Every time a group of friends or family decides to go out for the day to have some fun and unwind, the inevitable questions of “where are we going to eat?” and “what are we going to do today?” arise. They can go to Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons, Pasig City, to choose from a wide variety of restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines and ambiances, as well as salons and massage facilities for a day of pampering and relaxation.
In 2020, the upscale shopping and entertainment complex was finished with its extension. The 10-hectare Capitol Commons mixed-use complex currently includes 30,000 square meters of pure pleasure and open space.
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We’ve put together a full day of leisure, amusement, and companionship using Estancia’s many facilities. Getting back to our original question: what are you craving right now? Find below a list of 10 places to eat, have your hair done, or get your nails done so you can fully enjoy your day of pampering.
1. Buca Di Beppo Philippines
Mood: When you and your famiglia want a big Italian meal.
Location: LG/F East Wing
The name “Buca di Beppo” literally translates to “Joe’s Small Place” (Beppo is the diminutive form of Giuseppe (Joseph) and buca means “hole” or “pit”). If you want to do it the Italian way, you’ll need to come hungry. Begin with some antipasto, such the calamari in marinara sauce and the bruschetta with Roma tomatoes on parmesan crostini served at Buca. Begin with an appetizer like soup or salad before moving on to a main dish like pasta (we recommend the Spicy Chicken Rigatoni!) or Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Mozzarella. Alternatively, you might get a large pizza to share, such as a Supremo Italiano topped with both Italian sausage and pepperoni. It’s best to save room for the Colossal Brownie Sundae, which features brownie pieces and 12 servings of vanilla ice cream. Have a nice meal!
2. Ebi 10
Mood: When you miss Japan so much.
Location: The Royalton, Capitol Commons
Even if Japan is finally welcoming independent travelers, you still have no excuse to not try some of the country’s delicious cuisine right here in the city. For soul-soothing ramen, visit Ebi 10. You’ll feel like you’re in Tokyo if you get some yakitori (get as many sticks as you like), chicken karaage, tempura, pork tonkatsu, or steak. Try some Cantina Giordano with some fresh salmon or tuna sashimi. Try one of Ebi 10’s rice bowls, including the gyudon, tori chahan, or tonkatsu currydon, for a quick and easy supper.
3. Kandle Café
Mood: When it’s raining and you’re all in for a hearty soup and coffee.
Location: The Royalton, Capitol Commons
You can kick off your get-together by cradling a steaming cup of dark mocha latte in your hands. The third-wave Kandle Café has a wide selection of breakfast items, Filipino favorites, delicious cakes, and specialty coffee drinks. Do you long for San Francisco’s famous chowder? The clam chowder at Kandle Café is a hearty and delicious option. Isn’t it time we had some of our own hearty Monggo soup? Read that as well! Pastas and palabok compete for your attention with chocolate cake prepared with 100% Malagos chocolate and tres leches cake, which consists of layers of vanilla sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk.
4. Crisostomo
Mood: When you miss your mother’s cooking.
Location: 2/F East Wing
Crisostomo restaurant has become as much of a legend for its traditional Filipino fare as its namesake in revolutionary Filipino literature. Chef Florabel Co Yatco, who takes inspiration from Filipino cuisine of the turn of the century, serves dishes like Bagumbayan lechon kawali, Protacio’s Pride, and New Zealand mussels baked with garlic and cheese, all of which have names taken from Rizal novels. Sinigang Gomez is made with pig, Sinigang Burgos with beef, Sinigang Meztizo with fish, and Sinigang Kapitan with prawns. It’s a lot of fun to try to figure out what each character in Noli Me Tangere was named after and what they ate to earn that moniker.
5. Mazendo
Mood: When you want to broaden your noodle experience.
Location: The Royalton, Capitol Commons
Having sampled every variety of ramen, you’re eager to try something new in the noodle world. Mazendo, a Taiwanese eatery, is a great choice if you’re looking for a wide variety of noodles. You can get dry noodles or a noodle soup to fill you up. Do you know what Hainanese noodles are? Is there anything like mapo tofu noodles? At long last, you have done so! There are seven different noodle sets to choose from at Mazendo, and they all come with a main dish like pork chop, chicken chop, or red roast beef cooked in the style of Taiwan. Noodle soups are another option, and they pair particularly well with dumplings as an accompaniment.
6. PREP Center Manila
Mood: When you want your children to be more creative and to learn while playing.
Location: 3/F East Wing, Estancia Mall
PREP Center Manila was established by a team of professional educators who share the conviction that play serves as the most effective vehicle for learning for children of different ages. Do you wish your children were more imaginative and inquisitive? You should take them to PREP Center Manila. All of our lessons and programs are designed around giving kids time to play and learn in a way that engages all of their senses. Between the ages of one year and two months and four years and eleven months, children are given the freedom to discover and reimagine their surroundings in order to learn more about themselves and the world around them.
7. The Color Bar
Mood: When you want to go bold with color and bad hair days to end.
Location: 3/F East Wing, Estancia Mall
Feel like your hair has been growing dull and you’ve had too many terrible hair days recently? You can count on the Color Bar to save the day! The hair coloring and styling salon offers a soothing, high-end atmosphere and individualized care for your crowning beauty. After a few months (or weeks for some! ), the color in our hair begins to look drab. Thankfully, The Color Bar can revive our hair with high-quality, eco-friendlier dyes. Don’t be afraid to try something new with your hair color, like getting some highlights or dying it a wild color like pink, purple, or blue.
8. Mimosa Wellness
Mood: When you come first and want to indulge without guilt.
Location: 3/F Estancia Mall
Every time you visit Estancia, you must make time for a relaxing Signature Massage at Mimosa Wellness. You’ve earned a day of rest and leisure, so go ahead and give it to yourself. Massages at Mimosa involve acupressure to ease tension and aromatherapy to help you relax. Try one of the traditional hilot, bamboo, or hot stone massages to feel the tension melt away. Furthermore, there is the Himalayan salt therapy, which has purported therapeutic effects.
9. Sanbry Men’s Grooming House
Mood: When your man needs some pampering too!
Location: 3/F Estancia Mall
Men enjoy indulging in a few different activities when they visit the shopping center. The Sanbry Men’s Grooming House offers a great service for one of them, grooming. Here they can unwind while getting their hair cut, getting their beard shaved (guys adore it, though not all would admit it), getting their white hairs colored, or even getting their head shaved. Does he sport a unibrow, man? They can take care of that, and while you’re there, why not treat yourself to a massage for a well-deserved day off? When you ask him, he’ll immediately agree.
10. Nailandia
Mood: When you want to treat your digits with TLC.
Location: 3/F East Wing, Estancia Mall
Nails are an essential aspect of our appearance, much like hair. Nailandia is a nail salon and spa that offers a comprehensive range of services for both men and women. Expertly cleaning and painting your nails is what the nail technicians specialize in. Allow plenty of time for your visit because in addition to massages and eyelash extensions, they provide a variety of other services. Spend the day pampering yourself and getting your kikay on.
Capitol Commons at Estancia Mall is a great place to go for a day of shopping, eating, and relaxing. For early access to exclusive offers, discounts, and perks at all Ortigas Malls, download the Ortigas Malls app from the Google Playstore or Apple Store and sign up for an Ortigas Community Card. Follow Estancia Mall on social media to stay up to date on the latest happenings.
