FIRST TIME Trying MANAM | Filipino Comfort Food Philippines 🇵🇭

[@CaptainSteveVPT]

Try the Fresh Lumpia with the sause and nuts, was on the purple page.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

I was always amped on my ships whenever Filipino food was served, cant wait to go back to PH.

[@FunkyChild718]

Mergim truly DGAF pulling out a mic eating dolo and talking to himself surrounded by families on both sides, interviewing strangers, wearing shades while eating etc. That's the beauty of the Philippines and Southeast Asia in general though - everyone else also DGAF and people will chat and entertain you so that you feel comfortable, whereas in the West it'd be much more awkward. 😂 I can't even picture this in London, Paris or LA. People would probably just move to another table. 😂

[@sejiwelch]

I think it's the other way around mate😂

[@joancollingwood7434]

@@sejiwelch This would certainly annoy me in any country. Especially when he shoved it in the waitress' face. Clown move.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

@@joancollingwood7434 haters go hate 😂

[@bryandoesvlogs]

Agree with you 💯 😅

[@santos.l.halper1999]

yeah that's false. My Lola would slap the shit outta me for that kind of behavior.

[@edgarnapiza4667]

You try Singing Cooks and Waiter resto in Malate Manila. It’s fun!

[@dondennis1814]

Hello Mergim, try Barrio Fiesta with the singing cooks and waiters, the foods there are delicious and its fun there...

[@spriteythesillyhuskytv9267]

I don't understand why Manam doesn't put Calamansi on Palabok and Sisig. This is the time you go to Molito Alabang and Alabang Town Center (Max's is big there. Just take a P2P bus from Market Market to Alabang and Vice Versa only 15-20 mins via Slex or In Greenbelt Makati (Mercury Drug Side) P2P Greenbelt-Alabang Town Center vice versa via Skyway. They don't stop until the destination hence Point To Point Bus.

[@KeonPH]

I just ate here recently. Their Turon Ice Cream is a top-tier dessert! ❤

[@marlonposas]

try Locavore filipino restaurant there at BGC.

[@mickiteoxon]

Yes filipino cuisine, try all and ask for the best seller. Every filipino restaurant has it’s own story😊

[@luigimangarin6811]

Tres Kare-Kare I think the best Kare-kare in the country. It is located in SM North Edsa Annex, try it. I think you would like it.

[@DanielReyes-lu5ui]

first sisig recipe from pampanga has no egg in/on it. when other provinces copied it, they added their own ingredients thats why some has egg. but for us here in central luzon we prefer it w/out the egg, especially if the pork and chicken liver was grilled not fried.

[@kimtan95]

Exciting content!!!

[@KeonPH]

We need more Mergim reviews Filipino food/restaurant vlogs!

[@junlab2612]

after watching with my wife, you'd pushed us to buy menus and cook our favorite dish which is beans with pork pata🐖... you make my day again...😋 DAGHANG SALAMAT!

[@cdl6953]

Try kare-kare! I haven’t seen a lot of vloggers try it Not sure these very old establishments are still around but they defined Filipino food in the 70s 80s 90s - Barrio Fiesta, Kamayan, Milky Way, Doña Nena’s. For fun, The Singing Cooks and Waiters resto.

[@abelardoison]

i sugest you try singing cooks & waiters in roxas blvd cor gil puyat pasay, they also serve filipino food

[@worldsendumbrella]

nice you tried manam sinigang! edit: gerrys grill.. like their fish menu and pork bbq. i dont eat raw but they say their kinilaw is good also. i like kare kare in general also, but you should know how to eat with shrimp paste. dont forget po to ask their recommendation also. just a note..filipino food usually taste best when its home cooked (di tinipid) compared when its for business, have to tailor the ingredients (pang-masa) unless maybe if its high end, but there are some hidden gem karenderyas or small eatery there. enjoy!

[@angelovalerio]

Mateo’s (A family restaurant serving Spanish Filipino cuisine) in New Manila, near Robinson’s Mall

[@ßhopkins]

impossible to watch this without drooling. ansarap! 😋

[@charlesdefilmer7433]

Wow well delicious mate, awesome review mate😎👌

[@marilousumo226]

Yes try Max’s Famous Fried Chicken too .. they also have other Filipino dishes and Gerry’s grill with their crispy pata, etc.

[@mimiblitberg]

Love & appreciate how you try to incorporate the word "Po"!

[@richieliper4720]

Oh this new resto… looks so tempting. Will try it as soon as possible. Thanks, Chairman!

[@rodrigoduterte8337]

i don't know if u already tried Cafe Juanita at Kapitolyo. If not, try their sinigang and other foods as well.

