Back to the top 11 . A wide choice of food establishments awaits visitors, whether they will be dining in Metro Manila or in the various provinces in the country. Because of its coastline, the Philippines boasts of seafood galore. In fact, most restaurants offer seafood cooked one way or another. The most popular form of cooking, though, is broiling.
Filipino food is an intriguing blend of Malaysian, Chinese, Spanish and American cuisines.
For instance, the use of coconut milk as an ingredient is a gastronomic legacy from the Filipinos' Malay ancestors. Within each region, you will find specialized dishes. Baguio is famous for serving the best in fruit and vegetables from the Trinidad Valley. Don't miss Zamboanga for its excellent prawns, crabs and lobsters. Ordering in restaurants is easy since the menus are in English, although most of the dishes are simply described by their method of cooking.