TASTE THE WORLD AT SM LANANG FOODHALL

Flavors of the world in SML

TASTE THE WORLD AT SM LANANG FOODHALL

Japanese bento from Ureshi Japanese Restaurant

Taste the flavors of the world in one hub when you drop by the SM Lanang Foodhall for an elevated dining experience with family and friends.

For the adventurous palate, SM Lanang Foodhall offers a unique blend of flavors with its diverse mix of tenants offering well-loved dishes and delicacies from Japanese, Korean, American, Chinese, and even Filipino cuisines.

Shoppers and tourists alike can explore distinct flavors that suit their cravings from Panda Shabu Shabu, Lakuseana, Yoo Dae Bak, JG Salo, Red Corner, Coffee Box, Potato Corner, Juice Co., and Ureshi Japanese Restaurant.

The SM Lanang Foodhall also boasts of being an inclusive food hub as it welcomes restaurants such as GreenEats which offers 100% plant-based options for people opting for a healthier diet.

To add to the delight, Foodhall diners with a minimum single receipt of P499 who also purchase a 1.5L bottle or three 16 oz of Coca-Cola beverages from any of its stores are also entitled to a free tote bag which they can claim from the designated redemption booth up until April 28.

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Native delicacies served at snack bazaar

Misa de Gallo

Snack bazaar set up for church goers of December dawn masses

The tradition lives on in the Philippines where “kakanin” or the Filipino delicacies are readily available at dawn near Catholic churches after parishioners participate in the early morning masses otherwise known as Misa de Gallo.

It is observed in Catholic churches the dawn masses for nine consecutive mornings starting December 16 until December 24. It is the time of spiritual preparation and purification in celebration of the birth of Jesus. Devotees make it a point to complete the nine dawn masses where prayer intentions are offered.

It is the longest and most important celebration among Filipinos even as this religious celebration is observed by Catholics around the world.

In the city where I live and in support to this celebration, the city government of Davao put up the “Snack Bazaar” at the city hall grounds where entrepreneurs sell famous native delicacies of puto bumbong, puto chesse, suman, biko, (rice cake) and many more paired with hot coffee or “sikwate” hot chocolate. The Snack Bazaar is just a stone throw away from the San Pedro Cathedral where dawn masses are offered starting at 3:30 am and 4:30 am.

Photos below by the City Government of Davao

Dubbed as “Siyam ka Kaadlawon Snack Bazaar”, it runs from 1:00 am to 7:00 am starting December 16 until the last day of the early morning mass on December 24.