The Daily Phil is back on the road and our first out-of-town adventure since the coronavirus outbreak is a food trip in the summer capital of the Philippines, Baguio City. Consider adding these recommendations to your foodie itinerary the next time you are chilling in this foggy paradise. Good Taste Café and Restaurant Our first… Read More Where to Eat in Baguio? Baguio City Food Trip
2020 has left every traveler devastated as the Coronavirus pandemic made international trips non-existent and the hopes of it changing this year is still a blur. You have no idea how much I miss being able to travel abroad and devour the local food. One of the countries I miss the most is Japan. I… Read More Is This The Best Ramen In Manila? Mendokoro Ramenba’s Super Chashu Ramen
I have mentioned numerous times in this blog that my ultimate favorite Japanese food is Ramen, specifically, Tonkotsu Ramen. It is made of pork bone soup that’s been boiled for several hours making it super flavorful, rich and tasty. My love for Ramen started during our first trip to Japan. We landed in Fukuoka and… Read More Fukuoka’s Secret Ramen Shops: Hakata Issou and Genki Ippai
One thing that makes Korean cuisine unique is its communal way of eating. Most Korean dishes are prepared in large quantities and involve many varieties as it is meant to be shared. You might have a hard time dining out alone in Seoul since most restaurants cater to groups. On our latest trip to Korea,… Read More What to Eat in Seoul, Barkada Food Trip in Korea
“Hallyu” or The Korean Wave has taken the world by storm more than ever in the last 10 years or so, thanks to romantic K-Dramas and talented K-Pop idols. Fans’ obsession to everything Korean has driven them to visit the country and made Seoul one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. Even though I… Read More What to Do in Korea? Seoul 3-Day Itinerary, Nami Island plus House of BTS
Tokyo is one of the world’s best food destination. From century old eateries serving traditional food to top rated restaurants known for their fusion cuisine. There is always something for everyone on the menu. Don’t even get me started on the street food. Last winter, The Daily Phil had a stopover in Tokyo for 24… Read More What to Eat in Tokyo: Tokyo Big Eats – Unlimited Sashimi at Taiko Chaya & More
Hokkaido may be freezing cold in winter but the weather is favorably pleasant during the rest of the year. Its cool climate makes the island an ideal place to grow crops and raise livestock that produce quality dairy products. The surrounding waters are also abundant with fish and various seafood. Because of this, food in… Read More Sapporo Food Trip, What to Eat in Sapporo, Pinoy in Japan
Last February, John and I had the chance to visit multiple cities in Central and Southern Japan. It was our first time in the country and our expectations were exceeded above and beyond. The warm people of Kumamoto, the mouthwatering Tonkotsu ramen of Fukuoka, the confusing train system of Tokyo, the ancient temples of Kyoto… Read More Sapporo Travel Guide, What To Do in Sapporo? Pinoy in Japan, A 3-Day Itinerary
Singapore is considered a street food paradise; the city is filled with hawker centers and long-standing family restaurants serving delectable and inexpensive street food. The city-state used to be part of Malaysia and so they have a lot of things in common such as diversity in race, culture, religion and of course – cuisine! We… Read More Singapore Food Trip, What to Eat in SG? Pinoy in Singapore
Singapore always comes to mind when Filipinos talk about traveling overseas for the first time. Availability of cheap flight tickets, visa free entry, wide use of English, similarity in weather, beautiful sights and a variety of things to do make this city-state a favorite destination of many. I visited Singapore on my second overseas travel… Read More Singapore Travel Guide, Pinoy in Singapore, A 5-Day Itinerary