But First, Food!
There were so many excellent restaurants and coffee shops at SM Megamall that I found it more challenging than gift buying. To be honest, I dwelled on this dilemma longer than my earlier sweater hunt!
I was craving Japanese food, and there were Yabu, Ippudo, Yayoi, and Ooma where I could get that satisfying, high-quality East Asian taste that I love. But Mexican also seemed appetizing at that time, and I heard Gringo, El Pollo Loco, and Chili’s all serve signature tacos, quesadillas, and burritos that are definitely to die for.
In the end, I decided to go for Western food and headed to Pound by Todd English in Mega Fashion Hall. I was overwhelmed by their extensive menu, which boasted delicious Italian and American dishes like pizza, pasta, burgers, and sliders. I was also surprised to see that their food offerings were quite affordable, which I completely wasn’t expecting considering the fine dining ambiance and the elegant interior design.
That was my first time at the Pound, and I could not pass up the chance to try their signature dishes. I ordered their famous Pound Burger and a serving of their Pizza Poutine, a plate of well-seasoned fries topped with tomato sauce, herbs, and parmesan cheese. It was surely a filling meal! Though the burger was smaller than I was expecting, their Poutine was something I would definitely order again.
After demolishing my burger and fries, I then went out to find the best dessert to complete my dinner. And seriously, who does not want dessert? Not me, for sure!
So after stopping by Dairy Queen to see if I was up for some ice cream, I turned back and headed to Ben’s Cookies for a chocolate chip. But I then changed my mind at the last minute and went to Brownies Unlimited, only to end up getting a cup of frozen yogurt at Llaollao instead. The sweet, yet tart flavor of the yogurt was a sweet finish to my savory dinner, and I was extremely delighted that I made the right dessert choice!