Trying Authentic FILIPINO Food!! 🇵🇭 Lechon and Halo Halo Dessert

Hello and welcome back to a FOOD video!!
We haven't done one of these yet in the Philippines are we are so excited to show you how it went!! We were shocked with some of the food we tried! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed our taste tests of the famous Lechon and Halo Halo!!
#travel #philippines #lechon #halohalo #philippinesvlog #cebu #bohol #foodtour #food

[@cheritanarag1301]

halo halo are available around the country and it depends upon which fruits are in season which are the main ingredients of the halo halo... there are places where beans are not one of the ingredients in the halo halo... so whatever fruits are available in the locality then that's the ingredients of the halo halo... btw the skin of the lechon is crispy if it is newly roasted... enjoy the Philippines and keep coming back to further explore other islands... remember we have over 7,000 islands😊😊

[@taylorsaunderss]

Wow that’s very interesting!! I didn’t know the fruits changed with the seasons! Thank you so much for all that information!! 🙌🇵🇭

[@denissegumban9557]

Best Lechon in the Philippines. Mila's Lechon Laloma | Best Lechon Metro Manila | Best Lechon Philippines Lechon Baboy (Small Good for 15 pax) ₱8,000.00 Halo-halo, also spelled haluhalo, Tagalog for "mixed", is a popular cold dessert in the Philippines made up of crushed ice, evaporated milk or coconut milk, and various ingredients including side dishes such as ube jam (ube halaya), sweetened kidney beans or garbanzo beans, coconut strips, sago, gulaman (agar), pinipig, boiled taro or soft yams in cubes, flan, slices or portions of fruit preserves and other root crop preserves. The dessert is topped with a scoop of ube ice cream. It is usually prepared in a tall clear glass and served with a long spoon.[1] Halo-halo is considered to be the unofficial national dessert of the Philippines.

[@rond3654]

Thanks for sharing your experiences through your lenses! Love your vlogs.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Thanks so much!

[@jonmayer2095]

Wow! First time halo halo 🤯🤯😳😳😱😱👍👍👏👏🥰🥰

[@taylorsaunderss]

It was amazing !!! 🙌😍🇵🇭

[@KuyaLKitchen]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alanoceferinojr9009]

Always be safe and God Blessed 🙏👍😊

[@taylorsaunderss]

Always, thank you🙌

[@unknownname7118]

Your in the wrong island, Cebu is the main place to go. Pro tip: If you don't see the whole pig, it isn't fresh. If the skin is soggy, its been there the whole day. House of Letchon in cebu has a schedule for letchon arrival. Monday to Thursday 10am, 12nn, 5pm. Friday to Sunday 10am, 12nn, 2pm and 5pm. Get there around these times.

[@taylorsaunderss]

We tried to go to House of Lechon in Cebu and it was sold out so we tried again in Bohol and it was closed for lunch, we listened to our tricycle driver for a recommendation and was super disappointed! 👎 Next time we’ll have to try House of Lechon again in Cebu!

[@cantonchannel2073]

nice❤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Thanks for liking🤗

[@edgarenova7996]

🥰🥰🥰🇵🇭

[@bert-bb3cm]

Haalow Haalow=halo-halo Beans macapuno coconut langka Jack fruit ube leche flan and condensed milk and ice You guys are great keep it up. We all enjoy your videos. Be safe now

[@taylorsaunderss]

Thank you so much!! 🙌 Such an unique mixture and it all works so well because it’s so delicious 😍 🤗

[@Kalb666]

❤,🇵🇭

[@jackiedanoschannel6261]

Thanks for trying some of our Filipino foods Miss Taylor, try to mix halo halo properl before having eat, it will taste better. Enjoy both of you❤❤❤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Thanks for the tips! We enjoyed it so much before and after mixing it! 🙌 One of my favourite things we have tried in the Philippines!! 😍

[@TitaMariamSaladBowlC02]

I love only the ube ice cream and banana candy in halo-halo. 😋 and buko(young coconut)

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yum!! Some of the best parts of Halo Halo! 😍 Buko is delicious always! 🙌

[@insik_168]

eat lechon in cebu best lechon in philippines

[@dumbmutts.7758]

It's pronounced "Har Lo Har Lo" as in fallow. Means mix mix, which is what you do, don't eat the individual bits. For the best lechon in the Philippines you need to go to Carcar, about 1 hour drive south of Cebu city. There is an area that just deals in lechon and chicharon. If you are on Cebu island a must place to visit. Also a stopover on the way to Moalboal.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Amazing!! mixing it was delicious! Also we can’t wait to go back to Cebu and taste truly good Lechon since we didn’t get the proper experience the first time!! Thanks a lot for the recommendations! 🙌

