Philippines Food in Manila - Best BANANA EGG ROLLS (Turon) at Mang Tootz Food House!

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Mang Tootz Food House is a famous Philippines food restaurant in Manila, located in the heart of the city next to University of Santo Tomas. Because it’s next to a major university, it attracts quite a crowd of hungry students everyday, along with anyone else passing by and ready to eat a delicious Filipino food meal and some of the best banana egg rolls (turon) you’ll ever try.
Mang Tootz Food House is a carinderia, a local style eatery, and to eat you go up to the front of the restaurant and pick and choose the different dishes you want to try. I got a plate of Bicol express, inihaw na liempo, sisig, chicken kebab, ginataang langka, and finally, their banana rhuma, which is what they call their version of banana egg rolls, or banana lumpia, or turon.
Out of the Filipino dishes I ordered, the Bicol express, a Filipino stew of pork with coconut milk and chilies, and the ginataang langka, a jackfruit stew with coconut milk, were my favorite dishes of the meal. The chicken kebab wasn’t my favorite dish as it was covered in a mayonnaise tasting sauce.
Banana-rhuma (turon) - Ok finally, when you eat at Mang Tootz Food House, the one sure thing you have to order is their banana rhuma. These little banana egg rolls are amazing, and you’ll see them at the front of the restaurant being made and deep friend. Many people come by in the afternoon and order only the banana egg rolls, just as a snack to go. They take a lumpia wrapper, place a piece of banana on the inside, wrap it up, and deep fry it in a wok to a crispy golden crunch. The banana egg rolls are then stir fried with a caramel like mixture,and sprinkled with sesame seeds. I’m not a big sweets lover, but when Filipino turon are hot and fresh, they are truly amazing, and these were the best I’ve ever tried.
Total price for meal - 365 PHP ($7.34)
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My son used to eat there at Mang Tootz when he was studying at University of Sto Tomas. He used to bring home that turon as pasalubong for me. Thank you for featuring Filipino cuisine in your food blog.

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I used to eat there when I was in college, our house is just a block away from the restaurant😊 I missed that place, it’s been 30 yrs 😊

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I had to go to hospital from eating too much instant noodles. I had a small hole in my intestine from it, the worst pain I have ever felt

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why is this comment so relatable? 😩 I'm literally enjoying my $1 dinner while watching this video T_T

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Ying is so strong for carrying Micah around through such crowded and busy places! Also you guys must be so used to the heat already. Thank you Mark and your family for doing this and sharing these food travel vids with us!

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man, that feast looks insane! Hope you're doing well! Those chicken kebabs at the end looked amazing!

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This one is actually the "fancy" turon! Loved this when I was a university student! ❤️

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As a Filipino living out of the country I love seeing Mark eat our favorite food. It brings me back to the good old days. It's not just the good food but all the memories I had back there :'(

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Sisig seems like a favorite of the people in the Philippines. I was also surprised to see how much love there is for bakeries and cakes. The mango cakes there are amazing.

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He has a genuine reaction of appreciation on filipino cuisines.

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I love how welcoming every place in the Philippines has been about Mark filming. Here in the States, recording in restaurants is not always accepted. And I remember Mark also was not allowed to record in some places in Japan and China, I believe. I am loving this series! As a Filipino American born in the States, it has renewed my curiosity about my country of ethnicity. Because the Philippines has thousands of islands and provinces, I wish Mark could visit them all and film the sights, beaches, other hidden gems, though I understand it is not easy or always safe bringing Ying and Micah.

[@maucomia105]

Mang Tootz! It is an iconic "carinderia" or a humble foodplace especially with UST students. It is very near UST or University of Sto Tomas, the oldest Catholic university in Asia.

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San Carlos University in Cebu is the 1st and Oldest Catholic University in the ASIA 2nd is UST 😉

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Kaidan Alenko even santo tomas is not a university KAYA MGA TAGALOG MAYAYABANG .

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Mau Comia Where exactly is that? Along Dapitan street?

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Missing my lola's bicol express. I miss all her foods, I just miss her.

