Adam Invited To Chef’s Guarded Home To Try Manila’s Favourite Meal I Secret Eats With Adam Richman

Whilst in the Philippines on his quest for the best secret eats, Adam tries a steak banned in the US, and gets invited to an exclusive serving of Manila’s prized suckling pig.
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[@Pau-ot5sb]

For those of you who are doubting Ms. Dedet’s lechon, just try it once please. I’m not really a big fan of lechon ‘cos most of the time it gets saltier and saltier, but Pepita’s lechon is different. And that crunchy skin? It stays that crunchy even hours after it was cooked. It’s been years since I’ve eaten it, but my God up to now it’s still my favorite. And it’s not even close.

[@littlelulu8433]

Bulacan lechon is still the best. I've been eating lechon all over Philippines even in Cebu. Bulakeños still make the best lechon including the sauce.

[@pvcbv]

Omg how to book 😭 I've been living in the same subdivision where she is ever since I was born and this is my first time knowing about this lol

[@icaruzryan5671]

Hope so.. is it avaible in ncr area?

[@user-fl7ge6ql8b]

@@pvcbv HAHAHAHAHA LOL

[@jeremiahsky9276]

@@pdgfgoogle Pepita's Kitchen.

[@errolmoako]

The researchers are amazing they find these secret restaurants that is worth seeking out for. Filipino food is really delicious and finding rare restaurants add in more excitement!

[@animatiz]

It’s so secret they allow a whole camera crew inside to film and to meet the chef and show inside the kitchen. This is then aired on tv to millions..

[@cleetorres5032]

apparently, only people with deep pockets can enter.

[@amristar736]

Eeewwww cannibals

[@daddychill.....]

@@amristar736 Internet Humans

[@e1oq]

Magkano kaya yan? Haha

[@kieffkipkeep]

"I wish I have more skin" literally me every Filipino feast eating lechon

[@amristar736]

Eeewwww

[@daddychill.....]

@@amristar736 Internet Humans

[@Paulmarcin]

Lechon is good 👍

[@amristar736]

@@daddychill..... eeewwww

[@darklordchinchin8190]

Pink guy you're in big trouble!

[@lichtcielo6587]

The host is really respectful especially with our culture.

[@roggiepogi211]

Watch Man vs. Food He's the host there a decade ago.

[@cleetorres5032]

its for the show.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Adam is a legend.

[@DoneerGaming]

restorant para sa mayaman

[@rubyvakauta6938]

So good to see Adam again. His days on Man vs Food is why I love him as a food review critic. He's amazing and funny.😊👍

[@lottenetzel8751]

I was invited by a friend who frequents there and I ordered the double gold steak too. I had the best time in my life before the pandemic hits the Philippines.

[@namjoo6292]

How much is it?

[@LoisyAbigail]

Drop the price buddy. I wanna go there too but my SG 13 income bracket ass will be needing a lot of time to prepare LMAO.

[@JB-bi6vm]

can you only go if your invited?

[@angienatoyn]

The Philippines has incredible food. From local to foreign cuisines.

[@cjillaalaphadog6382]

spanish yes, but try to get good Italian or pizza, and its hard to find, youll have to search in the city for a restaurant owned by a foreigner to get good foreign cuisine .

[@brandonmanchester69]

@@cjillaalaphadog6382 theres one in dipolog, and in siargao

[@cjillaalaphadog6382]

@@brandonmanchester69 there is one of what ?

[@squiffy_student229]

@@cjillaalaphadog6382 its a place in the Philippines not an object lol

[@brandonmanchester69]

@@cjillaalaphadog6382 authentic Italian pizza

[@iamalleniverson]

I've been there once and the people are so hospitable. I love the culture!

[@icaruzryan5671]

How much do i have to shell out?

[@GuilePatrick]

We do love our visitors...Most of us Treat you guys like family....

[@josonraya]

Wow! I can't believe a legend like you has visited our humble country. We love you!

[@christianfavorito2822]

yeah some would send you to the hospital

[@jajajajalaclaclac373]

@@icaruzryan5671 less than you think.food is cheap here.just avoid scammers tho they exist in any country.