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Halo-halo was actually introduced to the country by Japanese immigrants to the Philippines back in the 1920s. Originally served as "Kakigori" (Japanese shaved ice with red beans, and sweet syrup and condensed milk), the cold snack evolved into what it is now because the vendors sometimes ran out of red beans. They substituted items such as fruits, jellies, flan, and ice cream. Over the years, the Filipinos adopted the snack as their own (talk about cultural appropriation) and the Japanese origins became totally forgotten. The Koreans also have their own version called "bingsu". That lechon place you went to is kinda sketchy because the better lechon places never, ever serve greasy lechon.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Wow thank you so much for that information!! I had no idea it originated in Japan!! That’s super interesting information and i’m so glad to know that now, Maybe when we’re in Korea we will try Bingsu! 🙌 & I agree i don’t think the Lechon place we went to was a good resturant at all sadly 👎

[@eatsmylifeYT]

​@saunderss You're welcome! Now, if you're planning to taste "balut", here's how to eat it properly: 1. Look for the wider, rounder end and crack open a small hole. DO NOT POUR OUT the liquid inside. 2. Sprinkle some salt inside and sip the liquid until you've drunk it all. Some people will suggest sprinkling some vinegar into it but you're likely to end up with the liquid tasting like vinegar, so I'd suggest avoiding doing this. 3. peel away the shell until about half remains, exposing what's inside. 4. DO NOT, REPEAT, DO NOT eat the hard white part. Throw this away. The yellow part is the yolk, and this is okay to eat. 5. Eat the chick last. If the egg is 14 days old, you can just swallow the chick straight off. As the eggs become older, the chick becomes more formed, and the bones, beak, and feet become harder, and the feathers become thicker. The chick shouldn't be more than 18 days old, but there'd really be no way to tell. The vendor might claim it's a 14-day old egg but you'd have no way to tell if he's lying or not. 6. Brag about it to your less adventurous friends. A few more tips: 1. If you haven't gone to the Salcedo and Legaspi markets (in Makati), don't bother going there. You're not really missing anything worthwhile. If you do go there, it'd be pretty disappointing, especially if you plan on eating there. The seating area is almost always full so you don't really have a place to enjoy your food. The food items are kind of expensive, and you realize you could have gotten the same kind of food items at a decent restaurant with A/C, better service, and prices that aren't too far off. 2. Don't go to Intramuros or any Philippine museum on a Monday. They're closed for cleaning. 3. Always bargain with tuk-tuk or tricycle drivers. Ask him to name a price, counter by half, and start from there. Never, ever take his first offer. It doesn't matter if the driver's original price comes out less than five dollars. You're still being ripped off. Also, tuk-tuks and tricycles are only good for short trips. Malls in Makati are never accessible by tricycle or tuk-tuk. Any tuk-tuk or trike driver who says he can take you to the mall (In Manila or Makati) in his vehicle is an effing liar. Never attempt to go to a mall using this form of transportation. You're likely to end up having to walk a kilometer or more to go to the mall, not to mention getting into a fight with the driver for lying to you. Just use the Grab app to book a ride. 4. When in Cebu, always go to Rico's, CNT, or Ayer's for lechon. I'm not sure if Zubuchon is still open, just ask around. But those are the big four. 5. Temple of Leah in Cebu is not really worth visiting. Nothing Instagram-worthy there. Also, don't go to TOPS unless you have your own transportation. I'm enjoying your vlogs. Keep safe!

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@taylorsaunderss If you're still in Cebu and you're craving cheap Chinese food, go for the Chinese buffet at Ding Qua Qua in JY Square, Lahug. If you want a more authentic but still inexpensive experience, go to Fung's Noodle House, at SSY Business Center, across Salinas Drive from JY Square.

[@dlpro619]

I eat halo halo(hah-low hah-low) the same way. I eat the ube ice cream and the leche flan first then mix. Its like getting two desserts in one 😉.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Haha yes!! That’s how we enjoyed eating it as well it was delicious !!! and also there’s no rules to eating it so why not get 2 desserts in one🤗😜

[@arnelsanjuan2310]

HELLO! TAYLOR SAUNDERS EVERYTIME I SEE LECHON AND HALO HALO I MISS A LOT ,AND MY MOUTH WAS WATERING NOW...🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Me too!! Craving Halo Halo again it was so delicious!! 😍

[@arnelsanjuan2310]

❤​@@taylorsaunderss

[@orenz1969]

theres a lot of very good lechon place here in the phil. im sure you can find one , first time i see lechon skin like that thou.

