Filipino Barbecue Is a Must for Grilled-Meat Fanatics | Food Skills

Every culture has its own unique take on barbecue. In the Philippines, the holy union of meat and fire is a meat-lovers' dream. Cooked on skewers and paired with some San Miguel beer, Filipino barbecue sets itself apart by slathering a 7-Up and banana ketchup-based barbecue sauce on slabs of pork and chicken. At Brooklyn's FOB, chef Armando Litiatco takes the fun of street food and combines it with the familiar flavors of his Filipino childhood. Sticky, tangy, and fall-off-the-bone tender, dishes like FOB's chicken inasal and grilled spare ribs are a must-try for barbecue fanatics everywhere.
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[@Meheecan13]

My cousin married into a Filipino family and every time they held a party i always felt like our mexican culture simply clicked with their filipino culture, especially with the food!! My god this bbq food just looks amazing! Has my mouth watering and i just finished eating lunch! Cheers from a mexican fan of Filipino food!

[@kylekarenson5355]

Spanish cuisine is one of the influences in the make-up of Filipino cuisine. You'll also find Chinese, Japanese, American, and Malay influences, which make Filipino food very diverse.

[@koolaidandcereal]

Mark Ibarra Mexicans and Filipinos, we're cousins!

[@Meheecan13]

James C ah no wonder i love Filipino food! I enjoy chinese, Japanese, and korean cuisine(althought i havent had a whole lot of japanese and korean)

[@Meheecan13]

koolaidandcereal lets celebrate over some lechon!

[@rimsongarcia459]

Mark Ibarra thank you for liking our food

[@bob0987654321marley]

this guy seems so happy and enthusiastic about his food, that's what every chef should be like

[@user-qe4jn1me3e]

I had a Filipino teacher who used to grill meat for us at outdoor school events. When I tell you everyone LINED UP to get some of that food, I’m not kidding.

[@JDMunky]

3am here in the Philippines, I'm watching this and I'm getting hungry. Thanks for showcasing our barbecue.

[@arianmendoza8141]

J.D. Sampang proud pinoy

[@patters.]

For those put off at the sound of 7-up and banana: Banana ketchup basically tastes the same as extra sweet ketchup. The marinade tastes just tastes like teriyaki, we use 7-up as the sweet element alongside soy, instead of honey. So if you haven't tried filipino bbq, it tastes way better than you think it is :))

[@AustiuNoMatterWho]

patpatpat I have learned to literally never judge food till you taste it. Always ask ingredients though, for allergies reason 😊

[@osonhouston]

I never laugh at a flavor profile of a food nor do I mock regional cuisine, there is always a story behind why people cook as they do, how they store and preserve food. Learn the story behind the food learn the story behind the people.

[@radxavier2269]

plus the atchara (pickled papaya) on the side helps cut through the sweetness so it's not "nakakaumay"

[@shijai]

My dad used to put 7-UP with his homemade Lumpia mix when I was a kid. Sigh... I miss my childhood.

[@2mattmike]

you can just tell this guy loves what he does. Awesome!

[@VfletchS]

Ahhh... memories. Eating in Kongs with friends, food piled in the center of the table on a lazy susan, chilling downstairs in the Cork Room, listening to incredible acoustic musicians while enjoying the best lumpia in Olongapo, and, of course, walking down Magsaysay Dr. and paying street vendors 3 pesos for several sticks of the most delicious mystery meat barbecue.

[@mypal1990]

Filipino BBQ is so different in every region with different marinades and sauces that make the meat so delicious. But they all taste great no matter what region of the Philippines the recipe is from.

[@justins.2429]

It's diff from region to region. Some are good, some ehh.. Even if I've ordered from the same resto, sometimes its ok, sometimes meh

[@mypal1990]

Justin S. I enjoy different BBQ from all parts in the Philippines. Each region has their charm.

[@justins.2429]

I agree

[@justins.2429]

What region are you from, originally ?

[@mypal1990]

Justin S. Rizal. But I was raised in the US.

[@mouija1450]

When I was a young dude, my main skateboarding buddy Sy was (still is) from a Filipino family. His folks spoke Tagalog at home, but to be fair my family spoke Polish and I would translate to Sy that same as he'd do for me. We spoke English together, but both our families were weird outsiders in our town, so we had a common thread outside of skating. My Mom did some dope American style BBQ chicken, but the skewers I got at Sy's were so bomb. I made the mistake of asking my mom to ask Sy's mom how to make them, and it was a venomous afternoon of Mom battle of who was the best momcook. Luckily our dads got along, since they both served in the Navy and liked the same beer, but I think I ruined it for our moms to ever get along after that summer, even though they're exactly the same, personality-wise. Come to think of it, that was probably the major wrench in the works, since they're both alpha boss females. The letter N isn't in their alphabet. It's just O followed by "you're right". I'm 41 years old and my mom still sarcastically asks if I want chicken skewers instead of "real chicken" when my wife and I visit the first time of the summer.

