Philippines street food is not something you are probably expecting when visiting the country. Especially if you are used to other Asian street food. Philippines street food here is meant more as a „getting full fast and cheap“ than a food experience full of rich taste with delicious ingredients. It is a lifestyle and a part of the local living. When it comes together with a beautiful location, it makes even more fun.
With our article, you are well prepared for your own Philippines street food adventure. Read the article, maybe visit one of the places, and let us know so we can add up your Philippine street food experiences to our article.
MOA Baywalk – Mall of Asisa (Manila)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qYYwEjhpAXzDa8PD9
Facebook Reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17LvQhq8re/
Basically this street food lineup is called MOA Baywalk. Located at the back of the mall facing Manila Bay. Let’s say that this Streetfood Mile is a bit of a level up from the regular street food place. Here you find high-class restaurants along with neighboring local street food stalls. Children’s playground with a Ferris wheel along with other entertainments.
The best time to visit is before the sun is setting. Pay parking on the north and south ends is available. The baywalk is just a few steps away from the parking area. And while the sun is setting, the fresh breeze from Manila Bay cools down while watching the sunset overlooking Manila Bay and enjoying food and drinks.
Points of interests near by:
- Dolomite Beach
- Intramuros
- Rizal Parc
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Parc (Palawan)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tr9hSqnjZDJUJqeF6
We have visited Puerto Princesa a few times in the past. Since we discovered the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park, it has become one of our favorite place to visit inside Puerto Princesa. It does not have the number of food stalls like MOA Baywalk, but enough to have a chilled dinner and a fresh breeze. The park is facing north, and the sun is setting down over the lagoon. Never see any other than locals there (except me).
We assume you don’t have a car when you’re in PP as a tourist. To reach the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park, you just take a tricycle ride, which takes you no more than 15 to 20 minutes, depending on your location. It costs around 200 to 300 pesos one way. Another option if you have accommodation in PP just to ask at the lobby for transport.
Points of interests near by:
- Underground river (Side trip Mangroves ride or Zipline)
- Honda Bay (island hoping)
- Baywalk Park
- Firefly watch
- ….
(This is not a complete list of what you can do in PP area)
Most activities you can book from your accommodation. Just ask the lobby or, if not, there are lot of travel agencies in the city
Siargao Island – CATANGNAN / AFAM BRIDGE
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aO5wr67Iq5E
We had been at the Catanganan Bridge view years ago when the hype was still low at that time but already had some food stalls. We found it a great location to hang out, but at the time we were there, there was not a lot going on, except the regular traffic crossing the bridge. Recent social media information shows that the hype has grown high and it has become a place to meet and greet and eat. From the videos found, it looks like a great place for the younger generation. I’d love to get back there to find out the current vibes.
Points of interests near by:
- Cloud9 Surfer place
- Beaches
- Magpopongko Tide pools
Our Siargao blogs (in German)
Der Ultimative Siargao Island Travel Guide / Die Salzwasser Pools von Magpopongko / Island hopping auf Siargao
Bueno food Bridge (Brgy Sta Juliana)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hLPbL3wjL3S57KqP9
YouTube: https://youtu.be/O9lpVSwXZ0A
The video shows how the food stalls have taken over the whole bridge. Local authorities did stop this a while ago and give them a place just beside the bridge to place the food stalls there. Since then, the ambiance is not the same anymore. To be honest, we do not really like to visit the bridge anymore. We miss the beautiful ambiance during the sunset with tons of local foods.
This bridge is a scenic landmark over the O’Donnell River. The bridge is part of the new Capas/Tarlac – Botolan Road, which connects the provinces of Tarlac and Zambales.
Points of interests near by:
Minalin Sunset Park (Brgy Guagua)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ikFnDt2nnpDhkFxU9
Facebook Reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CMqyF9feC/
Barangay Minalin takes place on the shoreline of Manila Bay between Guagua and San Fernando, Pampanga. The Minalin Sunset Park is part of the connection from the village to the mainland. It has an extra traffic-free lane connected. In fact, Minalin Sunset Park is surrounded by the shallow waters of Manila Bay, and of course, the fresh breeze comes up when the sun is setting. There are not many food stalls. But enough to get decent and cheap food.
Around Christmastime, the Minalin Sunset Park is made up with nice light decorations, making the location look outstanding when mirrored in the surrounding waters.
Points of interests near by:
- Biggest McDonals in Pampanga Province in San Fernando
- Lubao Bamboo Eco Parc
- Santa Rita Eco Parc
Lacquios food street (Brgy Arayat)
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MdtMCeEMCiAQ8Yfs8
Facebook Reel: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CoWVECtjK/
Facebook Reel:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1b4W8bTSo3/
The lineup of the food trucks is huge; be prepared to walk. Our most current visit was just a few days ago (November 2025). The food stalls are lined up along the dam, which takes place as a part of the Pampanga Flood Control Project. One side of the dam is used for the food stalls, the other side for the regular traffic.
We had fun, and for the first time we found a tiramisu seller in a street food place. I’m still alive, so shoutout to these people making delicious dessert. As the Lacquios food street is very local, there is not a lot of traffic, and you can park everywhere for free.
Point of interests near by:
- Cong Dadong Dam
- Arayat Tree House
- Local Restaurant „Pwesto ng Apung Abad„
- Mt Arayat national Parc
Conclusion:
Based on this Article Philippines Streetfood Guide, you will be now prepared for your own experience. If you visiting an very local place like we prefer to do, you as a foreigner will be always treated very nicely but reserved. On remote places, locals are not used to speak English. So be patient and kind when ordering food. You will be satisfied, eighter by the friendly people or the food and drinks you have. You will be surprised how low cost you can fill up your tummy, promise.