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The Great NorthMin Culinary Adventure at SM!

Explore the diverse culinary delights of Northern Mindanao with SM City Butuan, SM CDO Downtown, and SM City CDO Uptown. From traditional Filipino dishes to innovative fusion cuisine, the region's rich history and culture come alive on your plate.

Verity

Iam’s Kitchen + Bar

Afters Donut

In Butuan, SM City Butuan is home to standout restaurants like Verity, where modern Filipino dishes like their signature Sarsaparilla, their take on a pork cut in their special sauce, and Hawaiian burger shine. One should also try their Palagsing, a traditional Butuan dessert made from unaw and buko (young coconut) with a decadent chocolate dip. Iam’s Kitchen + Bar offers a fusion of Asian and international flavors, with highlights like Beef Salpicao, Chicken Tuscana – inspired by an Italian rich spice rubbed to chicken breasts, and shrimp Kare-Kare. For dessert lovers, Afters Donut serves Instagram-worthy treats that are almost too beautiful to eat. This popular homegrown donut stop serves up a wide range of sweet treats, from classic donuts to unique flavor combinations.

Ribs and Bibs Restaurant

Fat Monk Restaurant

In Cagayan de Oro, SM CDO Downtown and SM City CDO Uptown boast must-visit spots. Ribs and Bibs Restaurant at SM CDO Downtown is famous for its mouthwatering Daddy, Mommy, and Baby Back Ribs. The usual side dishes with the ribs are buttered veggies, plain rice, grilled corn on the cob, coleslaw salad, sweet potato mash, tropical salsa, chili con carne, and java rice. They also serve excellent Pork steak, Beef burger steak, Mumsie's Angus Roast Beef, and Angus Rib-Eye. Fat Monk Restaurant offers a taste of Southeast Asia with dishes like Tom Yam Kung Soup and Butter Garlic Prawn. Try their Thai hot and sour soup; this is one of their best sellers since they serve more of Thailand's best flavors. But you should take advantage of their Friend Lapu Mango Sauce version, fried lapu-lapu layered with their sweet mango sauce. Also on their favorites list is Chicken Satay, Thai seasoned, skewered, grilled chicken served with peanut sauce.

Ahfong Restaurant

At SM City CDO Uptown, Ahfong Restaurant delights with a blend of Chinese dishes. The restaurant features a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal place for family gatherings, casual dining, or even special occasions. Some the their best dishes are the Soo Pinoy Best Pancit Canton, Fried Lapu-Lapu with sweet and sour sauce , Lumpia Shanghai, Crab Meat Fuyong, Salt and pepper spareribs.

Hugo Restaurant & Lounge

Hugo Restaurant & Lounge provides a luxurious dining experience with European and Asian fusion cuisine, featuring their Baby Back Platter as a standout dish, slathered in the most delicious sticky barbecue sauce with a kick of garlic, tender, and juicy melt-in-your-mouth ribs!  The menu at Hugo typically includes a variety of dishes that may range from local Filipino favorites to international cuisine, allowing guests to enjoy a wide array of flavors.

Abalone

One should not miss Abalone, a Zamboanga-based restaurant known for their freshest seafood and Chinese cuisines. Their best dishes are inspired from a rich Chavacano traditional flavor. Some of their luxurious treats includes the Lobster Salad, Shanghai Lumpia, the very popular dessert, Knickerbocker.

Northern Mindanao’s culinary scene is a hidden gem, and these SM malls are your gateway to discovering it. Whether you're a foodie, a traveler, or simply looking for a new culinary adventure, SM City Butuan, SM CDO Downtown, and SM City CDO Uptown promise a memorable experience. (SM Supermalls)

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