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Filipino food

Letter From Manila

My local eatery’s Michelin moment: Not just prestige but brighter future for owner’s family

Morning Sun Eatery owner Elizabeth Mortera proudly holds up her Bib Gourmand plaque from the Michelin Guide Philippines.
Morning Sun Eatery owner Elizabeth Mortera proudly holds up her Bib Gourmand plaque from the Michelin Guide Philippines.

Best eats of 2024: Best restaurant dish – Manam’s House Crispy Sisig from Hayop Ni Manam

hypicks26 - Hayop_Halo Halo.



Credit: Hayop
hypicks26 - Hayop_Halo Halo.



Credit: Hayop

Food Picks: Filipino fare at Hayop, comfort Italian food at Locanda, refined Korean dishes at Onmi

(Clockwise from left) Locanda's Malloreddus pasta with red wine octopus ragu and capers, Crispy Sisig at Hayop, and Onmi's take on samgyetang, Samgyesun.
(Clockwise from left) Locanda's Malloreddus pasta with red wine octopus ragu and capers, Crispy Sisig at Hayop, and Onmi's take on samgyetang, Samgyesun.

From adobo to zipyu thee thoke – words of the day for the adventurous eater

(Clockwise from top left) Mohinga at Club Rangoon, Laphet Thoke at Burma Social and Halo Halo dessert at Hayop..
(Clockwise from top left) Mohinga at Club Rangoon, Laphet Thoke at Burma Social and Halo Halo dessert at Hayop..

What is asin tibuok? And why is it trending online?

Asin tibuok is an artisanal salt made in Alburquerque municipality in the Philippines’ Bohol province.
Asin tibuok is an artisanal salt made in Alburquerque municipality in the Philippines’ Bohol province.

Wrap chicken and pork adobo in banana leaves

When street food gets elevated to restaurant dishes, is it cultural appropriation?

6 fermented foods to add to your diet and why they are good for your gut

A Filipino take on steamed Cambodian amok

Filipino Jollibee may bid for UK's Pret A Manger

A Jollibee store in Manila in 2015. As of end-May, Jollibee Foods had 3,555 stores globally across 12 brands in 17 countries.
A Jollibee store in Manila in 2015. As of end-May, Jollibee Foods had 3,555 stores globally across 12 brands in 17 countries.

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