Private Manila Local Dishes Food Tour in Malabon

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover authentic Filipino cuisine on this private, guided Malabon food tour with Chef Isi, a local expert born and raised in the area. Explore one of Metro Manila’s most underrated foodie destinations as you ride by tricycle or van to 8–10 stops, including historic San Bartolome Church, Aling Mely’s carinderia, and Arny & Dading’s famous pichi-pichi. Sample local favorites like soft puto with BBQ pork, banana fritters, and more. On select days (Wed, Sat, Sun), enjoy Malabon-style lechon. End with a hearty lunch at Chef Isi’s ancestral bakeshop featuring Pancit Malabon and refreshing local drinks. A must-do experience for food lovers seeking local flavors "off the eaten path".
Isi is happy to accommodate vegetarian guests - please inform her in advance so she can prepare accordingly.

What's Included

Lunch
Private food tour with a local chef and expert guide Isi

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host at the entrance to Fisher Mall Malabon.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover Malabon through the eyes of Chef Isi on this private, immersive Filipino food tour of Manila. Begin at San Bartolome Church before riding a tricycle or van to explore 8–10 food stops. Sample BBQ pork-filled rice cakes at Hazel’s Puto, Luzon-style lechon (on select days), and traditional dishes like mechado at Aling Mely’s Carinderia. Enjoy pichi-pichi at Arny & Dading’s, banana fritters at Aling Tessie’s, and learn about local fish sauce at Rufina’s Patis. At Concepcion Market, try okoy (shrimp fritters) and Malabon’s famous kikiam. Savor Sapin-Sapin at Dolor’s Kakanin and end at Isi’s ancestral bakery, Betsy’s, with a full lunch of Pancit Malabon and other home-cooked dishes. Return to Fisher Mall Malabon at the end. A flavorful, cultural food adventure off the tourist path.

    3 hours 45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Begin your food and heritage tour at this historic church!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Traveling Spoon

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