To all those whom said that it's too expensive unlike Phil price. It's showing how ignorant you guys are. Why expect it to be sold in the same price as in the Philippines? The ingredients and all possible expenses are based on the cost of living there. It's in NY of all states. Study economics!!
FYI, most Filipino entreés are meant to be eaten with rice. So if something is a little too salty, pair it with rice. And THE quintessential dipping sauce is vinegar + soy sauce. So if anything is too greasy, yoy MUST have it with something acidic. We have lots of vinegar options. That sisig is a little too chunky. Normally, it would be chopped up a little finer than small cubes. Just like with any food, it really depends where you get it. Also, we have TONS of regional dishes too. I mean, 7,641 islands....yeah, lots of different variations. Glad you had fun. Now you must check out Little Manila and try the restuarants there. Cheers
Yeah, and what's surprising is there are even people here who still try to argue that they're still expensive even by NYC standards. Have you guys tried imported goods or eaten imported dishes in your own country? Say you're here in Philippines and you're eating AUTHENTIC Japanese/Thai/Mexican food or whatever. Of course they're gonna be more expensive, some of the ingredients used can't be bought locally. Also, it's a fair, prices at those places/events really go up way more. When you compare, you should factor out lots of things.
@@gilmari1521 well maybe because it is, I mean, 2pence a piece that could work here in the Philippines - Dollar Denomination converted, I think, Filipino Businesses there tends to import, rather than trying to support local Farmers in the US by visiting or communicating directly to the farmers, a challenge , I get something, I'll invite you to my place and cook for you, and have you eat several of them for free, you don't need to pay just your presence and friendship will do. hopefully in the future and if you can come to the Philippines.
First off, YOUR VIDEO QUALITY... GOODNESS! IT IS PERFECT. Crisp, bright, clear... your grading choices are spot on. (chef's kiss!) Also the quietness of the way you guys present is refreshing. Not the O.A. (in Filipino we say O.A. which means Over Acting), not chaotic, not loud, just right. ♥ p.s.- - - the SISIG looked so sad! LOL! Please visit F.O.B in Brooklyn so you can at least experience the real taste of SISIG! Please!!!
Thanks so much! Haha yeah we don't have the typical RUclipsr personality which maybe makes our content a little less exciting but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yeah we will definitely need to try Sisig again. It sounds like it would be amazing so its a shame this one was a let down!
Love F.O.B! Especially the Pork BBQ skewers (which I am glad you all tried off the list - it is a classic favorite). If you want to try it though, do it soon because I just saw they’ll be closing down at the end of the month! 😢
Ohhh, the store didn't mix the sisig beforehand! It's basically a pork salad, you mix it with the onions and chili in that small container then finish it with the lime juice (sisig means to season the food with something sour) That's where the flavors were supposed to come from. ❤ Glad you enjoyed the other items. Haha
from the word Sisigan, or to make sour, to my surprise, they didn't taste the pigs ears I'm waiting of that, with Tofu, and liver, and a bit of a butt of pig, seasoned with onions, garlic, red chili, green chili or green pepper, simmered with Vinegar, and some other sources.
so glad you're now showing us some asian adventures (been meaning to ask in a comment as to if or when you were planning to do so), and being Filipino, I'm stoked you jumped right in! Your list of things to eat was pretty spot on and a great place to start...like many cuisines, there are so many variations of each dish, I would recommend doing it again (on or off camera) and getting the same things from different vendors...the one you missed here that was sold out (but it was on your list) was pancit...there are sooo many varieties of this starting from what meat someone uses, which noodle (flour, rice, bean, etc.) and on and on...but of the pancit options, I would recommend my personal favorite style called "Palabok" or "Lug lug"...it's super different and has alot going on, and IMO the best version (there's even a region in the Philippines that specializes in this variant)...halo halo is also classic and sorry you missed it...super refreshing and very unique with all the different mixins and toppings, etc (which usually has ube ice cream)...thanks so much for exploring the Filipino food culture...I think you guys would really enjoy a trip there, based on how friendly and inexpensive it is to explore...and you definitely can find street food there for like $1-$2 which will be as good as what you had in NYC...look forward to more asian adventures! cheers
We love Asian food so the fact we hadn't tried Filipino food was outrageous. But unfortunately we couldn't find most of the things on our list! We've been trying to find some more casual Filipino spots so we can try more things while we're not filming. The food at the festival was great but I'm sure the street food there will be incredible! If you have any recommendations for places or things we should try definitely let us know!
@@travelfuller yeah bummer some things sold out! so I take it you guys haven't tried Jollibee yet? That is like the McDs (more like KFC) of the Philippines! You gotta try their fried chicken (reg and spicy) and def dip it in the gravy!!! Also, if you want a totally different spaghetti experience, I recommend their "jolly spaghetti"...but be sure to erase everything you know about spaghetti, cuz the Filipino take on it is waaayyy different (like it has chunks of hot dog, a sweeter tomato sauce, etc...), curious on your opinion on it! Also they should have the Palabok I referred to on my original comment (but it's a basic but very tasty version of the authentic kind...definitely curious on what you guys think)...also def get a peach and/or mango pie...think of a McDs type of apple pie dessert, but waaayy better...ok I'll stop now cuz I'm getting hungry lol...honestly, I'm Filipino-American (born in US), and also live in TX lol...but I'm sure you're a few clicks down the YT or Google rabbit hole to find out good Filipino eats in NYC... Salamat!
