Huge supermarket in the western style, long aisles offering multiple versions of a little bit of…read moreeverything. Grocery located on the second floor. Small restaurants and kiosks located on the first floor, sort of like a food court. Conveniently just about a 3 minute walk from the hotel.

South Supermarket has always been my go-to grocery store in Alabang. I practically know where…read morealmost everything is so I can do my grocery runs swiftly and efficiently because I don't have to constantly go up and down the aisles to hunt for things. They have the most spacious and airy grocery layout in the Alabang -- layout is straightforward and easy to navigate, aisles are spaced out and do not feel cramped and cluttered. Their meat and produce selection is excellent and priced fairly. Most common brands and products are available. They have a small alcoholic beverage selection and natural/organic section too. Compared to other groceries in the area, their cashiers and baggers are faster and more efficient when ringing up items and bagging them. Long lines are managed properly. Parking can be quite tricky especially during peak times but overall it isn't too bad and if you purchase a minimum of Php 300 (or is it 500? Suddenly I can't remember whoops), parking is free for a few hours.

Almon Marina is a Deli restaurant that is quite simple at first sight but actually serves the best…read moresandwiches that will surely capture the hearts (and tummy) of all hungry mall-goers. Everything in their menu is made to order so you're sure of its quality and freshness once it is served to you. I recommend their Gourment Combinations if you're having a hard time choosing between sandwich or pasta. The combinations already have a sandwich, pasta and drink included. Their rice meals are also very good, like the Stuffed Porkchop, a porkchop oozing with cheese blended together with apples, herbs and spices served with rice. Almon Marina is not hard to love especially if you're the type who likes simple yet yummy food.

I think Almon Marina was made for mothers. You would find so many of them in this restaurant…read more(mostly having tuna sandwiches) drinking coffee, tending to their kids or laughing with other mothers. The personality of the restaurant along with everything they serve fits moms to a tee and you can't blame them- Almon Marina has something they all look for (in life) and in food: consistency. Yes, everything they serve here has been consistently good through the years. Everything is always fresh and well-prepared. Their Southmall branch in particular was quite a sight to see. It's bigger than the Alabang branch, somewhat cozier but with the same homey feel that I've loved since Almon Marina came to be. I had a Reuben sandwich and as expected, my handheld meal delivered well. The soft meat with melted cheese paired with cabbage and crispy bread made every bite so memorable. So there, once again Almon Marina has given me a superior sandwich and just like all the other mothers out there, I will be back for more.

I remember when Makati Supermart first opened in Alabang. I was so excited to go to the grocery and…read morefind many different fresh and packaged goods to cook and experiment with. Its probably become a landmark to many residents of the area and has continuously tried to improve its simple interiors to cater to its growing market of patrons and residents from Alabang. I like that you can also apply for (if qualified) for an in-house credit card that you can use to shop. Just make sure to pay your bills on time! A lot of their products are good with a number of imported products. They recently did some small upgrades to improve their deli section and slowly bring in organic products as well. They have a wide selection of groceries, homeware, hardware, kitchenware, beauty and health products, as well as some pet goods. All in all a nice place to do the grocery but could still improve more on product range.

I didn't know what a Chinese deli was until I saw one today right outside my gym. No longer…read moreconfined within the streets of Binondo, Tin Hok Chinese Deli has found its way in BF Homes and perhaps it will remain here for a long time with reason. This store offers a broad selection of memorable, original and tasty snacks all in Chinese Romanization, pronunciation and characters. They have shredded dried squid (It's like a stringy jerky with a seafood taste), Cow Label Beef Jerky (it beats the American made ones) and frozen kikiam and siomai (for days when you want to eat at home). While I don't claim to be a fan of Chinese food, it seems that this store should be able to delight others who have a big appetite for it. Fans can look forward to its incredible menu of choices all offering the best and the latest Chinese snacks in the market today.

Stopped through this village to stay the night at my aunt's before catching a flight back to…read moreCalifornia when Big Bro and I realized, "We need to get beer." Now, it's my first time here, so I'm not sure how this village is set up. Needless to say, I dreaded the thought of having to drive out for this kinda run. Auntie then told me, "No need. There's a Rustan's fresh not too far from here." WHAT?! Five-minute drive and here we were. It isn't that big of a store, but boy, did they have the making of an American one... if not better! They had a great selection of beer, fruits and vegetables, etc. - the kind you wouldn't easily find in an average market outside of this village's walls. We even got some goodies from the refrigerated deli. We got what we came for (and then some.) Service with a smile with all the staff we encountered. No snags. And that's always good. Love the convenience. Would come back as needed.

