Filipino fastfood
Tiendesitas
Literally "little stores", this place seems to have been primarily built with returning filipinos in mind as well as foreigners interested in some kind of cultural immersion. it is a confluence of some 450 traders from the three major islands of the philippines, namely luzon, visayas and mindanao, selling specialty merchandise. so much to choose from but the food pavilions are the busiest.
Tomas Morato
Before midnight strikes, the strip is becoming increasily famous among locals for comedy bars. however, restaurants with gastronomic delights of every kind or dish abound from end-to-end.
Eastwood City
Peppered with a lot of choices that offer comfortable dining in airconditioned or al fresco style, this place appeals to the upbeat, on-the-rise professionals and more affluent members of the filipino society. there are lots of things to enjoy from good food, music, to midnight movies and shopping. very appropriate for the night owls and nearby universitarians.
Tapa King
Tapaking is where you get the ubiquitous tapsilog fried beef strips, fried garlic rice, and egg, which is popular breakfast fare, along with other local delicacies.
Jollibee
The most well known Filipino fastfood chain of all, Jollibee can boast of over a thousand stores in the Philippines and more than 300 stores around the world. Typical fastfood fare for the most part, but the burger dressing will taste different read: sweet to most foreigners. For something a little different, try the pancit palabok, which is a vermicelli dish with an orange sauce.
GotoKing
This where you go to get the localized version of congee called goto and lugaw rice porridge, with different kinds of toppings like chicken, roasted garlic, egg, etc.
Mang Insasal
A relative newcomer, Mang Inasal actually brings a variety of barbecue called "inasal" into Metro Manila from the smaller city of Bacolod located further south in the Visayan region. They offer other grilled meats, as well as soups like sinigang a sour, tamarind based soup.
Chowking
The Filipino version of Chinese food, also owned by Jollibee. For good sampling of their food, try the Lauriats, which feature a viand beef, pork, chicken, rice, pancit fried noodles with meat and veggies, siomai dumplings, and buchi (a sweet rice ball covered with a sesame based coating.
Where to eat
America's influence is palpable in the Philippines, and you'll be hard pressed to find a mall without the requisite McDonalds and KFC. Filipino fastfood chains that capture the essence of Filipino food compete strongly for Philippine tastebuds however, and they may be a safe place for the tourist to try the local fare. The following are a list of fastfood chains that have branches all around the Metro, and in many cases around the country.
Baywalk
Prior to 2006, this used to be the most famous location for an abundance of affordable, delightful street food, by the bay. however, this has been closed by the city government for certain issues. nevertheless, a visit to this area provides a different perspective of the old city of manila.
Greenwich Pizza
The second of Jollibee corps' trifecta of fastfood chains, Greenwich Pizzas are your typical fare, but once again with the slightly sweeter than usual tomato sauce. Some seasonal offerings may be on offer though, like the sisig pizza, so check the menu.
The Fort Strip
And serendra located in global city, taguig - trendy, classy, isolated yet warm, surprising and fulfilling. from makati city, it is easy to reach the newest dining and entertainment hub in the metropolis by private car or cab.
Goldilocks
The place to go for your baked treats and sweets like mamon a spongy round cake, polvoron a tighly packed powdery treat ensaymada bread baked with cheese and sugar, and host of other delicacies for those with a sweet tooth. A must try savory treat is their fresh lumpiang sariwa light and fresh spring roll with peanut sauce.