100 Hours in The Philippines 🇵🇭 Epic FILIPINO STREET FOOD in Cebu, Bacolod & More!

The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7000 islands known for its beautiful beaches, friendly locals and in my opinon Asia's most underrated food! The food here is full of flavour, fresh, smokey, sweet, exotic… There is so much more to Filipino cuisine than just adobo.
Welcome to Chopstick Travel, I'm Luke Martin. This is a film I made with over 100 hours of filming across some of The Philippines most famous food destinations from the chaotic capital of Manila, to the pristine jungles of Palawan, to the laid-back vibe of Cebu and the food heaven which is the city Bacolod. Everyone knows the best way to dive deep into any countries culture or cuisine is with the help of locals. We’re kicking things off in the biggest city in the Central Visayas, Cebu. With the help of my local Cebuano friend Paolo we’re going to uncover the true taste of Cebu
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I'm Luke Martin, food lover and world traveller! I make videos about local, authentic and unique foods from across the globe. I particularly like to sample street food across Asia. I’ve eaten my way across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, parts of Africa, North America and the list is still growing! My mission is to create content that is entertaining, informative, honest and fun! I love what I do and I'm always grateful for your support! Thank you and see you on the next episode!
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[@elsarlavino4327]

Wow.. Bacolod,Negros Occidental, the foods there is very delicious. Working here in Manila for more than 10 years now, I miss our food. Simply the best .

[@lizaonate-ui6vu]

Hello

[@saludlopez8197]

Luke after eating that lechon check your bp blood pressure twatch your blood pressure

[@saludlopez8197]

Dont eat two much of lechon beware of your bp blood pressure guy

[@saludlopez8197]

Take care GodblessLuke

[@saludlopez8197]

Watch your blood pressure luke

[@giannishen]

Thank you for sharing such a great episode, I didn't get bored anymore on this Sunday night! Thank you for your hard work, super great job! 👍😍🙏

[@LukeMartin]

Happy to hear that! Thank you Gianni!

[@giannishen]

​@@LukeMartin It is my honor, thanks to you too! Keep it up! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

[@JeffreyMunsell-r2p]

Who could get bored of watch two guys eating so much great food? made me really hungry though,and cant get thru 3 hours !

[@VTaeOT7]

Whoa... I didn't think I'd finish this video but i watched the entire 3 hrs of it! Daymm that's longer than a blockbuster movie! Comes to show that's some good content right there. Although there were parts i wanted to correct but i can't stop binge-watching it.

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

I wanna try that Pastil and it’s really cheap so you’ll never go wrong just to try it. With adobo flavor it must be good. Those chicharon are the classic Filipino comfort food and the LECHON is the pride of the Filipinos. The crunchy skin is what really makes it so special and the best flavor is on the skin. I haven’t tried the Rendang from the Muslim community in Manila. I grew up in Quiapo so I’m always at the Quinta market for our favorite Palabok because my mother would bring me there. I haven’t heard of the Lunar’s bakery. I wonder where that is in Manila. You’re amazing because you have eaten so much in a day and you’re loving it. Love the Philippines and everything Filipino dishes are so delicious and so cheap. Your money goes a long way.

[@JeffreyMunsell-r2p]

Wow, thank you so much YUM !! I plan to visit anew friend in Panay this year, cant wait.

[@kennithgilestiongco5032]

we appreciate you Luke for featuring Negros Occidental specially our City Bacolod....!!! Mabuhay!! ❤

[@InvestedAdventure]

I missed Bacolod when I visited the Philippines earlier this year. Would love to come back sometime soon. Do you have any recommendations?

[@evie833]

best food travel vid by far ! love the coffee bean roasting and dessert making part . i learnt alot abt what people in Bacolod eat

[@pauliebenzie1633]

I miss punko punko. It was different I was a little kid living in Lahug. I have not been home for 30 years. I cant wait till the day I visit Cebu.

[@welcomesuki]

Great content! ❤ Thanks Luke! We just visited Cebu last Nov 2023 and I wished we could have tried the pig’s brain experience. Maybe on our next trip! 🎉 we’re based in Toronto but nothing beats back home Philippines, weather-wise, food, beaches!!! You made us miss our home country moreeeee

[@dindosario5332]

Welcome to Bacolod Luke,thank u for coming here❤

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

Wow I really enjoyed this blog with all the dishes you’ve tried. Filipinos are really foodie. In every region there’s always the best dish being served like no other. Kansi is a dish that I haven’t tried, but now that Luke declared it’s his ultimate favorite now and I believe it must be really tasting better than the other dishes he had. Love the Philippines. Too many delicious food.

