You'll find The French Baker in most SM malls in Metro Manila. This is one of my favorite restaurants in an SM mall because their food is simple, yet delicious and practically priced. Plus, they often slash the prices of their breads towards the end of the day and you'll know the discount time is on because there's always a line in front of the counter when that happens.
But it's not just about getting cheap bread. They actually have pretty decent meals. One favorite is the soup in a bread bowl. It reminds me of the time Clam Chowder in San Francisco pier. Their soup selection is very creamy and rich - their version of the clam chowder is always popular as is the bacon and potato soup. Whatever it is that they have boiling in that pot, it's sure to satisfy.
Their beef lasagna is also very good. It has just the right blend of beef Ragu and béchamel sauce. It has layers of mozzarella cheese that melts when they heat it up for you. It comes with one garlic pesto stick, so I suggest you already order an additional slice of garlic bread.
The Entrée selection is exciting. My favorite chicken cordon bleu is done really well here. The deep fried roulade of chicken breast with butter and cheese is encrusted with sourdough bread crumbs that lends it a different flavor. You can get it with either creamy herb sauce or gravy.
They have a lot of other French food which are really good but are still very affordable. read more