[@murilocruz7752]

lolz hilarious. Truth though, Filipino barbecue is bomb.

[@karlgeli9285]

Nice story. Thanks for sharing

[@dollarances6655]

Hmmmm love barbecue pork ribs!!!!! Thank you 4 sharing thump ☝

[@beaglesrfun5896]

great personal story!

[@lizabryson6269]

Lol. Nice story

[@gumzy3000]

I once went to one of my Filipino friends house for a BBQ. I didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time having Filipino BBQ but wow, I was impressed. Tastiest chicken ever! And the best part was, they eat a lot so there is a lot of food to go around!

[@yoichikenjie8139]

Thanks first we feast for featuring a filipino delicacy

[@ArianYupangco]

This isn't the first time. Sean ate with Jokoy and they featured Filipino food already.

[@fadhlanarmon3670]

Annette Garrison no

[@ar_x7]

We had a block party in my neighborhood. All I can say everyone stopped by my house for some Filipino BBQ. It was an instant hit. I was glad my non-filipino neighbors enjoyed it

[@rickcash2801]

Anyone think this guys voice is super soothing?

[@12Saintsrow]

Visiting the Philippines for a month next week and I'm psyched to eat their BBQ again

[@ohyeahyeah6172]

Mig1997 take me with youuu

[@ricericemorerice]

Try MANG INASAL! It's the best.

[@jenardjewii7177]

Get ready for ignorant people there. And an overpriced taxi and prostitute

[@12Saintsrow]

Ok buddy I'm Filipino too. no need to call the people there ignorant.

[@jenardjewii7177]

Mig1997 Im sorry dude. Im just frustrated about their arrogance sometimes. But yeah. A lot of them seems good people

[@Murmurrr]

Incoming the entire Filipino community on the internet

[@TuxeoMelee]

murrrmur Yeah idk why we always do that lol. Everytime theres something about the Philippines the entire community lets them know theyre there.

[@tiberiumblizzard1386]

murrrmur lol lmao

[@PatriciaMorgan]

murrrmur exactly lol

[@PatriciaMorgan]

Tuxeo - Melee i think its fun. Reppin your culture is amazing.

[@makukawakami]

murrrmur tita and tito are on the way

[@KiddKoalaz]

I'm craving Red Horse now. Bout to hit up Seafood City lol

[@LordLuigi96]

Red Horse is soo good. Tastes like great normal beet but you get hammered so fast^^

[@KerryCronic]

I'm not big on barbecue but this looks freaking awesome.

[@alissa6]

Not enough brain cells.

[@Dave-ng9mn]

Barbecue is the fucking best. Steak marinated in beer and cooked on a charcoal grill is amazing and you should all try it

[@hg585]

really like this guys attitude

[@cigarilloslim6153]

Food looks so delicious

[@blknpinay25]

Filipino food is slept on. Where my pinoys at!! Lol 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ovum]

Cassie. M HUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUE BRASIL That's how fucking obnoxious you sound

[@blknpinay25]

eggs thanks for sharing!

[@robertlustmord1636]

+eggs says the one who sounds like an obnoxious 9 year old lol

[@TheEnthe0s]

Such a nice dude. Love seeing chefs with a true, genuine passion for their craft.

[@wi11ialvl]

This guy is awesome! Totally agree with his cooking philosophy.

[@90sbusinessman11]

I love that he describes every dish with such a nostalgic relaxed tone, even though it's something he cooks every day

[@biggerweff]

Man this guy is just so passionate and happy to be serving this delicious food, I love it!

[@RamnaViaz]

There's an asmr quality to this guy's voice.... am I the only one to think that?

[@allthingsnice_]

I agree! 😌

[@mattboselli1099]

Looks delicious

[@mcmurph42]

I honestly enjoy these videos more than the actual interviews.

[@slayerfreaked]

Wish we had this in my town.

[@IvysKitchen]

Yummy! I love Filipino Bbq! I also have that cookbook that’s on your shelf by Reynaldo A. 🤗

[@gber5975]

I am from philippines. Street foods in philippines is so great

[@LordBufu]

I think next time i see a notification of this channel, im going to delay it to before dinner instead of after (unless its hot ones obviously :P). This video made me hungry again, no quick snacks in the house either, so yeah gonna have to deal with that a bit better ;)

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This guy is great! I was salivating through the whole episode.

[@Rek-Lore]

I've never felt so hungry watching a First we Feast video.

[@HAL-cp4mt]

Only barbecue can make you as happy as this guy .

[@el6700]

I was so confused. This is the legendary interview channel, then bam, it became the food channel

[@TheChubbyKid]

+1 Saint Louis Cut, thanks for representing! Best cut of ribs.

[@marchfifth1754]

What a down to earth chef, love it!

[@tylerg9864]

This looks amazing

[@Pokemon452240]

This guy’s voice is eternal bliss

[@BM03]

Haha, I love how this guy talks!

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

I've never been to New York, but thanks to this series, I will always know where to eat.

[@VNVgirl]

Wow! Looks delicious!! !! Nice!!

