Still wondering where to take your bae for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a list of some of the best romantic destinations at SM where you can spoil your loved one to a sumptuous evening meal!
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1. LA MÈRE POULARD
Nothing says romance quite like an intimate dinner over delectable French food. The world-renowned La Mère Poulard brings their signature dishes like puff omelettes and duck confit closer to home.
They also serve classic Pinoy favorites with a French twist. You might want to try their Filipino-style Ratatouille and get that warm fuzzy feeling of comfort with your Valentine. Take your date to a romantic evening to Normandy, France within the metro.
Branch: SM Aura Premier
2. PROVIDORE
If you and your date are looking for somewhere with really great food and ambiance, Providore is the place for you. Their menu is unpretentious. You’ll find classic bistro and café favorites cooked simply the way they’re supposed to be cooked—but made even more delicious.
The bared-down cooking style and the honest-to-goodness comfort food like chicken and waffles and fried lumpiang ubod will make you realize that you don’t need all the glitz to have a great Valentine’s dinner. All you need is good food and someone you love sharing it with.
Branches: SM Aura Premier
3. FAT FOOK TAIWANESE KITCHEN
Treat your Valentine to the playful Taiwanese restaurant Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen. Their menus cover everything from Taiwanese street food to traditional main dishes. They claim to be no-nonsense, which your intentions with your date should be, too!
Just great food, great company, and great ambience at Fat Fook.
Branches: SM Megamall and SM City North EDSA
4. NIKKEI
What couple doesn’t enjoy sharing a platter of great sushi together? None, because all couples do. Since it’s a special day, just any old sushi place won’t cut it. Make your reservation at the Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Nikkei.
They’re popular for making fresh and creative sushi, but they’re also very well-known for their fusion dishes like their ceviches. You and your date can even crack open a bottle of wine and have a little romantic feast of your own.
Branch: The Podium
5. NARA THAI
A meal at Nara Thai is sure to spice up any day, especially Valentine’s! They have all your favorite Thai dishes like Pad Thai, Kai Krob, and Tom Yum Goong. They use fresh ingredients and authentic Thai recipes, you’ll feel like you’re on a soul-searching trip in Bangkok or Phuket with your soulmate.
They were named one of Thailand’s Best Restaurants in 2017 and now that they’re in Manila, don’t miss the chance to take your date there. And don’t forget to cap off your meal with the classic Thai sweet sticky rice with mango.
Branch: SM Megamall
6. NIU BY VIKINGS
NIU by Vikings just might be the classiest buffet you’ll ever see. The leather seats and the luxurious wallpaper and chandeliers only add to the entire vibe of the place. Another brainchild of the team behind Vikings, they elevate the average buffet experience.
They have a wide selection of cheeses, pasta, meats, and more. You can spend your entire night with your date sampling the food and the drinks that they have. On top of having a lot of great food to choose from, you can also sit back and enjoy listening to a pianist playing live.
Branches: SM Aura Premier and The Podium
7. OSAKA OHSHO
Make your Valentine’s a whole lot better and warmer at Osaka Ohsho. They have tonkotsu and donburis, but more than those, you go to Osaka Ohsho for the unlimited ramen. They offer two varieties of ramen that you can get unlimited: Tonkotsu Ramen and Charsiu Ramen.
You can get one and your date can get the other. The prices for the unlimited ramen start at P199. You can now get a memorable (and filling) date without a hefty bill.
Branch: SM Megamall
8. WILDFLOUR RESTAURANT
Wildflour Restaurant is for the environmentally conscious couple. Remember how people think that organic food tastes bland? Wildflour completely shatters this idea. From being a little cafe and bakery in Bonifacio Global City in 2012, they’ve grown and become one of Manila’s most well-known and most-loved premium restaurants.
All their dishes and pastries are cooked fresh all day so you know your food’s always going to be top-notch. Apart from having really great food, they also work with local farms around the country to make sure that only the best ingredients go on the customers’ plates.
Take someone special to this really special place where your food’s quality is always assured to be the best.
Branch: The Podium
9. TOKERU
Get rid of the date jitters at Tokeru. The ambiance is laidback and happy, and you and your date can make your own lava cakes! You can choose the cake base, filling, and toppings—completely customizable.
This way, you can get to know your date even better through their preferences and choices. Of course, this way, you can also get really good dessert.
Branch: SM Megamall
10. WOLFGANG’S STEAKHOUSE
You really can’t get better steak than in Wolfgang’s Steakhouse. Treat your Valentine to a steak dinner that you both won’t forget. The charming interiors of cherry wood floors and homey chandeliers will make you feel right at ease.
The welcoming smell of their perfectly prepared USDA Prime steaks, famous rib eye, filet mignon, and grilled salmon is always in the air. You’ll feel like you’re in a romantic cabin enjoying the best steak of your lives with your lovely date.
Branches: The Podium
1. LA MÈRE POULARD
Nothing says romance quite like an intimate dinner over delectable French food. The world-renowned La Mère Poulard brings their signature dishes like puff omelettes and duck confit closer to home.
They also serve classic Pinoy favorites with a French twist. You might want to try their Filipino-style Ratatouille and get that warm fuzzy feeling of comfort with your Valentine. Take your date to a romantic evening to Normandy, France within the metro.
Branch: SM Aura Premier
