Can someone please tell me why Manila has so many nice shopping areas to go to?…read more U.P. Town Center is one of those shopping areas that have shops and restaurants inside the mall and outside the mall. I personally enjoyed my trip over here to this shopping center. I remember it having H/M; H/M Home (we do not have this in Los Angeles), The Body Shop and many filipino brands. They do have my favorite Filipino Brand, Apartment 8, located on the second floor I believe. My cousin and I so happened to stumble by this store and I was so excited when I saw it. They have a grocery store as well, inside the mall. Restaurant- 1 restaurant i did try but I don't think i found on Yelp is a restaurant called RECIPE. I thought this restaurant deserved to be mentioned. I heard it is a chain. This place serves traditional filipino food and it was do delicious. We ordered 1) Crispy Tilapia- Surprisingly super delish. Nice and crispy with a nice dipping sauce. I don't really like tilapia but this was pretty good. Has a clean flavor and again an awesome dipping sauce. 2) General Tsao Chicken- This was the first time i actually enjoyed this dish. I've ordered it several time here in Los Angeles in different Chinese restaurants, however it is to my surprise that this establishment in Manila got it right. Nice and crispy in the outside and moist in the inside. Not too sweet and not to spicy. 3) Chicken soup with Sotanghon noodles- This simple dish was done so right by Recipe. Its simple flavors of chicken soup with the combination of sotanghon noodles (mung bean noodles) was spot on. Just like how my grandma's makes it. 4) the last dish we ordered was the Bistek. This was super yummy as well. The beef was prepared thinly sliced and was really tender. The sauce as well was really good not too salty. 5) Green Mango Shake- When in the Philippines, I always order mango shakes because they are made with fresh mangos.... and you can tell... They ran out of ripe mangos so i decided to try the green mango... Boy was it sour... but what do you expect, non the less it was refreshing on a hot evening... I did see a lot of students walking around the area, and my cousin said because there are colleges and schools around the area. When I go back to the Philippines I will surely be back! Enjoy!!

UP Town Center has been open perhaps about two years. It is the mall that us university students…read morefrom the Katipunan-Diliman area used to wish were there, with lots of restaurants, cafes, and shops where we could relax and entertain ourselves. The mix of stores today woos this target demographic, with lots of casual, athleisure clothing and accessories stories and trendy restaurants, some of which are open till late. It also caters to the neighborhood community, having added another supermarket and department store to the mix, and will in May 2016 onwards (am not sure when, though) be opening a row of cinemas, a gym, and some more popular brands of clothing that you usually get in the bigger malls, like Mango and H&M. This mall has been bumped up to the big leagues. Restaurant wise, it has lots of good choices, some of which you may miss because they're sort of spread far apart. Some are branches of successful restos, like Silantro, Mad Mark, Recovery Food (open 24 hours), Ramen Nagi, and Kyochon. Some are distinctly Pinoy, like Crisostomo, Max's, Pinac, and the one I want to try soon, Alab. Then there are a few which are my favorites, like The Breadery, Kos Greek Ouzeri, Shrimp Bucket, Dulcelin, and Torch, because my parents love the pizza there. Needless to say, you won't run out of choices for coffee, or tea. There are two things which I don't like about UP Town Center. First, it is full of stairs and with no seats anywhere to sit for free. This is an old-fashioned trend that I see changing in non-Ayala malls, like different SMs, Robinsons, Eastwood, and Century City. More than that, there are no senior citizen-PWD-friendly ramps on the rear side, coming from the parking area. Since I have aging parents, I find that unacceptable. Also, parking is dreadfully limited, most of it far from the mall entrance - the one that exists now, at least. There is a five-level parking building on the far, far end of the complex, but that's it. In total, I heard, UP Town Center has only 720 parking slots. Not only does this limit the number of visitors by car, it causes horrendous traffic around the neighborhood because of the queues to the parking lot. That said, it is a nice mall. It causes traffic, but that's what malls do. For those of us who live nearby, it's a good destination. The folks are already looking forward to the cinema's opening.

While Sta. Lucia of Cyracuse (from which I believe Sta. Lucia gets "her" name) is the patron saint…read moreof the blind, you can imagine that it would be poetic to completely overlook this otherwise hidden gem in favor of the nearby Robinson's Metro East. However, you would be at a loss. Although this particular mall is not as well-lit or up-to-date as it's nearby counterpart, or, indeed, like other malls of better caliber in the other areas of Manila, Sta. Lucia caters to clients from all walks of life who are looking for items of all kinds as well. Here you will find a hodgepodge of items that can be good deals of higher-end products sold at bargain prices, or you may even find older items that are no longer sold at conventional stores anymore, and for a reasonable price. Food stalls are abundantly distributed along the mall and between the stores, and it is surprisingly bigger than it looks from the outside. So don't let appearances or first impressions fool you; being blind sometimes leads to a leap of faith.