[@agoroyagoroy517]

Nothing can beat the simplicity Filipino BBQ so delicious!!!

[@niyokassim]

looks so good

[@cmt1609]

This looks soooooooooooooooo good!

[@bassemb]

Delicious looking food (I love the sound of 7-up marinade and banana ketchup!) and I like the chef's enthusiasm!

[@smsamurai93]

Filipino food is up next, I'm telling y'all we the new wave!

[@Dave-ng9mn]

I love this guy.

[@minjuuuuuuu6263]

Everything is on point!

[@josielarmen7389]

Proud Pinoy here, congrats that food looks so good

[@Cynane27]

This guy seems so chill

[@romaniac3684]

BBQ is life. Whether it's Filipino, American, Mexican, Argentinian, Brazilian, etc

[@bjerskov59]

Armando you rock. Your food looks soooo good.!!

[@noyou9847]

I've never heard someone actually sound so passionate about what they cook

[@arianmendoza8141]

I have tried their food and it was freaking GOOD 👍👍👍

[@MexicanMartialArts]

And I’m eating a corn dog right now like an idiot.

[@robertlarios4959]

Voto Studios i like the breakfast corn dogs alot more for some reson 😋

[@Blukerbeh]

his voice is so relaxing

[@emoney5133]

Love the Philippines. Going to Manila and Palawan again in a few months

[@scotttelford2262]

I LOVE banana ketchup! I have 3 bottles of it, 1 is a spicy bottle too. Great stuff!!

[@concerncitizen8988]

Fantastic looking, mouth-watering Filipino barbecue, I wanna eat all that food. Thanks for sharing vid, thumbs up.

[@FedorMachida]

Holy Jeebus! That looks absolutely delicious!

[@bolpeensamp]

congrats on reaching 3.1M subs!

[@reezyb]

thanks for featuring pinoy bbq I hope everyone trying it would love it as much as we do :-)

[@callmedixe1334]

meat on skewers is one of the best thing to have ever be created its just so darn tasty i can eat it any time and day of the week

[@sparksk8er]

dug this guy the whole time and then you hit us with the name (F.O.B) what a legend.

[@seanmcdonagh6237]

This guy seems very happy, i like him

[@benhurzz]

glad that First We Feast reps the ph 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@john15399]

this guy has a vibe. makes me wanna be his friend.

[@nobsguykeepitreal]

It looks good so it must taste good!

[@leontj1496]

As a Filipino, I am proud

[@jenardjewii7177]

Cringe

[@JungleAWayOfLife]

Mmmm almost BBQ season. Starting off with the skewers.

[@settingittowumbo1953]

I ate Filipino BBQ almost every night for dinner while I was there. It's not like I didn't like anything else because that is untrue. It's just that those meat skewers are fucking amazing

[@tadghb]

My best friend in the 5th and 6th grade was Fillipino and they always had the best cookouts!

[@keenabad2667]

I'm a proud Filipino... love Filipino foods😉😜😁👏😍👍👍👌👌💯💯

[@animatedwhatever9664]

The nicest Food I have ever seen

[@crabdabs8497]

He talks at such a soothing tempo lol

[@WeArePharmers]

I basically have a zillion NYC restaurants bookmarked on Yelp because of this channel

[@DominiqueCalique]

I love Filipino BBQ 😍 my childhood

[@nanotoker]

This is beautiful

[@djdancealone3419]

*Salivating*

[@giovannipanganiban3980]

GODS MUST HAVE THIS FILIPINO FOOD !!

[@MehRHEE]

Oh my god, I miss this.. :/

[@naser3000x]

how can you eat the butted pasted chicken without ordering rice, missed opportunity.

[@boartank]

*Garlic rice

[@Lil.Vader713]

this made me hungry as hell.

[@HYIN9999]

all these goes well with vinegar or soy sauce + lime + chili peppers or soy sauce + chopped onions + sugar + chili peppers happy eating :D

[@JasonConnerty]

yeah...now I'm hungry.

[@salad5701]

the way this guy talks is enough to make me hungry

[@lovelyMissInna]

My favorite ugh yesss😍😭👏🙏✨

[@kimtrump741]

lovelyMissInna Marry me darling...

[@craigwoudstra2932]

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now!!!

[@albertvalencia4968]

Wow!!!

[@CharlesLumia]

Filipinos yeaaaaaa

[@bennypaddycake7182]

Where's the isaw??

[@PeterPenn10]

Filipino Food for life

[@wynweeardo0593]

im proud --

[@devilinmysoul7618]

Now I'm hungry

[@thenarrator1921]

We have like, 4 barbecue spots up here from 5 p.m to 1 a.m within 100 meters radius from our home. Needless to say, we're sort of crazy with our barbecue.

[@AlisterTate]

you had me at banana ketchup

[@mustafahamad9498]

Im drooling

[@808tweaker]

Hell yeah, Filipino BBQ

[@funyd]

I want to make those chicken or pork kabob. I'd like the recipe for the sauce.