Delish PH: Recipes and Trends for the Filipino Table

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Main Dish

Puto’t Laksa Recipe

1hr 30mins |

By Delish Philippines Team

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Cover Story

Pasig Food Heritage: Rediscovering the City’s Puto’t Laksa

One woman is reviving the tradition with her own version that introduces a present-day twist.

By Patricia Baes

Main Dish

Mechado Recipe

1hr 30mins |

By Alexander Villarante

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Restaurants

Manarola Is More Than An Italian Restaurant

And after 10 years, there’s nothing holding them back now.

By Laura Mendoza

Dessert

FR MGMT Is Making Coffee Breaks More Interesting in Makati

At the Makati Central Business District, FR MGMT is bringing a punch of personality with drinks, bites, and an interior that goes against the professional, polished, and uptight vibe of the area.

By Paolo Elwick

Main Dish

Latest Features

Culture

How The Ultimate Celebration Noodle Came To The Philippines

Walking down memory lane of how pancit came to be in the Philippines will take centuries. Think of this as the quick-cut summary of how it all went down.

By Laura Mendoza

A busy street view of the pink Concepcion Market storefront, with shops and parked motorcycles below a web of overhead wires; the scene feels bustling and urban.

Eateries

What To Eat at Concepcion Market in Malabon

Discover what to eat at Concepcion Market in Malabon, from local seafood specialties and traditional Filipino delicacies to beloved street food and merienda finds that showcase the city’s rich culinary heritage.

By Angelo Comsti

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Bars

Inside Analog: Donny Pangilinan’s New Phone-Free Bar Combines Digital Detox with Nostalgic Dining

Rooted in childhood rules and shaped by a stint in the Pinoy Big Brother house, actor-entrepreneur Donny Pangilinan teams up with Forefront Lifestyle Group to launch Analog—a Rockwell sanctuary where locking away your phone unlocks real human connection.

By Angelo Comsti

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Kitchen Tips

How to Use a Palayok Without Cracking It

A simple guide to seasoning, temperature control, and cleaning your traditional Filipino clay pot for long-lasting performance.

By Laura Mendoza

Hacks & How-Tos

Soften Your Brown Sugar Using These 6 Methods

Because no two kitchens are stocked the same way.

By Laura Mendoza

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Restaurants

The Lunch Lady Manila: What to Eat at the Famous Vietnamese Restaurant

Inspired by a beloved Saigon street-food stall made famous by Anthony Bourdain, The Lunch Lady brings its rotating daily noodle soups, signature Vietnamese dishes, and bold flavors to Manila.

By Angelo Comsti

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Food for Thought by Paolo Elwick

Culture

Coffee, Cafes, and the Interesting Pressure to Be Always Productive

Filipino hustle culture celebrates resourcefulness and hard work, but what happens when the pressure to keep earning leaves little room to rest?

By Paolo Elwick

On the Menu

Narratives that will whet, feed, and satisfy your appetite.

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News & Stories

Tikoy Sa Tukil: Nagcarlan’s Bamboo-Cooked Heirloom Rice Cake

Discover the origin, open-flame cooking, and rich history of Laguna’s smoky kakanin—and the lady fighting to preserve its legacy.

By Angelo Comsti

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Food & Drinks

You Get Pandesal All The Time, Try These Instead!

Ready to shake up your usual panaderya order?

By Laura Mendoza

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Food & Drinks

Cebu Takes the Spotlight at This Year’s Philippine Cocktail Fiesta

This year, the celebration takes the beverage scene South with crafted flavors unique to the Queen City.

By Patricia Baes

A young man in a black hoodie smiles at the camera behind a table with a basket of fried snacks, dipping sauces, and a wooden serving board.

Restaurants

From College Staples to Ultimate Favorites: Gabby Salvador’s Top 5 Fried Chicken Spots

The content creator shares how his love for food grew from eating abroad with his family, how his fascination for fried chicken came about during college, and what his go-to fried chicken spots are.

By Laura Mendoza