Cover Photo: Instagram/Khao Khai
Photo: Instagram/Khao Khai
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Welcome to Foodie Finds! This is an article series by Tatler, chronicling where and what to order according to the food-obsessed.
I myself have never understood non-foodies. How can one not love flavours, spices, aromas and all the cultural nuances and memories that come with every bite? Dining is an experience meant to be savoured and is even more fun when shared with loved ones. Dining around a table means sharing, conversing, bonding and learning. A dish can tell you so much about a person, a culture, and a country. It speaks volumes of a nation's history and is an art form on its own. Skilled hands are trained over the years or are born out of pure passion and practice. Professional chefs and home-cooks alike, from young stars to grandmothers, have been cooking up meals filled with emotion and have truly made us foodies, happy.
Through Foodie Finds, we ask our epicurean friends to share their favourites. In this feature, we tackle takeout and delivery. Hear what chef consultant Jorge Miguel Mendez of Ohayo Maki x Ramen, Tadeo Fil-Mex, Byrdtubs, and Okbob has to say about his go-to shops for takeout here:
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Above Chef Jorge Mendez
Chef Jorge Mendez
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1. Grace Park
@graceparkdining
The best authentic batchoy is in Bacolod, no doubt. But when I tasted Grace Park’s batchoy. . .to me it’s batchoy on steroids, what more can I say?
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2. Khao Khai
@khaokhaiph
Personally, my fried chicken cravings are not your typical fare. My go-to would be a really good Thai fried chicken, and Khao Khai’s Gai Tod (with sticky rice) is my favourite. I just love how it retains its crispiness, and the level of umami it delivers is quite hard to beat. You can’t ask for anything more than that.
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3. Eat Fresh
@eatfresh.hkstreetfood
These days the hustle gets very real, and sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. On those days that I feel I’ve worked really hard and I know I deserve a really good cheat meal, I go to Eat Fresh and I order salt and pepper intestine. It’s a not-so-guilty pleasure of mine.
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4. Krung Thai
Above Photo: Facebook/Krung Thai
Photo: Facebook/Krung Thai
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@KrungThaiMooBaanMarikina (FB)
It’s one of those places that you probably won’t know about if you’re not from Marikina, but it is an institution by our standards. Pre-pandemic, our family would go to Bangkok at least twice a year and by far Krung Tai’s seafood rice and seafood tom yum is the closest to the real deal for me. Do yourself a favour and go to Bangkok. . .or visit Krung Thai (1 W Paz, corner M C Cruz Street, Marikina) and have a [food] trip.
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5. Molly’s
@mollysdonutbrunchcafe
This was quite a surprise since this was just shared with me, their dough is seriously one of the best I’ve ever had, and the different flavours are just the literal icing on top for me. Take your pick!
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6. El Union
@elunion
These past years, we’ve been going up to La Union (LU) rather frequently. I for sure am not alone in saying that this is one of the best-grilled cheeses ever—everyone who has been to LU has made the trip to El Union, and those who have stayed loyal customers to them always make it a point to grab their signature grilled cheese before heading back down to the city. I am one of those people!
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Isabel loves to learn, and see things from different perspectives. Connecting with people and engaging in new experiences to broaden her horizons is what inspires this storyteller, keeping her constantly curious, and excited for what's to come. An absolute love for all things F&B ignited a hunger to devour content from this world and keeps her jumping into tasty adventures around the globe. From the beauty of simple bites, to nuanced fine dining tasting menus, street food, and the art of entertaining, the multi-faceted nature of the dining experience is something she can't get enough of. A good cup of coffee or a glass of wine paired with a dash of witty conversation is a quick way to win her over. This editor loves travelling, food, music, skincare, fitness, and is only friends with people who love dogs. Guilty pleasure?: Binge-watching TV shows and movies she has already seen.
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Concept creation is the name of the game and branding takes centre stage in Isabel's day-to-day schedule. From producing shoots, conceptualising bespoke projects for our partners, relationship management, to cooking up features and events for Tatler Dining, this editor is a tried and tested foodie at heart. She mainly writes content for Tatler Dining, engaging in captivating discussions with restaurateurs, chefs, producers, and food enthusiasts to tell must-know stories. Aside from that Isabel manages Tatler Dining's flagship events like Off Menu, or Cocktail Festival and puts together the Tatler Dining Guide, our annual listing of the best eats around town.
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