Filipino Food

filipino barbecue stall selling grilled skewered innards
LOOK: Ihawan in NYC earns P200k a week from selling isaw, betamax

Robin John Calalo a.k.a. Isaw Boy started with just a $50 capital. Now he is NYC’s go-to spot for Pinoy barbecue

If you haven’t tried these Cebuano dishes, you’re missing out

Lechon is always the first dish people associate with Cebu. While that’s valid, there are so many other dishes that deserve attention

chicken drumstick in a bowl with broth, papaya slice, chili leaves
In defense of tinola, the ‘plain’ chicken dish we love to hate on

Tinola, in all its plainness, is a study in the mastery of letting a core ingredient shine—in this case, chicken and all its subtle nuances

adobo
Who wants to standardize adobo?

First, they came for the adobo. What’s next on the “standardized” Filipino menu and why are we doing this?

Dear midnight snackers, this polvoron recipe is for you

Instead of all-purpose flour, this polvoron recipe uses glutinous rice flour—which brings another dimension of warmth to the snack

This local zine brings art and food together for its anniversary celebration

You can find mango ketchup, pizza-inspired lasagna, and more at FAKE Zine’s online food-centric FAKE Fair 2021

This karioka recipe will bring home the office merienda experience

The sticky, sweet, deep-fried rice ball isn’t usually the star of afternoon snacking—but it should be

Halo-halo beers exist—at least in the U.S.

Both variants by Minneapolis-based Pryes Brewing Company and California-based Harland Brewing Company boast a flavors of ube, coconut, and mango, and a seven percent alcohol by volume

Savory cake, edible flowers and other dishes for your Mother’s Day spread

Moms deserve all the love and appreciation in the world. A great way to give them that is by hosting a celebration they’d be proud of

Sinigang, tawilis, turon: Learn these essential Pinoy recipes inspired by Filipino food paintings

For Filipino Food Month, UP Vargas Museum takes inspiration from the paintings by masters such as Amorsolo in its permanent collection