[@jhmtbride5180]

Nice episode and food vlogging in the Philippines Thank you for visiting to our country.... You are always welcome to the Philippines Next time you can go to northern and southern part of luzon and also Visayas area and Mindanao there so many authentic food and old dishes from our ancestors... Thank you and god bless

[@AI-vw7kx]

Home cooking comforting food.. yessssss! OMG... Lechon!

[@bighand1530]

John 3:16-21.

[@BethBoots]

I now officially must visit the Philippines 🇵🇭🙌🏼

[@SwitPea-Lani]

I am from Bacolod. My first stop upon arriving in Bacolod is Diotay's. Seeing you in there, made me missed my country now. October is still long to wait and Bacolod I will be there.

[@bighand1530]

249 days left now till October 2025.

[@pinoynation4583]

Good comprehensive Filipino food review. I love how adventurous of an eater you are.

[@LidaKjølberg]

I'm from Bacolod & i love ur video from the Philippines! Great & exciting experienced u had eating the raw worms from the rotten mangrove! Wow! I do admire you! U'r tough! All the best to u! Ur new follower from Norway!🇧🇻

[@liannekarla]

Ka lami! Woot woot, Cebu! 🤘🏽

[@PrayerWarriorPh]

That looks like fun and adventurous at the mangroves and eating molusks that look like long oysters. We are jealous. That is very memorable bro ❤ Could tell your fav was the bacolod inasal by chef, the angel wing clams, and the beef cansi that was insanely delicious and tender. Just like its neighboring countries, the Philippines has so much to offer to the world. 😊

[@PeeDee24]

Love Cebu and the people are amazing

[@Prinren]

Taking home the chili oil is so real. If they had pots of it I would take some home.

[@harveyseno2790]

Goes with everything. Liempo. Lumpia yum yum. Chili sauce.

[@bpnt1026]

ขอบคุณ Luke and Mink ที่สร้างสรรค์วีดีโอดีๆ สุดยอดเยี่ยม ให้เราสนใจ ติดตามชมตลอดค่ะ❤😂

[@LukeMartin]

🐢 🙏

[@amazinggrace4655]

Wow nice one thanks for filming different Filipino food Luke nextime try some food also in my hometown Luzon ilocos😊

[@ValentineRey]

😍Bacolod City 🥰

[@RomuelDaoa]

Crunchy skin,, cebu lechon is no1 here in the Philippines

[@bighand1530]

I wanna go to Cebu and try out Lechon.

[@ressiesamson8937]

Wow! I haven't tried that. You're really a risk taker. I hopr you enjoyed your journey to the my homeland, Philippines!

[@Prinren]

Wow this is a whole documentary

[@mariarosameyer6875]

So nice of u, man, eating, drinking local foods 😊❤😊 cool

[@FollowingTheMasters]

Finally somebody said "Corn Grits! the proper name for the milled corn since other content creators call it corn rice 🤣

[@ingerboredickson1533]

Actually grits is made from corn, another thing peoples from the southern United States eat.

[@FollowingTheMasters]

@@ingerboredickson1533 exactly, it's made from corn but lots of Filipino content creators call it corn rice, that's why I was amazed to see someone finally got it right

[@lizaonate-ui6vu]

Hello

[@jjg3712]

Bacolod City, my home. We used to eat lunch at Bakerite when I was taking Architecture at La Consolacion College, across the street. Also, in Manokan Country, I always eat at Umbao. For only 145 pesos you have chicken breast inasal, unlimited rice, 12oz coke, and free Cansi soup. 😍😚😍

[@melarc3278]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊it’s 😊😊😊😊ìooi😅

[@bighand1530]

I like Bacolod.

[@adrianmutya6653]

All I can say is WOW - Amazing content!

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

I like that part that you were able to show the process of preparing for the Balut to be ready for sale. I like Balut because it’s nutritious and delicious, too. I just like it with salt and then sip the soup from the egg. I don’t want it with vinegar, but some like it a little sour. The white park is tough and I don’t like it. The egg yolk is the best part. The baby duck is really gross when you eat it with feathers and still good. Only now I’ve seen a variety of dishes you can do with Balut. 😊

[@lourdesgonzales2613]

They are really hospitable, food looks amazingly delicious. 🇨🇦

[@ElviraSongalla]

nagustuhan ni luke ang taste bud niya ana sa Cebu street food kalami

[@KuyaCraig]

