Vibrant food frontier

A destination restaurant, an urban oasis, and “neutral ground” within frantic city life — these dining spots in Manila represent the diversity of the Philippines’ booming culinary landscape.

JACLYN CLEMENTE KOPPE

With the rising popularity of Filipino food on a global scale, it is no surprise that a trip to the motherland will show just how food-crazy the country truly is. While Filipinos are fiercely proud of the local cuisine segmented into regions — from its northernmost point in Batanes to the islands in Sulu sea — the culture is also known to embrace the distinct flavours of other countries, proven by the abundance of Cantonese, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and American steakhouses all over the country. Filipino chefs have found success not just locally but on the international stage, introducing a fresh, talented lot that can stand shoulder to shoulder with foreign counterparts during collaboration dinners. A visit to the tropics always calls for rustic grilled fare and a taste of…

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