Rainy Days and Laksa. And Nasi Lemak. And Chicken Kalbi. And Beef Japchae. At The Grid Food Market.

You'd think the rainy days, even a tropical depression, would put a damper on your appetite. Well, think again.

Never mind the rains and give in to your appetite with a comforting bowl of soothing Laksa, a hearty Nasi Lemak, savory Chicken Kalbi and Beef Japchae...and you'll find all these and more at The Grid Food Market. So just let it rain...

With twelve stalls offering a wide range of cuisines and flavors, The Grid Food Market conveniently brings all your favorites in one place. And it's just way cooler than the usual collection of food stalls. Think of it as an elevated and elegant food hall with a distinctive and classy vibe (for more on The Grid Food Market, see my earlier post, Gochu-Gang, Beefier and Babu: By The Numbers with Stalls 5, 6 and 7 at The Grid Food Market in Powerplant Mall). And when it pours, Babu at Stall # 7 always hits the spot with their Nasi Lemak Chicken (P 350). A complete meal in itself, one can enjoy contrasting textures and flavors in one dish perfectly bound together with the flavorful and mildly spicy sambal sauce.

Wash it all down with Babu's sweet Almond Grass Jelly (P 95) to open up your palate for the next dish...

...Babu's signature Premium Laksa (P 560) loaded with succulent seafood draped in a thick, rich and creamy broth. Fish cakes, plump mussels, prawns, tofu, fresh herbs and vegetables on soft and chewy noodles slathered in a flavorful broth made even richer with coconut cream and a blend of spices, Babu's Premium Laksa just makes any rainy day so much better. The soothing heat from the spices temper the richness of the broth for delicately balanced notes. Vibrant yet nuanced notes come into play with each sip of the broth, intensified with a bite of the noodles and other ingredients.

If you're still hungry, or if it's still pouring like crazy outside, shift gears and dive into the bold Korean flavors of Gochu-Gang at Stall # 5...

Have a refreshing sip of Gochu-Gang's invigorating Peach Cucumber Juice (P 125) to kick-off your second round at The Grid Food Market...

...and you're just about ready for the Chicken Kalbi (P 290) with tender and juicy grilled chicken, mushrooms, garden-fresh greens and vegetables and a sunny side-up on soft steamed rice. Served with Banchan or sides of pickled vegetables, you can enjoy pretty much all the essential food groups with this dish. Known for their use of the freshest ingredients and vegetables as well as bold spices to warm both your palate and body, the richness of Korean cuisine is perfectly recreated at Gochu-Gang. 

In between bites, why not enjoy some of Gochu-Gang's Sweet Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken (P 260)?

Or the soft and chewy noodles of Gochu-Gang's Beef Japchae (P 290) with tender beef and fresh vegetables? Waiting out the rains is no longer a serious downer...just head on over to The Grid Food Market and give in to your cravings.

The Grid Food Market is located at the R2 Level Expansion Wing, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati or call 759-4605 for inquiries and more information. You can also visit their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/thegridfoodmarket/ for more updates.

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