Posted By: Pacaña, Jhanmyl

Filipino native delicacies, known as kakanin, are popular snack foods that are usually served as merienda or desserts. Kakanin are native delicacies made ofmalagkit (glutinous rice), which comes in two varieties: the first-class variety that is sweet, rounded and white and the regular variety that is longish and translucent. The word kakanin is derived from kanin, Tagalog for rice. 

There are some common types of kakanin in the philippines:

1. BIBINGKA- Bibingka is a Filipino rice cake that’s usually enjoyed during the holiday season. Traditionally made with rice flour, bibingka is served warm, with melted butter on top and sprinkled with cheese or with grated coconut. This bibingka is made with galapong or glutinous rice which is widely-available and accessible. It tastes as delicious!

2. KUTCHINTA- Kutsinta or kuchinta or even brown rice cake is a type of “kakanin” that uses lye water as an ingredient. Kutsinta is somewhat sticky yet chewey (thats what lye water does) at the same time and is best eaten with grated coconut on top.

3. SAPIN-SAPIN
Sapin-sapin is a layered glutinous rice and coconut dessert in Philippine cuisine. It is made from rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, water, flavoring and coloring. It is usually sprinkled with latik or toasted desiccated coconut flakes sprinkled on top.

4. BIKO-
Biko is a sweet rice cake from the Philippines. It is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and glutinous rice. It is usually topped with latik. It is a type of kalamay dish and is prepared similarly, except the rice grains are not ground into a paste. They are also sometimes packaged and sold as suman.

5. PUTO- Many home cooks and bakers would argue that making puto is a more delicate procedure than baking a cake. To create a perfect steamed-rice cake, a number of factors such as room temperature and cooking conditions should be taken into consideration—too hot, and the puto may end up tasting sour; too cold, and the mixture might not rise.

By: Louis Contento

1. Isaw

We are going to start this list off with a street food that I think reigns supreme on the afternoon grills throughout the Philippines: isaw, which refers to both pig and chicken intestines, grilled over hot fire.

Starting in the middle to late afternoon, you’ll smell the charcoal being lit, and you’ll know it’s time for your afternoon snack. The intestines are coiled onto skewers, and grilled until charred and smoky. The pig intestines are a little chewier and stronger tasting, while chicken intestines are just like mini tube sausages.

One of the best things about eating isaw (and true for lots of Filipino street foods) is seasoning with vinegar. Most people like to soak their isaw in chili onion vinegar and let is absorb as much vinegar as possible. The contrast of the smoky isaw with vinegar is extremely satisfying.

Price – usually about 5 PHP ($0.10) per skewer

2. Kwek kwek

Another giant of Filipino street food, and popular throughout Manila is kwek kwek.

Kwek kwek are quail eggs that are coated in an orange colored batter, and deep fried. You’ll notice them by their bright orange color and almost ping pong ball appearance.

Again, you’ll need to season them with vinegar, chilies, and onions, before eating for the best taste. Kwek kwek is kind of like a corndog, but with a quail inside instead of a hot dog.

Price – 3 for 12 PHP ($0.24)

3. Fish balls / chicken balls

Possibly one of the most beloved Filipino street food snacks, especially among kids in the Philippines, and throughout Southeast Asia for that matter, are fried fish balls and nowadays fried chicken balls as well.

Usually when you eat the street food versions of fish or chicken balls, there’s really only a little meat in the balls, but they also contain quite a lot of flour.

The balls are deep fried, and in the Philippines you grab a skewer and poke them right out of the oil, dip them into chili-onion-vinegar, and eat.

4. Balut

There’s no street food snack in the Philippines more famous (or possibly infamous) than balut — a partially developed duck egg embryo: you could call it the king of all Filipino street foods!

It’s a snack that’s readily available, and very popular to eat, especially in the evening.