[@maccon3977]

Filipino food is super underrated Problem with our cuisine is that its heirloom recipe, you wont find good filipino food on commercial establishments The best are always serve at home If you ask a foreigner what their most memorable filipino food is Most probably than not it was serve by a mother in law or a friend or a grandma.

[@JanizaRegine]

True 💯, I've watched some foreigners doing mukbang of filipino food which they ordered (idk where) and they didnt like it.

[@icaruzryan5671]

Fact

[@gamefanaddict6313]

Agree they're modifying the Ingridients. Home cook Filipino Food is the Best Specialy in Fiestas, Christmas, Birthdays and New years

[@alastor866]

I'm a Filipino this is faxx

[@pasta...]

And it's also super unhealthy

[@yoyo-vz3km]

I love the host , he is like fun to be with. He makes the audiences feel the festive atmosphere

[@theanxiousk]

This was taken 2015 or 2016. Watched it in TLC channel also. Cool that they posted it again.

[@RiceOfTheThirdWorld]

"Girl, that is so Sensational". That hits so different😁😁

[@patsia0208]

Damn! James Deakin in the house!!!

[@jrpueyo7531]

I thought no one else noticed

[@pandecocojam]

It's good to see that the dinner party guests look like people who actually savor the dishes.

[@BOREDOM6969]

The hole in the wall is always the best. Hidden gems, as one might say.

[@LuckyMe2092]

Welcome to philippines i love this guy adam since MAN VS FOOD! 🙋💯❤️💪 GODBLESS U ADAM STAY SAFE

[@TheLifeOfJoyVee]

The first two restaurants are definitely from the HIGH SOCIETY suggestions. You can't get these kinds of invites unless you sit beside James Deakin, second Pepita's Kitchen by invites only (as Adam said by guest list). Adam has sense of humour! keep on posting his old vids for us to indulge.

[@lottenetzel8751]

For real.

[@lenmaldita3247]

I've eaten at pepita's twice already. 1st time was with my previous employer taga magallanes sila so kapitbahay lang nila yan. 2nd time was with my current employer birthday dinner ni ahma, swerte ko hehe 😁

[@TheLifeOfJoyVee]

@@lenmaldita3247 napaka swerte nyo Ma'am. 😍 High society na rin kayo hehehe

[@lenmaldita3247]

@@TheLifeOfJoyVee Hahaha hindi po ako yung mga boss ko lang😂 mayayaman eh. Pero masarap po talaga ang food nila

[@joeocampo5976]

Welcome to Manila Adam Richman! I always get to see you mostly on foreign setting. 👍

[@akosiajprii9941]

ah, bakit , highblood?

[@knoledge_186]

I live in that building for two years and I'd always wonder how I can go inside that restaurant. I'm surprised to see this video.

[@daneurope9167]

adam is my favorite guy to watch on Man vs Food series ..dont try to beat the leachon it will kill you..

[@crazyfull4912]

Adam is in manila!!! So awesome!!!

[@kwentongpalepilsen4829]

That's before pandemic.

[@NJohnGA10]

Adam Richman and James Deakin… I never thought I would see this two together. Now I need a show featuring both of them 😅

[@lesrie6620]

Welcome to the Philippines finally you here our hometown. i think before pandemic you make this video. Thank you so much visiting Philippines.

[@jacknapier8885]

This was filmed 4 years ago on his now defunct show Secret Eats

[@uryuu7758]

English pa

[@TheLifeOfJoyVee]

Thanks Food Network UK for the re-upload of videos for us to watch Adam Richman and his show.

[@roamaroundgisg7362]

Lechon is always considered special in the Philippines. It's an all time favorite.

[@michaelcruz7704]

Not really

[@michaelcruz7704]

I would have to say Adobo and sinigang.

