Erin’s Artist Lounge and Café - Ali Mall Cubao (December 2025)

Erin's Artists' Lounge and Cafe is a creative and cozy café located on the Upper Ground Level of Ali Mall’s ALI X wing in Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, known for blending art, vintage charm, and comfort dining in one space. With its retro-inspired interiors and artsy vibe, it serves a mix of American, Italian, Mexican, and Filipino-twist comfort dishes alongside robust coffee, milkshakes, and other beverages, making it a popular spot for food lovers, art enthusiasts, and casual hangouts alike. The café’s welcoming atmosphere and affordable menu offerings — from pastas and roasted beef to classic milkshakes — have earned it positive local reviews, and it’s often highlighted as an Instagram-worthy hidden gem within the mall’s creative space.

McDonald’s Ali Mall Araneta City Cubao Quezon City (December 2025)

McDonald’s Ali Mall is located on the Upper Ground Floor And Second Floor of Ali Mall — part of Araneta City in Cubao, Quezon City, making it easily accessible for shoppers, commuters, and visitors to the area. The outlet generally operates from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. It offers a full menu featuring the classic items McDonald’s is known for — burgers, fries, chicken, and the usual array of value meals and promos — and is a convenient go-to for quick meals while shopping or running errands at Ali Mall.

Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall Cubao Quezon City (December 2025)

Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall — pictured below — is a Korean-style BBQ restaurant in Cubao that remains a go-to for many craving all-you-can-eat samgyupsal and marinated meats. In December 2025, Romantic Baboy - Ali Mall continues to draw diners for its generous variety of grilled meats — pork belly (samgyupsal), spicy pork, marinated beef, cheese scallops, and more — served along with free-flowing side dishes (like kimchi, rice, and sauces) that help complete the Korean barbecue experience. Many patrons praise its friendly staff and generally good service; on Google, the branch has a solid rating of about 4.4 out of 5. At affordable price points (roughly ₱400–₱600 per person, depending on order) and with a convenient location inside Ali Mall near the Araneta Center–Cubao transport hub, it remains a practical and popular option for groups of friends or families hunting for a hearty, no-fuss K-BBQ meal.

Ali Mall Cubao Quezon City (December 2025)

Ali Mall in Cubao is one of Metro Manila’s most iconic shopping centers, located inside Araneta City. It was inaugurated on June 30, 1976, less than a year after the historic “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match at the nearby Araneta Coliseum. Since then, Ali Mall has stood out for introducing several “firsts” in Philippine retail: the first fully enclosed and air-conditioned mall; the first cineplex; the first multi-level covered parking garage; and the first food court in a shopping mall. Over the decades, it has evolved — undergoing expansions and renovations — but continues serving as a landmark destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, and even government services.