4 budget-friendly and comforting meals to solve your cravings

Now that prices on everything continue to rise, people are rethinking where they’ll spend their money on. Let’s be real: It can feel like a losing battle to even attempt to feed our families on a budget. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. After all, being frugal about the cost of a meal doesn’t mean you’ve to sacrifice high-quality taste or your faves.

Enter these crowd-pleasers, all available via the SM Malls Online app, that are as easy on the pocket as they’re flavorful and comforting. With our list, you’ll be able to cut down on costs and still enjoy delicious and filling meals in no time.

Kuya J Restaurant

Your plate, your rules. Dine in at Kuya J Restaurant from Mondays to Thursdays, between 10AM and 4PM, to build your own Mix & Match feast for only P349 until July 31, 2026.

Mix and match your beloved Kuya J go-tos by following these steps:

1. Choose your appetizer
2. Choose your side dish
3. Choose your main dish
4. Choose your rice

Et voilà! A complete and satisfying plate for one!

Available at any SM branch of Kuya J Restaurant near you.

Popeyes

Why choose one when you have the best of both worlds? On Mondays and Tuesdays until September 29, 2026, you can get their bestselling Classic Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, both with drinks, for only P249.

The signature sandwich is a crispy fried chicken fillet, served on a toasted brioche bun with creamy mayo and thick-cut pickles. The spicy version, meanwhile, is served with spicy roasted garlic mayo and tangy pickled jalapeño slices. Both sandwiches are celebrated for their massive crunch, juicy meat, and bold Southern flavor.

Available at any SM branch of Popeyes near you.

Greenwich

Double your eats at Greenwich when you pay with your BDO Debit Mastercard. Until August 31, 2026, savor free two (2) Beef Lasagna Supreme Snack Plates for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P700 on dine-in and takeout transactions.

Each plate is packed with layers of rich, savory beef and melty cheese, topped with creamy white sauce. All that creamy goodness, check! Cravings satisfied, check!

Available at any SM branch of Greenwich near you.

Inasal Chicken Bacolod

Inasal Paa awaits at Inasal Chicken Bacolod! Starting only at P195, the classic Filipino dish hits the spot every spoonful—featuring a generous thigh quarter marinated in a traditional blend of local spices, lemongrass, and calamansi, then grilled to perfection.

This local favorite’s wonderfully tender, incredibly savory, and boasts that signature smoky aroma that deserves an extra scoop of rice to soak up all the delicious juices. Served with rice, atchara, and golden annatto oil.

Available at Inasal Chicken Bacolod in SM City Manila, SM City San Lazaro, and SM City Sucat.

SWIPE to spend less, eat well

Satisfy your cravings without breaking bank with the SM Malls Online app by following these easy steps.

1. Download the SM Malls Online App and register.
2. Go to the Deals and Shop section to discover hundreds of SWIPE Coupons for mall deals.
3. Save for Later or Redeem your chosen SWIPE Coupon by presenting it to the respective store to avail of the promo.

Go all out in flavors sans the guilt when you explore the many restaurants offering a ton of dining deals and foodie-approved specials via SM Malls Online.

Download the SM Malls Online app today, available on Google Play and the App Store for SM Malling Made Easy.