No matter the season, comforting Filipino dishes will always hold a special place in our hearts. When it has been a long day, the weather turns gloomy, or you simply want to slow down, there is nothing better than enjoying hearty comfort foods that bring joy.
To make the days lighter, check out these well-loved dishes at SM Supermalls in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan, Olongapo, and Tarlac.
SINIGANG
A quintessential Filipino favorite, sinigang offers a comforting, tangy broth infused with tamarind, santol, or kamias and loaded with pork, beef, fish, or shrimp alongside a medley of vegetables. It is a dish that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. For an authentic sinigang experience, visit Gerry’s Restaurant and Bar, and Bacolod Chicken Inasal. With branches at SM City Baliwag, SM City Clark, SM City Pampanga and SM City Tarlac.
LOMI and MAMI
Craving something hearty and appetizing? Lomi fits the bill perfectly with its flavorful broth teeming with noodles and a variety of toppings like liver and squid balls. While Pares Mami is a soup combined of two dishes: beef pares and beef mami that everyone will surely love. Savor a heartwarming bowl of Lomi at Classic Savory and Beef Pares Mami at Pares Retiro. Available at SM City Cabanatuan and SM City Marilao
GINATAANG BILO BILO
For those with a sweet tooth, Ginataang Bilo bilo offers a delightful escape. This rich, coconut-based dessert features chewy glutinous rice balls, tapioca, laden with fruits. Ginataang Bilo bilo is a comforting treat that wraps you in warmth and sweetness. Try it at Kuya J’s and Inihaw X. Visit the branches at SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, SM City Clark, SM City Pampanga, and SM City Tarlac.
NUTRITIOUS SOUP
Sometimes, all you need is a bowl of good-tasting, nutritious soup, and you can’t go wrong with the different soups offered at Modern Shang and KAIXIN. These brands cater to various soup recipes that are complete meals, added with different veggies, and flavorful broth, making it a perfect pick-me-up at any time of the day. Try the steaming bowl of HOTOTAY at Modern Shang in SM City Clark while Seafood Hotpot, is available at KAIXIN Mini Hotpot Unlimited at SM City Telabastagan
CHAMPORADO
Start your day right with Champorado. This cocoa-flavored porridge, topped with creamy milk and best enjoyed with a side of salty tuyo (dried salted fish), is a popular dish among Filipinos because of its unique flavor. A delicious way to unwind, foodies can’t go wrong with Max’s Triple Chocolate Champorado or The Beanery’s Belgian Champorado.
Triple Chocolate Champorado is available at Max’s in SM City Pampanga, SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Marilao, SM City Olongapo Central, and SM City Bataan.
With these delightful options, SM malls in Central Luzon ensure your days are filled with warmth and deliciousness. Whether you choose to dine in or take out, these comforting dishes will lift your spirits and make any season more enjoyable.
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