Funny enough, we shot a video way back in April trying everything on the menu at Jollibee! It didn't come out the best so we've been putting off editing it. I'm pretty sure we liked just about everything but I'll have to start on that one soon!
But they should have gone to Filipino restaurant if they wants to enjoy Sisig. The Sisig they bought looks sad and doesn't have much texture. They will definitely enjoy especially with beer.
This is such a good review specially for your first introduction to the culture. Thank you for showcasing our food and I hope both of you get to visit the Philippines! You'll be welcomed with smiles and warm hearts. Good luck wiht your channel!
Love that your channel is expanding to other cuisines and other food destinations besides just the steakhouses and restaurants with impossible reservation/wait lists.
the meat dishes (lechon and sisig) are usually eaten as lunch/dinner, not considered streetfoods. Also, the fishballs/pork barbecue were meant to be eaten as afternoon snacks and with dipping sauces (suppose they forgot to give you some)
You guys are so brave in trying new things especially Filipino food which you haven’t tried before. I’m glad you liked our dishes! There’s so much more! You will find same name dishes but different taste according from which province it came from. So much to discover! Go to Woodside next to visit some of our restaurants. Try Jollibee too which you can also find in Time Square.
Thank you for stopping by at Pinoy Food Fest there! 🇵🇭😋 much costly than here in our local country 🇵🇭 all of them are cheap here it varies in location like there in NYC, we are grateful to have you there! Mabuhay kayo at maraming salamat! (long live and thank you very much!) The quality of your vlog is so crisp and stunning by the way!
The banana fritters you've mentioned they're called turon. You can eat that on your snacks or an afternoon snacks " meryenda". In the turon you can put ube(purple yam), or bananas with jackfruit, and the cover is the spring roll wrapper. If you go to the Philippines you will gonna eat and enjoy various of foods in different cities and provinces we have. Try the Cebu lechon you can eat the juicy pork and crunchy skin.
The banana fritters you've mentioned they're called turon. You can eat that on your snacks or an afternoon snacks " meryenda". In the turon you can put ube(purple yam), or bananas with jackfruit, and the cover is the spring roll wrapper
Turon is like banana roll glaize with sugar Okoy is basically a fritters made with squash or shrimp Maruya is banana fritters coated with sugar and sometimes other filipinos mix it with casava flour or casava root to make it more intact and not falling apart..
chopped roast pork or chopped fried pork, 2 tbsp. calamansi juice, minced onion, chopped/minced chili🌶️, peanuts and chocnut then mixed it well.. its called Kilawin..
NYC sidewalks are so dirty. They don't clean it with water. NYC is rich financially but their surroundings looks like a 3rd world country. Cleanliness is not in NYC. Compare to Tokyo and Seoul. They got along money but don't wanna spend on cleanliness and better, modern infrastructure. Infrastructure is the foundation of the economy too without it your economy will stagnates or fall
@@seabuschan5677 it's US so it is expensive, but yeah, just $1 or 2 you could buy more, i'm more surprised about the banana fritter, just $1 you could buy 10pcs
@@seabuschan5677my cousin and her husband started their tocino and sisig pack business last year in Chicago, she mentioned that prices for the ingredients are already expensive there compared to here in the Philippines so that’s pretty much one of the reasons why prices of Filipino foods in the US are different from ours
For the banana fritter, it's made of banana and jackfruit and we call it Turon. Fishball should be dipped in vinegar or sweet sauce. Lechon and Adobo with rice💯 always!
Love the video guys! And for someone who tried Filipino food for the first time, you are pronouncing all the names correctly in Tagalog. Great conteny 😊
For reference, in the Philippines, the plantain fritters can be bought for less than a dollar on the street. Good sisig is around $3, lechon kawali at $8-10 in most places. the NYC pop-up stalls are adjusted to American prices and probably cause they all look more upscale.
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the quality of the vid! Damn this is such a must to watch all day haha. Def a fan now. Those food are mouthwatering too and as a Filipino, my heart is literally melting just like the ube ice cream haha. More powers to you both✨
Not much time today but glad you were game to try so many different things. Lumpia is good l’ve had them before and will use your experiences as a guide. Have a great weekend!
OMGEEE, pinoy street fuds in NUYOK is almost like eating in those turo-turo areas like in Malate, in Avenida Rizal, in Cubao, Quiapo n Angeles City....WOWWW that's a CLASSIC!!!
the fishballs being "kinda fishy" is an accurate description 😅 so it's a must to dunk these things into the prepared sauces as they themselves are worth trying cause recipes vary each time 😊 great video!