[@amaliahightower]

I have yet to try a buffet at Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant in Intramuros.

[@divt2445]

Wow, with that so much food, it only cost around 26-27 USD ($). Here in the U.S., that amount will only buy you one item selection on a menu and you will still be starving.

[@frankiefernandez9225]

❤️❤️❤️ MANAM 😋😋😋

[@patrick5729]

Impressive for a foreigner that you actually know what to order and what they're called, you can also try eating the sinigang with your rice and putting some calamansi on your palabok, that's how we usually eat them.

[@Aminalnl]

Try bulalo karekare fresh lumpia Lumpia Shanghai Caldereta Fried daing bangus Morcon Cordon blue Try Kuya J or mang inasal Jollibee Chowking or barrio fiesta thank u for trying our Filipino food god bless enjoy your stay in Philippines also try to visit other beautiful places

[@seandaman6509]

Another solid vlog! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Theres Abe in Serendra. Also Sarsa for some Bacolod/Iloilo fare. Dont know if theres a Locavore in BGC but theres one just across the river. Try also Mesa, Pamana, Romulo Cafe, Kanin Club, Lampara, Aristocrat...

[@zynthiapotian7710]

Crisostomo is at 7th Ave corner 30th street

[@evepalisada2640]

Hi MERGIM, wow namit gid ba! Mananam Ang "Manam"! Am salivating just watching you devouring the resto' s specialties. ❤❤❤

[@tamcunanan8710]

That was a feast! Enjoyed watching you enjoy the Filipino food. If you’re going to Max’s, order the spring chicken.

[@buzz_chill]

Since you tried Manam which is so close to you, maybe you can try Aristocrat by Manila Bay. They have the best “chicken BBQ.”

[@efriendsf]

Fair review! Now I’m hungry. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sipatkaauka]

Wow.all looks delicious.enjoy.🎉

[@danielito3766]

I BE IN MANILA IN FEB MERGIM. I CAN FINALLY SEE BGC. HOPE WE CAN MEET FOR DINNER. I WANT TO EAT THERE MANAM.❤🎉

[@observations2011]

Other Pilipino restaurants that are also famous are Barrio Fiesta and Mesa . Barrio Fiesta invented crispy pata. Mesa has also watermelon sinigang and the Shanghai lumpia is also good. Via Mare is also an choice.

[@ericgamboa-xf6hy]

Mergim I recommend aristocrat restaurant, or the singing cooks and waiter restaurant those two restaurant are well established and famous for its Filipino dishes they are here decades and decades ago together with Max's restaurant establish after world war 2!

[@xt33]

Happy Sunday!

[@thehcorps]

Good review bro, ahm try Barrio Fiesta resto 🙏🤙🇵🇭

[@ajinyao2769]

Good day mergim, I am a great fan of yours, your vlogs are very interesting and very informative but you still haven't tried going to Greenhill area , there iare many restos here and a unique shopping mall here . Please try to vlog here,will be waiting for it. Thank you

[@r2kin2phils]

Manam is fancy Filipino resto to me. Start with Max, Barrio Fiesta and Aristocrat. You may check their record history... They have been in the business for decades serving our foreparents til now. And then try Baliwag and Andoks Lechon Manok. Speaking of contents.. this would be a very good content series.

[@Raiya_ru17]

Manam is a good start for foreigners, too. It’s a fusion food and one of my fave during cravings. It’s quite pricey but their twists are so unique.

[@xl33x7x]

There's nothing fancy in Manam imo. The foods aren't that good. 5/10 our rating only, not authentic ph cuisine for sure but its not the issue for us but the taste of the food. Mesa we love it better. Meanwhile in Sentro Greenbelt they served us a very salty Sinigang😅 we remained polite about it when we told them. They said they will fix it, tinanggal kalahati ng sabaw at they added more water na lang😅 di na kami nag complain pa pero ayaw na kainin ng kasama ko😅. Opinion lang po namin ito I'm sure madami Pinoy love ang Manam😊

[@xl33x7x]

There's nothing fancy in Manam imo. The foods aren't that good. 5/10 our rating only, not authentic ph cuisine for sure but its not the issue for us but the taste of the food. Mesa we love it better. Meanwhile in Sentro Greenbelt they served us a very salty Sinigang😅 we remained polite about it when we told them. They said they will fix it, tinanggal kalahati ng sabaw at they added more water na lang😅 di na kami nag complain pa pero ayaw na kainin ng kasama ko😅. Opinion lang po namin ito I'm sure madami Pinoy love ang Manam😊

[@xl33x7x]

I agree that foreign vloggers should start with businesses that's been around for decades coz they tend to keep their dishes still traditional and authentic at simple lang pero masarap talaga.

