London
 

I used to work near this place for a while:

"Josephine's Restaurant" 4 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LP

I remember eating something that was translated as 'milk fish' and enjoyed it very much. Next time you come to London we should go there!

I can't say I've ever eaten in a filipino restaurant.

But when I lived in Hawaii, I worked for the Navy Exchange, which like the health care field in S. Nevada, is chock full of filipinos. That was where I came to the realization that white people just don't know how to potluck. ;)

I like adobo, but pork guisantes............mmmmmmmm!!

This is imperative!!!! I was at a market yesterday in PHX (Chandler to be exact) and almost bought the paper label one.....a big mistake. On rare occasions Trader Joe's (in S. California at least) has the original ("white paint on the bottle") which is when I stock up.

Let me guess: Karaoke machines made their way to the potlucks!^

I always stock up on beer when I'm in Phillipines. The painted bottle is the San Mig Pale Pilsen. It's the beer of choice for many in the Phils. It's also popular in Hong Kong and can be found throughout SE Asia. In addition to San Mig I like Red Horse. It's a bit strong but ok after you get past the first few gulps. Goes great with Happy Peanuts or Besuto Prawn Crackers!!! ^

Beer na Beer is ok. I've only had it in the can. It's more of a local product. Don't think I've ever seen it outside of Phils.

Anyone familiar with Ding Dong Mixed Nuts? Thats one of my favorite snack foods from Phils.

Now you are talking! ;)

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Yes they are just ordinary roasted peanuts with some dried peas and corn mixed in. Sold at your local sari-sari store here.

Yes, the sari-saris, I love those little stores. Some of my Filipino friends have a nice little sari-sari. They own an apartment building and remodeled a tiny unit in the entrance area to become a store. They sell all the typical stuff like rice, drinks, and little packs of serving sized stuff.

I love it when customers come calling and say "Pa bili po." :)

This, and your reference to Ding Dongs are hilarious :D

Last year, when the fares to MNL were crazy cheap I spent a weekend in Makati and came back with my hand carry full of Ding Dongs for my Aunt :D

I have never really been on a Filipino restaurant either here in the US although I have been to Goldilocks in downtown Vancouver B.C. Anyways, I was walking along Chestnut in downtown Philadelphia last month and remember seeing a restaurant called Cebu. It was closed at that time and was wondering if anybody has tried the place.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who brings back bags full of Ding Dongs and Happy Nuts. On my last trip, I filled a 61 linear inch bag with Ding Dongs, Happy Peanuts, Dried Mangoes, San Mig and Tanduay Rum. Even after giving some of the nuts as "pasalubong" I still have quite a few for myself.

The Taho, well, what can I say. The stuff is tasty! I've actually gotten to know a Taho vendor during my trips to Manila. He comes from a family comprised of 7 brothers, all of whom sell taho. (no kidding!) They mainly work in the villages around Paranaque. The guy I know has had the same route for 20 years or more and has says hes never missed a day making his rounds. From what I understand, its a big deal for one vendor to go onto another's territory. I think it's cool they have their turfs and stuff, just hope a "taho war" never breaks out.....

I went to Jollibee's for the first time last month in SFO. My asian friends took me there and I just couldn't believe that's a filipino joint. The chicken was pretty good but I tend to like their "palabok" dish more :)

Dried Filipino mangoes...

One of the very most delicious snack foods on the planet.

Drooool...

(A good Filipino brand bag of dried mangoes will make the kind you get at supermarkets and health food stores taste like a bunch of dried twigs and autumn leaves)

Just remembered - we found a HUGE 1kg bag in the village of Haliburton, Ontario at Christmas (we've only seen small packets in London) and caned them. They lasted 3 days tops.

No doubt about that. They are cheap, too. IMHO, I think the dried ones are even better than fresh Philippines mangoes.

When I was in high school, I tried to impress my Filipino boyfriend with my l33t cooking skillz and made lumpia (including the wrappers) from scratch. He commented that he was hoping I'd cooked something else as he could get Filipino food at home all the time.

Men :D

Aye Naku Gutom Ako!
 

All this talk of Filipino food is making me hungry! Dried mangoes, hopia, ensaymada, pan-de-sal, chicharon ... I'm starving!!!! :D I'm surprised no one has mentioned wanting dinuguan!!! Other than getting it homecooked, there's no good Filipino place here in Houston. Wish they'd bring back the Goldilocks back to town!!!

I know one southern Nevadan who would be very appreciative of homemade Bicol Express!