Sisig is usually served on a hot cast iron plate served smoking hot drizzled with calamansi (lime like fruit) with mayonaise and cracked fresh egg on top. And fish ball is usually dipped in sauce. Some sells 4 or 3 types of sauces like sweet and sour, spicy and vinegar with soy sauce. 😁
Hi! I love that you got to try Filipino food for the first time here and you or checklist is an awesome intro to the cuisine (and my personal favorites!). Reading a lot of the comments on price - folks need to remember this is a festival with lots of small businesses that are seeking to share authentic meals with a unique flair. They are also “pop-ups” essentially, so prices will be higher! Also of course, welcome to NYC prices 😊 Here are some suggestions for places around the city that will have these items on your list as you try to get through it (because you definitely should!!): -Grill 21 (Gramercy Park): has everything on your list, very homestyle, delicious, and affordable -Tradisyon (Hell’s Kitchen, also has a stall in the Urban Hawker food court): closer to food “with flair” category but their adobo is awesome -Mama Fina’s (East Village): a place dedicated to sisig so you would get much more options. Not all sisig is the same, if you wanted to try it again! It’s not my personal fave dish either though, so I understand Then there’s Little Manila in Queens which is a street full of restaurants similar to Grill 21 and you can really get some affordable places that are homestyle with these classics. Thank you again for sharing your experience with Filipino food! I hope it’s not the end of the adventure 😊
Thanks for watching and commenting! I e actually just tried Mama Finas and should be positing a video on it soon. Filipino food really impressed us so I definitely think we’ll be seeking it out a lot more!
@@travelfuller I recommend you try Calamansi juice. Calamansi is a South East Asian fruit that is a less sour cross between a lime and lemon. There is an amazing ice cream shop in TO (Toronto) that makes an ice cream flavour with it. 😋
Your list ws definitely ambitious, but I was impressed you put it together. When you go to a festival (especially ones with foodtrucks) the prices will always be a bit high due to overhead costs - merchants also have to pay a vendor fee. However this was a good chance to see and taste a variety. I agree with the below comment that it is a good idea to go to a Filipino restaurant, but the problem is that there might be less variety if it is specialized. There is a large Filipino supermarket chain from the U.S. called "Seafood City". It is a wonderful Asian market. They have a front section with hot Filipino food (a lot of bbq). They also have some ready made options in the back. I think they might have seating now (post Covid). That is another affordable way to try Filipino food.
We actually just filmed a video at a more authentic Filipino restaurant for next week! And just like you said, it was a little cheaper and the food was outstanding!
When you visit Philippines you can buy the turon, which is a banana in a wrapper and lumpia way very cheaper about a half dollar or 2 dollar it depends if it's in the market or in a restaurant
I’m so excited to watch this video. My partner and I have watched almost all of your videos. Last week she asked if “they ever eat any ethnic cuisines” and I had to tell her “no. That’s their thing. They only eat white people food.” We were both a little bummed when that sank in but hey everyone has their own preferences. So imagine my surprise when this video was posted. Congratulations on venturing out.
Sorry we didn't start doing it sooner! Funny enough, we never go out for burgers or steak when we're not filming videos. Our go to's are definitely Thai and Mexican but we love trying new things. They just never do well on our channel for some reason! But we decided to start making videos about them anyway. Let us know if there are any other things you think we should do!
The fish ball are eaten with a dipping sauce. That's make a big difference. Otherwise it does not taste much. Most street food in the Philippines are sauce dependent. And it different from one vendor to another.
Fishball without sauce is not good. Forgot to take some f.ball sauce!? Vinegar with shredded onion & black pepper or cornstarch base with sugar, b.pepper, soy sauce, chilli and water (mix).
You should have gotten a dipping sauce for the fish ball and pork skewers to offset the fishyness of the fish ball. Fish ball can be an acquired taste. Pork sisig is not authentic. It should be served in a sizzling plate that is why it’s called sisig which means sizzling.
I'm surprised they didn't give us a sauce but maybe we needed to ask for it! Yeah a lot of people have mentioned the sisig didn't seem authentic. We are definitely going to need to give that one another try!
the fishballs are not intended to be eaten without the sauce. It will be bland but the sweet spicy sauce or the vinegar gives it that extra something. I hope you can find another fishball with the sauce or better yet there are easy to make sauce recipes here in youtube
It was amazing! It's tough to describe and compare foods you've never tried before but we really liked it all. We wanted to but we've been out of town a lot lately! Is there one in particular you think we should check out?
@@travelfuller I don't have any specific festivals in mind, but if you haven't been to the Queens Night Market I think that would be fun to see. But it only has a few more weeks until it closes down for winter.
You can actually get them at Costco for way cheaper! They're called Toatzy Midnight Mini Cookies. I was actually gluten free when we first started our channel. One of our very first videos was about gluten free cookies in NYC!
I also think the sisig had been sitting out, they were trying to keep it warm with a blowtorch. Not the best first impression but we'll give it another shot. And I wonder why they didn't give us any sauce for the fishballs!
Idk who told you that was a banana fritter. It’s “turon”. Think of it as a banana lumpia. And you should definitely try sisig at other places. Ask if it’s served on a sizzling platter with an egg.
The $113 you spent in NYC for Filipino street food will get you eating in a nice sit-down restaurant in the Philippines. You should come and visit! Experience the islands and the friendly people of the Philippines!
I'm an aussie living in the philippines. These prices made me think back to Aus and i cried a little inside. FYI, you can get lechon kawali and sisig here for around $1.20 or $1.50 with rice
Try Filipino food in the Philippines...especially the street food that is prevalent and commonplace in their culture...you will see vendors everywhere in Manila/Metro Manila. It will definitely be a different but more genuine experience than what you are experiencing in America.