[@xl33x7x]

I agree that foreign vloggers should start with businesses that's been around for decades coz they tend to keep their dishes still traditional and authentic at simple lang pero masarap talaga.

[@abelardoison]

halo halo literal meaning is mix mix but the real meaning is mixtures of variety of something

[@samsilversmile]

I live right door to you and im a foreigner too haha. Im also british. I watched some of your videos when i was preparing to move to bgc as well

[@OscarSebello]

Kanin Club Restaurant in Westgate, Alabang & in QC & try their Crispy Dinuguan, Tinolang Manok & Sinigang na Baka but I dont know if they have a branch at BGC but they have authentic delicious Filipino food

[@kuysvonito6688]

Glad u enjoyed filipino dish at Manam, Mergim! Enjoy and safe travels always

[@nenavelasquez8052]

Greetings from San Francisco. Am glad I opened ure vlog…I have a condo fully furnished, right around the corner of ure condo ure renting. We visit our condo once a year for 30 days. We have a caretaker who visit our unit as I have no courage to have it leased or rented. I agree with you and we’re very lucky to be able to acquire one there. Everything is there and so convenient. Good luck in your adventure & God bless you🙏

[@mimisy9743]

Aristocrat chicken bbq is just so tasty!! Also their menudo n kaldereta

[@arghentrock]

Great video Mergim. Now I know what to order at Manam. For a more "earthy" hands on Filipino dining experience, try Pagkaing Gubat in Quezon City. For a more exotic experience, try Balaw-Balaw in Angono, Rizal though I know you are not a fan of too exotic food choices.

[@KeonPH]

Hello sir!

[@arghentrock]

@@KeonPH Hello KeonPH.

[@sabugdalantx]

Mr. Chairman the island of Leyte has a lot of history but not a lot of bloggers and tourist visit the area. You should visit it from Samar, Tacloban to Southern Leyte. Ingats

[@roze_sc]

Palabok is eaten with squeezed calamansi

[@jongxbarc4885]

Include aristocrat restaurants famous for barbecue

[@vangecaritativo1143]

You don't have to go far Mergim. I suggest you try MESA at SM AURA not only because of it's proximity to your place but the food and ambiance is good as well particularly this time of the year when it's beginning to feel like Christmas.

[@CoffeeSupremacy712]

I've tasted everything in Mesa's menu, the only item I found to be exceptional is their 2 ways Laing. Everything else is mediocre or slightly above average. Manam is still a tier above Mesa.

[@vangecaritativo1143]

I had lunch and dinner several times at the two mentioned restaurants. We will find out Mergim's discriminating taste should he opt to dine at MESA SM Aura.

[@fernan5320]

Pricey

[@bashersbeware]

At Manam, only thing worthy of adulation is their Baby Squid in Olive Oil.

[@CoffeeSupremacy712]

@@bashersbeware Sure, they are the 6th most successful restaurant chain of 2023 just because they have good baby squids. Lol

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Thats a feast Mr Chairman! You got all the best in the menu. If you treat a foreigner, those are the orders that you want them introduced to Pinoy food.

[@Henyo1070]

Good move. You should do a series of vlogs featuring Pinoy restaturants. You can start with the OGs like Max’s, Aristocrat, Savory, and Via Mare then move on with more modern ones like Locavore (and their sizzling sinigang), or Crisostomo’s. You may also want to try the less commercialized stand alone places like Cafe Juanita in Pasig.

[@ruthvillalva5180]

Love reading the comments, so I will know where to go, where to eat, when I go visit the Philippines later this year 😋😋😋

[@Samson2015-PH]

He ordered a lot!

[@henrydgeyser1869]

Just an fyi: pancit palabok is a snack, not a dinner entree. On the menu, it's listed under Merienda, which means snack.

[@envillain]

What? No.

[@anitalumbre5821]

I love that resto. Always eat there when i shop at MOA. Love the sinigang in Watermelon.

[@chattcedric6321]

Mergim you have a great appetite. Next will be "Gerry's Grill", try their Crispy Pata and Stuffed Squid its heaven.

[@taleweaver34]

The watermelon sinigang is my fave. Originally sisig did not have egg. Especially when you get it in pampangat where it originated

[@CrugErmaG]

🎉Happy blessed Sunday everyone.... 😊

[@keyboardwarrior5315]

I can combine all of the food in one spoon and it would taste amazing.

[@rosebrown2267]

Beef sizzlimg sinigang is the best.

[@janfelixkarlmeluriarte7240]

you've mastered spoon and fork with a little bit of hand my guy

[@arnoldacuestas695]

Nice going man, enjoy your stay! 👍

[@75platts]

Try Victorinos in Scout Jamboree, Quezon City.

