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Your Essential Guide to Filipino Snacks
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items Not sure where to start? This guide covers all the Filipino snacks worth trying, whether you're new to Filipino snacks or just craving comfort. 🥨
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Biscuits & Breads 🍪
Sweet Treats 🍫
Salty Bites 🍿
Sour Picks 🍋
Spicy Snacks 🌶
Instant Noodles 🍜
Biscuits & Breads 🍪
Soft, simple, and always comforting. Great with coffee, milk, hot chocolate, or all by themselves.
This one's my favorite. The chocolate is light and sweet, more like cocoa mixed with sugar and cream than dark chocolate. One bite of Stik-O is never enough. You say just one but always end up grabbing more.
Stik-O Wafer Stick (380g)
“Pilipit” means twisted and it's like a donut with a crunchy twist. The outside is crisp and covered in sugar that makes every bite sweet. It's not soft like a regular donut but more on the firm and crunchy side.
Sir Norman Baker Pilipit (190g)
These are little biscuit covered in smooth chocolate. The outside has that sweet, chocolatey layer, while the inside is light, crisp, and crunchy. Simple, chocolatey, and addicting. (My favorite!!!)
Fibisco Choco Crunchies Chocolate Covered Biscuits (200g)
A soft, sweet, and super fluffy bread with ube (purple yam). Inside, it has a sweet and creamy purple yam filling, and on top, there's buttery cream and a little sprinkle of cheese. Goes perfectly with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
Muhlach Ensaymada Ube (Purple Yam) Flavor
This one is a sweet mix of ube and pastillas. The ube gives it that creamy, purple yam flavor, while the pastillas adds that milky sweetness. Every bite is soft, sweet, and satisfying, making it a perfect snack or dessert.
Eng Bee Tin Hopia Ube Pastillas (5.3 oz)
Sweet Treats 🍫
These are the sugary, chocolatey treats I grew up with. If you love dessert, you'll definitely love these too.
It tastes like toasted flour and creamy milk combined together. It is sweet, simple, and just the right amount of sweet. The moment you take a bite, it crumbles instantly, soft and sandy on the tongue (some people aren't into that texture, but trust ...
Goldilocks Classic Polvoron (300g)
They're sweet and tangy with just the right chew, kind of like candy but you can still tell it's real fruit. The texture is soft and a little sticky, and the flavor lingers in the best way.
Philippine Brand Dried Mangoes (100g)
This one's sweet and nutty and melts in your mouth with a creamy roasted peanut flavor. The texture is soft and a little crumbly and has that distinct toasted peanut taste with just enough milk chocolate to balance it. If you love peanut butter and c...
Hany Milk Chocolate Peanut Bars
A soft and fluffy marshmallow sits on top of a light biscuit base, all covered in smooth, chocolatey coating. The texture is pillowy inside yet slightly crisp at the bottom, with a sweet, creamy taste that melts quickly in your mouth. It's definitely...
Fibisco Choco Mallows (100g)
This is chewy, chocolatey, and packed with texture. You get caramel, nougat, and a bit of crunch from the peanuts. It is sweet and kinda like a Filipino version of a Snickers. I love how it feels like a full dessert in just one bar.
Jack 'n Jill Cloud 9 (1 bar, 28g)
Salty Bites 🍿
Crunchy and flavorful! These are the go-to snacks for merienda, binge-watching, or just vibing.
What's a Filipino snack without chicharon? Fried pork rinds are crispy, crunchy, and full of that classic pork flavor. They are salty, satisfying, and perfect for snacking anytime. People love pairing them with beer, dipping them in vinegar, or even ...
Elena's Original Lapid Fried Pork Rinds, Classic (85g)
These are thin, hexagon-shaped chips with a light, crispy crunch. The sour cream and onion flavor is tangy, creamy, and savory.
Jack 'n Jill Piattos Sour Cream and Onion (85g)
A tasty mix of peanuts, cashews, and other nuts coated in a slightly sweet and salty shell. The nuts inside stay crunchy, giving a satisfying bite every time. It is a snack that's both flavorful and fun to munch on. This one's perfect for “pulutan” o...
Ding Dong Snack Mixed Nuts (100g)
Nagaraya garlic flavor are super crunchy with that bold, garlicky taste that keeps you coming back for more. The coating is crisp, while the peanut inside stays nutty and satisfying. I love this!!!!! Honestly, I could eat it all day.
Nagaraya Garlic Cracker Nuts (5.7 oz)
This one is also crunchy, cheesy, and a little salty. Cheese Rings are light and airy but loaded with bold cheese flavor. My mom loves this one.
