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Cebu Le Chon belly, NY Brisket Pastrami, handcrafted bonbons—Foodies flocking to SM Aura

Food On Four is back with elevated culinary experiences

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 Supermall

Food On Four at SM Aura: Modern design  is setting of dining experience.

Food On Four has been transformed into 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.

 Food On Four has exciting lineup of tenants—from chef-driven concepts to exciting new players and good old crowd favorites.

Cyril Addison and Chef Carlos Villaflor of Deli by Chele

Deli by Chele’s NY-Style Brisket Pastrami is a symphony of savoriness in every bite.

Pastry Chef Kevin Ong of Kevin Ong Patisserie is celebrated for his mastery in creating state-of-the-art desserts.

Kevin Ong Patisserie’s elegant handcrafted bonbons

Nadai Fujisoba’s Chef Yoshiaki Kudo is a master of soba noodles.

Authentic Japanese noodles are offered at Nadai Fujisoba, a renowned chain popular for its delectable offerings.

Happy Ongpauco-Tiu is the heart and soul of Le Chon Prime’s culinary magic.

Experience a true feast at Le Chon Prime with their Cebu Le Chon belly infused with “tanglad” butter, accompanied by signature butter rice and a trio of dipping sauces.

Food enthusiasts are in for a gastronomic treat with chef-driven concepts: Deli by Chele by Chef Chele González and Chef Carlos Villaflor, a New York-style deli bringing to Manila its signature pastrami and artisanal sandwiches; Kevin Ong Patisserie by Chef Kevin Ong, renowned for his exquisitely handcrafted chocolate bonbons, choux pastries, and mirror-glazed mousse cakes; Nadai Fujisoba by Japanese Chef Yoshiaki Kudo, casual Japanese dining specializing in authentic soba noodles; and Le Chon Prime by Chef Happy Ongpauco-Tiu who brings a different twist to the usual lechon by incorporating French techniques and flavors into the beloved Filipino dish.

Delimondo Café’s assortment of delicious pastries and buns.

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 first in the market. Also set to open is Delimondo Café by Chef Hermogenes Hernandez, which serves up all-day comfort food such as rice bowls, pasta, and coffee.

Experience the joy of “chirashi” with Sushi Nori: salmon, tuna, “tamago,” “kani,” and “ebiko” with cucumber and nori strips.

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

Carol Sy of Sizzling Plate

Unleash a wave of flavor and satisfaction with Sizzling Plate’s iconic meat dishes.

Kyrah and Lester Tan are the dream team behind Puffy’s Souffle Pancake Café.

Puffy’s Souffle Pancake Café’s bestselling Oreo Cheesecake Pancake

Pepper Lunch Express’ appetizing Beef Pepper Rice

Ed Firmalo is the secret weapon behind Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings’ addictive flavors.

Frankie’s Classic Buffalo Wings, the OG recipe that keeps Frankie’s famous

Cinnabon’s swirls are packed with gooey cinnamon filling that harmonizes with creamy frosting for a decadent treat.

Angelita and Kyle Go reimagine Chinese cuisine with a modern approach at Teakha.

Teakha elevates traditional Chinese flavors with a contemporary touch.

Restaurateur Charlie Paw brings California-style burgers with an NFT twist via Bored & Hungry.

Bored & Hungry’s smashed patty takes your burger game to the next level.

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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