Mangan Philippines Menu Prices 2026

Checking Mangan menu prices ahead of time is worth doing before you sit down, since this is the kind of restaurant where dishes are built for sharing and a group order can add up quickly. This guide rounds up the latest confirmed 2026 prices across Mangan’s starters, soups, sisig, mains, and group-size platters so you can plan your order and your bill before you go.

Mangan Menu Prices

Mangan is a Kapampangan restaurant under the Cabalen Group, the same company behind the pioneering Cabalen buffet chain. Rather than a buffet, Mangan serves Pampanga-rooted Filipino dishes a la carte, split across a “Pamana” (heritage) side of classic recipes and a “Moderne” side of updated takes on the same dishes so diners can order the traditional version or the modern twist of things like sinigang or kare-kare in the same sitting.

Mangan’s menu is organized into starters, soups, sisig and mains (Pamana/Moderne), rice specialties, and large-format “Premium Platters” meant for group orders. Prices below reflect confirmed listings from Mangan’s SM Megamall branch and verified delivery menus.

Starters and Appetizers

Soups

Sisig and Main Dishes

Premium Platters (Group Orders, 6–12 pax)

Mangan also runs a separate platter menu built for family and barkada groups, sized for either 6–8 or 10–12 people.

Price note: Mangan prices can vary between branches, and delivery listings via foodpanda or GrabFood may show slightly different rates or minimum order requirements than in-store dine-in prices. Premium Platter availability may also depend on the branch and advance ordering.

About Mangan Philippines

Mangan takes its name from the Kapampangan phrase “Mangan ta na,” meaning “let’s eat” a fitting name for a restaurant built around Pampanga’s food traditions, one of the most respected regional cuisines in the Philippines. It’s run by the Cabalen Group, best known for founding the country’s first buffet restaurant, so Mangan carries that same institutional focus on Kapampangan cooking, just served a la carte instead of buffet-style.

The menu leans heavily on dishes that Kapampangans are known for sisig, kare-kare, sinigang, and crispy pata while the Pamana/Moderne split lets the kitchen show off both the traditional recipe and a reworked version side by side. It’s a structure that works well for groups where some diners want the classic dish they grew up with and others want to try something a little different.

  • Sisig ni Mely – Mangan’s signature Kapampangan sisig, made with crispy pork and chicken liver seasoned with calamansi; frequently singled out in reviews as a must-order.
  • Kare-Kare Buntot ng Baka – oxtail kare-kare in the traditional peanut sauce, a heavier order best shared with extra rice on hand.
  • Everybody’s Lumpia – a fresh, non-fried lumpia with shrimp and pork in a peanut-garlic sauce, usually the easiest starter to agree on as a table.
  • Crispy Pata – deep-fried pork leg with crackly skin, available in the group-size platter for larger orders.
  • Patang Demonyo – a spicier take on the Crispy Pata for diners who want more heat with their pork.
  • Bangus Sisig – a milkfish-based sisig alternative for those skipping pork.

Deals, Promos, and Discounts

Mangan has previously run bill-discount promos through Booky (such as a percentage off total spend with a minimum order, tied to specific payment partners) and buy-one-take-one deals on select starters like Everybody’s Lumpia. These promos tend to be time-limited and payment-partner specific, so it’s best to check Mangan’s official Facebook page or the Booky app for what’s currently running rather than assuming an older promo still applies.

Price and Value for Money

Mangan sits in a mid-to-upper casual dining bracket a la carte mains and sisig dishes mostly land between ₱230 and ₱650, which is reasonable for the portion sizes reported by diners, but it adds up quickly once soups, rice, and a couple of starters are added to a table order. Where Mangan makes more sense value-wise is group ordering: the Premium Platters, while priced in the thousands, work out to a lower per-head cost than ordering the same dishes individually for a table of 8 to 12, which is clearly the intended use case for that section of the menu.

Is Mangan Worth Trying?

For Kapampangan food specifically, Mangan is one of the more accessible ways to try it inside a mall setting rather than driving to Pampanga itself, and dishes like Sisig ni Mely and the Gatang Laing come up often enough in reviews to suggest they’re genuinely a strength of the kitchen, not just marketing copy. Diners also consistently mention generous portions and prompt service as reasons they’d come back, which lines up with the restaurant’s casual, family-oriented positioning rather than a fine-dining pace.

The recurring criticism worth flagging, though, is inconsistency in stock and portion delivery some reviews mention specific dishes running out or smaller-than-expected servings on delivery orders, which seems to affect certain branches and order types more than others. If you’re going for the first time, dine-in during regular hours (rather than late in the day or via delivery) appears to be where Mangan performs most consistently, based on the pattern across reviews.

Given the Pamana/Moderne split, it’s also worth ordering across both sides of the menu on a first visit trying the traditional Sinigang sa Sampalok alongside something from the Moderne column like Sinigang sa Pakwan gives a better sense of what the restaurant is actually going for than sticking to just one side.

Dining Experience and Service

Mangan branches are typically located inside SM malls, with a casual, spacious dine-in setup suited to family meals and group gatherings rather than intimate dinners. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery (via foodpanda and GrabFood) are available depending on the branch, and the atmosphere is generally described as relaxed with attentive, prompt table service.

Branches, Contact, and Opening Hours

Mangan operates a handful of branches across Metro Manila and select provincial malls, including SM Megamall (Mandaluyong), SM City North EDSA (Quezon City), SM City Grand Central (Caloocan), SM Sto. Tomas (Batangas), SM Seaside (Cebu City), and a branch in Ermita, Manila. Opening hours may vary by branch, so it is better to check the official branch page before visiting.

BranchAddressTypical Hours
SM MegamallBldg. B, Lower Ground Level, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
SM City Grand CentralL/G Level, SM Grand Central, CaloocanCheck branch page
SM Seaside CebuSouth Road Properties, Mambaling, Cebu CityCheck branch page
SM Sto. TomasSM City Sto. Tomas, BatangasCheck branch page

For inquiries, Mangan can be reached through its branch-specific Facebook pages (each branch maintains its own page, e.g. “Mangan SM Megamall,” “Mangan SM Grand Central”) or through the Cabalen Group’s official channels.

Services and Facilities

  • Dine-in seating suited for families and groups
  • Takeout available
  • Delivery via foodpanda and GrabFood in participating branches
  • Group-size Premium Platters for parties of 6–12
  • Mall locations with accessible parking and nearby amenities

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