Puto is a traditional Filipino steamed cake made primarily from rice flour, and it has long been cherished as a confectionery in the country’s food culture. Characterized by its light sweetness and chewy texture, puto is enjoyed in various settings such as breakfast, snacks, and celebrations. There are numerous regional variations, with unique ingredients and toppings used across different areas. Widely sold at markets and food stalls and easily made at home, puto is considered a sweet closely connected to daily life in the Philippines.
Netong's La Paz Batchoy Mega (Miki Noodles) is one of the signature dishes offered by Netong's, a long-established restaurant renowned for serving La Paz Batchoy, a representative noodle dish originating from the La Paz district of Iloilo City, Philippines. This dish features a rich and flavorful broth topped with generous portions of meat, fried garlic, and chopped green onions, with its distinctive chewy and thick wheat noodles known as "miki." Widely loved by both tourists visiting Iloilo and local residents, its luxurious combination of beef and pork toppings embodies both the tradition and evolution of La Paz Batchoy.
La Paz Batchoy Extra Super is a particularly hearty and ingredient-rich variation of La Paz Batchoy, a noodle dish that originated in the La Paz district of Iloilo City, Philippines. La Paz Batchoy is known for its rich pork bone broth, noodles with egg, and a wide array of toppings such as organ meats and chicharrón. It is a staple in local long-established eateries and specialized stalls within markets. The Extra Super version maintains the traditional elements of La Paz Batchoy while further enhancing the quantity and flavor of its ingredients, making it widely popular.
Potato wedges are a dish made by cutting potatoes into large wedge shapes and either deep-frying or baking them. Widely enjoyed around the world, they are particularly common in casual dining, street food, and home cooking. They are often prepared with the skin left on, resulting in a distinct combination of a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. The choice of seasonings and dipping sauces varies by region and culture, and potato wedges are popular as a convenient snack or side dish.
Chicken skin is a snack or dish made primarily by deep-frying chicken skin. It is enjoyed in many regions around the world, especially in Southeast Asia, and is a popular staple at food stalls and restaurants in the Philippines. Characterized by its crispy texture and rich flavor, chicken skin is widely consumed as a snack or as an accompaniment to alcoholic beverages.
Lechon Paella is a popular dish in the Philippines that combines the traditional roasted whole pig known as "lechon" with the Spanish-influenced rice dish "paella." It is especially common in the Visayas region, including Iloilo, and is often served at special occasions such as festivals and family gatherings. Characterized by rice rich with the savory flavor of pork and a variety of colorful ingredients, the dish has many local variations.
A mango smoothie is a cold beverage primarily made by blending ripe mangoes with ingredients such as ice, milk, and sugar. In particular, Guimaras Island in the Philippines is widely known for its mango smoothies made with high-quality Carabao mangoes, making it one of the region's representative specialties. Mango smoothies are characterized by their rich aroma, sweetness, and smooth texture, and are closely associated with the local climate and food culture.
Guimaras mango refers to mangoes produced on Guimaras Island, located in the Visayas region of central Philippines. The "Carabao" variety is particularly famous for its rich sweetness, fragrance, and smooth flesh, making it widely recognized as one of the highest quality mangoes in the world. Guimaras mangoes have received international acclaim, including being certified by the Guinness World Records as the "sweetest mango in the world." Locally, they are mainly harvested during the dry season (March to June) and are popular as premium fruit for export and as gifts.
Mango Pizza (Mango Chuchu Pizza) is a local specialty of Guimaras Island in the Visayas region of central Philippines. This pizza features the island’s signature sweet mangoes as a topping and is popular among tourists at local cafes and restaurants. The dish typically consists of a pizza crust topped with ripe mangoes, cheese, Filipino-style chorizo, and other ingredients, then baked to combine sweet and savory flavors for a unique taste. As a creative dish showcasing the island’s renowned mangoes, Mango Pizza has recently gained increasing attention.
Mango juice (Mango Island Juice Blend) is a type of fruit beverage primarily made from mangoes. In particular, the island of Guimaras in central Philippines is known for its rich mango juice made from locally grown Carabao mangoes, which is popular among tourists and local residents alike. Mangoes from Guimaras are renowned globally for their high quality and sweetness, and their flavor is fully utilized when processed into juice, enhancing its popularity. Due to its high nutritional value and refreshing taste, mango juice is widely enjoyed in tropical and subtropical regions, including the Philippines.
