If the last time you had sotanghon was at Jollibee, we need to talk. It’s time to rediscover authentic Philippine cuisine as prepared by experts, by hand. Hipsters would call this artisanal, but you can just go ahead and call it lutong bahay. You have till Aug 25 to check out over 250 stalls from all over the region (including one all the way from Batanes) in the fascinating Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry at SM Megatrade Hall (5/L SM Megamall Bldg B). Here are some of our top picks:
ABOVE: Near entrance of SM Megatrade Hall 2. Dirty ice cream in cheese, chocolate and mango flavors (₱20/cone or sandwich).
BELOW: STALL 237 (Antipolo). Sotanghon with egg ( ₱ 40/bowl).
STALL 109 (Isabela). Pancit Catbagan with organic miki noodles (₱60/bowl).
STALL NUEVA CABANATUAN (Nueva Ecija). Longganisa Batutay, made of beef, with a sweet-spicy flavor (₱110/pack of seven).
STALL 32 (Batanes). Escargot (₱10/minimum order of five pieces).
