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Back-to-school season doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to your favorite food trips. If your allowance is already feeling the petsa de peligro pressure, don’t worry. You can still satisfy every craving without emptying your wallet.
This July, SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan prove that delicious meals and viral food finds don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Whether you’re grabbing lunch between classes, rewarding yourself after exams, or planning a spontaneous barkada gala to the max, these three SM malls in the North Metro are packed with student-friendly meals that are sulit, satisfying, and definitely dasurv.
SM City Valenzuela: Comfort Food That Hits the Spot
The newly upgraded SM Foodcourt at SM City Valenzuela has become more than just a place to eat. It’s an easy hangout for students looking to recharge between classes.
One of its newest additions is Goto Topps, where diners can customize a classic bowl of goto with toppings like tokwa, crispy chicharon, isaw, and betamax. It is comfort food with a playful twist. For bigger appetites, the Bola-Bola Special is a filling option loaded with juicy pork meatballs and generous toppings. It’s the kind of meal that keeps you going from your first class to your last.
Need something quick before your next lecture or commute? Tori Takoyaki serves freshly made takoyaki with a crisp exterior and creamy center, making it an easy grab-and-go snack.
SM City Grand Central: Asian Favorites Without the Splurge
Craving international flavors without stretching your allowance?
At the SM Foodcourt in SM City Grand Central, KyuKyu Ramen serves steaming bowls starting at just ₱99. Choose from Tonkotsu Ramen, Spicy Ichiban, Cheesy Tonkotsu, or Premium Umami Ramen for a satisfying meal that won’t break the budget. Round out your order with gyoza, Beef Gyudon, or Chicken Teriyaki for an affordable feast.
Just around the corner, Thaiwadee brings the bold flavors of Thailand to North Metro. Dig into savory Pad Thai, sip on aromatic Tom Yum Goong, cool down with Thai Milk Tea or Tamarind Iced Tea, and don’t leave without trying the creamy Mango Sticky Rice. It’s the kind of food trip that feels like a quick vacation, minus the airfare.
SM Center Sangandaan: Viral Snacks Worth the Hype
If snacks are more your thing, SM Center Sangandaan has two stops to add to your list.
ChizMozza is all about gooey cheese pulls. Choose from Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella Bites, the 3-Cheese Popsicle, the 2-Cheese Monster, or the Donut Mozza available in plain and ube flavors. They are perfect for sharing with friends or keeping all to yourself.
K-food fans can also check out Eat Pizza, the Korean brand known for its solo-sized rectangular pizzas. Made with finest dough, premium mozzarella, and toppings like Pepperoni and Hot & Spicy Bulgogi, each slice is designed for busy days when you want something filling without slowing down.
Whether you’re craving Filipino comfort food, ramen, Thai favorites, Japanese street snacks, cheesy treats, or Korean-style pizza, your most loved SM Malls offer plenty of budget-friendly options for students this July.
Round up the group chat, plan your next food crawl, gala to the max and discover your next favorite meal at SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan. Great food is even better when it’s shared, especially when it’s sulit.
