Last Saturday, the family planned to have dinner in Kaptiolyo.  To kill time, I decided to drop by the nearby new market in Mandaluyong area  called Mandala Park.


I've once shared that the family has tried the Razon's in Liberty Center for Halo-Halo.  But, we seem to have missed Mandala Park which is just beside it!  It has Mandala Park signage and a green-filled fence.


Mandala Park is not just a food market.  It's  an open space that showcase locally sourced and crafted produce.


But, most of it are food stalls so it really draws us foodies.


There are also live bands.  


As you can see, it's a great chill place.

I've yet to try having a Tarot Reading.  But, as usual my budget is on for the food. 

Food

Asiong's of Cavite

Jonas Pop Up

Gostoso

Yes, their menu is on the floor and even the staffs had to bend down to check the pricing when customers were inquiring.

Commissaire

Punta

Scout's Honor (see our review here)

Mister Delicious

 I shared our sandwich experience before, didn't know Mister Delicious now sells deli goods as well.
 

Wrapped

Good Food Co.

Perfect Mushrooms (Facebook Fan Page)

Ribs Manila

I regret not trying this out.  Perhaps, when I get to visit next time.

Other options that we've tried before are: Babci Kuchnia and Fog City. 

Drinks

Pure Nectar by Fruit Magic

Pedro Brew Crafters

Bulletproof Coffee

Other options that were there that we've tried before are Stanford & Shaw and Bayani Brew.

What I Had

Mac & Foie (755 php)

I've heard a lot of raves about Le Petit Souffle's Mac & Foie so I just had to choose it among the rest.  It was served in a big paper bowl.  This is good for sharing!  Compared to other mac and cheese I've tried, I would say this is the most luxurious one I've had.  Within our family I am the only one fond of foie gras so I really thought I'd fall over heels with this one.  It was just good for me but not extraordinarily so.  I think I'd prefer the slightly cheaper Luxe Mac & Cheese over this.

Matcha and Mille Feuille (250 php)

Being a fan of matcha, I just had to order the Matcha and Mille Feuille.  This is the first time for me to try a mille feuille.  I was expecting a mille feuille to be light, crispy and flaky puff pastry similar to a croissant.  But, the Matcha and Mille Feuille was heavy and crunchy like a thin cracker.  The matcha filling is good.  It was rich but not too sweet.  

Mandala Park has lots of tempting food options.   I don't know what happened.  Before I realized it,  I found myself shelling out 1,005 php for this merienda.  And, I've only tried one out of the many.   I hope to try more next time. 

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I can still recall when I first heard of Mercato Centrale and how I was so eager to visit and check it out.  Back then it was the first and one of it's kind in the Metro.  Now, Mercato Centrale is operating many food markets and it hasn't lost its touch.  When I visited the newly opened Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale in Market! Market!, it was swarming with hungry customers eager to indulge in the affordable meals offered by the vendors.  

Chef Bab's Sizzling Sisig and More (Facebook Fan Page)

Chef Bab's Sizzling Sisig and More takes sisig to another level with their customized sisig.  The first step is to choose you sisig: Tofu Sisig, Veggie Meat Sisig, Chicken Sisig, Beef Sisig, Bangus Sisig, Squid Sisig, Pork (Dinakdakan) Sisig or Crispy Pork Sisig.  

Then, pick you ingredients and seasoning then serving size.

For those yearning for Bagnet...

Giga Bite Kebab (Facebook Fan Page)

Giga Bite Kebab offers Kebabs and other street foods.
 

More choices here...

Timplador De Cebu Boneless Lechon (Facebook Fan Page)

Now you can have lechon on a casual night with Timplador De Cebu Boneless Lechon.

Takoyaki... my favorite Japanese snack is here too.

Choosing is the most difficult part because there are so many to choose from.

Filipino meals at a very affordable price.

Auntie May's Home Kitchen and Delicatessen (Facebook Fan Page)

If I'd have a meal there this would be my best bet.   But, I just had my dinner when I passed by.

Lots of lines for these stick street food.

Empanada de Norte

Empanada prepared Ilocano-style by Empanada de Norte.

Edgys Foodtrip

 There's Baby Back Ribs here at Edgys Foodtrip.

Shawarma

Shawarma!

Ace's Cuisine

My friends loved the Cajun Pork Chops from Ace's Cuisine.


Choose any pasta you want all at the same price.

Crowd seem to be gathering this stall.  I peeked through and saw it was the sisig they were crazy about.

The Sultry Chef (Facebook Fan Page)

Tried the The Sultry Chef before and I recommend it!
 

Another stall with a blockbuster line is this one for its Crispy Shrimp.

Street food selections are not complete without Kwek Kwek.

Desserts
For desserts, a popular chose is the Gateau de Crepe.

Got a free taste of the Pastillas Flan but found it a bit too sweet for me.  Texture was perfect though.  They also have the Yema Cake which seems to be fast-moving based on my observation.

Piper's Pan (Facebook Fan Page)

Been seeing Piper's Pan in other food markets but it's the first time I tried it.  I tried the Red Velvet which my friends bought on a 3 for 100 package.  It was pleasantly sweet with buttery icing.


Pasalubong

Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka

 Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka is our family favorite.
 

Assorted Kakanin (70 php), Sapin-Sapin (30 php), Puto Pao (150 php), Thin Suman (25 php), 2 pcs. of Fat Suman (25 php)

I bought all these stuff to take home for the family.  Since we always but only the Pinipig w/ Buko, I thought we should try something else this time.
 

Puto Pao (150 php)

The Puto Pao (a pack of 10) for me was pretty good as it is soft and moist.  It also has flavorful salted egg toppings.  But, the family still preferred Dapar's Puto Pao over it.

The Assorted Kakanin and Sapin-Sapin failed to reach our expectation as they were all lacking in flavor.  The suman was good especially when eaten with the latik sauce.  The Thin Suman was tastier than the Fat Suman which is probably why it cost more too.

Pinipig w/ Buko

Well, I think though we'll only buy the Pinipig w/ Buko from them next time as it is still the best for us.

Good thing we can now easily buy Pinipig w/ Buko at the Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale cause it's so good!


You can also purchase them at their store in 219 Sta. Rosa II, Marilao, Bulacan.

Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale has lots of optiosn to offer at affordable price.  I'm sure fellow passersby and employees in the area are thrilled to have it.  Check it out every Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 pm to 3 am by the Market! Market! Central (fountain area).