Top Tips eating Filipino food. 1. Rice is not optional - if it's served with rice, it's part of the dish and must be eaten together 2. Sauces are not optional - same reason as number 1 3. Condiments are not optional - same as number 1 and 2 but you may have to mix your own at the table. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you're confused on how to mix and use them.
the prices are insane... 😅 if you go here in philippines you can already order 4-5 dishes for just 20-30$ in a fine restaurant.. :) much more if it is just sold in the streets or what we call karinderia where in you can actually buy around a dollar more or less per dish...😁
To all those whom said that it's too expensive unlike Phil price. It's showing how ignorant you guys are. Why expect it to be sold in the same price as in the Philippines? The ingredients and all possible expenses are based on the cost of living there. It's in NY of all states. Study economics!!
😂😂😂😂 Ikaw na
trueee! those who comments are thinking stupid who never traveled
Atleast the couple its appreciate the filipino foods dont compared the philippines and usa because its different living cost
Don't bother to explain just keep in mind that those who comment those kind of nonsnese were only ignorant who does'nt live in NY hahaha!!
Don't be harsh!
FYI, most Filipino entreés are meant to be eaten with rice. So if something is a little too salty, pair it with rice. And THE quintessential dipping sauce is vinegar + soy sauce. So if anything is too greasy, yoy MUST have it with something acidic. We have lots of vinegar options. That sisig is a little too chunky. Normally, it would be chopped up a little finer than small cubes. Just like with any food, it really depends where you get it. Also, we have TONS of regional dishes too. I mean, 7,641 islands....yeah, lots of different variations. Glad you had fun. Now you must check out Little Manila and try the restuarants there. Cheers
and that fishball must be dipped into a sauce.
Plantain on Steroids!!😂😂😂❤❤❤🎉
Cut those Price Cost Minus 6X!!--- that's how CHEAP those Streetfoods are in the Philippines!!
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@@marjunmarcelocristobal2678ya it’s cheaper in the Philippines but so expensive to travel, figure it out…
People tend to forget that prices vary per country. Ofc PH prices are relatively cheaper. Jeez.
Keep doing what you do guys!
Nah… that street food in NYC is truly Outrageous price. I’m a Filipino from NZ, the weekend street food market here is not darer as NYC
No. With American prices, those are outrageous and Fil Street Fair is known to be a hack
Those who are saying they're expensive, why don't you do it yourself and sell them at 2 pence a piece. This is a challenge😅
Yeah, and what's surprising is there are even people here who still try to argue that they're still expensive even by NYC standards. Have you guys tried imported goods or eaten imported dishes in your own country? Say you're here in Philippines and you're eating AUTHENTIC Japanese/Thai/Mexican food or whatever. Of course they're gonna be more expensive, some of the ingredients used can't be bought locally. Also, it's a fair, prices at those places/events really go up way more. When you compare, you should factor out lots of things.
@@gilmari1521 well maybe because it is, I mean, 2pence a piece that could work here in the Philippines - Dollar Denomination converted, I think, Filipino Businesses there tends to import, rather than trying to support local Farmers in the US by visiting or communicating directly to the farmers, a challenge , I get something, I'll invite you to my place and cook for you, and have you eat several of them for free, you don't need to pay just your presence and friendship will do. hopefully in the future and if you can come to the Philippines.
The fishballs you ate with pork skewers is supposed to be dipped in a vinegar sauce or sweet and sour sauce
The fishball was supposedly eat with a sauce that’s why it has a plane taste. The sauce make it so flavorful and so much better
Agreeeeee!
First off, YOUR VIDEO QUALITY... GOODNESS! IT IS PERFECT. Crisp, bright, clear... your grading choices are spot on. (chef's kiss!) Also the quietness of the way you guys present is refreshing. Not the O.A. (in Filipino we say O.A. which means Over Acting), not chaotic, not loud, just right. ♥ p.s.- - - the SISIG looked so sad! LOL! Please visit F.O.B in Brooklyn so you can at least experience the real taste of SISIG! Please!!!
Thanks so much! Haha yeah we don't have the typical RUclipsr personality which maybe makes our content a little less exciting but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Yeah we will definitely need to try Sisig again. It sounds like it would be amazing so its a shame this one was a let down!
Love F.O.B! Especially the Pork BBQ skewers (which I am glad you all tried off the list - it is a classic favorite). If you want to try it though, do it soon because I just saw they’ll be closing down at the end of the month! 😢
Ohhh, the store didn't mix the sisig beforehand! It's basically a pork salad, you mix it with the onions and chili in that small container then finish it with the lime juice (sisig means to season the food with something sour) That's where the flavors were supposed to come from. ❤ Glad you enjoyed the other items. Haha
from the word Sisigan, or to make sour, to my surprise, they didn't taste the pigs ears I'm waiting of that, with Tofu, and liver, and a bit of a butt of pig, seasoned with onions, garlic, red chili, green chili or green pepper, simmered with Vinegar, and some other sources.
