I’m really glad that peanutbutter♥ is always able to accompany me and drive me to events specially this one day that I have to be in Ortigas and the MRT having “technical difficulties” that day. We had our little Twinkle along since we don’t have a nanny and she had no choice but to tag along with her parents..heehee.
Twinkle wasn’t in a good mood that day. She was crying a lot and when she’s like that, peanutbutter♥ gets upset as well. He didn’t know what to do to calm her down. Add to the fact that he wasn’t able to have a big breakfast before we left the house, — he was hangry.
So when I came to meet them, both daddy and baby were upset. We needed a good lunch. Since we wanted to try The Halal Guys, off we went to SM Megamall Mega Food Hall to eat.
The Halal Guys is a famous mediterranean restaurant chain in New York which just opened up recently in the Philippines. They’re specially known for their Gyro, Chicken, and Falafel Rice Platters and Sandwiches.
I ordered the Gyro Over Rice (small|₱269) which is like a shawarma topped over rice only without onions and cucumber. White onions and bell peppers are ordered as an add-on for ₱25. This rice platter consists of rice, tasty beef slices, chopped lettuce, tomato, and two small pieces of their pita bread then drizzled with a yogurt-based white sauce. You can order extra white sauce for ₱25 as well. Their platter, even the small one, is great for people who are hungry or those with big appetites. It has too much rice for me, though.
I ordered the Gyro and Falafel Combo (regular|₱369) for peanutbutter♥. We love Falafel and this platter has three pieces of it, gyro, lettuce, tomato, and a few pieces of pita bread. Bell peppers and onions were ordered as add-ons. I felt that the regular size is just right for a man’s appetite but you know what, peanutbutter♥ finds it too big and I couldn’t agree more. We could just have shared a regular size and ordered some pita and hummus on the side.
Anyway, I saw Sweetea by da.u.de on the Mega Food Hall, so naturally it was the drink that went with our food. I had Half and Half Lemonade with Calamansi Fruit Bombs.
The Halal Guys is located at 5L Mega Food Hall, SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall.
24 Responses
oh my LArd! this really looks so yummy!
Thanks ECV!
Looks so tasty. Mediterranean food is one of my favs. Somehow their pita always tastes better than ones I buy in the store.
The food all looks great. I would love to get there to eat one of these days.
That looks divine (doesn’t help that I am really hungry right now! LOL). I wish they had this around us I would love to try it!
I’m sure you’ll love it.
I love gyros but i havent exactly found a place around here who makes good ones. Im jealous!
Awww. Thanks Jenn.
The Halal Guys are really popular in New York, it’s so good to know that you have that in Manila now! I personally haven’t tried them because I don’t eat meat but I’m sure they’re making a lot of people happy.
The falafel is a must try!
The gyro and falafel combo was a good choice. I might have gone with that too. This sounds like a great place!
it is. Thanks Liz Mays!
Looks like a good food, It makes me hungry. I will tell this to my mom
Thanks Victoria!
This sounds like such a neat place to visit and the food looks amazing. If I am ever near one, I will check it out.
I’m sure you”ll love this.
Both of those made my mouth water but the Gyro and Falafel Combo looks especially appetizing.
those are yummy!
Oh, the food looks yummy. Poor little Twinkle had to suffer the MRT struggles.
Thanks Nicole.
I want to try that combo. Looks like commuting in your place is a hassle. I like riding MRTs but I am not sure about your place.
I’m sure you will like it.
Sounds like a really cool place to get your falafel fix. The dishes look great, I’m sure you enjoyed every bite! One serving is enough to fill a hungry tummy!
Yep, I really enjoyed eating there.