SM City North EDSA — Attraction in Quezon City

Yesterday at around 7pm, i entered the ground floor parking at north towers, the lady cashier told me if i am willing to wait as there are no available parking slots to which I declined. She told me to just get pass through the exit and try to park in the multi level parking. The problem began at the exit of the said ground floor parking. The guard stationed there asked for my ticket to which i told him that the cashier had not issued me one. The guard tried to radio the guard at the entrance to confirm but he got static the first seconds he tried though i heard that he was able to talk with the other guard. However, he seems to have difficulty getting an answer to the simple question he should be asking and they started talking on codes for two to three minutes without a trace of resolving such a very simple problem. If i was issued a parking ticket or not. The guard then asked me to move my car on the side so as not to block the exit. The guard started to attend to other motorists exiting while i was getting unattended. So I got down my car and walked back to the entrance cashier to solve the problem myself. I got there and the guard is saying that its all okay and that they just have mistakenly thought i was given a parking ticket. The cashier also told me that she thought I was the other one driving a car (she described the model). Its an obvious alibi to her unreliability because I was the only one who drove that particular model at that time. Imagine how unreliable your cashiers are and how unprofessional your guards in that particular parking at that particular time? Your guards did not even bothered to ask for an apology. A very simple answer that can be delivered through radios was not even performed and it was very...

Ah, SM North Edsa, the cornerstone of my collegiate escapades, where skipping classes and dodging responsibilities felt like an Olympic sport.

Back in the day, when the mall was much smaller, my chances of getting squished in a sea of shoppers were as slim as my chances of passing Math 100.

But oh, how times have changed. Venturing into the mall on Easter Sunday was a blunder bigger than my attempt at DIY haircuts during quarantine.

I strutted into the department store with the confidence of someone about to conquer Everest, only to be bulldozed by a woman on a mission. While apologies were exchanged, my bruised ego couldn't accept the pain away.

My grand plan of achieving 10,000 steps turned into a 10-minute sprint to the nearest cafe, where I took solace in the fact that at least some chairs were unoccupied.

SM North Edsa is indeed a majestic palace of retail therapy, a sanctuary for the stylish souls drawn to Muji, Uniqlo,Mango, etc. But for a self-proclaimed enochlophobia like me, navigating its corridors on a weekend is akin to willingly entering a human pinball machine.

Would I return, you ask? Absolutely, but only on a Monday morning, when the mall is as empty as my social calendar.

Lesson learned: malls need people like a fish needs water, but this fish prefers a tranquil pond over a bustling ocean any day.

And let's not forget, I didn't just experience a gentle nudge; I survived a full-blown contact sport session in less than two hours.

So here's to SM North Edsa, a place of wonders for the brave and the resilient, but perhaps not for the faint-hearted over-50...

SM North EDSA has been my go-to mall for years, and honestly, it never fails to impress me with how massive and diverse it is. It’s more than just a shopping center—it feels like a small city in itself. From the moment I walk in, there’s always something new to explore.

I personally like the variety of zones it offers. The Annex feels modern and tech-savvy—perfect when I need gadgets or want to check out new electronics. The Block has a trendier vibe, with lots of cafes and lifestyle stores. Then there’s the Main Mall, which has everything from department stores, Cinemas to fast food. You could easily spend a whole day there and still not see it all.

What I enjoy most is the Sky Garden. It’s a refreshing break from the busy indoors—greenery, benches, and even occasional performances or exhibits. It’s peaceful, and I like hanging out there after a long walk.

Dining options? Endless. From quick bites to proper sit-down meals, it’s hard to go wrong. Whether I’m craving ramen, local street food, or international dishes, I know I’ll find something. Paid Parking can get crowded during weekends, but the multiple buildings and access points help a lot.

The only downside for me is that because it’s so big, it can get overwhelming or tiring to navigate due to huge influx of visitors during weekends. But on regular days, I love the variety and convenience it offers.

Overall, SM North EDSA is a place where I shop, eat, chill, and sometimes even get errands...