Araneta City's World Kitchens receives accolade at Retail Asia Awards 2025

Its World Kitchens full-table-service restaurant ensures guests feel at home whilst enjoying the best of global cuisine.

Commercial mixed-use urban development Araneta City was hailed as the Food & Beverage Retailer of the Year - Philippines in the highly acclaimed Retail Asia Awards 2025 for its one-of-a-kind dining destination World Kitchens that redefines dining as a global culinary experience.

Far from the usual mall restaurant, World Kitchens introduces an entirely new concept — a giant, full-table-service restaurant that serves comfort food from around the world. Located at Araneta City’s Gateway Mall 2, it is a welcome addition to the city’s thriving food scene, establishing the area as a rising culinary hub in Metro Manila.

It features 15 show kitchens, each offering a distinct culinary experience crafted by internationally renowned chefs. Diners can choose from a variety of dishes served by the likes of Japan's “Tuna King” chef Masaki Watanabe, celebrated Hong Kong chef Steve Ma, and famous Filipino chef Jessie Sincioco. Its extensive menu also showcases over 250 unique dishes from across the world.

Spanning over 2,500 square metres, World Kitchens can accommodate over 700 guests. For special gatherings, it also offers six private dining areas perfect for celebrations or intimate occasions. Its design combines modern elegance with touches of nature, featuring lush greenery and stone accents that create a serene and welcoming atmosphere.

The World Kitchens also integrates technology and hospitality to ensure an elevated and stress-free dining experience, allowing guests to browse the digital menu using their smartphones and place orders with ease.

“World Kitchens is more than just a place to eat; it’s an international dining destination. It brings together the warmth of familiar comfort food with the excitement of discovering new flavours. With its chef-driven kitchens, seamless technology integration, and commitment to exceptional dining experiences, World Kitchens is not only setting a new standard in Metro Manila’s food scene but also making a mark as a pioneer in the industry,” Singaporean F&B visionary Andrew Tan Hock Lai said.

The World Kitchens is made possible by the partnership between the company and Tan, who is renowned for his expertise in integrating technology into the dining experience.

“World Kitchens was born from a bold idea. It is the first giant, full-table-service restaurant — not just in the Philippines, but in all of Asia — to serve a variety of international dishes at one table and the different cuisines are operated by independent operators. All these are powered by an AI-driven ordering system. By blending technology and taste, we have created a seamless, one-of-a-kind global dining adventure that is worth enjoying,” he added.

“This award affirms our success in redefining the dining experience. Thank you for believing in the innovation, flavor, and joy that World Kitchens brings to the culinary world.”

Retail Asia Awards recognises outstanding achievements, innovations, and excellence within the retail industry across the Asia-Pacific region.

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