If you ever find yourself hungry on the streets of Manila, Philippines, don’t rush to sit in a popular fast food chain or a fancy restaurant. Instead, look around for street food stalls and get a tasty meal for cheap. In case you are unsure what to get, here are some recommendations below.
Isaw
Isaw is one of the most popular street food dishes in the Philippines. Chicken or pig intestines are cleaned and grilled on bamboo sticks before being dipped in vinegar.
Balut
Balut definitely isn’t for everyone, but if you like trying out new things, this is the stuff to get. The dish consists of a steamed fertilized bird egg, that’s eaten right out of the shell.
Tokneneng
If you are in the mood for eggs but don’t have the stomach for balut, then try tokneneng. This street food dish is made by dipping hard-boiled eggs in an orange batter and then frying them to crispy perfection. Chicken and duck eggs are most commonly used, although a variety with quail eggs, known as kwek kwek, is also popular.
Camote Cue
You will have no problem finding camote cue on almost every corner in Manila. The dish is made by covering sweet potato slices with brown sugar and frying them until cooked and caramelized.