Private Manila Local Dishes Food Tour in Malabon

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Private Manila Local Dishes Food Tour in Malabon

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 US$99.08  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience the rich flavors of Manila on a guided food tour with Chef Isi. Savor classic Filipino dishes, visit iconic stops, and enjoy a personalized culinary adventure in Malabon's heart.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover authentic Filipino cuisine on this private, guided Malabon food tour with Chef Isi, a local expert born and raised in the area. Explore one of Metro Manila’s most underrated foodie destinations as you ride by tricycle or van to 8–10 stops, including historic San Bartolome Church, Aling Mely’s carinderia, and Arny & Dading’s famous pichi-pichi. Sample local favorites like soft puto with BBQ pork, banana fritters, and more. On select days (Wed, Sat, Sun), enjoy Malabon-style lechon. End with a hearty lunch at Chef Isi’s ancestral bakeshop featuring Pancit Malabon and refreshing local drinks. A must-do experience for food lovers seeking local flavors "off the eaten path".

Isi is happy to accommodate vegetarian guests - please inform her in advance so she can prepare accordingly.

What You Get

Lunch
Private food tour with a local chef and expert guide Isi

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Malabon

Discover Malabon through the eyes of Chef Isi on this private, immersive Filipino food tour of Manila. Begin at San Bartolome Church before riding a tricycle or van to explore 8–10 food stops. Sample BBQ pork-filled rice cakes at Hazel’s Puto, Luzon-style lechon (on select days), and traditional dishes like mechado at Aling Mely’s Carinderia. Enjoy pichi-pichi at Arny & Dading’s, banana fritters at Aling Tessie’s, and learn about local fish sauce at Rufina’s Patis. At Concepcion Market, try okoy (shrimp fritters) and Malabon’s famous kikiam. Savor Sapin-Sapin at Dolor’s Kakanin and end at Isi’s ancestral bakery, Betsy’s, with a full lunch of Pancit Malabon and other home-cooked dishes. Return to Fisher Mall Malabon at the end. A flavorful, cultural food adventure off the tourist path.
3 hours 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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San Bartolome Church

Begin your food and heritage tour at this historic church!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San Bartolome Parish Church - San Agustin Malabon City (Diocese of Kalookan), Rizal Avenue Extension, Metro Manila, Philippines, PH

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Please meet your host Isi at the entrance of San Bartolome Parish Church - San Agustin, Malabon City.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Great experience!
November 29, 2025

Chef Isi showed us such a great time! Our tour was great! The stops were paced well and Chef Isi explained everything very well. It was also great to hear about her family and where she grew up. My...read more

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Wonderful experience
November 17, 2025

My father and I booked a tour with Isi and had a wonderful time. We learned so much about the Malabon culture and cuisine. We tried so many delicious foods during the tour. We are very grateful ...read more

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