Last month, I had the honor to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Soi at SM City Manila.

Since SM City Manila is about a 5-minute ride from my place, I am happy that there's now a Thai restaurant there.

Unlike the Soi I visited in Glorietta, this one is quite narrow but it doesn't feel cramped at all because of the beautiful interiors.

I liked that they a bar and open kitchen so you can opt to see how your food and drinks are being prepared.


Because of this, I discovered that they use food coloring on their drinks like their Pandan Juice that I loved.  It somehow counters the healthy benefits of pandan for me.  My companion ordered one without the coloring so I guess that works too.


They even showcase the Thai condiments that they use.

Food

Fried Noodles

Complimentary Pad Thai

For the first 100 customers, we got a Complimentary Pad Thai.

Vegetable in Yellow Curry

Soi also introduced new dishes...

Specialties

Lemongrass Chicken

while maintaining old favorites like my favorite Lemongrass Chicken.

Chicken Leg Barbecue

Fried Banana with Vanilla Ice Cream (128 php)

Thai Halo Halo

I also loved their Thai Halo Halo.

I would definitely come back at Soi when in SM Manila.  Their offer a lot of Thai selections for an affordable price.

I really like going to food parks because it offers a great variety.  But, the summer heat is keeping me from preferring to go outdoors.  If you hate the heat just like I do, then I've got good news for you.  Cause there's a new food park in town called Munch Manila and it's right at the center of SM Manila. 

From May 26 to June 12, 2017, you can enjoy affordable food treats, acoustic performances from Agsunta (May 29), BEN X BEN (June 3), and DMTRio (June 4), spoken word poetry (every night at 7 pm) and a one-day only food snaps event on instagram photography (June 4).

Food Selections

Candy Up Cotton Candy

Starting with the most popular booth, Candy Up Cotton Candy.

Their Minion Cotton Candy is so adorable!

I want to give one of these to my mom sometime.

Manang Joy

 I could not imagine, there could be so many kinds of empanada meals to choose from.

But, I noticed the classic is still the best-seller.

Big J

Big J's Sausages are also a hit on on-the-goers.


I've shared about 8 Street Bites here and here before. 

And, need I say more for the famous Buffalo's Wings N' Things?

Mad for Pizza offers a steal deal with its Buy 1 Take 1.

Drink Selections




Food Snaps
The best part of my visit is being able to participate in the Food Snaps Event where Jerro of Gourmanila taught us some flatlay and other IG photography tips and tricks.  It was really excited for this because this is my first time ever to learn something about instagram photography.  I hope I can apply them so my feed will improve.  (#feedgoals)

 Check out this video for a teaser. =)


My Flatlays
If you're one of my followers on my IG account @tsinoyfoodies, this is the flatlay entry I posted.  But, there's just so many amazing participants that this was absolutely no match.


This is my second attempt but wasn't able to submit this on time.

Overall, it was a fun experience!  I really learned a lot!  Shout out to my table munch mates, @tavanching (I see myself a lot in this kid who loves food and dreams of being a CPA someday) and fellow blogger @Somethingbyrayrose.  And, biggest thanks to @SMCityManilaOfficial for the free photography session and all the food during the session.  

Remember, you guys can still drop and chill  until June 12, 2017.  I'm also hoping to be back so see you around!