Foodie alert: Paris Baguette and Haidilao are now open at SM MOA

Treat yourself to a culinary adventure as SM Mall of Asia (MOA) welcomes the first branches of Haidilao Hot Pot and Paris Baguette in the Philippines

Haidilao Hot Pot offers a comfortable dining experience with light teal couches and spacious walkways

A renowned name overseas with over 1,300 branches in China, Macau, and Hong Kong, Haidilao Hot Pot opened at SM MOA in January 2024. Since then, this spacious hotpot has enjoyed brisk business. And it’s not just the food that keeps its customers coming back for more.

While waiting to be seated, guests can avail of a free manicure at Haidilao Hot Pot.

To make the waiting time a little bit more enjoyable, Haidilao cleverly offers complimentary manicure service by the entrance to put that waiting time to good use. Indeed, entertaining (and entertainment) is a not-so-secret ingredient that this restaurant regularly employs. with that said, don’t be surprised, if you see one of the waiters put on a playful show of “dancing noodles” for diners upon request!

Diners can order a plate of noodles that are stretched and cut to thin strips in front of them by a dancing server

The restaurant’s interactive experience also includes personalized sauce-making stations and a variety of soup bases ranging from spicy Szechuan to savory tomato broth. Diners can indulge in a diverse selection of ingredients, including well-liked options such as premium beef. 

Diners can choose up to four different soups in one pot, including clear water, spicy Szechuan, mushroom broth and tomato broth.
Personalize your dipping sauce by mixing select ingredients including beef chunks, peanut sauce and oyster sauce

Paris Baguette, on the other hand, is a beloved South Korean bakery that opened in MOA just a month ago. Naturally, the brand’s first shop in the Philippines upholds the standards and excellent service that its 4,000 other branches worldwide are known for.

Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette boasts a menu of 123 items offered daily – with plans to add more

The bakery offers a wide selection of dishes and pastries, ranging from open-faced sandwiches to a variety of pound cakes. Take-home items are individually wrapped for freshness, and well-lit displays make browsing the selection a breeze.

Paris Baguette offers a wide variety of cakes

In keeping with Paris Baguette’s penchant for infusing local flavors into its menu, special creations for the Philippine market, such as their signature cream cheese ensaymada or their delectable ube cheese tarts, are also being served. Paris Baguette has also expanded their menu to offer more hot meals since May 22.

The spicy Bulgogi cream pasta is one of Paris Baguette’s new hot meals

Paris Baguette and Haidilao Hot Pot join MOA’s host of new dining experiences such as Wildflour, Aperitif and Uniqlo Coffee. On that note, bon appetit!