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!!

I love the stores, I love the restaurants. Ambiance is a plus and parking became more convenient…read moreover the year since I last came here. Go see a movie in their 4DX cinema for the experience .

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.

Excellent customer service I experienced personally. I bought a hot and cold water dispenser and…read moreto my dismay the water was not getting cold. I immediately called their customer support team and got a return call less than an hour later. I brought back the item the next day and the sales team took care of my concern as urgent. The item was immediately replaced that very moment. I was never expecting fast action as I've heard that return or exchange policy in some establishments is a nightmare. I commend your Home Center group and I will definitely come back to this Mall for all my needs.

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.

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.