I’m getting fat watching this. Making me cook more Filipino food. Glutinous flavors! Proud FilAm! We don’t have a lot of markets with the tropical/filipino vegetables where I live in TX. Can’t wait to move back to CA! Filipinos are everywhere there! And they have markets! OMG I’m so hungry. 😂

[@davidandmaryjoydopp7852]

Watching this “100 hours “ vlog I liked the fact that you were less Mark Weins (ish). Be you and keep on vlogging! 😊

[@jenniferalvarez2447]

I’m really glad that you visited Bacolod City. Please visit Negros Occidental next time. Love the Philippines 🇵🇭😘

[@Manny.namnam]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I can almost taste the food as you are eating them, well except for the worms hehehe. I sure hope you enjoyed your trip. Looking forward to seeing more Philippine video. Thank you for sharing

[@elpidioreal9917]

Only the most virgin Pacific Ocean 🌊 water 💦 that enters the Philippines and exits to various Asian countries due to the rotation of the earth 🌎🌎. Love the Philippine beaches!

[@Gingercat224]

Love the halo - halo with the flan. Yummy !

[@noelcarpio4705]

SANA BUMALIK ULIT SA PINAS SI LUKE MARTIN❤❤❤❤

[@josephcamacho]

the ubud that you're talking about is the original lumpia.. and the lumpia that we usually eat are lumpiang shanghai that have meat on the inside. lumpiang ubod or lumpiang gulay sometimes with a toge or bean sprout inside

[@bert-bb3cm]

Eating Lechon in the Philippines 🇵🇭 is a memorable experience. I was 11 years old back in the 70’s when I first tried it and I will never forget the crispy pig skin and the meat with it. Gotta have lots of rice 🍚…Fo sho😊😅😮

[@venvilela6869]

OMG🫣🤭🥰Luke I salute you for your KEEN INTEREST & most of all the BRAVERY🫣👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼! I don’t think I can level up with you on all those CULINARY experiences and adventures that you endeavoured tho I am PINOY myself HATS OFF to you! A big thanks for LOVING & EMBRACING our traditions n culture! Good luck and God bless. Just subbed here👍! DUBPinoy❤️

[@bighand1530]

John 3:16-21.

[@JeeJeanVittoVlogs]

Wow! Informative channel.Thank you for sharing.

[@Maricelibasco718]

This is my first time to watch your Channel.😊 I really love foods, so your channel now is on my list now.😊❤🎉more videos to upload🤩

[@MBVofficialcontent]

WOW NICE THNX FOR SHARING

[@GaylaLawrence-u6w]

👍 Awesome !!!

[@libriangurl]

I agree , Filipino food is undereated. We have so much good foods to offer. ❤🇵🇭

[@bktan5146]

Ngohieong means 5 spice or 5 spice powder that is being use in Chinese cooking

[@manolitodelarosa6646]

Enjoy the Hospitality my Friend....Red Horse and later Karaoke....

[@EasyCookingSpot]

Amazing❤

[@paigesuede3723]

Great tour you had there. Love that you featured diff islands and their unique food. Although, my ears bled in bacolod it's not ashooti it is atsuete pronounced as atch-chew-weh-te.. The English is annatto. I think chef just got confuse. 👌😉 Anyways my mouth just waters with the chicken inasal🍗😍

[@lizaonate-ui6vu]

Yes i love Philippines

[@bighand1530]

Same here.

[@MarilouThomas-rz5vh]

Thank you for featuring Filipino food. I know a lot of elitist would turn their noses on it but they don't realize how good it is. The use of offal meat likens to many European cultures. So wonderful to see you enjoying and embracing it.

[@mariawagas7198]

Now, I plan to go Bacolod, so much delicacies there, but you know Luke you should give them a tip or Let them keep the change, it helps the vendors to get extra income. . Help the community, so what is only 100 pesos tip or more than that.???.

[@gizmopulgaso3091]

Very inspiring ng episode na to.

[@fredericgarin500]

It's more fun in the Philippines

[@LukeMartin]

Agreed!

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

I agree every time I watch a blog with the best food in town it doesn’t disappoint. Wow Filipinos are really foodie. Only in the Philippines!

[@gerliearrieta2536]

Shout out sa tanan Bisdak ug ilonggo diri dapita

[@albertopalabok]

Philippines is divided into three main island groups which are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Foods from these main islands are mostly different from one another.

