Only In The Philippines: What to Eat When Revisiting Manila
Wednesday, January 08, 2014 Philippines 0 Comments

What to Eat When Revisiting Manila

One of the sore things to want when living in a foreign city is good old favorite foods. Especially during monotonous noodle days, Nasi Lemak dinners, or sandwich weekends, there are just days when you want to eat something so accustomed to your taste buds, you can practically taste it even by just saying the name of the food. I like the food here in Singapore so much. I’m actually turning into my friend who can eat the same order for one straight week. Lol. Yeah, food is good, what can I say. But of course there are just some lapses when I miss Pinoy food. There are a few Filipino food choices here in Singapore, but nothing beats the true dishes found in PH.

So, as soon as my pangs of hunger started going ballistic, I pulled out my long list of food favorites, only to find out that I am passé with my choices. There’s so much food evolution, fusion, and budget finds happening in the Philippines. I’m astonished by how things are now. Impressed, yes. Hungrier, yes. All my healthy living mantra was left behind in Singapore, and all I could think of is just eat like a hungry fat kid. Pinoy foods are the next best thing and seeing all the choices, and flavors, I cannot help but recommend all of these – if you’re visiting Manila for the very first time, you might want to actually try these tried and tested (old and) new Pinoy finds, some local, others from other cuisines but transformed into a signature favorite. Don't worry, nothing exotic, nothing dirty. Only good food. Here are some of my favorites, from Sisig Spaghetti, Thai Bagoong Rice, to Bangus Belly, Pork and Shrimp Siomai Street food. It’s time to let your stomachs travel with never-ending hunger.