Top 10 Filipino Foods We Crave in America
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Being away from the Philippines often means missing not just family, but also the flavors of home. Filipino food is more than just a meal—it’s comfort, culture, and celebration all in one. Here are 10 iconic dishes that Filipinos in America crave the most:
- Adobo – The undisputed national dish, with tender meat simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. Every Filipino family has their own twist.
- Sinigang – A tangy tamarind-based soup that warms the soul, often made with pork, shrimp, or bangus.
- Lechon – Crispy-skinned roast pig, a party essential that’s tough to replicate but always worth the hunt.
- Lumpiang Shanghai – These bite-sized, deep-fried spring rolls never last long at any gathering.
- Pancit Canton – Stir-fried noodles with veggies and meat, often eaten for long life during birthdays.
- Kare-Kare – A rich peanut-based stew with oxtail, tripe, and vegetables, served with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste).
- Halo-Halo – A colorful and refreshing shaved ice dessert filled with sweet beans, jellies, leche flan, and ube.
- Tapsilog – A popular all-day combo meal of tapa (beef), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (egg).
- Bicol Express – Spicy, creamy pork stew cooked in coconut milk and chilies.
- Bibingka & Puto Bumbong – Christmas season rice cakes that bring back memories of Simbang Gabi.
From family-run turo-turo spots to fusion pop-ups, Filipino Americans continue to find creative ways to satisfy these cravings—and share the joy of our cuisine with others.