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Eric! Sir, come to the Philippines too and try the food :)

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[@erniedeveraquicho233]

You're videos makes me hungry and crave for those dishes that I miss...specially that Ginataang Langka / Sisig . Thank you Mark for loving and appreciating the Philippines and our food. What i love most is your reaction everytime you have the first spoonful of every dish.........ha ha ha keep it coming.All the best.....greetings from London!

[@ChowPowPow]

I love watching your treks and food vlogs, especially this trip to the Philippines! Your unlike other food vloggers and give a good description of what you're eating.. I find it hard to follow these other food vloggers that say "it's good, I like it" 🙄

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Thank you very much Charmaine!

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[@jillmiller1367]

@@MarkWiens at mang tootz do they have adobo?

[@LEMONZESTOfficial]

Thank you for featuring Filipino food. You always smile whenever you speak and that brings a positive vibes and makes your video so captivating.

[@anthonyjoseph21]

Hi Mark! I live near Mang Tootz. So sad I wasn't able to meet you when you ate there. Still, I'm happy that you enjoyed the Filipino food. God bless Mark!

[@MsJerkinbabe]

Going to the Philippines with my best friend of 7 years this December and I cannot wait. We will be there for more than a month and she is a Filipino and I am so excited and then going to Australia to meet my partner. We live in New Zealand and it will be a long journey.

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All that food for less than $8 ... !!! Thank you, Mark & Ying for taking us along on your trips around the gastronomic world ... aahhh...... What do I have to give to be able to do what you do ... ?

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In the Philippines it's already expensive

[@GeorgieNightingale]

Patrick Pahilanga , I heard... so sad most especially during this time of pandemic..

[@eryalmario5299]

That's kinda expensive here

[@anneramoso8313]

I remember this eatery way back on my UST days. Thanks for sharing this video to everybody, it brings a lot of fond memories.

[@eatwithmarktheshark9659]

I love Filipino deserts! Another great video brother! I miss the Philippines! 😢

[@abc1239332]

I'm planning on going back to the Philippines this June to August and I will certainly try this place! Those small turons look tasty! Haven't been to the Philippines for almost 8 years!

[@paganmin80]

Great video Mark! Hope to see more of your Philippines series. You should visit Bicol where chilis are king. :)

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That's what I thought!...

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Thank you Kevin, I'm really hoping to!

[@emsgln5842]

Mark Wiens bicol also have spicy ice cream i have'nt tried it but hope you like it lol

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Kevin Victor Magno im from bicol :D albay

[@junelasuclatan8986]

they also serve chili ice cream

[@angelicacantil8361]

Mang toots was my favorite carinderia when i was in college at ust. I really love the banana rama and i will visit it soon once i visit my alma mater

[@kiewmai]

I even google how to cook Bicol express and Sisig after watching this.

[@eugenevillanueva8516]

my wife will be excited when i show her the video since she went to UST back in the 70's...

[@LASEAMUSIC]

I admire you for your self-control Mark. I can't imagine doing story time before eating those sumptuous foods in front of me! #matakaw

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Thank you!

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#baboy

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HAHA #aray

[@alyssabelarmino3902]

My gooosh. the fact that I came here because I'm graving eating a turon. Makes me feel hungry now.

[@Baniejone]

I am a Filipino and I truly enjoy watching your vlog about the Filipino food! I am so damn hungry! 🙃

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It just baffles me how someone like Mark who loves food so much is so thin! He is by far the skinniest food & travel reviewer I've ever seen. Love your videos though! Keep them coming Mark 😊👍

[@anamorfrancisco1300]

visit bicol,, you must try chili ice cream, chilli capital of the philippines

[@deli1013]

Thanks for the video. Being American born with Filipino roots while watching this video makes me wanting to visit TBD Philippines for the 1st time. There's so much more than adobo.

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I really apreciate your expressions when you try delicious food! all looks so tasty, I really want go there! I'm from portugal, many kisses from here!☺😘

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Sara fb go here in philippines then i treat you all famous food in philippines

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Domnick Dela cruz thanks is one of my dreams... to go there, also it will be great 'cause I have internet friends from there and I want meet them :)

[@minjun27]

Glad you're enjoying your time here in the Philippines, Mark! Love how you're going around and eating real local.

