ALL THE FOOD IN THE TAAL PUBLIC MARKET WITH ERWAN HEUSSAFF

Have you ever tried the famous Tapang Taal? Join Erwan on his quest to taste the authentic flavors of Batangas and discover the stories behind the people behind the iconic stalls of the Taal Public Market. Everything is made fresh-from pancit wrapped in banana leaves to savory empanadas, every bite will surely make the trip to this busy market worth it.
Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(1:10) The Food of Batangas
(1:49) Taal Public Market
(2:50) Mang Biko’s Pancit
(6:19) Tapang Taal
(7:40) Mar and Lorie’s Special Tapa
(10:05) Bong and Wena’s Taal Empanada
(14:05) Outro
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The Fat Kid Inside Studios
Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Editorial Producer
Julius Rivera - Videographer
Steven Sune - Editor
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
Ivan Christian Cocjin - Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Interns:
Mary Lournette Baligod
Patricia Beatrice Te Seng
Spenz Myles Serrano
Mary Zarrahmaiden Cabrera
Alyssa Gwyneth King
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[@jeffuntalan]

First few seconds palang napangiti na agad ako. Thanks for the feature. This made me miss my hometown deeply.

[@NivenPaul]

tuwing mahal na araw, lagi kameng nasa lobo batangas, pag uuwe, talagang dumadaan ako ng taal para bumili ng sinaing na tulingan, iba nag sinaing ng taal!

[@glim4977]

Erwan and the whole Featr team deserve an award for all their quality content. World class! If Anthony Bourdain / somebody feed phil had a child it would be a Featr docu. ❤

[@Mel-se7vt]

I really hope that Filipinos, especially the younger generation support and appreciate these types of vlogs/vloggers rather than crappy content creators na puro kalokohan, bardagulan, bastusan, murahan, etc. ang content. Way to go @ErwanHeusaffe @FEATR! Thank you for these videos. Dati, foreigners pa ang pumupunta dito sa atin to feature our culture, ngayon, nandyan na kayo.

[@varl0563]

The reason why I love FEATR, it's because it's not only sharing delicious food to the viewers, but the culture of Filipinos. Great work!

[@flyby9741]

This show feels like our local version of "Parts Unknown" by the late Anthony Bourdain. I'm so happy that Taal's local delicacies were featured especially at the time and age where fastfood chains have (sadly) gained a strong foothold of the local food industry. During my childhood days in Batangas eating pancit and lomi was such a treat. It wasn't just a mere gastronomical experience but more like a cultural and social one too. This episode made me feel both nostalgic and proud of my Batangueno roots. Salamat FEATR!

[@VICTORIA-M-A]

True,,I was once working in my Tatay's pancitan there and how I loved to talk and mingle with people from all walks of life sharing lots of interesting stories..I missed the old market ,where I was playing and asking some other delicacies,like suman malagkit,bibingka, suman sa lehiya mixed with organic chocolate drink, maja blanca etc. in exchange of Tatay Biko's pancit.. We were using warm lights and candles back then..

[@user-ek8pb1to5e]

Hello,I am so grateful for feautring flavors of Taal.I'm very glad to be interviewed and be featured in your vlog.Thank so much for having such kind and professional crew.We enjoyed it a lot,not feel stressed at all:) and thank you Mr.Erwan Heusaff,a very beautiful down to earth person....shout out to Harold:)

[@evangelinecayosa6928]

Thanks Erwan and Featr Team for featuring our lovely town of Taal and the food we grew up with! That lagayan ng pancit na stainless and the way they tap it and get the pancit was a style of Ka Biko … I can still remember his face and his old store inside the previous or old market ng Taal (yes, nasunog ang palengke before hence its all renovated)nice one captured nyo lahat how we start our day back in 90’s pa galing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️ Sana ay na feature din how we eat the tapa and its with tawilis and tsokolate (batirol) sa kanin lalo na ang sinaing na tulingan -the best!

[@VICTORIA-M-A]

You are just so humble Erwan ,a good example to follow.. just raw and authentic vlog. Kudos to you and your professional crew . My sister is so comfortable being interviewed by Harold. He must be a great guy!;) Thank you for featuring my Tatay's Pancit and tamales. Thank you so much for giving justice to how it should be presented, in a very authetic way. Lots of Taaleños knew my Tatay Biko,,, and thank you to his adoptive parents and mentor's who gave him all the the knowledge He acquired through the years.. to all of our "SUKI"from different generations and specially to MR. DINDO MONTENEGRO , director of Taal Tourism , thank you so much for being a good friend of my Tatay.God bless them all.

[@rentomagan428]

Erwan and his team are brilliant storytellers! Erwan has a gift for knowing how to captivate our attention by naturally connecting with the local people in each province and giving them the platform to share their stories. I love how they can showcase any ordinary place such as the palengke/marketplace and give us a deeper appreciation for the people behind the produce, products, and food!

