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Satisfy your kakanin cravings with the suman from these eight shops, and discover lesser-known variants along the way

Unravelling a warm parcel of sweet, sticky suman immediately rouses a rumbling appetite, teasing the senses with the fragrance of banana leaf and coconut. Best enjoyed with a sprinkling of sugar or a drizzle of delicious latik (and sometimes even on its own), alongside a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, each bite of the beloved kakanin imparts a comforting nostalgia. The next time you’re craving suman, or perhaps a funky twist on the classic, rest assured you can get your fix from these eight shops:

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1. Merl’s Native Delicacies

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Established in 2000, Merl’s Native Delicacies is best known for their suman sa lihiya with coconut jam and toasted coconut flakes. Though the pasalubong brand is headquartered in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, Metro Manila residents craving for their special suman can easily have it delivered through one of their resellers in the city or find them at select grocery stores.

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2. Tatatito

Since opening its doors earlier this February 2022, Tatatito has built a healthy following from the Legazpi Village crowd with its contemporary takes on Filipino classics. Although not listed on the menu, the restaurant also offers an array of delectable kakanin, from kutsinta to sapin-sapin and of course, suman. Come down early to snag some of their suman with pinipig, or better yet, call ahead to inquire before they sell out.

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3. Decena’s Puto Calasiao

As its name suggests, Decena’s specialises in sweet, sticky puto calasiao. However, the kakanin shop also sells other Filipino delicacies including fresh suman sa latik from Pangasinan, which is available every weekend. In fact, Decena’s even sells organic tablea, so you can tick off everything you need for your next merienda in one fell swoop.

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4. Gourmet Budbud

Are you looking to spice up your suman game? Gourmet budbud offers the kakanin staple in a variety of delicious flavours, all of which are organic and cooked fresh, delivered frozen the following day so you can enjoy your suman whenever the hunger strikes. Choose from any of the 16 variants on offer, including champorado, ube-langka, buko pandan, and mangga, or opt for any of their best seller sets for a vibrant assortment of their signatures.

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5. Tita Paring Suman Latik

Beyond the common suman latik, Tita Paring also carries other, less-popular suman variations you may not find elsewhere. Try out the curucud, an elongated rice cake with coconut milk and sugar, or the iraid, a delicacy from Bicol made with cassava, camote, and coconut milk, often called “cassava suman” in English.

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6. Kakanin Kusina

Although the kakanin bilao may be their signature offering, Kakanin Kusina also offers suman sa lihiya with latik, only available every Saturday. After something a bit more indulgent? Ask about their suman filled with leche flan and ube halaya.

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7. House of Puto Bao

More than just the meat-filled kakanin it’s named after, House of Puto Bao also offers other Filipino treats, including two types of suman: choco moron, a nutty and chocolatey twist popular in Leyte; and bite-sized suman na madamot sweetened with sugar and coconut milk.

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8. Jenny's Suman sa Latik

Although Jenny’s first launched in September or 2021, the suman sa latik from the eponymous artisan has been a fan-favourite among her friends and relatives for over a decade. Thankfully, the sticky treat is now available to the public—try it yourself and see what they’ve been clamouring about all these years.

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