{"id":30034,"date":"2025-11-11T14:49:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decisive-magenta-raccoon.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=30034"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:49:47","slug":"happeningph-food-rediscover-the-joy-of-merienda-at-araneta-citys-world-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/?p=30034","title":{"rendered":"HappeningPH Food! Rediscover the Joy of Merienda at Araneta City&#8217;s World Kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>An exciting new menu celebrates Filipino mid-day favorites with global flavors and comforting twists<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30035\" src=\"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/happeningph.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Afternoon-Tea-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>Merienda is an important part of Filipino food culture. Whether it\u2019s a steaming bowl of sopas, a glass of refreshing halo-halo, or a stick of delectable fishballs, Pinoys have a fond memory of this quick in-between meal.<\/p>\n<p>World Kitchens understands the country&#8217;s love for this gastronomic tradition, that\u2019s why it is now offering beloved merienda favorites and a bit more. Its merienda menu redefines the Filipino ritual by giving familiar food comforts a touch of international flair.<\/p>\n<p>Feeling drained after a full morning of errands or looking for something that feels like a reward? <strong>STICKY SWEET <\/strong>serves a plate of <strong>Mango Sticky Rice<\/strong> that might be just what you need \u2014 soft, chewy rice with coconut cream and sweet mangoes for a finish that\u2019s bright but balanced. The <strong>Ube Champorado<\/strong> leans into comfort, enriched with coconut cream and cheese, and when paired with <strong>Gourmet Tuyo<\/strong>, the familiar dish takes on a surprising depth.<\/p>\n<p>For a more leisurely catch-up with friends, the <strong>Afternoon Tea Set<\/strong> is the perfect treat to share. Its three-tiered selection of savories, scones, and sweets is sure to delight: <strong>Bacon and Olive Financiers<\/strong> and <strong>Cheesy Spinach Tartines<\/strong> for the savory tooth, <strong>British Scones<\/strong> with Chantilly cream and strawberry compote in the middle, and <strong>Carrot Cupcakes<\/strong>, <strong>Diamond Cookies<\/strong>, and <strong>Chocolate Petit Fours<\/strong> to close \u2014 best enjoyed with <strong>Janat tea<\/strong> or a <strong>cup of long black coffee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Filipino favorites shouldn\u2019t be missed. <strong>CHEF JESSIE\u2019s Special Halo-Halo<\/strong> is light, refreshing, and beautifully layered, while her <strong>Pancit Palabok with Pan de Sal Filling and Halo-Halo<\/strong> gives a classic pairing a satisfying twist.<\/p>\n<p>Those with a taste for spice can wander into <strong>PRANA\u2019s<\/strong> Indian-inspired menu. The <strong>Afghani Murgh Tikka with Indian Masala Chai<\/strong> brings together smoky, tender chicken and aromatic tea, while the <strong>Vegetable Samosa<\/strong> and <strong>Chicken Tikka Tandoori Wrap<\/strong> are simple pleasures that redefine your merienda.<\/p>\n<p>For something familiar yet indulgent, <strong>DARIO PIZZA &amp; MORE<\/strong> serves up crowd favorites such as the <strong>Italian Sandwich<\/strong> with Parma ham, mozzarella, and crispy parmesan cheese, and the <strong>Margherita Pizza<\/strong>, a simple but flawless combination of tomato, cheese, and basil.<\/p>\n<p>Then there\u2019s <strong>SHINSHIMA\u2019s Okonomiyaki<\/strong>, a savory Japanese pancake that\u2019s light, fluffy, and topped with bonito flakes that curl as they meet the heat.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by the comfort food of the world, WORLD KITCHENS is a one-of-a-kind, first-of-its-kind 5-star dining destination created by Singapore\u2019s food and beverage guru Andrew Tan Hock Lai. With 15 show kitchens and international chefs specializing in unique cuisines, this giant full-table-service restaurant offers a variety of international dishes at affordable prices. Serving great food at a single table, and using AI technology for seamless ordering, World Kitchens redefines dining as a global culinary experience.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the merienda menu at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2, and make every break a delicious escape. Learn more about World Kitchens and all the delightful offerings it has by visiting www.worldkitchens.com.ph.<\/p>\n<p><em>Araneta City is managed by ACI Inc, one of the five business units of the Araneta Group of Companies. With a long history of pioneer business ventures, the progressive and diversified Araneta Group is anchored on property development, food service, leisure and entertainment, and hospitality. Visit the Araneta Group&#8217;s\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aranetagroup.com\/\"><em>official website<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>for more details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For updates on Araneta City, visit its official website, or follow it on\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AranetaCity\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aranetacity\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/aranetacity\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em>, and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/vt.tiktok.com\/ZSJAQknkB\/\"><em>TikTok<\/em><\/a><em>. Download the Araneta City mobile app on Apple App Store (for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android) to get the latest on promos and events.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience something fresh with my latest story!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,18,20],"tags":[16667,2446,2445,41,16668,16239],"class_list":["post-30034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events","category-latest","category-special-feature","tag-araneta-center","tag-food","tag-foodie","tag-happeningph","tag-mirienda","tag-world-kitchens"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"Tinkle Piosang","author_name":"Camilo Mendoza Villanueva, Jr"},"_pageone_source":"Tinkle Piosang","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30034"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30034\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/30037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}