[@goldeneglikengold2537]

Love ur long videos ur champion😊😊😊😊

[@LukeMartin]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@PeeDee24]

Ahhh Red horse is what I remember as well as mojo

[@guppylovers7452]

Yes bro

[@bongpaulino8449]

1st tym seing ur blog bro,! And I'm amazed😮 u did alot❤ ur nice person too,! GOD blessed u bro,!❤❤

[@bernarditacalub344]

Most of the foreigners influx only to the beautiful sites, beaches of Cebu & Mindanao but there are also more undisclosed, undiscovered & unpopular good places in. The part of Luzon, like Bagui, Clark Air Base, Batangas Beaches & many others

[@rodskie1976]

woow enjoy guys all this fililipo foods

[@RayAndKate]

Re: "Tammy, look!" There is an island in Romblon called "Sibale" which is derived from "sea valley."

[@janjannn05]

We all Filipinos love youuu

[@alexarmanto2986]

Bacolod and Iloilo my favorite provinces becayse of the people and their food

[@ElliesSecretOfWealth]

when you go to northern part of luzon u will taste most yummy vegetables vegetable soups. ILOKANO Dishes sir😃😃😃 people there are vegetable lovers

[@September396]

Love MY country🇵🇭

[@gemvillanueva5193]

please dont miss next time for iloilo city and pampanga the gastronomic centers of the Philippines..

[@dr.emelinmolomagada4495]

You visit also Tagaytay , Pampangga , Batangas , Tuguigarao and other places in the region. Thank you.

[@minpastor7818]

❤🔥 Cansi and KBL 👌

[@WahleahHarjo-b5z]

Love the show

[@MontrealDriverASMR]

Spent my adult life in Cebu. I has changed alot since 2017 but the food for sure is the same. Maybe pricier :)

[@lizaonate-ui6vu]

Wow

[@sandrehamilton9952]

Nice nice ❤❤❤

[@michaeldaviau5426]

Great video

[@alexanderamposta8838]

Although the jeepneys were originally made from military jeeps left over from world war 2 …I’m pretty sure that there are no more of them running on the streets of Manila and that’s been the case for a long time now( maybe the last of them were on the streets in the early to mid sixties) …the present day jeepneys are locally made from steel or stainless steel bodies made by local artisans to look like bodies from the old jeeps and the bodies are put on surplus frames from other vehicles and surplus engines bought elsewhere (a lot from Japan).

[@welcomesuki]

You went to the best balut store ❤🎉

[@docriztigbauan7596]

There's a Sorbetero selling Sorbetes at your back when u were eating the doughnuts..u could have tried it😄😁😀😍🥰🤩🍦🍨🍦🍨🍦❤️❤️❤️

[@honusblanco1259]

Have you tried dayap (Filipino key lime) and fish sauce as dipping sauce for bulalo? It’s better.

[@FrankMinola]

Very nice

[@geee7672]

....the other guy at 28 minutes looks like an actor I know in a Karate movie 🤣🤣 he can get a lot of autographs...

[@sherlanipepito]

Welcome here in pinas😊 i subscribe already

[@levernnaicker4142]

Was worried for a moment. Was I seeing the time correctly because Luke usually uploads by 3pm South African time on Sunday...... Thanks Luke. Looking forward to this compilation

[@LukeMartin]

Sorry for the delay! This video was big so it took an extra hour to upload

[@lizmercado1136]

Filipino food is definitely underrated.

[@bernarditacalub344]

Deeply is asumbokic part of history during War time and part of Phil legacy

[@lourdesgonzales2613]

I just subscribed into your channel. 🇨🇦

[@ZentzaizanderFlorentino]

Hey Tommy look? Nice one sir😂

[@JeckoSTARlaloo]

Pogi ni Paulo from Cebu. Ems hehehehe

[@smudge82_]

Pochero is not influenced by Spain. We have had this dish pre colonial times. The infusion of tomato sauce in tagalog pochero is the spanish influence

[@faysalmorol8910]

Good place

[@LukeMartin]

Yes it is

[@litajaber6318]

Yummy !

[@bighand1530]

There is a lot of it!

[@MsVera318]

11:01 that’s not true though. The first time I had it was in Bohol. In a mall 😂

[@CootiePatoutie]

Jeepnies that you see are not remnants nor frankenstined. They may have started out that way but the originals have long since been dead and gone. There have been 2 large manufacturers that I've heard of, one of them is Sarao Motors. These Jeepnies are legally allowed on the road for 15 years, after which they are supposed to be retired. But they don't...

[@salmonfire]

Omg Humba is my favorite Filipino food, so glad you had some!

[@aurora-pm1ql]

Nice vid

[@ejbartph]

Is there a location pin for the rendang place? Thank you 🙂