October is sizzling with new flavors, foodie fests, and festive brews, from fiery hotpots to indulgent beers and playful cookie collabs.
Here’s your bite-sized rundown of what’s fresh on the Philippine dining scene this month.
Mang Inasal fires up your cravings with Ihaw Fest Specials until October 31. The nearest branch offers your grilled favorites hot off the charcoal as part of the season’s festive line-up.
Oktoberfest at Araneta City keeps the beer flowing till October 31. Toast to good times with “Double the Cheers Around the World” promos at World Kitchens, BOGO happy hours at Farmers Plaza, or Spanish fiesta buffets at Novotel Manila’s Food Exchange.
Cheers to local craft & global collabs
Engkanto Beer x Auro Chocolate release Dark Heart Imperial Stout, an 11.2% limited-edition brew made with premium local cacao nibs. A rich, chocolatey indulgence perfect for gift-giving or pairing with desserts.
OREO x BABYMONSTER drops a global-first #TwistLickDance collab, complete with marshmallow crème cookies, collectible photocards, and a dance challenge that’s sweeping Southeast Asia.
Milk Tea, matcha and more
CHAGEE just opened its biggest branch yet at Glorietta 4, serving up milk tea in a 200-sqm haven. Fans can pre-order the hit Bes-tea Plushies until October 24, and win prizes via the Tear & Win promo. Customers must keep their
receipts and return to the same CHAGEE store to claim their cuddly bes-tea from October 27 to December 27.
Megaworld’s Coffee & Matcha Festival brought caffeinated zen across the metro, with stops at Southwoods Mall from October 9 to 12) and Alabang West Parade (Oct 18 to 19).
Nomikashi, the Filipino-Japanese fizz brand, toasts to one bubbly year with new branches and plans for creative collabs. Sparkling drinks and taiyaki treats keep the vibe sweet and vibrant.
“This anniversary is a celebration of the creativity, connection, and community that has supported us from our very first store to our third. We’re still guided by that initial mission: to champion innovation, authenticity, and cultural harmony while creating feel-good moments. We’re proud to offer every customer more than just a drink, building genuine connections one fizz at a time—and we’re just getting started,” Demer Abejay, Vice President for Operations of Nomikashi, said.
Pizza party, pasta power, and hotpot heat
Pizza Hut gets fancy with Truffle Mushroom Crunch and Hot Honey Pepperoni, two new limited-edition pizzas that mix comfort with flair. Perfect for date nights or barkada feasts.
Eat Pizza Philippines levels up snacking with three Korean-inspired 10-inch pizzas—Cheesy Tteokbokki, Pajeon, and Apple Crumble. Bold, playful, and budget-friendly (P129–P159).
Clara Olé twirled into World Pasta Month with celebrity chef Wado Siman, offering five creative pasta-and-drink pairings that prove comfort food can be gourmet too.
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Mala King Premium Hotpot turns up the heat with its first branch in Arcovia City, serving authentic Chongqing-style hotpot with customizable broths, spice levels, and fresh premium ingredients.
Sweet notes and feel-good deals
Carmen’s Best expands nationwide, now milking happiness from Luzon to Mindanao, with its expanded portfolio in Cebu and Davao.
Carmen’s Best has acquired farms in Luzon and Mindanao, including a facility in Maramag, Bukidnon, where 220 milking cows supply fresh milk to the southern region. It has two dairy facilities and an ice cream plant in Laguna. From indulgent ice cream to fresh milk and kesong puti, the brand’s all about 100% local freshness and integrity.
“From the very beginning, the goal of Carmen’s Best has been simple: give Filipinos access to dairy products that are made fresh, with no substitutes, and with no shortcuts taken,” Jovy Hernandez, president and CEO of Metro Pacific Agro Ventures, Inc. (MPAV) and Carmen’s Best, said.
Cafe Koreano by Bonchon introduces its signature Bingsu and Korean café favorites, blending classic and modern flavors designed to match every mood and personality.
The menu features collections like the Bingsu Coffee, Bingsu Blends, and Signature Bingsu, offering treats for every vibe. Now open at SM Fairview and Festival Mall Alabang, the new cafés mark Bonchon’s expansion into a full Korean café experience.
Foodpanda kicks off its PASKONA, WE GOTCHU! campaign, helping Filipinos save up to P100 on meals and essentials through sulit vouchers valid till December 2025. Because Christmas starts early, and every bite counts.
—With Rosette Adel
