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Filipino Dishes you must try!

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Jescel Sunio

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Filipino cuisine is a delicious melting pot of flavors shaped by centuries of cultural influences—from Malay and Chinese roots to Spanish and American colonial legacies. It’s a reflection of the Philippines' rich history, diverse regions, and deep-ro...

Sections

🍛 Main Dishes The Heart of Filipino Cuisine

🍜 Noodles & Rice Dishes Staples with a Filipino Twist

🐟 Seafood Favorites Fresh Flavors from the Islands

🍢 Street Food & Snacks Bold Bites of Filipino Flavor

🍮 Desserts Sweet Endings, Filipino Style

🍛 Main Dishes The Heart of Filipino Cuisine

Filipino main dishes are all about comfort, community, and bold flavors. These are the hearty meals that bring families together at the dinner table and are proudly served during fiestas, holidays, and everyday gatherings. Whether it's something simm...

Meat (usually chicken or pork) braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Savory, tangy, and iconic.

Adobo

A sour soup (usually tamarind-based) with pork, shrimp, or fish, and lots of vegetables. Refreshing and mouthwatering sourness.

Sinigang

A rich peanut stew made with oxtail, tripes, and vegetables. Often paired with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste). Creamy and comforting.

Kare Kare

Whole roasted pig with crispy skin and juicy meat. A fiesta favorite and showstopper!

Lechon

Pork cooked in coconut milk with chili and shrimp paste. Spicy and creamy.

Bicol Express

Taro leaves cooked in coconut milk with chilies and meat or seafood. Earthy, spicy, and rich.

Laing

Pork leg stew with soy sauce, vinegar, and banana blossoms. Sweet, sour, and savory.

Paksiw na Pata

A Spanish-influenced stew with beef, bananas, potatoes, and tomato sauce. Sweet-savory comfort food.

Pochero

🍜 Noodles & Rice Dishes Staples with a Filipino Twist

In the Philippines, no meal feels complete without rice or noodles on the table. These dishes aren’t just fillers—they’re flavorful stars in their own right. Rice is a daily essential, often paired with savory meats, sauces, and stews, while noodles ...

Stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables, pork, and shrimp. Great for celebrations.

Pancit Canton

Rice noodles topped with shrimp sauce, pork, crushed chicharon, egg, and scallions. Savory and festive.

Pancit Palabok

Filipino rice porridge with chicken and ginger, topped with garlic and boiled egg. Perfect comfort food.

Chicken Arroz Caldo

Fried rice, fried egg, and meat like tapa (beef), longganisa, or tocino. Classic Filipino breakfast.

Silog Meals

🐟 Seafood Favorites Fresh Flavors from the Islands

With over 7,000 islands surrounded by rich waters, it’s no surprise that seafood plays a major role in Filipino cuisine. From coastal towns to city markets, the Philippines offers a bounty of fresh fish, shellfish, and squid—cooked in ways that highl...

Grilled stuffed squid. Smoky and tender.

Inihaw na Pusit (Grilled Squid)

Filipino-style ceviche made with raw fish, vinegar, and spices. Bright and fresh.

Kinilaw Na Isda (Fish with Vinegar and Ginger)

Marinated milkfish, usually fried. Crispy and tangy.

Daing na Bangus

🍢 Street Food & Snacks Bold Bites of Filipino Flavor

Filipino street food is more than just a quick bite—it’s a vibrant part of everyday life. Found on nearly every street corner, especially in the late afternoon, these tasty treats offer a glimpse into the fun, fearless, and flavorful side of Filipino...

Grilled chicken or pork intestines. Best with vinegar dip.

ISAW: One of the Most Famous Filipino Street Foods of all time!

Fertilized duck egg with partially developed embryo. A true dare for first-timers.

Anyone ever tried balut eggs?

Deep-fried battered quail eggs, often served with sweet-sour-spicy sauce. Crunchy and satisfying.

Kwek-Kwek with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Banana (sometimes with jackfruit) wrapped in lumpia wrapper and caramelized. Sweet and crispy dessert/snack.

Turon Recipe (Banana Lumpia with Caramel)

🍮 Desserts Sweet Endings, Filipino Style

Filipino desserts are a delightful blend of tropical ingredients, vibrant colors, and comforting textures. Rooted in tradition and shaped by a mix of cultural influences, these sweet treats are often made with rice, coconut, fruits like bananas and u...

Shaved ice dessert with mixed sweetened fruits, jellies, beans, leche flan, and ube. Colorful and refreshing.

Halo-Halo

Rich caramel custard dessert. Smooth and decadent.

Leche Flan

Rice cake baked with coconut milk, topped with salted egg and cheese. Often enjoyed during Christmas season.

Bibingka

Purple steamed rice cake with butter, sugar, and grated coconut. Seasonal favorite.

Puto Bumbong