[@buparas]

I was studying in the University of Santo Tomas and I always eat here too! You must check out the amazing restaurants around this University especially the street food in Dapitan Street!!! Must try!!!

[@Jenliciousblog]

im watching it today big thumbs up for featuring our signature dishes in manila mabuhay

[@joealgiere712]

crunchy fried caramel bananas with sesame seeds! ooooh! I'm drooling. It's like watching food porn. I like!

[@CribTwlv]

Glad to hear you are enjoying your visits in Manila as well as eating many of our Traditional Filipino dishes , We thank you for featuring our country & hospitalities we always give to random Foreigners like you who stayed and appreciated all great thing's we can offer back in the Phils. mabuhay Sir Mark and hope to see more videos from you .

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I love local restaurants too!!! missing my favourites in Venezuela 😢

[@reason5591]

One of my favorite foods, filipino food is so tasty! My nieces maternal grandmother is from Manila, and Im so fortunate to eat her food. Everything is homemade, and now my niece has learned to cook her grandmas Pancit and Lumpias of course these common 2 foods for special occasions like weddings. We eat it anytime. There is not one filipino food that have not loved. 😊👍

[@pokerface4848]

Its sad the prices of these menu in mang tootz range from 80-95 pesos now.. how much has changed in 3 years

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Miski gulay? Wah ang mahal

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100 na po sya kabibili lang namin kanina

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Soy fan de la cocina la tailandesa se ve deliciosa pero me gustaría k la hicieran en español se ve verdaderamente deliciosa

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I'm from philippines and i love watching your videos 😀 hope to be a food blogger someday 😍 keep visiting our country you'll find out more 😊

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i love watching mark weins blogs...very down to earth and friendly

[@darrenlee1765]

OHHHHH MANNN!!! I want them egg rolls with a savory filling and a black pepper/brown sugar glaze on the outside!! those look so amazing!!

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Darren Shelton visit philippines! 😄

[@revinaque1342]

Darren Shelton That's actually a really good idea... Lumpia with a sweet black pepper glaze. 😋

[@darrenlee1765]

I'd love to!!

[@kimberlynjacobs3003]

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[@aykacdc98]

I'm a student from University of Santo Tomas and I'm a huge fan. I could've given you a tour around some food stops around the university. ughh darn #1 fan here!!!

[@Patrick17006]

Man, i just love the reaction of these guy

[@ronerikrivero8854]

As a UST graduate, I am very happy to see you eating there. Cheers Mr. Wiens!

[@alejandraferrer6630]

hahaha..just love the expressions on his face when he eats something good

[@josiecabasisborlagdan7416]

thanks to adapting our pilipino foods ...so proud of you ...I'm watching your vlogs every single of it ..

[@anikasumi697]

His reactions are so genuine🔥

[@lydiaespinosa4179]

Thanks for visiting and tasting,,, the delicious foods of Mang Tootz,, Goodlucks for your travels.

[@cookiepatootie]

wow. that's the most beautiful turon I've ever seen. I hope I could try it out though. thanks for this vid!

[@aprilu2330]

This is just outside University of Santo Tomas. Its one of the things I like to eat everytime I visit. Bring back so many memories!!

[@stevonyc34]

Turon is one of the best desserts! awesome vid!

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Now ecq🙁🙁🙁 my mouth watering😂😋😋😋😋😋 thanks! I love your blog!

[@WandeRPh]

Had these back in college! perfect way to end a meal 😀

[@goldfish8707]

Mr. Mark Wiens is amazing! He knows Filipino foods. We love you from the Philippines! More power and more videos!

[@rayroxas4679]

also known as a Carinderia or Turo turo (point point)

[@dmangrobang9887]

Wow Mang Toots has a lot of new stuff in their menu! Glad to know they are still in business! They have been a part of my memorable college experience! Our go to place back in the day! Go Uste!!