Regent Cheese Rings Cheese Flavored (60g)
It has a sweet and smoky barbecue taste that's both savory and slightly tangy. The texture is crunchy since it is made with whole grain. We like to call it a tiny roof because of the ridges 😆
Jack 'n Jill Nova Homestyle BBQ Flavor (78g)
Sour Picks 🍋
These snacks will make your face crumple a little. Tangy, delicious, and sometimes a little weird if you're not used to them.
The mango tamarind ball has a sweet and tangy mix of flavors that balance each other out so well. The chewy texture makes it fun to eat, with the mango giving a fruity sweetness and the tamarind adding a little sour kick.
Philippine Brand Mango Tamarind Ball (100g)
This one has a really really sour and tangy flavor with just the right touch of salt. The pieces are small, bite-sized, and super crunchy, almost like a crispy pork rind. I love this so much.
Oishi Cracklings in Salt & Vinegar (50g)
This one has a sharp vinegar taste with a strong hit of garlic. The chips are thin and extra crunchy.
Jack 'n Jill Chippy Garlic & Vinegar (110g)
A Filipino snack made from fried wheat noodles shaped into short, crunchy sticks. It is coated in a vinegar seasoning and has a sour flavor that balances perfectly with the mild, toasty taste of the shingaling itself.
Sir Norman's Baker Shingaling Vinegar Flavor (180g)
Crunchy, thin, and a little sour, these crackers balance perfectly with their savory fish flavor. You can snack on them straight or enjoy them with a cold drink.
La-La Fish Crackers Salt and Vinegar (100g)
Spicy Snacks 🌶
Not everything here is super hot, but they all bring a little heat. Perfect for when you’re feeling brave or just want something exciting.
This one has a rich seafood flavor with a spicy taste. The crackers are light, crunchy, and shaped like thin fries, which makes them really fun to snack on.
Oishi Prawn Cracker Spicy Flavor (90g)
Tastes like your usual cheesy corn puffs but with an extra hot twist. You get the cheesy flavor first, then the spice comes in. These are crunchy and fun to eat.
Leslie Cheezy Corn Crunch Red Hot (150g)
It has a smoky barbecue taste with a hint of sweetness and a steady kick of spice. The chips are ridged and thicker than regular ones, so they have a stronger crunch. The mix of sweet, smoky, and spicy makes it a well-balanced and flavorful snack.
Jack 'n Jill V-Cut Potato Chips Spicy Barbecue (60g)
A super crunchy snack with a garlic and spicy flavor. Boy bawang is a flavorful snack that's both savory and addicting if you love garlic and spice together. Perfect for “pulutan” too 🍻
Boy Bawang Cornick Hot Garlic Flavor (90g)
Instant Noodles 🍜
The ultimate Filipino comfort food in a pack. Quick to cook, fun to slurp, and always there when hunger hits, whether it's breakfast, midnight, or a rainy day.
My favorite! This one's the perfect balance of kalamansi (think a cross between lime and lemon) and just the right amount of chili heat. I could eat this anytime.
Lucky Me! Pancit Canton Chilimansi (Pack of 6)
This instant meal has the flavor of the Filipino lomi. The soup has thick, chewy egg noodles in a sauce that tastes like chicken and seafood. You just need to boil water, cook the noodles, and add the seasoning. As the soup cooks, it becomes thick an...
Lucky Me! Instant Lomi in Pouch (65g)
It features thin and transparent noodles in a flavorful chicken broth. The "sotanghon" noodles are made from starch, making them soft and easy to eat. The soup has a savory chicken taste with small pieces of chives.
Lucky Me! Chicken Sotanghon Instant Noodle Soup (28g)
If you're craving beef, these bulalo-flavored noodles are perfect. The soup has a rich beef flavor and the broth contains vegetables and beef flavoring. It is a good quick meal, especially on a cold or rainy day. But if you ever plan on visiting the ...
Lucky Me! Instant Noodles Bulalo (70g)
Drinks & Refreshments 🥤
You'll need these after all that snacking. From juice to chocolate milk, these are childhood faves.
It has the classic, sweet milo flavor of chocolate and malt. The drink is creamy and smooth and comes in a small cardboard box with a straw. This makes it easy to pack in a lunch box or drink as a quick snack. Milo is known as an energy drink, and th...
Milo Ready To Drink Energy Drink in Box (250 ml)
This one's super refreshing and easy to drink. It blends the taste of green tea with the sweet and crisp flavor of apples. Comes in a handy bottle so you can take it anywhere. It's a popular go-to for cooling off, especially on a hot day. Honestly, i...
C2 Apple Green Tea (500 ml)
A sweet and thick drink made from real mangoes. It tastes like ripe, sweet Filipino mangoes with just the right balance of sweetness. It is perfect to enjoy chilled anytime you want something refreshing and fruity.
Gina Big Mango Nectar Juice (340 ml)