure to explore the various food spots and restaurants mentioned here and take your taste buds on a gastronomical adventure.

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