I am alway at fond of this mall... There are a lot of variety and range in their store offerings…read more From "tiange" types to local and emerging brands, to popular brands... from inexpensive clothes to designer handbags (such as Pierre Cardin), if you just look and shop meticulously you will find them!

This place is huge! Lots of restaurants to dine in should you get hungry shopping. I haven't been…read moreback here in ages. So it is nice to see. There is always a big crowd here, either browsing or plain window shopping.

SM City Marikina is your typical Metro Manila mall. It is a decent sized mall with every amenities…read morein it: grocery, movie theater, restaurants, etc. We like SM City Marikina because of its close proximity to the village we stay when we visit Philippines. Traffic has gotten so much worse that all the basic necessities we need can be found at SM City Marikina: grocery, money exchange, some cel phone gadgets, and small 'pasalubongs' back to the US. On top of that, SM City Marikina's architecture and location is aesthetically pleasing. Its cool to see S.C.M. from FVR road, heck even at Katipunan Ave.

Our friend picked us up and brought us to Serin Ayala Mall for some last-minute shopping and to…read moregrab snacks and drinks, and it was a great stop! This cozy, well-designed mall fits the relaxing vibe of Tagaytay perfectly. It has a nice mix of stores, from popular brands to local shops, so there's something for everyone. The dining options are excellent, with plenty of choices for casual meals, coffee, or desserts. The outdoor seating areas and greenery add a refreshing touch, making it feel more like a garden than a typical mall. The mall isn't too big, so it's easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed. There's also a supermarket and a cinema, making it convenient for both locals and visitors. Parking is usually easy to find, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Whether you're looking to shop, eat, or relax, Serin Ayala Mall is a lovely spot to visit in Tagaytay!

Though very nice mall, most vendors and restaurants do not accept credit cards from U.S. Either…read morecash where you have to find a local money changers or GCash onsome vendors.

So it's been 17 years since last went to the Philippines, and I didn't know what to expect…read more What a pleasant surprise it was when my parents and I checked in to the Airbnb and we find out that the Venice Grand Canal Mall was just across the street. I spent a lot of time here. As soon as you walk into the mall, it doesn't feel like you're in the Philippines anymore. The canal was nice to see during the day and at night. You can even take a gondola through the canal. They also have an area where you can feed pigeons seeds. They have a lot of the stores and the restaurants that we have in the US. I was joking around saying that I traveled 7200 miles to eat at a Denny's in the Philippines. Lol. And you know I had to hit up the Uniqlo here! Will I be back? Of course. Especially if I stay at the same Airbnb. I'll see you when I see you Venice Grand Canal Mall!

The Venice Grand Canal Mall is a large lifestyle center located in Taguig, Philippines…read more The Venice Grand Canal Mall should be viewed within the context of a master planned development. Encircling this mall are apartments, condos and office towers. The mall offers a lot: a supermarket; bookstores; fast food and casual dining restaurants; a multi-screen movie theater; spaces for dance and play--and a lot of retail shopping. You can also buy tickets for a gondola ride or rent a swan boat. 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. It was interesting.

A couple of years ago I wasn't much a fan of this mall. It seems fairly dead everytime I'd visit or…read morejust quiet. Outside wasn't as dead, but inside didn't seem like a lot of was going on. Maybe I caught them on better days these days or they've gotten a bit more life. For the most part it's the same, but seems a bit more lively. There were zumba classes and various other small shows in the central atrium which were fun to watch. I think the Sun Star Mall isn't a bad way to spend some leisure time though. Lots of small restaurant chains to grab lunch.

This, as the rest of the malls in BGC are all overhyped. Just filled with people acting as main…read morecharacters holding zero shopping bags in their arms, and rather blocking the walkways spamming photos for their social media to "look rich." Not a fan of this area.

This place is like a 5 drive from my home!! The Taco Bell here is amazing, but the Halal Guys has a…read morebit of a metallic, smoky after taste though, but still not a bad restaurant

Great stores, including my favorites, Uni Qlo and the Brickyard. Location is great. Selection is…read moregreat. A great mall by Ayala.

Nice selection of shops and variety of restaurants. We enjoyed excellent food and service at…read moreKatherine's.

If you consider yourself a high end shopper, this is the place for you. Go to Greenbelt 4 because…read morethat is where you will find Prada, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Hermes and many more and all that brand that you have come to know and love!! Greenbelt 4 is like the Beverly Hills of Rodeo Drive, except it's inside a mall! Greenbelt 1,2 are the older portion, but nonetheless, you will find something to buy to suit your desires!! While I am not a big shopper at all, I did come here for the restaurant. If you want to experience fine and upscale dining in the Philippine Islands, this is the place. From French to Italian, it will not disappoint! Just make sure to bring all your plastics, and whatever you do, leave room for desert!! Just sayin.... :p Until then, Cheers & Mabuhay!! ~ :p

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