SM Megamall, strategically located in the (geographical) center of Metro Manila in Ortigas Center, is the largest mall in the Philippines. It offers everything, the consummate shopper desires - from medical clinics, to a chapel. The stores are housed under two buildings - buildings A and B. As a reference point, the one closer to ADB (Asian Development Bankl) is Building A. My top 5 favorite stores: 1) Powerbooks 2) SM Department Store - arguably the best-stocked among the many branches scattered nationwide. 3) Ace Hardware 4) The new computer stores at the 5th level 5) Home My top 5 favorite restaurants: 1) Sushiya 2) Pancake House 3) Luk Yuen - saw Tatang (Mr. Sy, the major shareholder of SM malls) eating there once - tells you how good the food there is. 4) Cibo 5) Foodcourt at the basement for variety.
In the Philippines, malling (yes, we Filipinos are masters of this activity) does not mean buying stuff only. While you can buy almost anything in this giant of a mall, there are other more fun ways of malling. Here are 5 suggestions on what to do at SM Megamall besides shopping and dining: 1) Count the number of steps it takes to traverse the entire distance from Building A to B. 2) Watch free mini-concerts. 3) Browse at Powerbooks. 4) People watch. 5) Ask directions from the security personnel and get blank faces as answers.