[@ella-qd5he]

As someone from Batangas (and also loves tapang taal), this documentary made me so happy ❤ I enjoyed seeing you explore the flavors of Taal while connecting with the locals. This video also made me realize that I still have a looot of food to try in Taal, especially the pansit! But, as always keep up the great content! The story-telling and quality of this video amazes me, it’s like a food documentary that I would watch on Netflix!

[@angiecoers6255]

I love hear you speak and converse with the people and just place subtitle. The elders appreciate you speaking Tagalog.

[@jancarlolimbag5253]

Nice to see him trying out first hand what ordinary Filipinos are having and also knowing and appreciating the history and culture behind every food from every town. Some food even if he won't say it , you know that he probably didn't like or not totally blown away by it but still gave a respectful description of it. Other food content creators will just eat and give superficial reviews but his contents have shown more than that. Pure respect man

[@kirinDUMP]

Sana mag trending to or humakot ng madaming views, quality pa lang ng vid solid. Tapos pag napanuod mo, parang gugustuhin mong mag Batangas agad para sa pagkain.

[@gettedizon]

Bet na bet ko talaga yung ganitong content ni Erwan. Featuring all low key provinces with their special delicacies na hindi madalas na-ffeature. Ganda talaga ng Pilipinas.

[@AjConcepcion420]

2 mins in & I'm already getting goosebumps. Seeing this kind of representation is pure gold. Thank you featr.

[@marnellimercado9011]

Thank you so much erwan. I see my Home Town after 6 yrs. Im working as ofw. God bless. And more subscribers to come….😊❤

[@harlowwhim6659]

The quality of this vlog = outstanding👏🏻 sana more people gets to watch.

[@evangelinepasumbal9706]

Thanks Featr...very satisfied interviewee here, very beautiful presentation.regards to your kind crew especially to Harold...and to Mr.Erwan Heusaff very humble down to earth person..keep up the good work. Hoping this reach million views 😊🎉🎉

[@georgeacenas2349]

I said same thing about the million, but he already did. He's got that charisma.

[@MCE1993]

proud TAALEÑA here 🙋‍♀️❤️❤️ Thank you erwan for this episode 🥺❤️❤️

[@mctravelszz]

I like how Sir Erwan describe every detail of taal best food! Kudos to these team, also the videography is very excellent! 🖤

[@d_great_catsby1462]

Im a fan when it comes to Erwan's mini documentaries. Brought me a calm understanding of a certain food culture in just minutes. Keep it up 🙂

[@clintcyriil]

PLEASE make this a series! i love the editing, story telling, flow, lighting, color grading. parang pang netflix na docu. sana may marami pang ganito, local market food. 🙏

[@zerogaming2779]

ehhy,, thank you sir erwan.. kami pala yung taga pansitan. more power to your channel sir❤️

[@markvincentsalazar]

Salamat boss sa pag feature ng home town namin!! God Bless!!! 🙏🏼

[@fayerivero]

Got goosebumps watching this! Omg it's really TAAL!! I live in Batangas nearby Taal! And this vid makes me prouder to be Batangueño!! Thank you, Erwan! 💛I suddenly miss home hehe

[@TheresaArenal]

I love how you Featr promotes different towns and each delicacies! Featr is so under rated😢

[@faithbri777]

Erwan is so good with these stuff. Documenting the lifestyle, food and the people of each place he visited. At walang kaarte arte sa katawan at magaling makibagay kahit d sya fluent sa Tagalog

[@thepreparedpinoychannel5637]

Erwan, im not sure if you noticed it but you cant find any outside commercial establishment there in Taal except the lone 7-11 near the church. No Jollibee, McDonalds, none. They made it that way to preserve and highlight the local food they have there. That's why from time to time i drive there just to eat out(i am living just a couple of municipalities away in Taal). That's one of my favorite place in Batangas, to be honest.

[@raquelibadlit7350]

Remembering the time when I was in high school, and Tatay alwaaaays went to get pancit. Tapos lagi kaming nadaan sa palengke nung high school pati college. ❤️ Magpi-fiesta na, siguradong madami na ulit tinda sa kahabaan ng munisipyo.

[@frannelabrenica7828]

Ay sya..pagsa galing din nga.. #proudBATANGUEÑO🥰

[@donigarcia827]

Thank you for visiting and featuring Taal batangas I hope you enjoyed tasting one of those proud dishes of our beloved taa.l

[@carmi83]

This is the kind of vlog that deserves millions of followers. One I would watch, an interesting vlog. I wish I could visit the place. Galing FEATR!

