Ginataang Bilo-bilo is a type of sweet coconut milk soup. Usually, Filipinos enjoy it as a snack or dessert. As you might notice, it has an interesting name. In Tagalog, the word, “ginataang” refers to coconut milk-based dishes, and bilo-bilo means chewy rice balls, which are made of sweet rice flour and water. I love having Ginataang Bilo-bilo served…
10 Non-Vegan Establishments in the Philippines that offer Vegan options
I’m introducing a new segment. Every Friday, I’ll introduce top lists of vegan finds called #FridayFunList. This week, I’ll start with the vegan dishes I’ve found and enjoyed at non-vegan establishments during my trip to the Philippines last May. The list is not based on any ranking. MAX’S RESTAURANT, GREENBELT MALL 5, MAKATI CITY Max’s…
Tempeh Adobo with Kang-kong
Adobo is undeniably one of the most popular Filipino dishes out there. It’s a Filipino dish recognized for its seasonings such as vinegar, black pepper, and garlic. For my version, I’m incorporating a new vegan favorite: tempeh. Tempeh is a soybean cake with a mild nutty flavor. I used to think that tempeh tasted nasty, but I…
Vegan Isaw
When I heard that the joint party for my mom and my niece’s birthday will be held at a park, I decided to make my grilled vegan Isaw. Isaw (pronounced “ee-sao”) is a popular Filipino street food. Sometimes it’s made of pig parts, sometimes of chicken parts. It is marinated in simple ingredients then grilled….
Where to Eat Vegan: Wabi-Sabi, Philippines
I would love to introduce to you an all veg-ramen house in the Philippines called Wabi-Sabi, Vegetarian Restaurant and Grocery Store. Wabi-Sabi is located at “The Collective“, a warehouse-turned-hip commercial area in Makati City, where superniche, superlocal, superartisanal stores and galleries reign supreme. It’s where you’ll find stores celebrating alternative lifestyles-including the vegan lifestyle. Inside…
Where to Eat Vegan: The Vegetarian Kitchen, Philippines
If you find yourself visiting the Philippines and craving for vegan Filipino Food, then make sure to visit a hip city called Quezon City. Quezon City is one of the (if not the most) vegan-friendly destinations in the Philippines. This is home to many strictly plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan establishments, including a family-owned restaurant called “The…