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Filipino cuisine is some of the most interesting in Asia and its influences from Spanish colonisation, nearby Asian neighbours and Western styles have ensured the food is bursting with flavours that will satisfy all palates.
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Title | Address | Description |
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Bicol Express | Bicol, Philippines | Bicol is famed for its spicy food which is based largely on coconut and chillies. A favourite is Bicol Express; juicy bite-sized pork and chillies cooked in coconut cream. Other dishes not to miss are Laing; taro leaves with meat or seafood in coconut milk and spiced with chilli, lemongrass and more. |
Halo-halo | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk, beans, tapioca pearls, various toppings such as fruit or jelly, and topped with a scoop of ice cream. |
Adobo | Siargao Island, Philippines | Adobo is an iconic dish in the Philippines’ is consists of a protein braised in vinegar and spiced with garlic and peppercorns. Across the islands of the Philippines there are different versions of adobo according to its own produce and preferred flavour profile. |
Kare Kare | Tag-osip, Aklan, Philippines | Kare Kare is a type of Filipino stew with a rich and thick peanut sauce and traditionally uses ox tail which is simmered for hours. |
Sisig | Pampanga, Philippines | Originating from the region of Pampanga in Luzon, this sizzling dish makes for a tasty meal. Popularly prepared with fried and sizzled pork seasoned with calamansi, chili peppers and sometime topped with an egg. Other versions use tuna, milkfish, chicken and soy. |
Lechon | Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines | A firm favourite amongst Filipinos, the presence of lechon (suckling pig) is almost always guaranteed at a festive celebration. Whole pigs are spit-roasted slowly over charcoals for hours creating tender meat and crispy skin. |
Philippine Liquor & Spirits | Unnamed Road, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines | Try local but world-class and award winning spirits such as Don Papa Rum. A premium aged, single island run from Negros Occidental. It is created on the foothills of the active volcano of Mount Kanlaon, where the finest sugar cane is milled to produce sweet, rich molasses. Other drinks to try in the Philippines include Emperador Brandy and San Miguel Beer. |
Jollibee | Baluno, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines | Jollibee is the largest fast-food chain in the Philippines and is often referred to as the ‘McDonalds of the Philippines’. Popular due to its eclectic menu; fried chicken, pasta, pies which all have a ‘Jollibee’ twist – make sure you try their most famous offering the Chickenjoy. |
Kakanin | Unnamed Road, Magpet, Cotabato, Philippines | Kakanin is derived from Kain (to eat) and Kanin (rice) and is an umbrella term for sweets made of glutinous rice and coconut milk. Some rice-based sweets include bibingka, sapin-sapin and more. |
Chicken Inasal | Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines | Originating in Bacolod, this Filipino favourite is barbecued chicken that has been marinated in annatto, ginger, green chili, garlic, and lemongrass. |
Pancit Malabon | Bulacan, Philippines | From a coastal area in the Tagalog region – Bulacan, this rice noodle dish is prepared with shrimp, squid, smoked fish (tinapa) and oysters. |
Lumpiang Ubod | Negros Occidental, Philippines | Negros Occidental is your destination for this dish featuring the heart of palm wrapped into a delicious egg roll |
Ensaymada | Cavite, Philippines | A swirled-shaped sweet bread that is topped with grated Edam cheese and a light dusting of sugar and found in Cavite. |
Empanada | Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines | Heavily influenced by Spanish colonizers, this fried dough snack is stuffed with Vigan longanisa sausage and vegetables. |
Boodle Fight | Boracay, Malay, Philippines | A not-to-be-missed seafood feast (Boodle Fight). Expect freshly caught fish, squid, prawns and more! |
Explore Filipino Cuisine
Click on the map pins to explore the Philippines and start planning your dream trip.
Title | Address | Description |
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Bicol Express | Bicol, Philippines | Bicol is famed for its spicy food which is based largely on coconut and chillies. A favourite is Bicol Express; juicy bite-sized pork and chillies cooked in coconut cream. Other dishes not to miss are Laing; taro leaves with meat or seafood in coconut milk and spiced with chilli, lemongrass and more. |
Halo-halo | Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines | Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk, beans, tapioca pearls, various toppings such as fruit or jelly, and topped with a scoop of ice cream. |
Adobo | Siargao Island, Philippines | Adobo is an iconic dish in the Philippines’ is consists of a protein braised in vinegar and spiced with garlic and peppercorns. Across the islands of the Philippines there are different versions of adobo according to its own produce and preferred flavour profile. |
Kare Kare | Tag-osip, Aklan, Philippines | Kare Kare is a type of Filipino stew with a rich and thick peanut sauce and traditionally uses ox tail which is simmered for hours. |
Sisig | Pampanga, Philippines | Originating from the region of Pampanga in Luzon, this sizzling dish makes for a tasty meal. Popularly prepared with fried and sizzled pork seasoned with calamansi, chili peppers and sometime topped with an egg. Other versions use tuna, milkfish, chicken and soy. |
Lechon | Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines | A firm favourite amongst Filipinos, the presence of lechon (suckling pig) is almost always guaranteed at a festive celebration. Whole pigs are spit-roasted slowly over charcoals for hours creating tender meat and crispy skin. |
Philippine Liquor & Spirits | Unnamed Road, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines | Try local but world-class and award winning spirits such as Don Papa Rum. A premium aged, single island run from Negros Occidental. It is created on the foothills of the active volcano of Mount Kanlaon, where the finest sugar cane is milled to produce sweet, rich molasses. Other drinks to try in the Philippines include Emperador Brandy and San Miguel Beer. |
Jollibee | Baluno, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines | Jollibee is the largest fast-food chain in the Philippines and is often referred to as the ‘McDonalds of the Philippines’. Popular due to its eclectic menu; fried chicken, pasta, pies which all have a ‘Jollibee’ twist – make sure you try their most famous offering the Chickenjoy. |
Kakanin | Unnamed Road, Magpet, Cotabato, Philippines | Kakanin is derived from Kain (to eat) and Kanin (rice) and is an umbrella term for sweets made of glutinous rice and coconut milk. Some rice-based sweets include bibingka, sapin-sapin and more. |
Chicken Inasal | Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines | Originating in Bacolod, this Filipino favourite is barbecued chicken that has been marinated in annatto, ginger, green chili, garlic, and lemongrass. |
Pancit Malabon | Bulacan, Philippines | From a coastal area in the Tagalog region – Bulacan, this rice noodle dish is prepared with shrimp, squid, smoked fish (tinapa) and oysters. |
Lumpiang Ubod | Negros Occidental, Philippines | Negros Occidental is your destination for this dish featuring the heart of palm wrapped into a delicious egg roll |
Ensaymada | Cavite, Philippines | A swirled-shaped sweet bread that is topped with grated Edam cheese and a light dusting of sugar and found in Cavite. |
Empanada | Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines | Heavily influenced by Spanish colonizers, this fried dough snack is stuffed with Vigan longanisa sausage and vegetables. |
Boodle Fight | Boracay, Malay, Philippines | A not-to-be-missed seafood feast (Boodle Fight). Expect freshly caught fish, squid, prawns and more! |
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