Filipinos are up for anything new that hits the market, especially when it comes to food. Always on the hunt for the next big food craze, you can expect Pinoys to jump into the bandwagon every time a new restaurant, kiosk, or food truck opens. While long lines surrounding every restaurant launch may leave more than a few disgruntled customers impatiently waiting for their turn at a table, the hype built around these food trends is part of the excitement and fervor that Filipinos love to surround themselves with.
Survey these latest and greatest food trend hits and fill up your calendar with visits to your nearby, neighborhood food places to try out the trends that Pinoys love to sample.
Ramen
Perfect for an unexpectedly rainy day or to cap of a cool, Christmas-weather night, a bowl of Japanese noodles has been popular with the foodie crowd these last few months. Whether you’re into creative, artisanal ramen or are gunning for an authentic bowl made by a famed Japanese chef, this noodle dish hits the spot when you’re looking for a bowl of piping hot comfort food.
Milk Tea
The bubble tea craze has expanded beyond every tea lover’s wildest imagination as it hit the country a few years ago. Now more of a staple in every locale, mall, and restaurant row, milk tea places offer caffeine addicts a fun alternative to the run of the mill coffee shop. With add-ons ranging from pearls to coffee jelly to pudding to aloe vera, Pinoys keen on customizing drinks love that they can come home to their favorite blend whenever they hit their friendly neighborhood milk tea spot. A bonus, many milk tea places offer yummy bites as well—chicken chops, pepper corn, and a selection of savory snacks make your glass of tea even sweeter.
Cronuts
Filipinos never want to be left behind when it comes to global food trends, and the recent boom of this hybrid dessert has seen just about every establishment jumping into the croissant + donut bandwagon. A favorite of those loving sinfully buttery breads, this pastry mixes the flakiness of a French croissant with the fried goodness of a donut. Mix in some super lush filling in the flavor of your choice, and you’ve got the snack that’s got everyone talking from every end of the metro.
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