Food offerings that are more familiar and closer to the heart of the Ilonggos are just some of the gastronomic highlights of SM City Iloilo Foodcourt. While there are certain Foodcourt stores that provide satisfaction to one's "international" palate (Read Foodtrip around the World and SM Food Hall), nothing beats the taste of local flavors. Be it homegrown restaurants serving local cuisine and dishes.
And SM City Iloilo Foodcourt has lots to choose from when it comes homegrown restaurant and local cuisine. Be it well-loved Ilonggo restaurants or those coming other places but still serves Filipino dishes, it's a feast to both the eyes and tummy!
Casa Ilongga, as the name suggests, serves mostly Ilonggo cuisine and is a local favorite. Two of its specialties are very close to the heart (and stomachs) of the locals - KBL and Lapaz Batchoy. KBL is almost everybody's favorite dish and often most missed of those outside the region. It is named after its three main ingredients - kadyos (purplish beans), baboy (pork pata is the best) and langka (unripe jackfruit). Add to that is the local souring fruit batwan which gives the broth a mild sour flavor mostly preferred by the ILonggos.
But none is more iconic than the Ilonggo specialty - Lapaz Batchoy. A concoction of pork, liver, intestines, chicharon, egg noodles and meat broth, it is, as always, Iloilo best known cuisine. And the comfort and convenience of having the taste of batchoy at the food court makes it a filling meal or snack of those who are always on the go!
Breakthrough is an iconic seafood restaurant along the stretch of Villa Beach in Arevalo. Yet it cna be found all throughout the city under different settings and names as well as in foodcourts. Bringing its signature dishes fastfood-style and in a more convenient locations, it aims to satisfy your cravings as well as not making a dent on your pockets.
Try its Sinabawang Isda, Sizzling Crabmeat and Aligue Rice, among others and you'll just be as satisfied as you can be.
Ocean City is another home-grown restaurant that makes it presence among the foodcourts. While it has two other casual dining branches, its food court offerings of local and Chinese specialties make a mark on the foodies.
Take your pick from Beef with Broccoli, Ox Tongue Estofado and Grilled Sibingan, among others. Specialty foods at a fraction of the price you pay and served as your order.
As its names suggests, Bacolod Lechon Haus serves roasted meat like Chicken, Pork BBQ and Lechon Baboy by the plate. A great way to satisfy your craving for lechon as you can order in small or party sizes. Extra rice please!
Are you ready to sizzle? Sizzling Plate offers delicious and affordable combo meals - yes they all sizzle!
Take you pick from Sizzling Pork Steak or Honey-glazed Pork Chop. Or better yet order it together, so you'll have two serving of Java rice and two meaty offerings.
"Double-time" continues with this Double Decker sizzler made with two pieces ground meat patties with cheese - a local take on Salisbury steak. Now, where'e my extra rice?
Aside from its best-selling Pork Barbecue on sticks, one cannot say no to Chicken and Pork Belly Barbecue. With its signature marinade and basting sauce, you can already smell its deliciousness from afar.
Speaking of aroma, how about the Langhap-Sarap goodness of the Philippines' most iconic fastfood chain Jollibee? Despite all the food offerings on the table, no one says "no" to Jolly Spaghetti and Chicken Joy.
You can choose from the fresh locals fruits (seasonal or not) for a healthy and delicious mix as dessert after your food binge.
As we end this food trip on a sweet yet healthy note, SM City Iloilo Foodcourt has everything for everyone. Its just a matter of a few steps in and around the area to satisfy what you've been craving for!