Shangri-la mall, developed by the same group that brought the prime Shangri-la hotel brand, is known for its pricey shopping, with perhaps the highest concentration of luxury brands in the Philippines (but the newly developed Greenbelt in Makati is challenging this). The mall enjoys a very strategic location and is within the same area where SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, The Podium, and Star Mall — the area known to be the mall capital of the Philippines.
Top 54favorite stores: 1) Healthy Options - best place to shop for ‘healthy food options’ 2) Rustan’s Department Store - if you’re lucky, you could find some great ‘bargain’ treasures. 3) European Living - great options for European style furniture and accessories 4) Marks and Spencer - probably the most well-stocked branch when it comes to men’s line. 5) Candles and Scents - gift ideas galore. Top 5 restos: 1) Cibo - ultra chic and modern, in addition to great Italian 2) Trattoria Gourmet - their thin crust pizza is to die for 3) Bon Appetit - Rsutan’s in-house resto offering Filipino comfort food - the pasta in crabfat sauce is simply sinful (read: cholesterol-rich) 4) Via Mare - traditional Filipino favorites 5) 5 things to do besides shopping and dining: 1) Enjoy the posh, shiny interiors. 2) Take the ‘double floor’ escalators. 3) Treat your kids to a carousel ride. 4) Consult the dermatologists at Clarity Skin Clinic.