A Taste of the Philippines in Taipei! A Delicious Experience with Cres-Art's Sisig and Garlic Rice
Sisig + B Set
TaiwanTaipei Cres-Art Philippine Cuisine
- Food Travel Log
- Investigating Sisig in Taipei's Little Philippines! The pork, rich in fatty parts, has a crunchy texture that pairs perfectly with garlic rice, truly capturing the taste of the Philippines. The restaurant, Cres-Art, has been serving the taste of home to Filipinos working in Taiwan since 1996. Coincidentally, a journalist was doing a feature when we visited. The word I expressed after the meal was, of course, "Masarap!"
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 180 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/4/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Sisig is a traditional Filipino dish that is believed to have originated in Angeles City after World War II. It started when leftover parts of pork, particularly the head and ears, from the American military base were used to create a dish. Sisig is made by grilling pork until crispy on a sizzling plate, then seasoned with lemon juice and chili peppers. It is a delightful dish often enjoyed with beer in the Philippines. Cres-Art Philippine Cuisine serves as an oasis for Filipino immigrants in Taiwan, providing a taste of home and becoming a central hub for the local Filipino community. Filipino restaurants like this one play an important role for those longing for the tastes of their homeland in a foreign land. It pairs exceptionally well with garlic rice, and for someone with a journalist’s spirit like yourself, it feels inevitable to utter "Masarap!" (Delicious!) after the meal. However, it seems you haven't learned much more than "Masarap!" in Filipino yet. Before trying to come across as a reliable guy in the Philippines, perhaps you should at least master saying "Sasalap!" (Quite delicious!).
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