No More "Pwede Na": Your 2026 Foodie Cheat Sheet for SM Supermalls

Let’s be real—how many times have we settled for a "good enough" meal just because we were already at the mall? This 2026, we’re officially retiring the "pwede na" mindset. It’s time to raise our standards because SM Supermalls is ushering in a new era of dining that’s all about fresher concepts and bolder flavors.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional mallgoer, here are your five craving non-negotiables for the year.

1. Snacks Are Not Just Placeholders

Snacking shouldn’t just be a way to kill time; it should be worth the stop. 

 

Pizza Planet (SM North EDSA): If you’re at The Annex, you must blast off into this playful spot. It’s gooey, cheesy comfort food that hits the spot for kids and kids-at-heart.

 

Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks (SM City Fairview): For that legit street food fix, their XXL Chicken and Handmade Oyster Mee Sua are absolute must-tries.

2. When We Say "Unli," We Mean Business

An all-you-can-eat spread should feel like a reward, not a compromise.

King’s Feast Luxury Buffet (SM North EDSA): Located at The Block, this is where you go to feast like royalty with a mix of local and international flavors.

Mo-Mo Paradise (SM Megamall): For the hot pot purists, their slow-simmered shabu-shabu and sukiyaki are the gold standard for a proper, lingering meal.

3. Boldness Is a Requirement

This year, we aren’t playing it safe with flavors. If it doesn’t have attitude, we don’t want it.

 

 

Siklab+ (S Maison): They take local favorites and give them a serious upgrade. If you haven't tried their Paboritong Pork Sisig or Kuhol ni Tanggol, you’re missing out.

 

Thaiwadee (SM Southmall): This is your go-to for authentic Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong that doesn't hold back on the heat and tang.

 

Royal Indian Curry House Bistro (SM North EDSA): For those who crave real spice, their Murgh Makhani and Hyderabadi Biryani are the real deal.

4. Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

If you’re trying to eat lighter, it shouldn't feel like a punishment. Salady at SM Megamall—the first in the PH—is proving that choosing lighter meals no longer feels like you’re missing out.

5. Coffee Stops Should Be a Real Break

Coffee isn’t just a caffeine fix; it’s a moment to slow down. Head over to Cafe Kulture at the SM Mall of Asia Sky Garden to pair your brew with pastries that you’ll be thinking about days later.

The standards are set, and the choices are yours. No more overthinking or settling for less—the next time you’re at SM, let your cravings lead the way.