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You should visit Laos, Costa Rica, New Zea Land.

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Kyle Stan new sea land is a new

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Kyle Stan i want to go to new sea land too

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New Zealand?

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lol wut? mind blowingly new

[@bojiemanila]

Hey Mark, since the day I watched your video I cant resist viewing all your experiences In the Philippines taking videos of different places around the country and the delicious food which is really very enticing and a feast in the eyes just watching you savor the dishes is already a wonderful sight to recon with. I admire you guy for being nice, friendly and supporting as well as enjoying our dishes in spite of your different culture and custom you admire and like our own food. A million thanks to you and please continue discovering and exploring our hidden culture and culinary expertise.

[@genefynmaria8294]

2:15 Cardo's cameo 😂

[@stubborn98]

I live in the Philippines, and yet I haven't been to Mang Tootz. One of these days, I'll visit the place and try their turon.

[@mukashibanashi123]

He always looks so very happy,ahahaha! I'd be happy too with all that delicious food. :D thanks for uploading your videos.

[@glydelmedalla9284]

I'm a bicolano I'm happy that u like Bicol Express I love spicy dishes too😍😊

[@kamilakimposadas1346]

Marks loves almost everything and I LOVE IT turrón is one of my favorite desserts and Bicol express so good Wish I can go back to my hometown ❤️

[@bananauyoo]

Whenever I eat in this kind of eateries, one cup of rice is just not enough, I could eat about 5-6 cups 😭 but no regrets because home-cooked style filipino meals are always the best

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You should try "SILI ICE CREAM"

[@cristyenokida2103]

It’s so nice to wAtch your video eating Filipino street food in the tropical island Philippines 🇵🇭 I am so really amazed and I love it more fun in the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏😘👍God bless you

[@anshumaankashyap8400]

bicol express departing into marks mouth phwee phwee all chillies and meat aboaaarrddd

[@virginiatorrevillas1424]

i admire you being so modest sir. God bless you always

[@Gaban23]

*3:01** I want to bite those little chubby leg auummm* I was literally distracted by Mica XD

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AlGaban Nation yeesssss!! Me too ❤️

[@suezhan5812]

ahahaaaa I need to rewind just to find out what you are saying lol...

[@demetriap3861]

Mark, love to see your your face in satisfaction of the food you eat, good at expressing the taste of the food and very appreciative. I always watch your show whenever I can. Regards to your wife and son. They seem so calm and quite with the hustle and dazzle of travelling. Take care to you and your family.

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hey Mark you make awesome vdos

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I've been watching your videos for a while now and I finally, finally remembered to actually click on "subscribe". I keep hunting for you in my list of channels and not finding you. My favorite thing about finding a new foodie channel is getting the pleasure of having piles of old food tour videos to go through, and I'm extremely pleased that you have so many videos. I'm excited to watch everything you have to offer. Cheers!

[@michaelchua8775]

hahahaha mang tootz is quite famous 😂

[@seanbersales8959]

I study there at the University of Santo Tomas and we frequently eat there at Mang Tootz but you have a lot of options around the university that serves good food for a low price. hope you enjoy

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[@DBomber_24]

watching this few minutes before 1am here in the Philippines, and now Im craving for these food. can't wait for the sun to come up. 😋

[@almondeyeferrer8068]

mark wiens,, sisig is famous in Philippines but not considered national dish... adobo is more famous than sisig...

[@aaronsingson859]

almondeye ferrer he mentioned "one" of the national dish. mark is right, its a national popular dish anyway.

[@richardpagarigan1960]

Unlike adobo, sisig is a very recent recipe invented in Pampanga using pig parts that the US Air Force Base throw away. Great beer companion. The person who invented it should have patented it... :-)

[@whybeafakebitch]

sisig is not that recent since it was derived from a dish called dinakdakan.

[@IadiiI]

like it or not official or not.. it is one of the famous dishes

[@gelaespinosa122]

Ive been watching a lot of stuffs like these. I subscribed to other food vloggers as well, and honestly ure the best Mark! I love watching all your vids. So genuine! Kudos!