[@reynanteapas5416]

33 na ako at ngayon lng ako nkakita ng pansit na pinipilahan.. Naisip ko na npkasarap niyan at isa ang pansit sa paborito kung pagkain araw araw akong na almusal sa trbho ng pansit! 😋😋😋

[@airajanearnado6730]

The quality of the video itself is superb. The story telling, the cinematography and the content itself makes batangas culture standout! Kudos Featr!

[@robincabradilla451]

top tier sa mga documentaries ni ma'am Kara David ... Kudosss

[@paurosales8746]

Featr has always been on my Top 5 favourite YT channel. It's informative, it's engaging, and Erwan's story-telling is top-tier *Chef's kiss*

[@oceanblue7862]

Erwann it’s really nice to hear you speaking more Tagalog in these Philippine regional cuisine vlogs! Bravo!

[@wooniepatootie]

My favorite place in my hometown ❤ and yes we believe in Tapang Taal Supremacy ! ❤

[@buffalowingsrock]

This is the only food content i trust among filipino influencers

[@anadm4987]

Taal is my fave municipality of batangas 2nd is san juan.This vlog is also my 2nd fave from all of your contents because your tawi-tawi vlog is my top fave so far.😊 Thank you for promoting our heritage and food tourism.

[@dyoodekzromo4474]

Content and Cinematography at its best! I LOVE!

[@rickvan23]

Absolutely fantastic and perfect💖 Thank you my friend for uploading this beautiful video👍👍👍

[@onceuponalonetime]

Watching this literally seconds after I bought Mar & Lorie's Tapang Taal! Following Erwan's path hehe

[@carolyndavid1959]

I love how you narrated the history of a certain region or province of this country, collab with their locals in which is more personal in touched! Appreciate that! Food and people are the most significant items in your vlog! Thanks for sharing! Great job Erwan!

[@Cezz00429]

I’m so glad that FEATR decided to focus on the simple ways of living of each Filipinos. Mga kababayan sa ibang bansa for sure know when to go kapag umuwi sa Pilipinas. For sure I am going to these places to experience food delicacies

[@KarenLopez-kf8jl]

I love this segment, it so organic. I'll visit Taal when I go back home. Great feature!!

[@tinaismyself]

Erwan is really serious about becoming anthony bourdain. Even the background music makes me think of anthony’s shows

[@jakeruven3235]

Whoever decides the background music being used in all of FEATR's vlogs should get a raise 💯💯💯

[@jennynapiza1020]

Ganto po dapat ang mga content ng vlog ☺️👍🙌

[@Heylookitscj]

one time we partied too much in one of Batangas' beaches that I passed out on the beach, woke up to people doing "Bayakos" capturing fish from the shore with a net, turns out it's a community thing and if you help out you get some of the fish that gets caught, we had an awesome lunch with fresh seafood.

[@featrmedia]

Hahahha so good

[@kriszines1244]

Woaah that sounds like an amazing experience.

[@jalenpark]

here in calaca (a nearby town from taal), we call this as "pukot" or "nahila ng pukot" early in the morning. same thing, if you "help", you will be given some. idk if its the same term or a different one. lol

[@Heylookitscj]

@@jalenpark have you tried it? it's so rewarding especially a half drunk person getting a sweat even before the sun comes up, my friends was surprised I came back with some fish... the people there was like: "bigyan mo yan si CJ pamangin ni Adoy yan" Adoy was the guy who called me over to help, he was not my uncle... hahahahaha 😂😄

[@georgeacenas2349]

Easy lang with the Tuba, LOL.

[@ChannelFredo]

when you grew up in Batangas, tamales is a child hood treat.

[@laureldepaz3186]

That’s amazing story Bravoooo yes thank you very much for sharing and welcome back yahoooo

[@qingsev]

i love hearing stories of people in the market, from how they all started until they become established...

[@ofrefresnoza9925]

This is why I watch feature this kind of content is what we need.. Thanks Erwan 🙏🙏

[@townytv710]

The way Erwan narrates Taal is superb❤❤❤

[@kerbyatienza5191]

Thankyou for showcasing our very own products and delicacies! proud native of Taal Batangas my home town!🤍♥️🙌

[@kennethbuluran2348]

The way this video waa documented, superb!

[@Random-ij9fu]

Nice to see erwan back to travel vlog. Namiss ko to

[@emmanueljrdejesus2801]

Really wish these videos will just keep on coming..

[@PaoMauMahal]

More of this format. And more of the food. Well-presented :)

[@featrmedia]

Yes our favorite!

[@Henyo1070]

This is what a vlog ought to be. Informative and unique.

[@sashimi20]

Thank you Erwan and FEATR for showcasing Taal and all the delicious food 💙

[@jennypepster1462]

They say when you're a Batangueño, you love kakanin recipes. But no, I'm obsessed with empanadas. Thank you for featuring Taal.