10:15 thrme fish balls shall be eaten quickly after you get it from frying pan. Soak in tart vinegar & sweet gravy sauce
so glad you're now showing us some asian adventures (been meaning to ask in a comment as to if or when you were planning to do so), and being Filipino, I'm stoked you jumped right in! Your list of things to eat was pretty spot on and a great place to start...like many cuisines, there are so many variations of each dish, I would recommend doing it again (on or off camera) and getting the same things from different vendors...the one you missed here that was sold out (but it was on your list) was pancit...there are sooo many varieties of this starting from what meat someone uses, which noodle (flour, rice, bean, etc.) and on and on...but of the pancit options, I would recommend my personal favorite style called "Palabok" or "Lug lug"...it's super different and has alot going on, and IMO the best version (there's even a region in the Philippines that specializes in this variant)...halo halo is also classic and sorry you missed it...super refreshing and very unique with all the different mixins and toppings, etc (which usually has ube ice cream)...thanks so much for exploring the Filipino food culture...I think you guys would really enjoy a trip there, based on how friendly and inexpensive it is to explore...and you definitely can find street food there for like $1-$2 which will be as good as what you had in NYC...look forward to more asian adventures! cheers
We love Asian food so the fact we hadn't tried Filipino food was outrageous. But unfortunately we couldn't find most of the things on our list! We've been trying to find some more casual Filipino spots so we can try more things while we're not filming. The food at the festival was great but I'm sure the street food there will be incredible! If you have any recommendations for places or things we should try definitely let us know!
@@travelfuller yeah bummer some things sold out! so I take it you guys haven't tried Jollibee yet? That is like the McDs (more like KFC) of the Philippines! You gotta try their fried chicken (reg and spicy) and def dip it in the gravy!!! Also, if you want a totally different spaghetti experience, I recommend their "jolly spaghetti"...but be sure to erase everything you know about spaghetti, cuz the Filipino take on it is waaayyy different (like it has chunks of hot dog, a sweeter tomato sauce, etc...), curious on your opinion on it! Also they should have the Palabok I referred to on my original comment (but it's a basic but very tasty version of the authentic kind...definitely curious on what you guys think)...also def get a peach and/or mango pie...think of a McDs type of apple pie dessert, but waaayy better...ok I'll stop now cuz I'm getting hungry lol...honestly, I'm Filipino-American (born in US), and also live in TX lol...but I'm sure you're a few clicks down the YT or Google rabbit hole to find out good Filipino eats in NYC... Salamat!
Funny enough, we shot a video way back in April trying everything on the menu at Jollibee! It didn't come out the best so we've been putting off editing it. I'm pretty sure we liked just about everything but I'll have to start on that one soon!
@@travelfuller that's awesome can't wait to see it! til next video!
You should go to a Filipino restaurant where you can sit down while you enjoy authentic fairly priced Filipino food. Those prices are insane.
I was thinking the same thing
You can’t try all these items if you do that, with two people. You’d end up paying 3 to 4x the price, plus you’d have tons of leftovers.
But they should have gone to Filipino restaurant if they wants to enjoy Sisig. The Sisig they bought looks sad and doesn't have much texture. They will definitely enjoy especially with beer.
@@game_life_1Sisig is just drinking. No need to pretend it is so popular and common.
U're acting like they buy the ingredient in Philippines, common sense isn't common nowday.
This is such a good review specially for your first introduction to the culture. Thank you for showcasing our food and I hope both of you get to visit the Philippines! You'll be welcomed with smiles and warm hearts. Good luck wiht your channel!
Thanks so much! Everything we tried was delicious so we will definitely be having it more often. We really hope to visit some day! It looks beautiful!
Awesome vid. Kristin is so good at describing food, like a true pro. Love these vids so much
Thanks so much! We certainly love making them. We love an excuse to eat!
Love that your channel is expanding to other cuisines and other food destinations besides just the steakhouses and restaurants with impossible reservation/wait lists.
Same! We have a ton of unique foods and food destinations coming up so hopefully our steakhouse subscribers don't mind!
don’t get me wrong, I love the steakhouse videos too!
@@dsvillalva good to know! We currently have reservations for two, one in NYC and one in Tampa, so those will be coming soon as well!
the meat dishes (lechon and sisig) are usually eaten as lunch/dinner, not considered streetfoods. Also, the fishballs/pork barbecue were meant to be eaten as afternoon snacks and with dipping sauces (suppose they forgot to give you some)
The banana fritter is called “turon”. It is also good with vanilla ice cream.
I cannot tell u how much i love your channel. Thank u . U bring me happy moments in a busy day
Thanks so much!! That means the world to us. If you have any favorite videos or anything you want to see us do more let us know!
you guys should come to the philippines, the amount you spent there in that event will feed you for a few days to almost a week in the Philippines.
That sounds amazing!!
You guys are so brave in trying new things especially Filipino food which you haven’t tried before. I’m glad you liked our dishes! There’s so much more! You will find same name dishes but different taste according from which province it came from. So much to discover! Go to Woodside next to visit some of our restaurants. Try Jollibee too which you can also find in Time Square.
Thanks! Yes we've definitely been trying it a lot more since filming this. Everything we've had so far has been incredible!
Thank you for stopping by at Pinoy Food Fest there! 🇵🇭😋 much costly than here in our local country 🇵🇭 all of them are cheap here it varies in location like there in NYC, we are grateful to have you there! Mabuhay kayo at maraming salamat! (long live and thank you very much!) The quality of your vlog is so crisp and stunning by the way!
The banana fritters you've mentioned they're called turon. You can eat that on your snacks or an afternoon snacks " meryenda". In the turon you can put ube(purple yam), or bananas with jackfruit, and the cover is the spring roll wrapper. If you go to the Philippines you will gonna eat and enjoy various of foods in different cities and provinces we have. Try the Cebu lechon you can eat the juicy pork and crunchy skin.
the banana fritter is called “Turon”
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Mhm, my favorite to dip deep in sugar 🤤
The fried banana roll is turon. The banana fritters is called maruya.