[@taylorsaunderss]

I think we went to a really bad restaurant because it didn’t look like anything there was very good sadly 👎

[@KuyaLKitchen]

I wish I can cook some filipino food for you someday

[@taylorsaunderss]

That would be amazing! 🙌

[@johnhart5102]

Be sure to try Sizziling Sisig. That is amazing!!!

[@taylorsaunderss]

I'll check it out! It looks delicious, kinda freaks me out to know what it is though haha

[@johnhart5102]

@@taylorsaunderss It's fried pork belly with spices and usually onion or green onion and a sunny side up or over easy runny egg on top.

[@johnhart5102]

And it's Halo Halo (sounds like Hall as in hallow hallow)

[@taylorsaunderss]

Oh reslly? I read that it was pork jowl and ears, pork belly and chicken liver 😳 that’s why i never tried it because of what it was!!

[@paulmarks8979]

Not raining here in the north( baguio city)

[@Adobo_City]

The best lechon is from cebu😊 are ya’ll still gonna be there Sunday? We’re finally gonna be there🤣🤣 if you giys are still there, i’ll tour you guys around like local. :)

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes so we hear!! and haha we aren’t there anymore, timing just wasn’t on our side this time😂 Next time we will have to plan a time when we’re in the same area at the same time and get a tour! 🙌

[@crisq638]

Yeah the skin should be crispy! Sorry you didn't get the best experience with it.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Next time!🙌

[@8877jazz]

hello Taylor Saunders.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Welcome!! 🤗

[@manoy268]

I think you need to try lechon in a different legit place.🤠😎

[@taylorsaunderss]

I think so too haha! 🤗🙌

[@Arnel_A67]

Halo Halo in the province is the best, why? Goes in recyclbe cup or dispo or washable cup,,, you tell me later ❤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Amazing!! 🙌🍨

[@Ram.73]

Try Max restaurant and compare it to the ones in Toronto when you get back.

[@taylorsaunderss]

I didn’t know Toronto had Lechon!! Thanks for letting us know we will have to try that out!

[@Ram.73]

@@taylorsaunderss It’s called Wilson’s Haus of Lechon (Bathurst/Wilson) & Max’s Restaurant (Steelers/Dufferin )

[@taylorsaunderss]

Amazing!! Thank you, do you have any recommendations for good Halo Halo!? 😄

[@Ram.73]

Try Max for halo-halo. But for crispy skin lechon , go to haus of lechon.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Okay awesome! I will have to check those places out they sounds delicious! 🙌

[@2010morex]

That lechon looks super sad. I recommend either House of Lechon or Ricos when you guys go to Cebu

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes for sure, next time we’re in Cebu we will be going to House of Lechon! 🙌

[@2010morex]

Awesome! I also liked Chicken Inasal when I was there! like you I don't eat pork that often.

[@taylorsaunderss]

A lot of people have recommended chicken Inasal as well, next time we’re in Cebu we will have to try it! 🙌

[@bishoph1787]

Sorry you had to experience your first bad lechon. You need to go back to the house of Lechon in Cebu and experience the crispy skin. Have fun!

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes next time we’re in Cebu we’re going back to House of Lechon! 🙌

[@bishoph1787]

I understand you're not a fan of meat. But if you guys get a chance to visit Bacolod. Try Chicken inasal at Aida's at Manokan Country. You won't be disappointed 😁

[@taylorsaunderss]

I do eat chicken sometimes, so i’m sure i would love that!! 😃 Thank you so much for the recommendations!!

[@homerbulos]

Just good food done bad.

[@angelotimonera7967]

Hi, you got the lechon that was not freshly cooked that's why the skin is not that crispy anymore. If you want the really authentic lechon is go to where they are freshly cooked and not the one's that were cooked for about many hours ago. You will not really enjoy the pork lechon that was roasted many hours ago just as we do. And yes, halo-halo is suppose to be mix-mix before you savor the flavour.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes we need to try lechon at a good place to get the true experience! 🙌 And yes we halo-halo was amazing mixed and unmixed ! 😍

[@jaimegambo1891]

Pork buns called siopao

[@jcej6197]

its the worst lechon ! try a real lechon place. thanks for the vid guys❤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Next time we’re in Cebu or Manila it’s first on our list🙌

[@jcej6197]

@@taylorsaunderss Taylor we enjoy your vlog even if you do not eat pork !!!! please do not be obliged. Besides there is plenty to eat other than pig. take care guys !

