Metro Recommends: 16 Delicious Dishes Our Editors Are In Love With Right Now
We didn't hold back in sharing our discoveries, and now you can have them delivered to your door!
While Metro Manila was in lockdown, a strange phenomenon occurred. The local food businesses exploded, flooding the marketplace with every and any kind of edible treat you can imagine (and some you haven't). As buyers, we are literally spoiled for choice. The question is, which ones are really good and which ones to avoid? We thought it might help you to know the current food obsessions of the Metro team. These are the foods we've discovered and fallen in love with. We hope you will, too!
Our Current Food Obsessions!
Our Current Food Obsessions!
Truffle Scallop Sushi Bake by Eleven Baker Street
I’m not one to ride on trends, but if it’s this good, sign me up! Eleven Baker Street takes the sushi bake trend to a different direction. Instead of the mostly rich, savory ones from the usual popular online stores, theirs is subtle and refined with a whole lot of flavor. Their Truffle Scallop Sushi Bake is a favorite! It packs a punch with every bite and is a taste you won’t get anywhere else. To order, fill out the order form at @elevenbakerstreet on IG. - Randz Manucom, Fashion Editor
Photo Credit: @elevenbakerstreet
Shrimp Laksa Aburi Sushi Bake by Eleven Baker Street
The Shrimp Laksa Sushi Bake isn’t one to miss, too! If you haven’t given into this yet, you sure are missing out on what might be this quarantine’s best food discovery. To order, fill out the order form at @elevenbakerstreet on IG. - Randz Manucom, Fashion Editor
Photo Credit: @elevenbakerstreet
Matcha Cookies by Unica Jihan's Kitchen
I love these Matcha Cookies. They're exactly the right amount of sweet + matcha. Kakagutom! To buy, fill out the order form at @unicajihanskitchen on IG. - Bria Cardenas, Video Content Producer
Photo Credit: @unicajihanskitchen
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies by Unica Jihan's Kitchen
These Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies aren't bad, either! To buy, fill out the order form at @unicajihanskitchen on IG. - Bria Cardenas, Video Content Producer
Photo Credit: @unicajihanskitchen
Pollo Iberico by Mesa Vuestra
Mesa Vuestra is my latest quarantine food find and I enjoy the home cooked goodness from this Spanish Filipino family kitchen. (It’s especially wonderful if it’s your turn to cook dinner for the family but you don’t want to! 😂 which is me). The Pollo Iberico is good for family weekends. You won't ever get enough of their sauce! To order, send a DM to @mesavuestra on IG, or text (0917) 469-0717. - Justin Convento, Culture Editor
Photo Credit: @mesavuestra
Garlic Noodles by Mesa Vuestra
Don't be fooled by how plain this dish looks These garlic noodles are one big flavor bomb! To order, send a DM to @mesavuestra on IG, or text (0917) 469-0717. - Justin Convento, Culture Editor
Photo Credit: @mesavuestra
Gambas al Ajillo by Mesa Vuestra
Did you know that the Spanish word for garlic is “ajo”? I enjoyed this garlicky and tangy gambas al ajillo from Mesa Vuestra. One order has a kilo of shrimps! To order, send a DM to @mesavuestra on IG, or text (0917) 469-0717. - Justin Convento, Culture Editor
Photo Credit: @mesavuestra
Cheesy Garlic Bread by Cheesu
Cheesu’s crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside Korean cheesy garlic bread is so yum! Fair warning to those who don’t like sweet bread, these are savory and slightly sweet, but done wonderfully so that I didn’t mind. Garlicky, buttery, and cheesy, I ate two whole pieces within five minutes of removing it from the toaster oven to warm. Order from @cheesu.ph on IG, or text (0917) 526-6893/ - Justin Convento, Culture Editor
Photo Credit: @cheesu.ph
Bacon Gouda Pizza by Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
Gino's Brick Oven Pizza's new pizza flavor is this fantastic Bacon Gouda Pizza. Smoky, creamy Gpuda cheese, strips of bacon, a drizzling of honey, and that beautiful crust. Mmmmm. Order from ginosbrickovenpizza.com.ph. - Troy Barrios, Food Editor
Photo Credit: @ginosbrickovenpizza
Portuguese Egg Tarts by Yolk Goodies
I've always had a weakness for Portuguese egg tarts, but these are particularly well done: buttery, flaky, creamy. In addition to the classic egg tarts, they have flavored tarts, too, like Ube Cheese, or Chocolate (made with Malagos chocolate). Order from @yolkgoodiesph on IG or FB. - Troy Barrios, Food Editor
Photo Credit: @yolkgoodiesph
Vegan-Keto Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies by Oven Bakes Manila
Made with premium Auro cacao, Oven Bakes Manila's dark chocolate chip cookies are a really great if you have a sweet tooth but want to limit your sugar. Order from @ovenbakes.mnl or text (0917) 793-6040. - Kat Villanueva, Metro Editor
Photo Credit: @ovenbakes.mnl
Beef Samgyupsal from Rare Food Shop
Since I've been watching a lot of K-dramas, I've been craving Korean food. We even bought a Korean BBQ set, complete with the 2-in-1 electric griller from Jin Joo. And because we now have the grill, we've been ordering beef samgyupsal from Rare Food Shop (although at the moment not available on their site). Order from rarefoodshop.com. - Grace Libero, People Editor
Photo Credit: Baren at Pexels
Kimchi from Assi Fresh Plaza
Of course, a Korean meal isn't complete without kimchi, so for that (and all our other K-inspired cravings), we usually turn to Assi Fresh Plaza. Order from assifrseh.com.ph or via Grab Mart. - Grace Libero, People Editor
Photo Credit: Portuguese Gravity at Pexels
Mapo Tofu by Mapo Tofu Manila
Missing authentic Chinese cuisine? Bring a bit of it to your home with this dish. It's great on its own, or enjoy it with other Chinese favorites. Order from @mapotofumanila on IG. - Kate Paras, Beauty Editor
Photo Credit: @mapotofumanila
Paella Negra by Rodolfo's Paella
This paella is always a win with Titas who need an extra hand with their preparations. It is always abundant with squid, shrimp and chorizo, and has been a consistent crown pleaser in our family’s gatherings. I had no hesitation to call on them again. This time, I requested for my order to be in a paellera, and they gladly obliged. Order from @rodolfospaellaph on IG. - Anna Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @rodolfospaellaph
Birthday Cake by Wadough's
I wanted to try the minimal cake design, and Wadough’s was the only one who could complete my order and even respond to my message in a timely manner, of the few cake studios I messaged. There are several bakeries who make these trendy cakes, but I ordered from them because of their professionalism. I’m happy to say that their cake-- a three-tiered confection of chocolate, white cake and red velvet with chocolate ganache between each layer, covered in rich buttercream—was truly befitting of belonging to my celebration table. I’ve not had a birthday cake this good in Manila. It reminded me of my go-to birthday cake place in Chicago, Sweet Mandy B’s. Order from @wadoughs on IG and FB. - Anna Rosete, Living Editor
Photo Credit: @wadoughs
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