Originally Posted by
Points Scrounger
I see that balut has not yet made an appearance. And. no, I have never tried it.
I tried the balut after a few drinks in Boracay. It wasn't that bad but I don't have any interest in having it again. Same goes for the snails.
Some of my favorite Filipino foods:
Adobo - Tasty dish with Spanish roots.
Menuedo - No, not the band.
Taho - Don't know if its a food or a drink but is sure is tasty. I love hearing the vendors scream "TAHOOOOOOO!"
Fried fish - Tilapia or Milkfish are my favorites
Grilled Tuna - Not exclusive to Phils but the best I've had was at a tuna place in Las Pinas.
Lechon - Yummy pork!
I could think of a lot more but those are the first ones that come to mind. I've always been brave when it comes to trying foods from vendors and buying in the wet markets. Many of the nearby restaurants offer "paluto" service, where they will cook your selections for a fee. I love to buy fresh seafood and have it cooked almost on the spot. ^