Japanese cuisine has been touching Filipinos’ minds and souls for several decades. Because of the inherent complexities of crafting Japanese dishes, Filipino diners rely on restaurants that specialize in Japanese cuisine. Due to the premium tastes of cuisine selections from the Land of the Rising Sun, Filipinos adore the richness of the East Asian country’s culinary heritage that dates back centuries. Contrary to popular belief, sushi did not actually originate in Japan but i

Bars and chips of chocolate have been part of the sugary palette of Filipinos and non-Filipinos for decades. They are often consumed after one’s main course meal is over, but with reasonable dietary limits to prevent health complications—notably diabetes—from occurring. Consumers, at least once in their lives, have encountered purchasing and ingesting these confectionery products out of pleasure. Meanwhile, others prefer to offer these chocolate bars and cookies as a sign of

Ice cream has been a staple in the Philippine confectionery market. Well-renowned local brands like Selecta and Magnolia have been endearing Filipino hearts and taste buds for decades. The former was founded in 1933 by the Arce family, while the latter made its mark in 1925 as San Miguel Corporation’s staple dairy line. Selecta’s current heartbrand logo is directly influenced by that of Wall’s, a multinational ice cream behemoth that hails from Great Britain. The current Sele

Together with Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme, Mister Donut remains one of the most admired and revered doughnut chains in the Philippines and in other parts of the planet. This prominent name in coffee and well-doughed pieces of bread with creamy fillings was established in 1955 by Harry Winouker—Bill Rosenberg’s (Dunkin’ Donuts’ founder) brother-in-law, via his first wife, Bertha Greenberg—right at the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Mister Donut’s advent to the dessert mar

Just like carbonara and lasagna, pizza will always remain in the hearts of the Filipino gustatory landscape. One may think of Greenwich, Shakey’s, and Domino’s as household names of pizza chains in the country. Although this is the case, Padi’s Point also offers Italian selections like the classic Margherita pizza. Originating in Naples, Italy, the Margherita pizza was conceptualized for an Italian monarch named Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889. Back in the day, pizzas were

The infusion of Italian cuisine has been a staple in the Philippine culinary scene. In fact, restaurants like Greenwich, Pizza Hut, and Shakey’s have been part of the lives of millions of Filipinos for about seven decades. Actually, Greenwich is the only Philippine-based pizza chain among the three brands I mentioned earlier. Moreover, it is not a standalone company; it was founded right at the Greenhills Shopping Center back in 1971. At present, Greenwich has been part of th