I was once fond of buying streetfoods. Turning back time, it was also one of the enjoyed past times I had with my friends.
Street foods are ready to eat goodies sold in public places. Often, from a portable food booth, a cart or some in food trucks.
According to a study from Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food everyday.
Today, people try and purchase street food for some reasons: It is sold for a reasonable price, it is flavorful, to experience an ethnic and authentic cuisines and some for a nostalgic experience.
In the Philippines, street foods are very common too. Here are some of Pinoy favorite street foods to choose from:
Street foods are very affordable and for 50 pesos, you can buy a variety of it. Tip: Choose wisely, good hygiene is very important. Enjoy your Manila tour.
Must read:
Manila Stories 1: Poverty in Manila - "Until When Stories"
Manila Stories 2: Horse Tales
Street foods are ready to eat goodies sold in public places. Often, from a portable food booth, a cart or some in food trucks.
According to a study from Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food everyday.
Today, people try and purchase street food for some reasons: It is sold for a reasonable price, it is flavorful, to experience an ethnic and authentic cuisines and some for a nostalgic experience.
In the Philippines, street foods are very common too. Here are some of Pinoy favorite street foods to choose from:
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| Calamares: deeply fried squid cut as rings covered dipped in egg and flour. Price: P3.00 |
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| Boiled banana, banana turon (banana on a lumpia wrapper topped with mascovado sugar) and banana fritters. Price: P10.00 - P15.00 |
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| Fried chicken: deeply fried crispy chicken. Best for lunch and an all time favorite for children. Price: P12.00 (small) P40.00 (large) |
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| Pares: delicious pork broth that can ease your hunger. Price: P30.00 |
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| Kwek-kwek: looks like oranges, but it's boiled egg covered with orange-colored flour. Deeply fried, best with vinegar and very cold softdrinks. Price: P10.00 (small) P12.00 (large) |
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| Fried nuts: Sold in different flavors: Plain or spicy. Best for "sumsuman" or with a bottle of beer. Price: 10.00 |
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| Fresh fruits: Not just pineapples but other fresh fruits are also available around the streets. Price: P10.00 |
Street foods are very affordable and for 50 pesos, you can buy a variety of it. Tip: Choose wisely, good hygiene is very important. Enjoy your Manila tour.
Must read:
Manila Stories 1: Poverty in Manila - "Until When Stories"
Manila Stories 2: Horse Tales
I love it!
ReplyDeleteHaha. Mee too. Hahah.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your Manila tour. :)