[@craevada7745]

@@michaelcruz7704 hey even my grandma insists on eating it despite her blood pressure

[@HiItsMe-ip8cj]

@Michael Cruz Adobo is overrated here in The Philippines, Sour Sinigang and Kare-kare are more superior, and the one in only Lechon✨

[@tidzg9268]

Finally filipino cuisine gets the recognition it deserves....👏👏👏 Proud pinoy right here... 😎😎😎

[@amristar736]

Eeewwww

[@jeremiahr3615]

Proud on being the most corrupt country in SEA?

[@HiItsMe-ip8cj]

@Jeremiah R damn that’s ur country Lmao, you should praise ur own Land Lmao

[@yanzm6713]

This is just one of the few hidden fusion home restaurant's in PH, you should look for more 😁✌️

[@chevyrupleix]

That moan at 8:23 certifies the authenticity of the lechon.

[@alexgetiton]

"I wish I had more skin" +1 things that you can say both on the dining table and bedroom 🤣

[@daidai1625]

Once a restaurant got few tables it's a sign of 100% good quality of serving..

[@abadaku]

Welcome Adam(Food vs Man)..That guy you spoke at the steakhouse is a famous Auto reviewer / Newscaster Mr. James Deakin😎😎😎

[@secretzerep5945]

Is this before Pandemic? I don't see face mask on the people on this video

[@AFPMPU]

yeah right clearly it wasn't scripted and clearly Adam didn't know who he's talking to. The patrons were caught by surprise when a known american food host suddenly came in with a camera crew 😬

[@GuilePatrick]

That was James Deakin?? I did not recognize him...wow...

[@rdu239]

@@GuilePatrick He is a pretty popular guy, borderline in the socialite level of relevant though he just more grounded and lowkey

[@thepedronix5318]

boys fillpinos are a fusion of fun and nicest people to be with !

[@gamingbvn]

So good to see you again Adam!

[@alanajewell5445]

Omg i didn't expect this!!! I' filipino 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ivancruise8832]

Just try to eat ramdom lechon flavor in the philippines. Especially in cebu.. Just pure pilipino food🙏🙏😘😘

[@lieutenantkettch]

I’ve eaten at Elbert’s once but I hadn’t heard of the Double Gold steak. Guess I need to come back.

[@jamescabrera8362]

Its off the menu

[@ivantorres7844]

How much is the Double Gold Steak?

[@renson241]

How much is the dpuble gold?

[@rgo1262]

@@ivantorres7844 it's double the price. That's why they called it double stake gold. The price is 5k per sliced. Buto palang yun hindi pa kasama laman

[@rubyvakauta6938]

Gr8 to see him on social media again. Haven't seen him since Man vs Food days. He looks gr8.

[@codyonarres]

I miss Adam. Nice to see him again. #ManVSFood

[@MoonaLoona8]

Awesome, Adam! Glad to see u here in the Philippines! I also loved watching u in Man vs Food. Good times! 🖤

[@emmanuelbunagancok840]

Before I even knew? I was smilin the whole time watching...

[@rick2049]

Nice Adam, meeting with James Deakin...

[@ashleymikan3713]

I so want to know where that steak house is!!! Woohooo lechon looks great

[@Soundfactory]

Elbert's Steak Room, 3A Sagittarius Building III, 111 H.V. Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila

[@schereal]

As of now this episode is the highest views .. 👏

[@DEVAXTATOR-1]

for the pig it is called leitao and in portugal go to mealhada we got a whole town dedicated to the leitao.

[@zhibaniola6460]

In the Philippines we have an entire festival just for the roasted whole pig for whole month.

[@themayoresports]

1:30 It's Tito James Deakin 😂

[@atarda]

Visayas lechon or cebu lechon is the original lechon. And they dont need a sauce like manila lechon

[@jermainedecastro3612]

Too salty for me.. Sorry...

[@macolet9711]

Silo and regionalistic mentality at its highest. Mas masarap ang lechon ng kapitbahay namin. 🤪

[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

di lang kasi kayo binibigyan ng sauce hahahah

[@pihermoso11]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnLkmyehsmoh8k best lechon is from cebu... this video is proof of it

[@lornacondeno7071]

OMG!! Adam!! My super favorite host for foodieee! Been watching you bruh since man vs food! I can't believe you were in manila!!!