@@SaiHikawa this is accurate
I'm filipino my name is J.E (I'm just gachatuber filipino) call me lavender
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The banana fritters you've mentioned they're called turon. You can eat that on your snacks or an afternoon snacks " meryenda". In the turon you can put ube(purple yam), or bananas with jackfruit, and the cover is the spring roll wrapper
This makes me happy. love it! I’m filipina 🇵🇭 watching from 🇹🇭
Thanks so much!
Turon is like banana roll glaize with sugar
Okoy is basically a fritters made with squash or shrimp
Maruya is banana fritters coated with sugar and sometimes other filipinos mix it with casava flour or casava root to make it more intact and not falling apart..
chopped roast pork or chopped fried pork, 2 tbsp. calamansi juice, minced onion, chopped/minced chili🌶️, peanuts and chocnut then mixed it well.. its called Kilawin..
Thank you for finisihing the foods. Filipino culture includes the value of finishing your plate. Good job!
Damn! Why is NY so expensive! $110 will give you an access to over 40 filipino dishes in a Filipino buffet restaurant here in IL.
isang dangkal ng plato ang taas
I do like how you Guys can just sit on the street and eat like no big deal.
NYC sidewalks are so dirty. They don't clean it with water. NYC is rich financially but their surroundings looks like a 3rd world country. Cleanliness is not in NYC. Compare to Tokyo and Seoul. They got along money but don't wanna spend on cleanliness and better, modern infrastructure. Infrastructure is the foundation of the economy too without it your economy will stagnates or fall
9.00 USD for 4 lumpias! Outrageous. To live comfortably in NYC, you have to make at least 150K minimum.
Ah actually it was for 6! Still really expensive but we forgot to film it before we ate two!
Goddamn!! 6 pcs of lumpia in the Philippines is less than $1 🤣@@travelfuller
@@seabuschan5677 it's US so it is expensive, but yeah, just $1 or 2 you could buy more, i'm more surprised about the banana fritter, just $1 you could buy 10pcs
@@seabuschan5677my cousin and her husband started their tocino and sisig pack business last year in Chicago, she mentioned that prices for the ingredients are already expensive there compared to here in the Philippines so that’s pretty much one of the reasons why prices of Filipino foods in the US are different from ours
Too expensive in NYC, Filipino street food should not that expensive, in the Philippines less than 1 dollar you can get most of your food you ate
Hi, what camera do you use to film this video? I liked it's quality 🙂. Hope to get an answer. Thanks!
Thanks! We use the Sony a7iv. Our camera gear is linked in the description!
Such a fun video. I hope you try other food festivals. I work for a global airline and love our potluck lunches. I love trying new food!
Thanks! We definitely will, it's a lot of fun trying all new things. Wow what a great job perk!
Banana fritter or Turon in Filipino is most commonly eaten as a snack. It is sweet with banana at jackfruit as a filling. Fried and coated with sugar.
For the banana fritter, it's made of banana and jackfruit and we call it Turon. Fishball should be dipped in vinegar or sweet sauce. Lechon and Adobo with rice💯 always!
I'm surprised they didn't give us any sauce! We'll have to give it another try. The Turon, Lechon and Adobo were fantastic!
Yes, I was surprised why the fishball had no sauce. That's what gives it the flavor. 😊
Beautiful! As a Filipina American, I love when people try Filipino food for the first time 💚🇵🇭
Love the video guys! And for someone who tried Filipino food for the first time, you are pronouncing all the names correctly in Tagalog. Great conteny 😊
Thank you! Haha that’s good to know. We always try to look into pronunciations beforehand but I’m so glad we got them right!
For reference, in the Philippines, the plantain fritters can be bought for less than a dollar on the street. Good sisig is around $3, lechon kawali at $8-10 in most places. the NYC pop-up stalls are adjusted to American prices and probably cause they all look more upscale.
love your videos! keep it up
Thank you!
2:15 try it with vinegar. You'll love it.
loved your video!
Thanks so much!
9:11 That's the Filipino barbecue. The skewered fish balls should be poured/dipped in gravy sauce (I prefer it spicy).
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the quality of the vid! Damn this is such a must to watch all day haha. Def a fan now. Those food are mouthwatering too and as a Filipino, my heart is literally melting just like the ube ice cream haha. More powers to you both✨
Thanks so much! Haha you're too nice. So glad you enjoyed the video!
i appreciate your honest reviews!
Not much time today but glad you were game to try so many different things.
Lumpia is good l’ve had them before and will use your experiences as a guide.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for always watching!
the fishballs either go with a mixture vinegar, onion, pepper or a chili sauce for best taste
Thank you for appreciating our foods...
OMGEEE, pinoy street fuds in NUYOK is almost like eating in those turo-turo areas like in Malate, in Avenida Rizal, in Cubao, Quiapo n Angeles City....WOWWW that's a CLASSIC!!!
Looks delicious, the ube burger, adobo, the ube ice cream.
the fishballs being "kinda fishy" is an accurate description 😅 so it's a must to dunk these things into the prepared sauces as they themselves are worth trying cause recipes vary each time 😊 great video!
