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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 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 one of our Tatler Asia's Tastemakers, founder of Auro Chocolate, Mark Ocampo has to say. Here, he shares his go-to shops for takeout:
Read more: Foodie Finds With Lifestyle Blogger Nicole Ortega
1. Taco Mata
@tacomata.mnl
They [are, for me—hands down—one of the best taco places in Manila. I like to order The Harlem, The L.E.S., The Fulton.
Related: Where To Order Tacos In Metro Manila
2. Tili’s Sate
@bestsateever
They serve Indonesian food with a Filipino twist that bursts with flavour. You can’t stop eating it! Try ordering nasi goreng, beef rendang, chicken sate, belado terong.
3. Hapag
@hapag.mnl
I love their family meals. My favourite is the beef pares. The beef melts in your mouth, and its topped over garlic rice with crunchy bits of garlic. The pancit begnet is packed with flavour too.
Related: Hapag and 3 Other Restaurants Make It To The Essence Of Asia List
4. Bubu Bars
@bububars
I would suggest that you order... everything. Why? Because they’re vegan and delicious!
5. Lampara
@litebylampara
Try ordering their weekly-meals. When you’re too lazy to think about what to eat and just want good food through out the week, these are perfect. Love that they mix the cuisines up so it keeps it fresh every time.
Read more: Alphonse Sotero Of Lampara Speaks Out About Running A Restaurant During The Pandemic
6. Azteca
@azteca.ph
I love their salsa (normal or spicy). To me, it's one of the best salsa’s in Manila. It’s always fresh and delicious.
7. Papaya Tree
@papayatreefarms
You should try their weekly vegetable subscription boxes. Their assortment is great and the quality of fresh vegetables they provide is the best.
Read more: Get Fruits And Veggies From These Farms
8. Halfsaints
@halfsaints
I recommend their chocolate tart. It’s so simple yet so perfect.
9. Gourmandise by Sunshine
@gourmandisebysunshine
You need to try the hazelnut chocolate tart and Paris Brest chouquette. They’re unapologetically indulgent.
Read more: Meet Tatler Asia's Tastemakers 2021
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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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