[@taylorsaunderss]

Thank you so much for the support!! 🙌 We appreciate it so much! 🤗

[@ericroca8879]

Lechon is a bit overrated for me, I prefer Chicken Inasal instead. There are plenty of healthy and delicious vegetarian/vegan Filipino dishes but unfortunately you can barely find them in Central Visayas. Perhaps next time you can visit Western Visayas where I found plenty of good quality dishes.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes for us it was, i do feel we need to try Lechon from a better place although Chicken Inasal would be for me more as i don’t normally eat meat! 🙌 Thanks for the recommendations! 🤗😄

[@pauldela3767]

The lechon doesn't appetizing guys. Try to redeem yourselves. Maybe try Rico's lechon in Cebu or in Manila and you can actually tell the server or waiter that you want crispy skin of lechon.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes we’re going to try Lechon in a new place in Cebu or Manila when we are there next time! 🙌

[@gerardmcmurphy8884]

Fil-Am: That's a very bad lechon. That means it's been sitting out for a while. If you want the best lechon, go to Talisay or Carcar.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yeah it was extremely disappointing, we had high expectations of it and it was very poor 👎 Thanks for the recommendations 😊

[@agapultos1]

Holy crap... I'm a Filo American in L.A. Cali... and I've had waaay better lookin lechon over here. That's just unacceptable lol

[@taylorsaunderss]

Oh nooo!! So we’ve been hearing this is not normal!! Next time we’re in Cebu we’re going to try a better place, someone has told us Toronto, Canada has some good Lechon similar to LA haha

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

That lechon is just average!!! The good ones has crispy skin and very soft meat!! Bec they roast young pig!!! Maybe that is an old pig that's why it's tough and chewy

[@taylorsaunderss]

Oh i didn’t know that was what makes the meat different!! Thanks for letting us know, next time we’re going to get some good Lechon in Cebu🙌

[@borromlg]

I feel 😔 for you guys, you guys didnt give Lechon Justice. CARCAR is the most popular spot for lechon.

[@taylorsaunderss]

We were disappointed in it 🥺 Next time we’ll try a popular Lechon place so we get the true experience 🙌

[@paulmarks8979]

I knew for sure most westerners not fun of sweets unlike people from the phils. Like sweets n salty foods.

[@XandieFireman]

Why do you pronounce it as heylow heylow?

[@taylorsaunderss]

i pronounced it both ways in the video and asked for someone to correct me on which one was correct.

[@bertlacatan1620]

That lechon was poorly cooked. Not the right place to eat lechon. Sorry for the owner of that resto.

[@rcdizo]

wrong place to eat lechon. cebu is where the best lechon is.

[@5100yes]

Pronounced Hal-lo Hal-lo😂 Yah were different i know Oh btw Lechon Kewali is better. That one is super crunchy Not the litson which im not a fan of either

[@taylorsaunderss]

Haha that you for correcting me 😂 And wow we didn’t know we were eating litson, also didn’t know there was different types of Lechon to have! we tried Kewali in Puerto Princesa and it was delicious! 🙌

[@flipflop2241]

yea that definitely looks like a really bad lechon you got.wouldn't eat nor recommend that place.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes very bad and would not recommend 👎

[@jmr1920]

Looks like you guys ordered the wrong lechon. That looks like lechon kawali. it was technically lechon but recooked to another dish called "lechon kawali". that is why the skin is not crispy anymore. you also missed the chance to eat a really good lechon in Cebu, the home of the best lechon in the PH.

[@taylorsaunderss]

Oh okay thanks for letting us know! 🙌 Next time we’re in Cebu we will have to try the Lechon there! 🤗

[@kilojoliet3855]

You don't know what talking about. Lechons are not sugared. Looks like you went to a not good lechon place. Too bad!

[@taylorsaunderss]

I didn’t say they were sugared, i said the crispness reminded me as if it were sugared because it looked so delicious but that wasn’t the case.

[@blacksheep864]

A great lechon cant be found in common places, it has specific restaurant who serve best lechon. So be carefull with that. It is not common to buy just on a side street. ❤

[@taylorsaunderss]

Yes for sure! We would never have found this Lechon place but our tricycle driver actually brought us there and said it was good, we come to find out it was definitely not good👎

[@blacksheep864]

@@taylorsaunderss its not good, i saw it so oily. Even me i will not definitely eat.

[@taylorsaunderss]

I’m glad it wasn’t just us that thought it was super oily 👎 I will not let one bad Lechon ruin our experience of it! I’m excited to go back to Cebu sometime and try it 🙌

[@blacksheep864]

Youre in the wrong place. Sorry for you guys.