Celebrate the Foodie Festival this whole month of September! Explore
the Philippines’ sumptuous cuisine and delight your taste buds by feasting on
the best dishes each region has to offer, brought closer to you by SM
Supermalls!
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| L-R: Classic Sisig from Mesa, Manam, and Abe |
Looking for every Filipino’s favorite sizzling, savory, and meaty
sisig? This hearty dish hails from Central Luzon, and became such a hit across
the regions that it can be considered one of the country’s favorite Filipino
dishes. Treat yourself to this iconic meal in a variety of ways—MESA is serving
up this classic! Looking for a bit of crunch? Try MANAM’s House Crispy Sisig.
For sisig lovers who want a bit more kick, ABE’s got you covered with their
Spicy Sisig Pampanga!
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| L-R: Cafe Adriatico’s Tamis Anghang Longganisa, George & Onnie’s Longganisa Skewers, and Tsokolateria’s Longganisa Fundido |
Longganisa is a classic Filipino breakfast food, finding its roots in
North Luzon. This Filipino take on the breakfast sausage is accented perfectly
by garlic fried rice and a sunny side up egg and leveled up when paired with
atchara! Enjoy it just like that at CAFE ADRIATICO, which offers the Tamis
Anghang longganisa variant. Or, head to GEORGE & ONNIE’S for a different
take, with longganisa skewers served with egg yolk in soy sauce. For an
interesting twist, try TSOKOLATERIA’s Longganisa Fundido, the Baguio
longganisang hubad served with cacao nibs!
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| L-R: Crispy Pata from Barrio Fiesta, XO 46, and Kuya J’s |
The crackling sound of crispy pata makes every Filipino’s head turn,
bringing back the memories of celebrations and fiestas with family and loved
ones! But the history of this is relatively short, getting its start in
Caloocan in Metro Manila in the 50’s. You don’t have to wait for a special
occasion to get your hands on this dish—get it now at BARRIO FIESTA, the
restaurant behind this holiday staple! For a smoky variety, try XO 46’s Smoked
Crispy Pata, or try the Cebuano version at KUYA J’S!
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| L-R: BBK Bibingka & Coffee’s Mini Bibingka, Mangan’s Classic Bibingka, and Deli by Chele’s Cheesecake Bibingka |
The origins of bibingka is considered a debatable topic among
historians, with some arguments claiming it came from India, Indonesia, or of
course, the Philippines. History aside, what we do know as fact is that
bibingka is part of Filipino culture and identity—as a favorite after-Mass
snack enjoyed by Filipinos during the Christmas season! Luckily, bibingka can
be found in every corner, sold any day of the year, thanks to BBK BIBINGKA
& COFFEE! Looking for something a little more indulgent? Try MANGAN’s take
on the classic bibingka, topped with generous dollops of kesong puti. Want
something a bit more novel that you can show off at your next party? Try DELI
BY CHELE’s special Cheesecake Bibingka!
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| L-R: Chicken Inasal from Bacolod Chicken Inasal, Boneless Chicken Inasal from Lola Cafe, and Inasal Tacos from Locavore |
It’s no secret—Bacolod’s chicken inasal is the best of the best! In fact, this regional favorite was voted by people as one of the Top 5 chicken dishes in the world by Taste Atlas. Talk about a global powerhouse! Dig into this world-class winner over at BACOLOD CHICKEN INASAL, or try it several different ways at LOLA CAFE. Want a fun fusion spin on your inasal? Check out LOCAVORE’s delicious chicken inasal tacos!
Discover the stars of the Philippines’ regional cuisines today at your nearest SM mall! For more information and to stay updated, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on Facebook. (SM Supermalls)