Famous Filipino Food: 15 Must-Eat Dishes in the Philippines!

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The food culture of the Philippines is sometimes overshadowed by it’s northwestern neighbors – Thailand and Vietnam.

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From the ubiquitous adobo to the cringe-worthy balut

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Filipino food can be pretty heavy but there are also healthy alternatives!

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Delicious filipino dishes

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We spent 2 months traveling around the islands and trying all of the amazing Filipino food we could find.

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Famous Filipino Food: 15 Must-Eat Dishes in the Philippines!

The food culture of the Philippines is sometimes overshadowed by it’s northwestern neighbors – Thailand and Vietnam.

From the ubiquitous adobo to the cringe-worthy balut

Filipino cuisine is varied and delicious (though not always particularly healthy). In fact, Anthony Bourdain claimed the best pork he ever ate was in the Philippines.

Filipino food can be pretty heavy but there are also healthy alternatives!

Check it out here!

Delicious filipino dishes

Make sure you try these famous Filipino dishes and see which you prefer!

We spent 2 months traveling around the islands and trying all of the amazing Filipino food we could find.

Visit Wandering Wheatleys for more!

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