[@raymondpeter4827]

Lechon is so good everytime you eat you come closer to God.

[@klarkmartinez1124]

in a certain point of view.

[@FoodHabitTV]

I love lechon. That looks delicious. Crispy skin. Makes me hungry after watching. ❤️

[@jasonazura]

this isn't a filipino experience or even a manila experience, this is rich people experience, this is nothing like what food really is in my country.

[@rdu239]

Depends on the type of material they are doing, what is your issue with financially abled people?

[@Sikethatsawrongnumber777]

Finally a steakhouse named after me

[@imnotkimyoohyeon4979]

4:12 the way they reacted that there are guards lmao

[@Zee_1003]

wow that's James Deakin!

[@crisvelailyn7293]

I'm so jealous, this is tortureeeee I'M HUNGRYYYY WHY DO I HAVE TO SEE THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!?!? 😭😭😭

[@amristar736]

Eeewwww cannibal stop eating people

[@unknown81000]

As a Filipino, THIS IS MY FIRST TIME KNOWING THIS

[@akaian6063]

only for the elite, imagine a hidden place just for eating like this

[@unknown81000]

@@akaian6063 like middle and middle-upper class echelons

[@akaian6063]

@@unknown81000 well thanks forgot those mids

[@bloodsling]

3:22 that ain't medium rare,a good vet could get it mooing again.

[@Vlammenzee]

Yeah that's rare, you can tell by how shiny it is in the middle, it's all good though, everyone has a different taste, i personally prefer medium/medium well, i just like my food warm, quite often it cools down too fast when it's medium/medium rare.

[@travelingtheworld8224]

@@djstuc No it was supposed to be medium rare which is the perfect steak. Rare is not very enjoyable

[@finnjake6663]

That's blue

[@lionessgaga3899]

a ha ha ha, zombie meat

[@TheLofiCooking]

Lol! 30seconds on the grill for medium rare. Unbelievable! Its raw, its rare Blue!

[@bluemarshall6180]

I know a lot of Filipinos who doesn't like matured cow meat (Steak). Especially pork.

[@prestonspears6078]

This is true the skin of the pork becomes very tough

[@rdu239]

A lot of Filipinos have no idea about the culture of doneness of steak and lamb, if its pinkish, they will immediately tell its raw

[@kyaobet88]

RIP Piglet may you rest in Adam's belly

[@madredsbloodrazor1620]

Adams one bite is the best.. that's how you taste good food..

[@tryout3134]

Your try ADAM... one of the favorite food in the phillipines.. ADOBO😊

[@ShoppingwithRina]

I’m hungry now even I’m eating while watching

[@marrie5820]

The Lechon Diva, i love it! Hahahaa

[@jamiecornista]

Pepitas Truffle lechon is divine! Lot of naysayers in the comments have obviously not tried it. Yes, it's pricey. Yes, it's non-traditional. But man is it delicious 😭 Elbert's Steakhouse has one of the best steaks I've had in Metro Manila. Have not tried the double gold but will be sure to try it next time!

[@ariesvida7847]

Adam is my favorite. Man vs Food. Adam wins!

[@Uglyduckling976]

Wow! that was fascinating! Deliciously mouth-watering Its been a long time i haven't eat lechon 😋

[@papitatz6632]

The cattle here in the Philip. Has many bugs and lice thats why is so delicious!

[@disneylike644]

You meant Philippines favourite of all time!❤️🇵🇭👍

[@jedsoriano4615]

Wow your here in the Philippines mabuhay

[@lolzers4245]

Im from philippines but this is the first time hearing this restaurant the hell

[@neyer_tv5704]

There's something about the Filipino high class society that gives me the creeps and I can't quite tell what it is.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

I'll tell you what it is. It's the Filipino culture where we villainize the rich and glamourize/romanticize the poor. This image that if you're rich then you're greedy, or a thieving scumbag, or your family has dealings with the criminal underworld or caught up in corrupt politics. Whereas if you're poor then you're hard working, family oriented, humble, and all that bullshit.

