Get to know some of the shows and creators putting the spotlight on the rich food culture of the Philippines.
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In this household, we stan people and channels that highlight Filipino food and local culinary excellence. From tasting flavors all over the regions to historicizing and contextualizing food traditions and practices, experimenting with cooking techniques to remixing recipes and reviewing restaurants, these food shows, channels, and content creators are whipping up a feast for the eyes and ears.
Discover the rich flavors and stories of Filipino cuisine through these channels, shows, and content creators that celebrate culture, diversity, and all the heart and history that goes into food. (And if you’re kitchen-averse, don’t worry—they’re not just here to teach you how to cook!). Fair warning, though, their content will make you hungry.
ABI MARQUEZ
@abigailfmarquez Hear That CRUNCH? Ordinary veggie fritters, leveled up into crunchy Filipino Okoy 🔥 #foodporn #food #foodlovers #FoodLover #foodieph #Foodie #delicious #fyp #tiktokfood #FoodTok #Recipe #cooking #FoodLover #delicious #yummy #abimarquez #lumpiaqueen ♬ original sound – Abi Marquez
Lumpia Queen, one of the most lauded Filipino food content creators ever, and arguably one of the modern faces of Filipino cuisine, Abi Marquez has done something extraordinary by being creative and innovative with Filipino flavors and cuisines and bringing a sense of fun to the table. From executing simple food recipes to food reviews, cooking challenges to her staple “_____ but make it lumpia” series, Abi Marquez has content you could spend a long time scrolling through.
FEATR
The Fat Kid Inside’s media channel FEATR dives deep into Filipino food culture from all over the country, from Malabon to Cagayan de Oro, Binondo to Butuan. All kinds of food are made, tasted, and explained alongside its historical and anthropological context, all kinds of places are explored for what they have to offer. FEATR is an educational and hunger-inducing channel that’ll cultivate in you a deepened appreciation for local food culture and culinary heritage.
SIMPOL WITH CHEF TATUNG
Filipino culture channel Simpol will have you flexing to be a great home cook in no time. With Chef Tatung Sarthou, learn how to make local (and international) dishes that’ll have your mouth watering. Though they keep it simpol, the channel’s recipes and food adventures are totally the opposite of ordinary.
KUSINELA
@kusinela.ph Pork Bulanglang 🍲 #kusinela #bulanglang #porkribssinigang ♬ original sound – kusinela
It doesn’t get more homey than this. Get that slice of country life goodness that you desperately miss when you’re here in the city from Kusinela—and we’re not just talking about fresh air or peace and quiet. Kusinela’s fresh, homemade, and mouthwatering dishes and meals are a treat to the eyes and ears. Her content is almost hypnotizing and truly sensory, giving us Anton Ego-style flashbacks to familiar, cozy meals in the province.
NINONG RY
We’re always down for cooking adventures with Ninong Ry. Besides actually being educational as he teaches different recipes, Ninong Ry’s videos are engaging and entertaining—it’s actually like cooking with your fun ninong. From experimenting with cooking techniques (like breading, or cooking lechon) to recreating popular dishes from restaurants, Ninong Ry blends a genuine love for food with an infectious laid-back and hilarious energy that makes for a great watch.
MITCH THE CHINITA FOODIE
@thechinitafoodie #gayagayarecipes Episode 25: Crispy Sisig with Knorr Fried Rice inspired by the rice bowls I tried at Aurora Fest! May Rice is Life booth kasi yung Knorr sa concert grounds, at dahil Rice is Life ako, it was the highlight of the event for me LOL Knorr Fried Rice is so simple to make pero ang lakas maka linamnam-sarap pag may Knorr Liquid Seasoning! @Knorrph #KnorrPH #KnorrRiceisLife #LutoMoYan #KnorrLiquidSeasoning #creatorsearchinsights #thechinitafoodieoning! @knorrph #KnorrPH #KnorrRiceisLife #LutoMoYan #KnorrLiquidSeasoning #creatorsearchinsights #thechinitafoodie ♬ Cute Lo-Fi Hip Hop(1158089) – S_R
A foodie through and through, Mitch, or Mitchelle Ngo, is the food content creator to go to if you’re a fan of Filipino and Chinese cuisine—and/or if you are someone who wants to cook, but you don’t want to spend so much time doing it. She posts “gaya-gaya recipes,” food trips, and even food experiments! Adobong manok in ketchup, anyone?
JESSICA LEE’S PABORITO
Jessica Lee is living the life we would if we had the time, resources, and—let’s be real—the drive. The YouTuber’s Paborito series on her channel sees her try well-loved local food spots around different cities in a food-trip style vlog. Jessica asks people in a certain place, be it Baguio or UP, about their own favorite food spots, highlights a variety of food and cuisines, gives honest reviews, and shows genuine interactions with the people.
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