In order to eat balut, you crack a small hole at the top of the shell, and first drink out the chicken soup. You can then peel the rest of the egg, season with salt and vinegar, and eat the embryo and yolk.

Walking around a local market in the Philippines is a great place to try balut.

Price – 15 PHP ($.030)

5. Mango shrimp paste

You can think of it kind of like the Filipino version of a caramel apple, but instead of an apple it’s a green mango, and instead of caramel it’s spicy shrimp paste. And for me, it’s probably one of the best things you can eat on the streets of Manila.

They typically use Indian mangoes (what they are called), and the mangoes are cut off the seed, poked onto skewers, and when you order one, the vendor will give your mango a nice spread of shrimp paste.

The mango is crisp and very sour, while the shrimp paste is salty and fishy and a bit spicy, making the ultimate marriage of flavors and textures.

Price – 7 PHP ($0.14) per piece

6. Taho

Taho is the Philippines version of soft silken tofu (douhua), which has Chinese origins and is popular throughout Southeast Asia. The tofu is usually sweetened with a sugary syrup, and served in a cup to eat.

You can eat Filipino taho with a spoon, but the tofu is literally so soft, even though it looks like a solid, you can suck it up with a straw.

By: Shadrach Villarin

In here you’ll find the famous Restaurants where different kinds of delicious foods where we the food crew explore Cebu for best restaurants ever that are know in Cebu Philippines.

Now this are the famous restaurants in cebu philippines, Pig and Palm, Zubuchon, Curry Famous Indian House, Bar-Din Chicharon, Famous Belgian Waffles, Anzani, Yaksi Barbecue, Tavolata, Mang Inasal, Cebu’s Original Lechon Belly, Lemon Grass Restaurant, Cnt Lechon, House of Lechon, and Feria.

The most favorite place that i have eaten the delicious food and drink the best wines is the Pig and Palm Restaurant due to its 4 and a half rated star it serves the most best restaurant that you must able to dine with, the Pig and Palm is a great restaurant with an impeccable chef inspired food selection and a fairly deep cocktail menu. Although the food and cocktails were on the steeper side for Cebu, they were both made with style, class, and care to ensure a delectable taste. Along with the restaurant’s subtly light interior atmosphere, there is also an outdoor seating area that allows you to take advantage of pleasant evenings or nights. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for a classier meal or even to have a nice romantic night out with your significant other! .. That’s why i highly recommend this restaurant.

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POSTED BY: BACIA, JOHN DAVE

The best way to enjoy any travel destination is not just to see the top tourist attractions but to also experience (and taste) what a certain destination has to offer in terms of food tripping.

If you are planning your next trip to the Queen City of the South, here is a list of must-try foodie places to have that ultimate food trip in Cebu:

1. The Pitstop Restaurant

Want to try a different kind of pizza? Try the Mango Pizza at The Pitstop Restaurant. You don’t need to go to Guimaras to taste this famous pizza, just visit their branch in Cebu at the Capitol Site. They also have budget-friendly breakfast meals and other mango infused dishes. If you want to try something new but not too costly, try The Pitstop Restaurant.
Budget for 3 pax: Php 500 -600

Read: The Pitstop Restaurant in Cebu

2. Yakski Barbecue

Yakski Barbecue is known as the best barbecue in Cebu. They have three branches in Cebu: one in Cebu IT Park, another in Gaisano Saver’s Mart in Mactan Island and their first branch along Don Mariano Cui Street. Service is great and prices are really budget friendly. Aside from pork barbecue, you can order grilled chicken leg, chicken breast, tuna belly, chorizo and hot dog. Don’t forget to try their famous spicy sauce. Highly recommended for budget travelers!
Budget for 3 pax : Php 200 – 300

