The best things we ate at Madrid Fusion Manila 2017

Sadly, the most delicious three days in the Philippines just came to an end.

Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 (April 6-8) is the biggest culinary event in Asia and some of the most celebrated chefs from around the globe flew in to the capital to share their cuisine, advocacy, and techniques to the hungry (for food and knowledge) audience.

Aside from the talks from world famous chefs and our very own culinarians like chefs Tatung Sarthou, Josh Boutwood, Jordy Navarra, Robby Goco, and Gene Gonzalez, the daily regional lunches are undoubtedly the highlight of the 3-day food congress. The regional lunches features dishes and delicacies from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao plus creations by featured chefs/restaurants revolving around a certain theme. Day 1 was all rice, day 2 was nose-to-tail (something Pinoys really love), and the last day was all about corn and seafood.

Eating and trying everything was a feat for the strong ones — tireless feet and bottomless tummies (not to mention you have to carry that heavy media kit around). We came, we saw, and we conquered. Here are just some of the best things we ate at Madrid Fusion Manila 2017 (in no particular order).

Manam’s Sisig Fideos

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Hiraya Bakery’s Tres Leches Cake with Sampinit (local raspberry)

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Sunshine Puey’s ‘Nose-to-Tail’ Buko Pie

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Ninyo Fusion’s ‘Betamax’ with Cacao

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Jay Angeles’ Dinakdakan

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Margarita Fores’ Corn Piadina with River Prawn and Candied Calamansi

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Locavore’s Three-Nut Kare-Kare

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Mark Tan’s Chilled Sweet Corn and Kyoto Miso Pottage

 

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Tina Legarda’s ‘Tindahan ni Maria’ Salad

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AJ Reyes’ Tinuktok Tinawon Rice

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Bucky’s Corn Soft-Serve Ice Cream

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Margarita Fores’ Purple Corn Ukoy with Bagaybay

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Claude Tayag’s Maja Lila with Salted Quail Egg Yolk

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Bicol Express from DOT Bicol

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Home Organics’ Purple Corn Bread

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Tina Legarda’s Pili-rubbed Pork Rib with Steamed Corn and Wansuy Gremolata

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Made Nice Supper Club’s Chicken, Corn and Crab Tamale

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We look forward to MFM 2018 with even more hunger and anticipation!

The rest of the country can enjoy the MFM madness through SM Supermalls’ “Flavors of the Philippines” and “Flavors Fusion” campaign.