[@ricasombilon1998]

Its A WOW..I’ve learned a lot about taal..its like a Vigan in d south..this makes me want to visit Taal..Locals are Enthusiastic and Welcoming..And a Huge Thank you to Erwan and the whole Team of Featr for always giving us a great content.Keep it Up🫶🏻🫰🏻

[@marielizacupan106]

Thank you for visiting our town. Come back again.

[@zchingski]

Thank you Erwan and company for featuring Taal. ❤️

[@ayrasanmiguel9363]

Batangas' Foods are really worth it ✨️✨️💖

[@kevinmickhocaringal4619]

Thank you Boss Erwan for visiting my HomeTown. 🙂

[@henalilaiswatching]

I'm loving this series. You don't really need to go out of the country to try interesting and unique food. There is more to discover. 😊

[@timberhead2069]

Always visit the market on Sundays. You'll find every food there is in every part of Batangas. I love buchi ng Batangas. Every Sunday, my family always go in the market just to buy bags of buchi.

[@besket4182]

Wow you really went there, that is soo cool Erwan keep it up, nice to see you in public Market such Taal... thanks for visiting and TC Always.

[@Bhikes15]

KEEP on exploring! pleasee, thanks.

[@joyaP_12]

Thanks for featuring and exploring our very own Taal town👍

[@thekevinortizvlogs9593]

wow. thank you for featuring out small town. much appreciated erwan and featr team.

[@dorismendoza7879]

Nkakaenjoy kang panuorin idol luv it more power

[@belledlr7641]

Lovely especially mga pambalot, dahon ng saging, paper, biodegradable and the freshness, organic way, rooted ..

[@VICTORIA-M-A]

Yeah since 1974. When I was young around 7 years old ,I used to help my Dad and the funny thing was many teachers were selling their old test papers by kilos to my Father.. ;;;))) It was funny to watch the surprised faces of the students from nearby schools seeing their test papers. Hahahahhaha

[@lancaster2184]

i really enjoyed watching this video and made me hungry at the same time.. kudos to erwann for highlighting diff variation of pinoy cuisine

[@doreenkaefamadico5144]

Ang aesthetic and ang galing nung iniinteview...good job

[@doyiaquiatan1458]

When ate wena said, "Tapak sa lupa," oohhh. That went right through the gut. Great advice!

[@millerjaro]

The quality is chef kiss 🤩🤩

[@munggoaguinaldo935]

I love Taal! My father's family is from the nearby town in Lemery. Have wonderful memories of summers spent there. Thanks Erwan!

[@airishcapuno6265]

Sir Erwan you make me amaze always .I love how you describe the culture and foods in Taal 🥰.

[@alyssakathlyn2269]

Thank you for sharing!!! I love watching these kind of Videos.😍😍😍

[@anthonygimeno8651]

1:56 one of the best shots I've seen.

[@josephorlyespedido302]

Thank you for sharing.. must go place and try the food.

[@gwenmabanto3302]

Featr ... Erwan ... you never fail to amaze, enlighten and celebrate our culture - thank you!!! ❤️💛💚🧡💖

[@dhardworkingayam]

I love this very much! Well done, Erwan! 🙏 and staff mo rin!

[@kevinlaurencejapay5341]

Vloggers worth following and watching unlike the others pure BS. GREAT VIDEO! 💯💯💯

[@imitraoebanda]

Thank you FEATR, please continue to make videos like this.

[@kirinDUMP]

Ang ganda. Ang ganda. Ngayon ko lang nalaman yung tamales ba yun, pati yung empanadang sotanghon. Sana may ganto sa national tv, edi sana di kami tinatamad magbukas ng tv. Nakakagutom 😂 Yung tapa parang sarap iulam or papakin.

[@edmundcasey7765]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?? I'M WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!! BRILLIANT & ENTERTAINING.

[@greenlegalalien]

My mom's province is Taal. We always eat tapa with egg and we mix rice with Tsokolateng Taal.

[@gigianderson6849]

Yes napakasarap mg gulay empanada sa taal, grabe nakakamiss yan

[@shxxxnxx1604]

Oh how I miss Taal! We also did a documentary about food in Taal during college. It has so much history for such a small town that it is. Will surely go back one of these days.

[@LeslieMaex09]

Thank you Featr team! I am from Batangas but did not know the specialty of Taal other than the panucha! Hahaha As I live abroad now, this is something I am looking forward to do when I get back home.

[@clarissaatienza]

HOME ❤ Mar & Lorie’s Tapa is the best! Ever since I was a kid, dyan na bumibili parents ko ng Tapa.

[@aorbts7567]

Booking a ticket to MNL right now and drive off to Taal, Batangas!

[@evahmarie5727]

The kind of food the kahit simple ang ingredients masarap tlga bsta bagong luto

[@kevinso3217]

food is the best way to explore.. love this!

[@rowenalarowa5527]

I can eat pancit everyday, will not get tired if eating it