Just wrapped up a quick afternoon at Power Plant Mall and honestly, it's become my favorite little…read moreescape in Makati. The place feels intimate compared to the massive malls everywhere else--more curated, less chaotic. I wandered through the high-end shops (that tourbillon watch boutique is insane), grabbed an amazing flat white at Yardstick, then had the best kinilaw and sisig at Toyo Eatery upstairs. The whole vibe is relaxed yet polished, and the Christmas lights this year are stunning without being over-the-top. Felt like a nice treat after a long week. Definitely five stars for me.

The Power Plant Mall is a five-story, upscale indoor shopping mall in Makati, Philippines. It is…read moreanchored by The Marketplace supermarket, an eight-screen Power Plant Cinema, and a mix of high-end retail tenants. It even has a Roman Catholic chapel called the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I was interested in visiting this venue because, as the name suggests, this structure was once (literally) a power plant. After the power plant was decommissioned, the structure and land were reimagined. It should be seen as part of a master planned development. It also caters to some adjacent, legacy, high-end communities. This location provided an opportunity for me to people watch; examine products and brands unfamiliar to me; and to price compare goods in the PHL, versus back home. And there seems to be more "exclusive" retailers I didn't see at other shopping centers in Makati.

BGC Bonifacio Global City will always be my first choice whenever I visit Manila, and Bonifacio…read moreHigh Street is most defintely a highlight. This reminds me of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, where wide pedestrian walkways/parks are between several retail. service and restaurants, and where people can stop and rest at benches, stairs/tables right at the center. There is literally a chain, or blocks fn these walkway/parks so we can walk through one, cross a street, the enter another. It's very family oriented. We saw several families playing in the park. It's also very pet-oriented where several people were walking (or carrying) their dogs. It's one big social. The choices of dining are endless, and one can take-out fast food, or stop and dine inside a restaurant. For US residents, it's almost like being in the USA because of the amazing number of US-based restaurants. Best of all, as a female senior citizen I felt perfectly safe walking by myself.

This place is so overhyped lol. Wasn't really amazed since I've already been to other Asian…read morecountries with MUCH huger shopping districts and more developed infrastructure. Just a hype spot that's oversaturated by people obsessed with spamming their social media taking posing photos in this place. People here are not friendly, wouldn't recommend for families.

Design. This mall…read morehas many good stores like Muji, bench even a grocery on the first floor. For some reason, the escalator placement makes visibility awkward in this mall. The food court on the 4th is good. Seating can be tricky at rush hour. Diversity is great when you want options for dining. Great restaurants outside and din Thai Fung right across the street.

They have a little bit of everything here. Shopping, grocery, restaurants, fast food as well as…read moremovie theatre.

High class shopping center for the Americans or abroad folks visiting Makati. All your name brand…read morestores are here.

Typical Philippine mall... crowded but has all the needed stores you may need to go to…read more Nothing out of the norm. It can be a bit confusing as buildings are connected via sky bridge but ince you get the hang of it, you can navigate through. The unfortunate part is that it can get very crowded on these sky bridges at times. The food selections are ample. Has your local mass favorites.

Market Market!It's been around for quite a while, even before BGC was developed. I visited the…read morePhilippines many times when I was younger, and back then, there wasn't much around. Seeing Market Market now shows how the Philippines has become more modern. It's a lively place where families can gather for special occasions, with various stands offering good prices, though I remember thinking the prices were quite reasonable. Interestingly, when you travel to the provinces or countryside, souvenirs and treats can be cheaper than here. Market Market has a nostalgic vibe, blending modern shopping with Filipino charm. Cheers to an OG spot with good food, great vibes, and a place that has stood the test of time!

Market! Market! Was such a cool place to shop. It was a mixture of big mall and small town Filipino…read moreshopping outside. I loved that you could buy WHATEVER you needed all in one location. The selection of Filipino treats outside was AMAZING. Everything was reasonably priced. I was able to get a quick haircut for $6! Unheard of here in the states! While I was getting a haircut my family was able to enjoy a late dinner snack. It was an amazing place to visit.

Overhyped "instagram" spot. Don't see what's the big deal of this area. I've been to much more…read moredeveloped shopping complexes in other Asian countries and I wasn't really amazed going here with my family. The people are obnoxiously loud just asking for attention, or blocking the walk-way taking an instagram post in a city they don't own a residence in. BGC is overhyped all around. Save your time and money for exploring other townships or malls around Philippines.