Rustan's as what locals aptly call it is a great mini market for grocery basics! It used to be one…read moreof the only places to stock up your pantry without residents having to drive 15-20 mins max. out of the village (Ayala Alabang Village) to get to the nearest supermarket in the area. Now after being renovated with a complete overhaul of it's interiors and branding, Rustan's has made for itself a cleaner, modern and fresher look with more organized aisles stocked with local (UFC, Tender Juicy, Mang Tomas, Mama Sita's mixes, Carmen's Best, etc.) to international brands (Waitrose, Ben & Jerry's, Trader Joe's, etc.), deli meats, cheese and homemade foods station, and fresh produce and meats as well! It has made shopping for Rustan's more enjoyable! More improvements certainly can be made with updating stock (sometimes dont have what I'm looking for) and maintaining food quality (deli cheese and home made food station fridge temperature maintenance and keeping out flies). But the to-go options for ready made food has vastly improved with delicious lasagna, hummus, quiche and roast chicken in the menu for a reasonable price too!

I had work in Ayala Alabang's Makiling Park one afternoon and wasn't able to have lunch with the…read moretoxic schedule. At around 4 in the afternoon, I started to get woozy and very hungry. Not having enough time to go to the nearest mall, I headed to Cuenca Park to grab a bite with my sister. We were initially planning to just buy chips and biscuits as all we knew was that there's a small Rustan's Fresh at the park. We were glad to find that there was a small chiller with the ready-to-eat items they were offering. My sister and I got a sandwich and a can of soda each. I got the Deli Sub Sandwich, which had different slices of cold cuts and was big enough to even feed two as a snack. But because I was really hungry, I finished the whole sub and it was very much worth it at less than PhP160. My Cherry Coke just finished it off for me and I was good to go again. I just wish there could also be a grocery with a deli inside our own village so I can do the same on afternoons when I work from home.

Reasons why this supermarket is the best thing that's ever happened to its utlra-sosyal residents…read more 1) No need to leave the village anymore. Now you can walk, skip, hop, sprint, drive, fly to get your weekly stash of olives, capers, sausages, baguettes and hummus. 2) It's right beside a Starbucks Coffee shop. Now you can sip your non-fat frappuccino With extra whipped cream and chocolate sauce while shopping with your yaya and driver. 3) It's right beside Cuenca Park. If you're in your teens, you can offer to do groceries for your mom and then play hooky with that cute kid who lives down the street. 4) FREE PARKING!!! Not that it matters to some. 5) They sell freshly-made sandwiches, pasta and other stuff. You can buy food here and pretend that you made it yourself. 6) They sell cupcakes here too. You can buy them then pretend that you baked it yourself and yes, it's all Instagram worthy. 7) You don't have to leave the village just to refill your dog's cat food. 8) You almost know everyone who shops here. Little or no chance to see jejes. The end. *everything written here was made solely for the purpose of fun.

Stayed at the Remington hotel for 2 nights and this is where the complimentary breakfast was at…read more It's pretty confusing trying to get here since we had to get out of the hotel across the street at the casino. After being confused for a few minutes, we finally found the place. It sits right inside the casino area. The decor is nice and modern. They even played Frank Sinatra songs the whole time we were there, staying true to the NY part of NYPD (PD stands for Pinoy deli). The food was not bad, but what irks me the most is the terrible service. Let me give you a scenario: I had to leave my mom there since I had to get something from our hotel room. So I had to go across the street, take the elevator to the 8th floor then walk back here. That took about 10 minutes since I had to use the bathroom also. The whole time I was gone, no one asked her for her order or if she wanted anything to drink. We literally had to flag someone to get our order, and the place was not even busy/packed. The servers all looked like they didn't want to be there when talking to us, but you could see them joking around and laughing amongst each other while people were waiting to be served. Bottom line, it's complimentary breakfast that's why I gave 2 stars. The service was subpar, I can even get way better service at a Denny's back in the States.

Remington Hotel gave us a courtesy breakfast voucher for this deli. It is located inside the…read moreResorts Worlds Casino and made our expectations higher. As we walked in, we were not given a choice where to sit down. My one star fall off right away. The wait staff who helped us for our easy to serve breakfast choice seemed so frantic, busy and overload . He did not carry a happy face during the entire dining service , he was covering a big area and we need to call him more than once to attend to our needs. The food is bland, tasteless, was it because it is a courtesy that they did not pay much attention to its quality? Glad that we had our breakfast on them or else my review will be longer in comparison of the quality VS pricing standards. Oh and yeah, another star fall off when I saw the receptionist letting guests sit to the table I want to be seated. When I asked her, she explain that the cleaning time has been moved so they are opening that area. Oh well. If there will be another place at your convenience that you could dine in, i suggest you go there and skip this place.

It's pretty freaking cool to have a world class supermarket like this where you can get both local…read moreand imported goods that are of high quality. It super reminds you of supermarkets abroad! But the nice thing is it doesn't intimidate the regular Pinoy shopper to go in and explore too. The store is big and SO PRETTY! Not pa-cutesy pretty duh, but really clean, well-designed, and classy but welcoming. There's a good assortment of different stuff too. They still have all the usual Robinsons Supermarket items but then you have more curated exclusive ~selections~ too. I think the best things about this store though are the Food To Go section, the (much bigger) DIY salad station, the cheese & deli section, the sushi, and the fruit platters!!! They really went all out with the fresh/prepared foods in this place. Good on them. It's like a direct competitor to Marketplace but less snobby and expensive, hehe. It's like a perfect mix of a specialty grocery and your go-to supermarket for all the necessities.