The Philippines is a foodie paradise! From savory dishes to sweet, icy desserts, here’s a list of my absolute favorite Filipino foods you should try when visiting the country. No affiliate links here — just sharing the flavors of home! 🍽️
The classic Filipino dish — tender chicken or pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves.
1️⃣ Adobo
A sour tamarind-based soup with vegetables and your choice of pork, shrimp, or fish.
2️⃣ Sinigang
A rich peanut stew served with oxtail, vegetables, and bagoong (shrimp paste).
3️⃣ Kare-Kare
A famous Filipino dessert made of shaved ice, milk, jellies, beans, and topped with ice cream.
4️⃣ Halo-Halo
Crispy fried spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and veggies.
5️⃣ Lumpiang Shanghai
Stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables, meat, and sometimes seafood.
6️⃣ Pancit Canton
A sweet coconut custard pie that’s best enjoyed warm.
7️⃣ Buko Pie (Filipino Coconut Pie)
Grilled marinated chicken famous in Bacolod — smoky, juicy, and served with garlic rice.
8️⃣ Chicken Inasal
Caramelized banana and jackfruit wrapped in spring roll wrapper and fried to a crisp.