At first, I only referred to this mall as "The New Movie Place in Fort", because they finally…read moreopened a place to watch movies in the Fort (apart from SM Aura). When Central Square Mall was open for watching movies, my girlfriend and I decided to go watch a movie on a whim. When we got there, we got surprised that the cost of a ticket is almost double the cost of a standard one elsewhere - only to find out it's because of the 4D experience they offer (and super comfy lazy boy seating). We pretended to wait for our friends to confirm before purchasing tickets, because they were really out of our budget at the time (and we weren't going to waste 4D on a comedy film). I also hear that you can get your food delivered to you while you're inside the movie theater! Central Square has some pretty good restaurants on the top floor, especially Va Bene and Mad Mark's. My personal favorite snack, Jamaican Patties, has a kiosk present, which makes me very happy. There's also a small Family Mart on the top floor, which has a few tables and chairs for patrons to eat before or after watching the movie. The stores available here are pretty standard and also pretty high end. I'd still rather shop around the stores along High Street, mainly because of the price and the availability. Regardless, they have a variety of stores that will cater to your every (luxury) need.

A very nice mall. Very large. Great selection of restaurants. Loved walking in it. Although…read morethere's still some empty spaces. Enjoyed our trip there.

At Naughty Nachos The chicken is so spicy #foodporn…read more#burger #fries #unliwings #chickenwings

Moderate sized indoor mall with a pretty easy parking garage to walk in from. The prices for…read moreparking are pretty standard. I didn't like the strong smell of sewage that can be smelled from the first floor however inside the mall. That was pretty gross and my nose was sensitive to the smell. Everything opened around 11AM and a couple stores are in the works to be opened. Inside the mall, it felt clean and modern and the elevator has a pretty handy poster of where each store is and what floor something is at. The mall reaches to up 5 floors and there's a rooftop lounge too. You can't see the view outside the building openly, but there are cool spots to go to for the vibes. Elevator wait was long because a couple of elevators were out of order. Checked out the Coco cafe at the first floor and the bakery. Vendors in the middle of the mall too. Did an escape room. Plenty of activities and restaurants to do and eat at in the mall.

Great mall to visit as this was close to my hotel within walking distance. It has everything you…read moreneed from a grocery store, massages, cafe, restaurants It's considerably smaller and more relaxed than the big Makati malls like Greenbelt, Glorietta, or Power Plant Mall but I enjoyed it as it was more convenient. I was able to go through the mall without feeling overwhelmed. Definitely a more quite and less crowded atmosphere. I think it offers all the essential services in one place for a quick stop. It even has a movie theater. I even got a nice 90 minute massage here.

When I still live in the Philippines, I've been going to SM Megamall since it opened in 1991. It…read morewas the biggest mall in the Philippines at that time and had its run for 17 years. Now it is the third largest mall in the Philippines and the thirteenth largest mall in the world with almost 1,000 shops including retail and dining outlets. This mall have almost everything, from specialty stores, clothing, electronics, arcade and video games, hardware, bookstores, sporting goods, restaurants, cafés and food court, movie theaters, and kiosks by merchants. Most of the items are great value for money and service is always on point! They also hold special events and holiday celebrations. Check it out!

I'm so jealous the states side don't have these kind of malls!!!! Everything you need all in one…read morelocation! Great stores, great staff, great food options! I love the mall!!!!

Located in Ayala Center in Makati, this very popular department store is very well known all around…read moreThe Philippines. Very family friendly place that has a lot to offer. Parking can be found here, but I don't suggest you drive in Manila as traffic can be mentally exhausting. If you have a driver, he will know exactly where to park at SM. The Store is filled with everything you need for yourself, your home, your family, friends, pets. SM is growing with products it's unbelievable! Products are either locally made items to luxury brands from all around the world. From perfumes, cologne, shampoos, conditioners, body lotions. It was a little hard for me to sample something then move on to the next fragrance counter as there is so much to see all around the mall. What was most important is that the Foreign Exchange Counter was found on the Men's Floor of the department store. It was operated by BDO Bank and they offered a very competitive exchange rate. Also In the basement of the mall, you'll find SM Supermarket. They will have all your household items, snacks, food items, anything you forgot to pack for your trip such as toiletries. I honestly can't remember which floor it was, but there is a wing that connects you from SM to Glorietta Mall. It's the floor where one of the coffee shops were located either 2F or 3F. Happy shopping!!!

I'm not from around these parts but I've been to a few SM since my first visit in '88. This place…read moreis so bright. So there is a full sized grocery store here with food stalls lined up after paying at the grocery register. The escalator belt down and up from the grocery allows use of the carts (no escalator steps). There is a home appliance SM center. There is a toy store SM. There is a SM beauty store. Other brand stores are there too. I can go on and on. This will have most of what your looking for all in a multi level SM mall. It is right next to the MRT and other malls in Makati with plenty of parking. Every SM has at least two employees within earshot that'll be able to help at moment's notice.