The diet in the Philippines is unique. Fresh and delicious, fragrant and juicy, colorful and exotic food has become a feast for tourists. Whether you are crowded in street food stalls (locally known as Kennan) or eating in high-end restaurants, there are authentic Filipino and European dishes for you to choose from, which will make tourists unforgettable and satisfied.
Philippine cuisine, like its culture, embodies the characteristics of multi-ethnic integration in food types and cooking methods. For example, as the main food, rice is usually cooked in a foreign way. Coconut milk (gata) is a famous dish in the Philippines, which originated from Malay ancestors. However, popular dishes such as lumpia and pancit have China flavor, especially China's roast suckling pig (Liu lecbor), which has become a famous Philippine dish. Of course, there will be no shortage of Spanish cooking flavors in the dishes, such as adobo, mechado, menudo and pochero.
The coast of the Philippines is continuous, so seafood is particularly rich, and seafood has become a must-have style for most restaurants. Fresh shrimps, lobsters, crabs, midges, fish and fresh squid are all kinds of seafood, among which injhaw cooking is the most popular, which makes people drool and greatly increases their appetite. Zambia is rich in a crab-like lobster mixture, which is delicious and attracts many customers, making it a famous brand of local restaurants. Davao's famous dish inihaw napanga is even more famous. All kinds of fresh fruits and baked snacks provided after the meal make the foodies feast their eyes, especially a sweet mango, which makes people feel fragrant. If you come to a famous restaurant specializing in Filipino cuisine, you can enjoy an ancient and elegant exotic atmosphere. The ceiling of the restaurant is covered with dense white palm prints, which are said to be the palm prints of famous local stars and left by these dignitaries after eating here. The authentic way to eat Filipino food is to grab it with your hands. So there is a drain faucet on one side of the restaurant, hand sanitizer and paper towels. However, in order to avoid trouble, many diners use knives, forks and spoons instead of hands.
The most famous Filipino food is roast suckling pig. In the restaurant population, you can see the whole production process of roast suckling pig through transparent glass windows. The roast suckling pig with thin and crisp skin smells delicious when it is served on the table. It must be cut into small pieces with a knife and dipped in special sauce before being imported. It tastes better with sauerkraut made of white radish. Needless to say, roast suckling pig is delicious and expensive. The price of each roast suckling pig is 1900 pesos, usually sold in half or one.
The catering industry in the Philippines has rich levels and diverse styles. Drinking tea is one of the lifestyles of local people. Many local teahouses are run by Cantonese, and their flavors are similar to those of Guangdong and Hong Kong. Its exquisite refreshments and elegant environment are no less than those of tea houses in Hong Kong, and its price is similar to that of Hong Kong. Generally speaking, a plate of barbecued pork buns with oyster sauce is 32 pesos (37 pesos is about 1 USD), a plate of fresh shrimp and bamboo shoots dumplings is 42 pesos, a plate of pearl glutinous rice chicken is 40 pesos, and each pot of tea is 20 pesos. In addition, there are many unique porridge crystals, pasta, jiaozi, rice and drinks for customers to choose from. Many teahouses have delivery service. Generally speaking, a service charge of 3 pesos can be paid for each snack or porridge.
Afternoon tea is a habit passed down by Spanish rulers. Besides lunch and dinner, Filipinos attach great importance to afternoon tea. Like English afternoon tea, all kinds of crystal drinks, sandwiches and cakes are Philippine afternoon tea foods. But afternoon tea in the Philippines is more abundant, and there are usually several kinds of hot food. Boiled pork intestines with pig blood is the most distinctive snack. There are also spring rolls in the Philippines, but they are divided into fried and non-fried. The materials used are the same as those in China, but shredded pineapple is added. Non-fried spring rolls are more delicious than fried spring rolls. There are all kinds of Philippine vegetables and shredded chicken in the white leather bag, plus some sweet and sour juice, which makes people want to eat more after eating.
Compared with the popular drinking tea, eating seafood is a luxury consumption pattern in the Philippines. According to insiders, its profits are high and the competition between industries is fierce. Even so, its business is still surprisingly good. Local China people always like to hold weddings, funerals and birthday celebrations in seafood restaurants. Although the price was not cheap, they enjoyed it.
In Manila, besides China restaurant, there is China noodle restaurant, which specializes in selling Yifu noodles and meat buns. Filipinos eat in the western way, including Chinese food. Everyone has a plate, a knife, a spoon and a fork. They mainly eat rice, chicken and meat, or stew or stir-fry, and stir-fry is not much. Fried small fish is also their home cooking, and they can always see this dish in the canteen.
In Baguio City, which is known as the "Summer Capital", you can eat authentic Cantonese food. The climate there is very good. Broccoli and Dutch beans in Guangdong are available all year round. In Naya City, there is a Guangdong teahouse opened by an old overseas Chinese in Guangdong, which sells Cantonese dim sum and barbecued pork buns such as shrimp dumplings and Shao Shao.
On the east side of Rojas Street in Manila, there is a restaurant called Jollibee. Dining here can not only enjoy rich Filipino food, but also enjoy wonderful, vivid and lively song and dance performances. Jolibi, which means "Happy Bee". Jolibi Diet Group is Philo.
The largest group in the catering industry. In addition to operating dinner, there are also 129 fast food restaurants, including 6 overseas branches. 1993, the group's turnover was 4 billion pesos and its net profit was 272 million pesos. The group plans to spend a huge sum of money to sell 80% of the shares of Greenwich fast food chain.
After nightfall, if people come to Jolibi's restaurant for dinner, they will see colorful neon lights, and the word "Jolibi" is dazzling. The restaurant is full of excitement and joy. The dishes here are mainly seafood, including pigs, cattle and mutton. Filipino cuisine is similar to China cuisine, except that they use more spices and are very spicy. There are many people eating in this restaurant, most of whom are foreign tourists. Most customers come here not only to taste the unique flavor of the Philippines, but also to enjoy the unique culture and entertainment programs of the Philippines. There are many young men and women who can sing and dance in this restaurant. They are not professional artists, but chefs and waiters in this restaurant. Some of them go to stir-fry or serve food after the performance. More interestingly, some waiters sang loudly on the customers' tables after serving food for them, and some customers put down their knives and forks and sang with them. The combination of eating and entertainment is really a wonderful enjoyment. Although the cost of this restaurant is higher than that of ordinary restaurants 1/3, it is still full of customers.
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