[@neyer_tv5704]

@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 ahh it makes a whole lot of sense now thank you I never was quite close enough to figuring out why, it turns out it was due to my narrow mindedness. I appreciate this alot you are very wise.

[@karlauminga6404]

@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 Indeed, not all rich people are bad and not poor people are good either. Even the Bible talks about impartiality.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

@@karlauminga6404 The Bible does talk about impartiality but it's also the root of all the villainization of the upper class. Tax collectors are considered "sinners". There are things like Matthew 19:21's "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Psalms and Proverbs repeatedly state that God loves everyone especially the poor. Christianity is a hug proponent of how Filipinos view the different social classes. I personally don't care for it. It's very distracting from the reality that's right outside your doors, in my opinion.

[@karlauminga6404]

@@thomaschristopherwhite9043 That's why, majority of the Filipinos are Roman Catholics which it's statutes are very different from the actual Word of God which is Judeo-Christian.

[@christiananasco8937]

1:37 woah, is that James Deakin?

[@appleliciousgidoc2901]

Wow filipino fun here tenk u for comming to our place

[@TalkToMeInTagalog]

See you soon, Double Gold! 😋😋🥂🍾

[@tommywinehouse1742]

Lol.. His face when he went "Pig Brains...."

[@rocel444]

God i want to comeback to the philippines and try this, i miss lechon.

[@nypolpangatungan8775]

As a Filipino we proud and like strong flavor.

[@bettydavvis6334]

This has been filmed in 2016 but still interesting to watch it again

[@ContinentsCondiments]

It's official. I miss the Philippines.

[@noypijr.1028]

You have literally pigged out here in Manila. Now i envy so much of the lechon..

[@erialccrasher970]

I love going and finding out delicious, mouth watering, famous restaurant here and I got surprise to know that secret Steak place...I wish I've known it before when my food buddy is still here. I got intrigue with the place and the taste of that.

[@ISABEL-re6bq]

Two places I knew too well. Haha. Happy for Dedet.

[@crisvelailyn7293]

I just found out he's name is Adam, he's very niceeeee 💖💖💖 good host

[@mEL_woNdeRers]

I know elberts…I proud of him so much…

[@kasabihan102]

The featured foods and places are FOR ELITES!!!!

[@diegotavarro5427]

Didn't expect to see james deakin👀

[@thechubbiestbunny1181]

honestly the lechon could have been roasted better in a pit fire, adds more smokeyness and a different char to the roasted pig. But overall it looked nice and I bet it tasted wonderful as it seemed.

[@shawnfoodfever]

thats drooling😍😍😋😋. crispy skin

[@justlovenohate4662]

That crunch.. Wheeww..

[@vuvuvu6291]

Adam's back? HE'S BACK?! Oh, no more gloomy quarantine for me!!! Thanks Adam!

[@johnfabular5230]

Wa wa wow.. heaven on earth paradise dish....

[@JERALDINELAGMAYBURGOS]

Lechon skin please balat is the best. Yum

[@type_jam218]

I 100% did not expect to see James Deakin here

[@johnlim7720]

Cebu lechon still the best...no sauces needed

[@garlandvlogz86]

Wow, this is amazing! Thank you for visiting our beloved country. And the secret restaurants are cool. Like it

[@larrybane3334]

This video is probably before Covid hits

[@oui2395]

yes

[@T22Lee]

What does that have to do with anything?

[@larrybane3334]

@@T22Lee Im just saying that it's pre Covid. Is something wrong with what I said? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@pinayladyoz8044]

@@T22Lee because they are not wearing mask, plus it's difficult to film shows like that in the Phil in the moment due to every city government restrictions.

[@pseudochef07]

Insane spread!

[@LednacekZ]

Lechon in Philippines for any occasion. Graduation, Birthday, Tuesday...

