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Food On Four is back at SM Aura

Exciting new flavors and elevated culinary experiences

Published Mar 20, 2024 09:23 am

Everyone's favorite dining destination, Food On Four at SM Aura, is back. As the city's newest food and market hall, it's springing up exciting new flavors and elevated culinary experiences.

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Food On Four’s stunning transformation features bright, contemporary, and inviting interiors, almost reminiscent of springtime, with décor inspired by the season: vibrant wildflower blooms, pockets of lush foliage and potted palms, and delightful hummingbird hologram installations. An impressive central skylight and floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the space in light.

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Chef Kevin Ong and Chef Yoshiaki Kudo

Diners have plenty of options at Food On Four, with a diverse lineup of tenants to satisfy every palate. From chef-driven concepts to new players and returning favorites, there's something for everyone.

Food enthusiasts are in for a gastronomic treat with chef-driven concepts at Food On Four. These include Deli by Chele by Chef Chele González and Chef Carlos Villaflor, known for their New York-style deli with signature pastrami and artisanal sandwiches; Kevin Ong Patisserie by Chef Kevin Ong, renowned for exquisitely handcrafted chocolate bonbons, choux pastries, and mirror-glazed mousse cakes; Nadai Fujisoba by Japanese Chef Yoshiaki Kudo, specializing in casual Japanese dining with authentic soba noodles; and Le Chon Prime by Chef Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, offering a unique twist on Filipino lechon by incorporating French techniques and flavors.

Soon to open is Diggy’s California Style Pizza, headed by Chef Carlos Garcia, who has over 14 years of experience at Michelin-starred restaurants in Madrid and London. Diggy’s California Style Pizza’s SM Aura branch will be the first in the market. Additionally, Delimondo Café by Chef Hermogenes Hernandez serves up all-day comfort food such as rice bowls, pasta, and coffee.

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Whetting our appetites are soon-to-open tenants: Saboten Express, coming straight from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Saboten is known for being one of the largest Tonkatsu chains, serving crunchy cutlets of pork, chicken, and seafood. Additionally, Pronto, an on-the-go food retail concept specializing in serving epicurean dishes and wholesome meals, will have a retail row offering a curated selection of gourmand finds such as wines, preserved goods, truffle snacks, and more. Pronto’s SM Aura branch will be the first in the market. Likewise, Malabar is set to revolutionize traditional beverage offerings with its unique and innovative take on both cocktails and non-alcoholic options, opening its first branch at Food On Four.

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Photo shows (L-R): Deli by Chele’s Chef Carlos Villaflor, Diggy’s Pizza’s Diego Virata, Sushi Nori’s Benj Ramos, Cinnabon’s Rene Santos, Delimondo Café’s Dani Enrile, Le Chon Prime’s Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, Carol Sy, SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan, Pepper Lunch’s Cecile Zamora, Kevin Ong Patisserie’s Kevin Ong, Nadai Fujisoba’s Chef Yoshiaki Kudo and David Guevarra and Teakha’s Kyle Go

Whether you’re craving classic comfort food or looking for exciting new flavors to tickle your palate, Food On Four is a culinary haven waiting to be explored.

Food On Four is located on Level 4 at SM Aura.

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