[@manwithmountain]

On the same mall 3rd floor I think is Fely J's. Check that out!

[@nightwing4065]

13:03 Palabok & Pancit Malabon are my favorite! 😋👍 16:48 Halo-halo, Masterchief approves! 👌

[@mariogallano1778]

I recommended MAX'S chicken resto. Or kamayan resto, keep up the good work 💯💪💖 and keep safe and good health 💖💯💪 GOD BLESS PO 🙏💖💯💪

[@h2owalter2022]

Try Gerry's Grill or chef laudico guevarra buffet Restaurant at San Juan Metro Manila near Green Hills.

[@Ilaya593]

Oh my word, this video got my mouth salivating like crazy! I'm soooo hungry! Thank you to our beloved BGC Chairman Merghim!! 😍❤💕

[@kimivanbay-an2352]

I recommend to try also and compare the taste of different types of sisig like Grilled Pork Sisig "My favorite", Tofu Sisig, Tuna Sisig, Dinakdakan sisig, Pusit(squid) Sisig

[@killersparklesj6150]

Perfect!! Staying at BGC in Jan 2024 and was wondering about the restaurant. Also watched the Vietnamese restaurant you featured at the uptown mall. Help us decide what to go to when we visit.

[@ruthvillalva5180]

Boy watching you eat made me hungry. The Palabok had a very good presentation. The way you described the Lechon Kawali is good usually it is hard but you said it was soft and lightly crispy, that’s good, yum. A lot of people mix their Halo-Hallo when they eat it, I usually don’t mix it, bcoz I want to taste individually the flavors of the Halo-Halo especially the Ube ice cream, my favorite ice cream. Good food vlog 👍👍👍

[@reyzuna]

Those are Restaurants dishes, if you want a proper Filipino Delegacy you should eat home made from Titas and Titos mostly Sisig, example my tita's Sisig is the most delicious sisig i have ever tasted, those Sisig in Restaurants are not even close.

[@martw5306]

maxs is ok yes weekends busy in the malls and paydays on saturday

[@mickiteoxon]

Goodmorning Mergim😘

[@bangwi]

I suggest the restaurant Jerry's Grill. I would order the grilled giant squid and the adpbo rice

[@jetplane8359]

Hi Mergim, loved the video! My wife & I really enjoy Manam (in Greenbelt). If you ever have desert there, try the buko pie with cream it’s really good! Another really good Filipino food restaurant it Tatatito in Makati….. Try the Kalderetang Fried Chicken and try their Avocado Shake (So good)!! One other really good little place is: The Marketplace at Ayala Triangle…. order the pork roast belly and the sisig (get it warmed up)…. You will enjoy it! We are Canadian but my wife is originally from the Philippines so we go back every year. Love your vlogs!!!! 😊❤️👍

[@floren879]

Love Pinoy food

[@travisthegoat1]

love your honest review!

[@janew99]

Oh my goodness. That’s too yummy to watch. 😊

[@onejohn4836]

You should try Limabaga77, Provenciano, Romulo Cafe, and Hapag. If you want to try one of the oldest resto go to Little Quiapo and The Aristocrat

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

Whoa! That's more than ample feast for one person Mergim. Degustation, hey! Enjoy Mergim. 😁🎉😋

[@twomix888]

Wow you ate a lot and only cost P1,500 (around $26 USD) you can have that in San Francisco and the bill will be $80-100 USD or more.

[@strawberryshortcakemitchell]

Hey chairman! try Cabalen

[@ahvicremulla544]

When do we see merkim

[@ZhanMiyong]

Oh wow I’m drooling watching your vlogs Mergim these food choices are all mouth watering ,😊😮❤

[@thetruthbelly]

Do OG Filipino restaurants. Start with Aristocrat, Max’s,Sarsa, Locavore, Abe, etc.

[@Tahitipinks5]

The food is delicious!! I enjoyed the watermelon sinigang, crispy palabok, and everything else!! You can always take out the food for later or next day.

[@chelseamendoza3114]

Wow luv it

[@thecarlob_007]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. 👍

[@patrick5729]

Other Filipino restaurants you may want to try: Kanin Klub, Max's restaurant, and Kuya J's.

[@taleweaver34]

Oh try goto tendon they have good pares

[@northernglights]

Food content looks good on you! Hehehe 😊

[@felicisimojavier4681]

Halo-halo doesn't have to be mixed if you want to taste each individual flavor of the different ingredients in a bowl 🥣.Halo-halo can also means different foods put together in one container..

[@megmaylad9859]

Next time try Gerry's Grill.