[@AngryKittens]

Lechon is NOT Spanish. The name is Spanish. The dish is ancient to Austronesians (of which Filipinos are members of). Pigs were one of the original domesticated animals of Southeast Asia. The only similarity is that it is roasted over coals. The ingredients are different and are all native to Southeast Asia (like lemongrass, sour fruits, citrus leaves, black pepper, etc.). The most similar dishes to it are the native roasted pig dishes of places like Bali, Sulawesi, or the Pacific Islands (who are related to Filipinos). Similar to how Philippine Adobo, Tocino, Arroz Caldo, Cascaron, etc. despite the Spanish names, are also NOT Spanish. Dishes which literally got their names from some random Spanish guy in the past looking at them and saying: "Hey, those look like some of the dishes back home, let's call it that!".

[@Xentradi97]

It's probably Spanish influenced though as Spanish influence on Filipino culture and food is quite evident along with the Chinese and others. But it's now Philippines own thing. I don't think people think of Spanish when they hear Lechon but a Filipino dish. At least in Asia.

[@AngryKittens]

@@Xentradi97 I explicitly explained why it's not. There is nothing Spanish or Chinese about the Filipino lechon, which until just a few decades ago, wasn't even called "lechon [baboy]" except in the capital regions. In Visayan regions in the southern islands, for example, it was simply "inasal [na baboy]". Again, pigs are one of the PRE-COLONIAL domesticated animals of the Austronesian ancestors of Filipinos. They arrived to the islands along with our ancestors nearly 5000 years ago. Long before the Chinese learned how to build boats. Long before the Spanish arrived. And it's antiquity is evident in the fact that versions of the dish also exist in Austronesian cultures that were never influenced by the Spanish or the Chinese. Like the Babi Guling of Bali, the Puaka Tunu of Tonga, the Hotnon Babui of Guam. Even the Puaa Umu of Samoa, the Vuaka Vavi of Fiji, and the Kalua pig of Hawaii, which are cooked underground, are related. You can even see it linguistically Baboy (pig) = Babui (Chamorro) = Babi (Indonesian) = Vavi (Fijian).

[@mopixies4196]

Wow, I've never heard of these it's really interesting. Just goes to show how shallow our understanding is of our own history before the kastila arrived. Our identity has always been so tied to poor filipinos colonized by the spanish, americans and japanese but maybe we should be looking more into who we were before they arrived. Do you have suggestions on books to read?

[@AngryKittens]

@@mopixies4196 Unfortunately there is no single book that tackles this. I know what I know from reading hundreds of sources through the years, including, ironically, the early Spanish accounts of Filipino culture (which are actually really good snapshots of our pre-colonial cultures). Sources on the Austronesian migrations are more diffused as well, given that it encompasses not only Filipino culture, but also other Islander Southeast Asians, Micronesians, Polynesians, Island Melanesians, Malagasy, and Aboriginal Taiwanese, who are all our cousins. Depending on what you want to know, William Henry Scott's "Barangay: 16th-century Philippine Culture and Society" is a good starting place. I just find it sad that most Filipinos apparently do not seem to realize we also have a NATIVE culture. And we're not just a mix of "American, Spanish, Chinese, Indian, and Malay" like a lot of them have been taught in our substandard history classes in the past decades. The vast majority of our culture is indigenous Austronesian. From our languages, to our paddy-field farming, our ancestral crops and animals, our anito beliefs, the designs of our architecture (even the Spanish-era colonial houses incorporate native Austronesian elements), our clothes, our tattoos, our endangered sailing and boatbuilding traditions, and so on.

[@elisabasco9289]

@@AngryKittens I wonder if there are words in our languages that can be traced back to the Austranesian Cultures. I believe that language is a great indicators of the cultures that had came in contact with our ancestors. For example, there are a lot of Sanskrit in our native languages but there are little studies abt our connection with India. How did Ramayana bacame part of our native literature?

[@cooldaki1684]

3:06 is that medium rare tho. I once saw Gordon Ramsay call similarly coloured steak raw

[@geneticop683]

The only spanish thing in lechon is its name. Roasted whole pig is native to southeast asia and the pacific. Indonesia, vietnam, samoa and other neighboring countries all have roasted pig food but they were not colonized by spain. This show didnt researched about the foods history.