Maple
If American comfort food is what you’re after, head on over to Maple and feast on their wide array of dishes. They pride themselves on their pancakes and waffles drenched with the distinct flavor of maple syrup. What makes Maple’s pancakes so special is that they cook their pancakes the way that souffles are cooked. Now that’s not your ordinary pancake!
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Don’t limit yourself to their pancakes and waffles, though! Most of their mouthwatering dishes also have that distinct maple taste. Their succulent Prime Rib Tapa, for instance, is truly one for the books. You’ll be surprised how they turn the usual strips of beef into well, something more like a steak.
For those with a bigger appetite, there is the Big Maple Breakfast. Along with either 3 fluffy pancakes or one big giant waffle come must-try eggs as bright as the morning sun with fries and sausages. These dishes are truly ones that will leave you smiling all day.
Check out Maple at Shangri La Plaza’s Lower Ground Floor East Wing.
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Cupcakes by Sonja
Sonja Ocampo’s cupcake store pioneered the cupcake industry in the Philippines back in 2006. As the first bakeshop to specialize in these little cups of perfection, they captivated the hearts of Manilenos with a sweet tooth.Â
After the success of their Serendra store, they decided to open more branches around the Metro. That includes their Shangri-La East Wing branch. This May, why not stop by Shang to treat your Mom to their bestsellers the Vanilla Sunshine Cupcake (Php 75) and their luscious Red Velvet Vixen (Php 85)? They also have Cake Cups at Php 165 each that come in three heavenly flavors. These in particular being Coffee Caramel Biscoff Crunch, Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut Praline, and Tres Leches with Strawberries.Â
Why not top your cupcakes with one of their cute cupcake toppers, too?Â
Check out Cupcakes by Sonja at https://www.facebook.com/CupcakesBySonjaOfficial or https://www.cupcakesbysonja.com You can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram: @cupcakesbysonja
 UCC
UCC has long been the favorite go-to restaurant of Asian fusion and coffee fans. Although Japanese in origin, one certainly has to try their Chili Garlic Chicken Spaghetti, which will make every pasta lover. For the health-conscious, on the other hand, they have their Kani Mango Salad and Veggie Garden Pizza Toast.
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