25 Filipino Recipes That’ll Have Your Mouth Watering

A growing number of Filipino chefs have garnered national recognition over the last several years, including Timothy Flores, Margarita Lorenzana-Manzke, and Marilou Ranta who all won James Beard Foundation Awards in 2023—helping Filipino cuisine gain more attention. I’m ashamed to admit I’m late to the game when it comes to my appreciation of Filipino food. To be fair, my early exposure was limited to infrequent offerings by my late Filipino aunt who sadly wasn’t the most skilled cook. My Filipino friends Rina and Rosie were later able to open my eyes to all the pungent, complex, assertively acidic, umami-packed flavors that characterize Filipino cuisine.

For those unfamiliar with Filipino food or are just curious to try out some classic dishes at home, we’ve curated a selection of recipes covering stews, soups, grilled specialties, street food, drinking snacks, and, of course, desserts. There’s no time like the present to dive into this collection of Filipino recipes and join the Filipino food fan club!