Read : Cebu Food Trip: Yakski Barbecue, the Best BBQ in Town

3. Lantaw Native Restaurant

How would you like to dine in an open veranda with stunning views overlooking the city? Located on the hilltop of Busay, Lantaw Native Restaurant is one of Cebu’s most popular restaurant with great overlooking views of the city in their open veranda. This restaurant offers Native Filipino cuisine like Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Munggo, Crispy Pata, Sisig, etc. Overall, a good restaurant with delicious food, reasonable prices, and undeniably the best views of the city.
Budget for 3 pax : Php 700 – 800

Read : Lantaw Native Restaurant: Dining with a View Like No Other

4. Hala Paella

Known to offer the best paella in the Queen City of the South, Hala Paella is the best place to go for that Spanish food craving, They have different Paella Specials to choose from and they also offer budget meals with free drinks. Hala Paella is a must-try if you are craving for budget-friendly and yummy paella dishes. Perfect for paella lovers and budget-conscious travelers.
Budget for 3 pax : Php 350-400

Read : Cebu Food Trip: The Black Paella in Hala Paella

5. CnT Lechon

A trip to Cebu will not be complete without trying the ever famous Lechon Cebu. CnT Lechon is one of the best Lechon places in the city. Order 1/2 kg of lechon, “puso rice”, calamansi juice and you are good to go. When in Cebu, one should not miss the opportunity to try the sinful yet delicious Lechon in CnT Lechon. Food is great, prices are affordable and customer service is commendable.
Budget for 3 pax : Php 600 -700

Read: Cebu Food Trip : CnT Lechon

Check out this foodie places in Cebu and give your taste buds a new adventure!

Happy food tripping!

India is one of the famous country when it comes to food or street food. Street food is prepared to-eat nourishment or drink sold by a peddler, or seller, in a road or other open spot, for example, at a market or reasonable. Usually sold from a convenient nourishment corner, sustenance truck, or sustenance truck and implied for quick utilization.

Here are a few delicious street food from all over India that you simply cannot say no to:

1. Chhole Bhature

Chhole bhature taste best when served hot, they are yummy and recording. Whenever you have one, ensure you have fabricated a hunger to do equity to this dish.

2. Aloo Tikki

Arranged with curd, red and green chutney, namkeen and pomegranate seeds, aloo tikki is an absolute necessity attempt. The blast of flavors is a treat to your taste buds.

3. Vada Pav

Batata vada flawlessly put between buns with fiery powder and chutney is the mystery of the astounding taste of this Indian burger.

4. Dahi Puri

The Marathi bhai of Delhi chaat papdi, dahi puri is the most ideal approach to mitigate your sense of taste. The semi puffed pooris with the sweetness of curd and tart chutney is simply the ideal method to treat.

5. Pav Bhaji

A blend of veggies with a couple of drops of lime to run with the pav plunged in spread is the most scrumptious approach to enjoy Indian road sustenance, particularly in winters.

6. Akki Roti

A standout amongst the most famous dishes from Karnatak cooking, akki roti is made with rice flour and presented with coconut or tomato chutney. The dressing of onions, tomatoes, carrots and green chilies give us the additional punch of flavors.

7. Paddu

Otherwise called appe, ponganalu or paniyaram, this is an extremely celebrated South Indian dish. These sparkling (rice player) balls taste precisely like dosa, however with a slight trace of acridity.

8. Poha-Jalebi

Jalebi and poha are well known all through India, yet the lip-smacking blend of these two tastes best in the city of Indore.

9. Litti Chokha

Straight from the boulevards of Patna, litti chokha is made with sattu and can be delighted in with aloo, baingan bharta and curd.

10. Tunday Kebabi

Straight from the city of Nawabs, these delectable kebabis merit attempting. Make sure to taste them next time you visit Lucknow!

11. Galouti Kebabs

Scrumptious kebabs presented with hot plunging sauce soften when they arrive on your tongue.

12. Moong Daal Bhaji

Gujarati dishes are well known for their sweet and salty flavor yet this bhaji with chatpati chutney will knock your socks off and taste buds without a doubt.

Thanks for joining me!

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