Guide to Restaurants at The Shoppes at McKinley West

(SPOT.ph) There’s comfort in knowing your favorite mall like the back of your hand—you know where the nearest restroom is, the fastest route from Point A to Point B, you know what time it isn't too crowded. But there’s a different kind of fun in exploring a new mall: figuring out where to shop, where to linger, and, most importantly, where to eat.

One of the newest malls in Metro Manila is The Shoppes at McKinley West. This new lifestyle establishment along Lawton Avenue has a great curation of where to eat based on which cuisine you're in the mood for, be it Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, or simply looking for a spot to settle in with a cocktail.

Location: UGF, The Shoppes at McKinley West

From the Wildflour Restaurant Group comes George and Onnie’s, a Filipino concept that leans into the familiar comforts of home cooking. The menu brings together well-loved staples in hearty formats—from rice bowls topped with tocino or adobo to merienda favorites like bibingka and champorado.

This is the kind of restaurant you go to when you’re craving the flavors you grew up with, or when you have a foreign relative or friend you want to introduce Filipino food to.

Location: UGF, The Shoppes at McKinley West

Ogawa Traditional Japanese Restaurant has long been a trusted name for traditional Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi, sashimi, tempura, and a selection of fresh seafood. There's even wagyu for meat lovers.

The restaurant reopened at The Shoppes at McKinley West earlier this year, giving the mall a restaurant you won’t find anywhere else (at least for now). One of its most recognizable details is the bridge at the entrance. Inside, an open sushi counter, gorgeous lighting fixtures that bring warmth to the space, and several private dining rooms—should you want some privacy or your own teppan counter.

Location: UGF, The Shoppes at McKinley West

When it comes to Indian food in Metro Manila, only a handful of restaurants have become go-to names, and Royal Indian Curry House—or RICH—is one of them. And despite the name, you don’t need the whole month's salary to eat here; prices are pretty reasonable by Indian restaurant standards.

RICH serves a wide spread of Indian classics, from rich, saucy curries to smoky tandooris. The menu is extensive enough to overwhelm anyone trying it for the first time, so consider this your cheat sheet: order the Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken), Chicken Lababdar, Laal Maas, Paneer Lababdar, and a basket of Cheese Naan.

Location: UGF, The Shoppes at McKinley West

For a more casual Chinese dining experience, there’s King Chef Dimsum. As the name suggests, dim sum is the main draw here—its pork siomai even earned a spot high on our list of the Top 10 Best Pork Siomai. But beyond the baskets of dim sum, the menu covers plenty of Chinese staples, including noodle and rice dishes that make this an easy pick when you're craving Chinese food.

Location: UGF, The Shoppes at McKinley West

Sometimes, you just want a chill drink without having to shout over loud music just to hear your drinking buddy. For a quieter night out in Taguig, Nightshade Cocktails & Spirits at The Shoppes keeps things low-key with a selection of spirits, classic cocktails, and their signature drinks.

Because a chill night out is even better when there's happy hour involved, Nightshade offers three cocktails for P1,000 during its weekday happy hour from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on weekends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The deal includes select cocktails like the Bee’s Knees, Scott-ish Breakfast, and Cerelo Sunset.