[@erwinbautista9401]

those baby legs.. hehe

[@therezev8102]

Liempo taste good with vinegar sauce which u will add onion garlic chili salt and pepper..

[@gablicad9959]

Mark a near famous food place for college student there is the hepa lane. after eating in that area, you will be contaminated with hepatitis. ^_^ Joke. its just a budget meal for student who is on a tight budget. you can eat there with only 20-30 pesos(40cents) on your pocket. more food travels for you. goodluck!

[@mangojuice7666]

Gabriel Licad Ganun pala eh bakit mo pa nirecommend?? Kaya di kilala ang pagkaing pinoy kasi puro kadiri yang mga pinapatikim nyo! Balut, hepang pagkain, fastfood at kung ano ano pa. Sa ibang lahi, hindi mo sila madidinig na pinagmamalaki yung mga pagkaing di kaaya aya sa ibang tao.

[@rzzel]

@@mangojuice7666 Vovo ka ba sariling pagkain pinoy sasabihan mong kadiri!Part yan ng culture ng pinoy eh bakit ba!Yung mga pagkain yan ang pinakaunang maiisip mo pag binanggit ang pilipinas!

[@rzzel]

@@mangojuice7666 Tska pano mo nasabing sa ibang lahi di nila sinasabi ung mga ganung pagkain?Sa japan at korea nga pinagmamalaki nila yung mga raw foods nila pati mga intestines kase un ung famous sakanila!Sariling bansa at kinakain mo sinasabihan mong kadiri!

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@@rzzel Wag mong idamay ang buong Pilipinas sa kababuyan mo. Dun ka sa imburnal maghanap ng kausap.

[@alyssa-victoriaisip4044]

Am I the only one laughing at how excited this guy is by the food? I love this energy lmfao

[@Wrymvr]

that is normal TURON. you should try it with JACK FRUIT mixed with the banana inside. :D

[@marielleaguirre7675]

lukeotus it is not just a normal turon. Its caramel is mixed with rum.. it is actually featured in unang hirit, watch and learn from it.

[@thejojobaboy]

Mang Tootz definitely brings back happy memories from college. I miss UST and Mang Tootz

[@AdventureswithIris]

3:01 I want to bite those little chubby legI was literally distracted by Mica XD

[@romilahernandez8083]

Ohhhhh that’s awesome of ya🤩 good you’ve been there , I wish to 🙏🙏🙏 Thank’s for likeng Filipino dish 👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@Aiafati]

I hope you get to travel outside of Manila and try the food there instead. Oftentimes, dishes cooked by the locals in a certain region, with ingredients from that same place, just has more of an authentic taste to it. No disrespect to these carinderias, I'm pretty sure they are delicious especially if the people who cook it are really good and cook the specialty from their respective regions. But unless you go to the places where some of the food you ate in Manila have originated, it will always be an incomplete experience. Try going anywhere but Manila next time and you won't regret it.

[@thessaloniki461]

When I was in the Philippines, I ate Turon every day. It looks much more luxurious than I ate.

[@gamefreakazoid]

Bat pag dating sa kanya ang daming servings? 😂

[@sweetestcynthia4]

Hehehe. Minsan lang naman daw si Mark Weins dito sa pinas. 😅

[@kristinekhankhan1508]

Hi san ito sa manila

[@seannilagan1608]

@@kristinekhankhan1508 P. Noval St. Sampaloc, Manila

[@jingsdomes5866]

Ah kasi bobo ka

[@RNDanaGay]

Love to see the different types of foods. I have had a lot of Filipino dishes. I work in a hospital so my coworkers are always bringing different dishes. There is still a lot more out there to try. Your videos make me one to try my hand at making some of them.

[@samthepoet107]

I think you will gain weight after leaving Manila. I would like to see you step on a scale and record that weight. Filipino food comes across as heavy and caloric.

[@MrCamryman]

You are blessed with a body that can eat without gaining a pound. I gained 5 lbs just by watching. Good for you. Keep up the good work.