My 5 Best Food Finds in Mercato Centrale (Manila,PH)

I've been wanting to visit Mercato Centrale the moment I came to know about it thru OAP. But since Banchetto is nearer to my place, I always skip visiting Mercato. Now that I am migrating overseas, I need atleast once to visit this famous Weekend Market. It was Sunday and my family were too lazy to go out. Equipped with my camera, I headed alone to Bonifacio Global City just in time for lunch to have the Mercato experience. I can't afford to miss this time. 

I am used to this concept of weekend food market at night and it feels terribly hot going out at this hour (11am). I'm thankful that one part of the tent was enclosed and air conditioned.

The food hunt began.

1. Farm n Deli's Tinapa  - My motive in going to Mercato is to get a bottle of Farm and Deli's Tinapa. I went gaga over it after I tasted it in UTT6.0 and I wanted to try it as a sauce in a pasta. My bes is coming over to our house later this noon and it's the perfect time to try it out for 'merienda'.

Farm n Deli - They also sell longganisa from different
 provinces which actually taste good.

Barang's Tinapa Php250/bottle

Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas

I've been missing Teh Tahrik or milk tea from Ya Kun Kaya Singapore since I went back to Manila. The last time I checked, the only branch they have is in NAIA. I tried looking for alternatives like Toast Box or any local cafes which serves the same tea but I still want the blend from Ya Kun.

I was delighted to know that there is one Ya Kun Kaya branch in Ortigas. I can't wait to go there and savour the rich blend of pulled tea & milk and the kaya toast.

After jogging in Ultra at 7am, me and my jogging mates decided to have breakfast at Ya Kun. It was hard to find at first but finally we were able to locate the cafe.

Thai At Silk - Serendra

October 2009. I went home for a one month vacation in Manila. I made sure that my schedule will be filled with meeting with friends, beauty treatments, shopping and food trips. One of those is my desire to introduce my family to another cuisine aside from Filipino food. My parents were simple eaters so they don't really like dining out too much. But because of my influence they also started the habit. That time I brought them to Thai at Silk at Serendra to sample the Thai cuisine. It was a sure hit.

Ozeano Fusion Restaurant (photoblog)

When you happen to be in Manila Ocean Park, you can try this resto with lunch and dinner buffet. We were 4 adults @ Php600 per head excluding drinks and my nephew was free of charge. They don't do that often but it was the only reason why we agreed to try their buffet lunch after much convincing of one of their staff. Well, it's worth the money and the view was superb. I would want to try this again with my family. Nice place to bring your balikbayan friends and relatives. But be ready for the harana trio who will entertain with their few songs and also on your requests. Be ready with your tip too... =) I was amazed when they are able to play the "Black Magic Woman" by Santana. kewl!Unfortunately, I don't have much of the food pictures but the food choices were good.