Thanks Guys for promoting Filipino food❤.
Sisig is usually served on a hot cast iron plate served smoking hot drizzled with calamansi (lime like fruit) with mayonaise and cracked fresh egg on top. And fish ball is usually dipped in sauce. Some sells 4 or 3 types of sauces like sweet and sour, spicy and vinegar with soy sauce. 😁
Cool vid guys, enjoyed the reviews 👍🏻
Thanks!!
Hi! I love that you got to try Filipino food for the first time here and you or checklist is an awesome intro to the cuisine (and my personal favorites!).
Reading a lot of the comments on price - folks need to remember this is a festival with lots of small businesses that are seeking to share authentic meals with a unique flair. They are also “pop-ups” essentially, so prices will be higher! Also of course, welcome to NYC prices 😊
Here are some suggestions for places around the city that will have these items on your list as you try to get through it (because you definitely should!!):
-Grill 21 (Gramercy Park): has everything on your list, very homestyle, delicious, and affordable
-Tradisyon (Hell’s Kitchen, also has a stall in the Urban Hawker food court): closer to food “with flair” category but their adobo is awesome
-Mama Fina’s (East Village): a place dedicated to sisig so you would get much more options. Not all sisig is the same, if you wanted to try it again! It’s not my personal fave dish either though, so I understand
Then there’s Little Manila in Queens which is a street full of restaurants similar to Grill 21 and you can really get some affordable places that are homestyle with these classics.
Thank you again for sharing your experience with Filipino food! I hope it’s not the end of the adventure 😊
Thanks for watching and commenting! I e actually just tried Mama Finas and should be positing a video on it soon. Filipino food really impressed us so I definitely think we’ll be seeking it out a lot more!
@@travelfuller Very cool!!
Congrats on your video going viral. My friend is a youtuber and every time he posts a video on Filipino food he gets tons of views!
Thanks! It's crazy how that works. Guess we'll just have to have Filipino food all the time!
@@travelfuller I recommend you try Calamansi juice. Calamansi is a South East Asian fruit that is a less sour cross between a lime and lemon. There is an amazing ice cream shop in TO (Toronto) that makes an ice cream flavour with it. 😋
Your list ws definitely ambitious, but I was impressed you put it together. When you go to a festival (especially ones with foodtrucks) the prices will always be a bit high due to overhead costs - merchants also have to pay a vendor fee. However this was a good chance to see and taste a variety. I agree with the below comment that it is a good idea to go to a Filipino restaurant, but the problem is that there might be less variety if it is specialized. There is a large Filipino supermarket chain from the U.S. called "Seafood City". It is a wonderful Asian market. They have a front section with hot Filipino food (a lot of bbq). They also have some ready made options in the back. I think they might have seating now (post Covid). That is another affordable way to try Filipino food.
We actually just filmed a video at a more authentic Filipino restaurant for next week! And just like you said, it was a little cheaper and the food was outstanding!
@@travelfuller Great - then people can stop saying "you need to dip it with this sauce or eat it this way." 🤣
@@skatingcanuck9837 haha exactly!
You guys should take the food show to Southeast Asia. You'll lose your minds there.
That would be amazing! We've got a lot of travel coming up, but we're hoping to plan a Southeast Asia trip for sometime next year
That ube icecream is one of the key component of the halohalo
Great video! Fishballs should be dipped in either vinegar or a sweet savory sauce.
Thank you! I wish they would've given us the sauce. We'll have to try it again!
@@travelfuller yes they should have given you the sauce. There's a lot of condiments in Filipino cuisine.
Awesome coverage of Filipino food! Just subscribed. For $40 in street food in the Philippines you can get a lot way more than here in the US.
Thank you! Cant wait to visit and try all the amazing food there!
Enjoy eating FILIPINO foods watching from MEXICO PAMPANGA
wow! yummy, thank you for testing Filipino food
If you want cheaper Filipino food with more options, go to Woodside Queens or Jersey City in NJ
Thanks we definitely will!
When you visit Philippines you can buy the turon, which is a banana in a wrapper and lumpia way very cheaper about a half dollar or 2 dollar it depends if it's in the market or in a restaurant
oh yeah, Filipino will give your videos the most views and the food is different level.
I’m so excited to watch this video. My partner and I have watched almost all of your videos. Last week she asked if “they ever eat any ethnic cuisines” and I had to tell her “no. That’s their thing. They only eat white people food.” We were both a little bummed when that sank in but hey everyone has their own preferences. So imagine my surprise when this video was posted. Congratulations on venturing out.
Sorry we didn't start doing it sooner! Funny enough, we never go out for burgers or steak when we're not filming videos. Our go to's are definitely Thai and Mexican but we love trying new things. They just never do well on our channel for some reason! But we decided to start making videos about them anyway. Let us know if there are any other things you think we should do!
You should try the mechado, caldereta, chicken tinola, dinakdakan, chicken inasal, dinuguan
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nako, teh. magkaka negative remarks tau pag pinatikim pa natin pati mga yan.
Thank you for this video.💗
Most Filipino dishes are bold or strong in flavors since they are meant to be eaten with rice.. 🇵🇭
the crunchiness of lumpia that you're eating is heaven to my ears😍😍
I love this channel ❤
Thanks so much!
