What is the best Filipino dish?

From sizzling sisig to the iconic whole-roasted lechon, vote for the ultimate Filipino dish in one of Asia's most vibrant and underrated culinary traditions.

Chicken Adobo

The unofficial national dish of the Philippines — chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper until deeply savory and impossibly tender.

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Sisig

A sizzling Pampanga specialty of chopped pork face and offal seasoned with calamansi, chili, and onions, once called 'arguably the best pork dish on Earth' by The New York Times.

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Lechon

A whole pig slow-roasted over charcoal until the skin is crackling-crisp and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, the centerpiece of every Filipino celebration.

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Sinigang

A sour tamarind-based soup brimming with pork, shrimp, or fish and fresh vegetables, beloved for its bold, refreshing tang that rivals Vietnam's pho in cultural significance.

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Kare-Kare

An indulgent oxtail and vegetable stew smothered in a rich peanut sauce, traditionally served with fermented shrimp paste for a salty counterpoint.

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Bicol Express

A fiery Bicol region stew of pork, coconut milk, and generous amounts of chili, balancing heat and creaminess in a dish named after the famous Manila-Bicol train.

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Pancit Palabok

A festive rice noodle dish drenched in shrimp-flavored sauce and topped with hard-boiled eggs, crushed chicharon, and fried garlic — a Filipino birthday staple.

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Lumpia

Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with seasoned pork and vegetables, a crowd-pleasing street food and party staple found at every Filipino gathering worldwide.

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Crispy Pata

A whole pork knuckle deep-fried to shatter-crisp skin with succulent meat beneath, served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce for one of Filipino cuisine's greatest indulgences.

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Bulalo

A slow-simmered beef bone marrow soup with corn and vegetables, a comfort dish from Batangas prized for its deeply rich, collagen-laden broth.

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Halo-Halo

The Philippines' iconic shaved-ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, jackfruit, coconut, leche flan, and purple yam ice cream — a colorful summer institution.

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Bibingka

A traditional rice cake baked in banana leaves with salted egg and coconut — the beloved Christmas season treat sold outside churches after Midnight Mass.

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Arroz Caldo

A comforting ginger-infused chicken congee topped with fried garlic, green onions, and calamansi — the ultimate Filipino sick-day or cold-morning remedy.

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Pinakbet

An Ilocano vegetable stew of bitter melon, eggplant, squash, and okra fermented shrimp paste, a humble and nutritious dish from the Ilocos region of northern Luzon.

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