Gourmet Flavours

2026

Philippines

Manila

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

Street foodHow Manila Eats: Lechon Stalls, Halo-Halo Shacks and the City's Endless Adobo Debate

Markets

  1. MarketsHow Manila's Sari-Sari Stores Quietly Run the CityExplores sari-sari stores and markets, good local food economy insight
  2. MarketsManila's Tiangge Trail: The Art of the BargainGuide to bargain markets and shopping culture, food incidental
  3. MarketsUnderground Manila: Where the City Really ShopsUnderground shopping including food markets, niche insight

Street food

  1. Street foodHow Manila Eats: Lechon Stalls, Halo-Halo Shacks and the City's Endless Adobo DebateComprehensive street food and local eating guide in Manila
  2. Street foodSampaloc: Manila's Market Crawl From Dawn to DuskDetailed market and street food crawl with vivid local scenes
  3. Street foodChrome Horses: The Riotous Life of Manila's JeepneysJeepney culture linked to street food and bars in Manila
  4. Street foodWalking Manila from Rizal Park to Escolta in the RainRainy day walking route with food stops in Manila
  5. Street foodManila's Barangay Fiestas and the Economy Behind ThemFiesta food and street food economy explained

Tables

  1. TablesThe Tagaytay Ridge escape: Taal Volcano and highland coolDay trip with Michelin-tier dining and local specialties
  2. TablesTwo Days in Manila Spent Walking, Not WaitingTwo-day itinerary with food stops, but food not primary focus

Bars

  1. BarsThe Videoke Republic: Manila's All-Night Singing MachineComprehensive guide to karaoke bars, a key local nightlife scene
  2. BarsManila Bay Sunset: The City's Daily Ritual Along the BaywalkManila Baywalk sunset ritual with food and drink tips

Where to sleep in Manila: the Manila hotel directory

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