Here’s my ultimate guide to being a vegan in the Philippines, including basic tips, how to order vegan food, language phrases, vegan restaurants, and vegan Filipino dishes and street food to try. I’ve been to the Philippines over 19 times now in the past decade, with the majority of it as a vegetarian or vegan….
I grew up in a big extended Filipino family, and I’m still the only vegan. But my relatives are always impressed whenever they see that traditional Filipino food can be made vegan. Most Filipinos think that vegan Filipino food just isn’t impossible, and those interested in eating less meat can’t picture it. That’s why vegan…
Pandesal is a popular type of bread roll in the Philippines. It’s a staple in Filipino breakfast, and was one of my favorite things to eat growing up. Pandesal is slightly sweeter and fluffier than the bread rolls in American households. You can dip pandesal in coffee or hot cocoa. Is Pandesal Vegan? No, the…
What is Taho? Taho is a popular and iconic Filipino snack, dessert, and street food made from soft silken tofu, arnibal (a sugar syrup made from brown sugar), and sago pearls (similar to tapioca pearls). It’s often served warm and is known for its sweet and comforting flavors. Whenever I visit Pampanga, Philippines, I usually…
I’ve visited the Philippines more than 19 times already. Whenever I stay in Metro Manila, I love to go for the vegan restaurants in Makati. The vegan food in Makati is really flavorful and filling, and some of these vegan restaurants in Makati are my go-to for vegan Filipino food. Here’s a list of the…
While veganism in the Philippines has grown rapidly in the past few years, the word “vegan” and sometimes “vegetarian” is not common. In fact, there’s no word for vegan in Tagalog, but I’ll go over tips to help guide you as a vegan in Philippines. If you’re traveling with non-vegans, or new to veganism and…
