Adobo has been branded as the Philippines’ national dish and is usually cooked using chicken or pork, but how about having a taste of beetle larvae cooked in the same manner? Having it as is may not be as appetizing, but sauté it with some garlic and onion, and marinate it with soy sauce and vinegar like you would with Adobong Baboy or Manok; then serve it on top of piping hot rice alongside slices of tomatoes, and you’re good to go!

What’s a visit to the Philippines without having a serving of balut? Balut actually just looks like an ordinary egg; but as you crack it open, you’ll find a developing duck egg that’s covered in a distinct-tasting broth and a hardened carcass of a duck fetus. The best part about this is you don’t have to search far and worry about how much it costs because balut is considered a street food that can be found in almost every part of the Philippines!

it is usually eaten as an appetizer and served with vinegar on the side. It takes a bit of time to clean (and boil) but this pork intestine dish, fried until crisp and crunchy, can be quite addicting.

refer to marinated chicken heads, with the comb and beak removed. The heads are grilled like barbecues and are considered to be among the most common street foods in the provinces.