Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food

4.9
(387 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

When you find yourself in Metro Manila for a day or two, heading out to explore can feel daunting. The chaos, the heat, the noise—it’s enough to make even seasoned travelers pause. But that’s exactly where the real adventure begins.

This isn’t just any curated food crawl. It’s not a staged night market built for Instagram feeds. No. This is a Manila street food tour as it truly is—alive, gritty, sizzling, and unapologetic. Loud. Sweaty. Deliciously chaotic. If you’re lucky, a tricycle will be your ride and the smoky aroma of grilled pork your guide.

For travelers looking for authentic things to do in Manila, this experience is the perfect mix of culture and cuisine. Guided by a local, you’ll dive into a crash course in Philippine street food—from skewered barbecue and deep-fried snacks to hearty stews, soups, and sweet Filipino desserts.

Bring an open mind and an empty stomach, and get ready for one of the most flavorful food experiences in Manila.

Example Menu

Starter

Assorted Grilled Meats (Pork/Chicken)

Starter

Assorted Savory Deep Fried Dishes

Main

Local Food Favorites

Dessert

Cool and Creamy Local Dessert

What's Included

1 Local Beer, 1 Fruit Juice or combination
1 Bottled Water
Up to 10+ different local street food, from pork, chicken and fish flavored dishes. Mostly Grilled, Deep Fried or Roasted.
Gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The exact meet up point is at Starbucks, California Garden Square, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong city. Easily travel to the meet up point using the Grab App.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us on a flavorful journey through a local neighborhood with an authentic Manila street food tour, where we’ll sample dishes from local restaurants and food vendors beloved by true locals. This is the perfect experience for travelers looking for the best food tours in Manila and a genuine taste of everyday Filipino life.

After a quick orientation at our meeting point, we’ll hop on a traditional tricycle ride—a uniquely local way to travel—to reach the starting point of our food adventure.

Along the way, we’ll try a wide selection of Filipino street food classics: steamed dumplings, skewered grilled meats, deep-fried savory snacks, sweet and chewy pastries and much more. To wash it all down, enjoy refreshing local juices and an ice-cold beer.

Fair warning—this is a more adventurous kind of street food tour in Manila, perfect for curious foodies!

We’ll end the experience with a refreshing sweet treat before heading back to our starting point, full, satisfied, and with a deeper appreciation of Manila’s vibrant food culture.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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