The fish ball are eaten with a dipping sauce. That's make a big difference. Otherwise it does not taste much. Most street food in the Philippines are sauce dependent. And it different from one vendor to another.
the prices are absolutely skyrocketing!
Filipino here in NY watching..👍👍
Fishball without sauce is not good. Forgot to take some f.ball sauce!? Vinegar with shredded onion & black pepper or cornstarch base with sugar, b.pepper, soy sauce, chilli and water (mix).
Vegetable lumping..dip wit liver sauce..s2eetn sour or vinegar 🫡
You should come visit the Philippines! 🇵🇭
We would love to! It looks beautiful and the food is incredible!
Fish Balls are suppose to be eaten with sauce ..... it comes in 3-4 different flavors!!!
You should have gotten a dipping sauce for the fish ball and pork skewers to offset the fishyness of the fish ball. Fish ball can be an acquired taste. Pork sisig is not authentic. It should be served in a sizzling plate that is why it’s called sisig which means sizzling.
I'm surprised they didn't give us a sauce but maybe we needed to ask for it! Yeah a lot of people have mentioned the sisig didn't seem authentic. We are definitely going to need to give that one another try!
the fishballs are not intended to be eaten without the sauce. It will be bland but the sweet spicy sauce or the vinegar gives it that extra something. I hope you can find another fishball with the sauce or better yet there are easy to make sauce recipes here in youtube
COME HERE TO THE PHILIPPINES AND SAVOR THE ORIGINAL PHILIPPINES!!❤❤❤❤
Yes!! We would love to!
Glad you guys liked the Filipino food!!♥😍
Love seeing you guys try Filipino food since I haven't had it either! Will you be hitting up any more food festivals? Great review as usual! 🥰
It was amazing! It's tough to describe and compare foods you've never tried before but we really liked it all. We wanted to but we've been out of town a lot lately! Is there one in particular you think we should check out?
@@travelfuller I don't have any specific festivals in mind, but if you haven't been to the Queens Night Market I think that would be fun to see. But it only has a few more weeks until it closes down for winter.
Hi! I'm a Celiac and thank you so much for accidentally featuring something I can eat (Myna Cookies). Thank you :D
You can actually get them at Costco for way cheaper! They're called Toatzy Midnight Mini Cookies. I was actually gluten free when we first started our channel. One of our very first videos was about gluten free cookies in NYC!
2 things:
1. Give sisig another chance! Sisig shouldn't be bland at all!
2. Fishballs always need to be dipped in some sauce.
I also think the sisig had been sitting out, they were trying to keep it warm with a blowtorch. Not the best first impression but we'll give it another shot. And I wonder why they didn't give us any sauce for the fishballs!
Yeah u got bad sisig.. it does not look like sisig at all
It did not look like the sisig you would get in the Philippines. The appearance alone disappointed me.
Fish balls comes with a sweet-savory sauce or a vinegar sauce. Not eaten dry!!!
What camera do you guys use?
the fishball is great to eat with a sweet sour sauce or a spicy sauce..
morning to both of you,am your new subscriber watching from Baguio City,Philippines
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Greetings from the Philippines!!New subscriber here!!!
Idk who told you that was a banana fritter. It’s “turon”. Think of it as a banana lumpia.
And you should definitely try sisig at other places. Ask if it’s served on a sizzling platter with an egg.
The $113 you spent in NYC for Filipino street food will get you eating in a nice sit-down restaurant in the Philippines. You should come and visit! Experience the islands and the friendly people of the Philippines!
Now you guys know what to get when you visit the Philippines 😊😂❤
I'm an aussie living in the philippines. These prices made me think back to Aus and i cried a little inside. FYI, you can get lechon kawali and sisig here for around $1.20 or $1.50 with rice
Also, if you ever get a chance, try Bicol Express or Pinakbet!
My “Wow” is for the “Lechón🐖”..
-Lechón🐷= $20.00 dollars.
-See you guys seated at the sidewalk like little kids = Priceless 😍💝
Haha I'm sure that street is very clean!
@@travelfuller agreed 100%👌🏼. We definitely loved that part 😍
Hope you can visit here in the Philippines to try more Filipino food. The sisig here is much more delicious when cooked fresh.
People tryna comparing the prices here in PH with US prices but they totally forgot about the cost of ingredients and cost of living in general. 🤦♂️
The fish balls are usually served with a sweet sauce. Not complete without it.
Try Filipino food in the Philippines...especially the street food that is prevalent and commonplace in their culture...you will see vendors everywhere in Manila/Metro Manila. It will definitely be a different but more genuine experience than what you are experiencing in America.
We are hoping to plan a trip there soon!
@travelfuller I look forward to seeing that trip...my girlfriend is Filipina living in Batangas province south of Manila 😉
Top Tips eating Filipino food.
1. Rice is not optional - if it's served with rice, it's part of the dish and must be eaten together
2. Sauces are not optional - same reason as number 1
3. Condiments are not optional - same as number 1 and 2 but you may have to mix your own at the table. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you're confused on how to mix and use them.
First Time Filipino Food yum yum Enjoy New york U.S.A watching from Los Angeles U.S.A
Thanks for watching!
the prices are insane... 😅 if you go here in philippines you can already order 4-5 dishes for just 20-30$ in a fine restaurant.. :) much more if it is just sold in the streets or what we call karinderia where in you can actually buy around a dollar more or less per dish...😁