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I advice you to visit Bicol, where you see the perfect cone Mayon volcano...where you taste the best food cook from fresh coconut milk, spicy and so delicious...this province known for "gata" foods..like curry style. Tom yum of thai...the Filipino version is "sinigang" or sour soup cook in all fresh and healthy greens and clean meat of ypur choice. You may want to try the pinoy chicken curry...you might forget the thai curry. Explore FILIPINAS...be a travelpinoyfood guide vlogger ...Filipinos have more choices, variety and real!!

Hey Rob, Chrissy great topic for a video. Your discussion about Philippino food got me to thinking about my years in Korea and eating the foods there. Many of the same situations exist in all asian countries as in the Philippines, food hung out to be sold all day in the streets, food that is cooked sitting in pots all day and other such issues. If you know what you like and know what you are doing, even better if you have a local who can help explain things, you will have a much better experience. I also watched the video about your trip to Chrissy's home where she grew up. I immediately thought of the homes in Korea especially those out in the smaller villages. It was exactly the same. When you first encounter living conditions like that it is a bit surprising but you quickly learn that that is what is considered normal for them and you quickly learn to look past that and just enjoy yourself. I never thought less of the people who lived like that, it was just different than how I grew up. I always approached it as a new adventure and a chance to learn more about the people and culture both of which will be vastly different that mine, but different is not always bad. Embrace the adventure and strive to learn more about other cultures. In the end you will be surprised and may find yourself apprciating what you have even more! ! !

Thanks for featuring Filipino Foods. Very ironic some foreigners marry Filipina but hates pinoy food. In my opinion, those expats lives in Filipinas coz they cant afford to live in their own country. So they used marrying pinoy to survive but hates filipino food. If you want to know and understand each countries culture...it is a must to eat their food...then and only then you will have deep understanding why certain country and people are that way. You see many Mexican,Thai restaurant or Chinese every where but no Filipino restaurants...why is that? Because Filipinos are the most flexible person on earth...Filipinos are the easiest people can easily adapt to all types of tastebuds whatever part of the world! FILIPINOS are the most and kindest, friendliest and high hospitality culture on earth. For some wondering, why Filipinos look young...because they eat healthy food...not Microwavable food...FILIPINAS HAS billion varieties food. When you have 7,100 islands and 1000 islands only discovered and countless food you can choose...different islands in Filipinas have different dialect and different food. Goodjob for you for tackling this topic. Good job!

Hi Rob & Chrissy, It’s me Pete, 😎😉👍🏼. Chrissy nailed it, when she said, “she” can eat street food, but it doesn’t mean, it’ll always be safe, for “you” to eat it. Just like foreigners cannot drink the water in Mexico, the same thing applies to us in the Philippines. We cannot drink the water there, because we’ll catch. “Filipino” revenge, lol. I am Mexican-American, but grew up in California. My my ex-wife is from a small Mexican Village. Every time we went back to visit her family and mine in Mexico, my daughters and I always caught “ Montezuma’s revenge.” It’s basic biology 101, Mexicans already have the antibodies in their system from birth, so “they” are immune to the bacteria in the water. It’s the same thing with Chrissy, going back from generation for generation, Chrissy already has the antibodies in her body, so she is immune. Gio & Maya went to Thailand and toured many cities throughout the country, and saw some great sites, and Maya was able to eat all of the street foods. But Geo ended up paying for it, that night, lol. So, continue to keep your guard up, 😎😉👍🏼. Guys, you know I’m a big fan, and I love you both, but I’d like to ask the million dollar question. Rob, when Chrissy eats Balut, do you kiss her after that, lol, 🤢??? Sorry guys, when I move there, if my Asawa Ko, my Mahal eats Balut, she’ll have to chew a whole pack of gum, and chase it with some soda, before I kiss her, 😎👍🏼😉💋💋🥰🥰.

That’s brilliant! To find ingredients to make the foods you like. I’m an adaptable person and I am clear about the foods that are healthy for me. I also eat a lot of the roasted chicken. It’s amazing no one talks about the incredible amazing delicious fruits in the Phillipines. Americans are the most contentious people. They focus on what’s not right and don’t look at what is. The Phillipines fruit is so much better than that in the US. I love Filipino homemade fish soup. I am resourceful. When I go I meet Filipinas and ask them to teach me to Make foods. I make great Filipina friends and learn to adapt my tastes to the Filipino foods. I still can’t believe why foreigners complain about another country’s lifestyle when they choose to be there. That’s the American way. I love how calm Chrissy is. She’s a great model for non reactivity. Good video

Omg. I make Lumpia, Pancit, Chick and pork adobo, Sisig and more here in the mtns of NY,USA and I love it. Can't wait to get there and taste it from the source of the recipe. Salamat po. Amping. I'm ready to cook simple!

i love pinoy food,SARAP TALAGA EH!, sinigang, be cool express, adobo, sisig, pakbet, caldareta, pancit, inihaw,,i hate when x pats and 4 reners say filipino food is horrible!, its not!,,,it all depends on the person cooking the food....

These United States is ranked #12 in obesity with 36.2% rate. The Philippines is ranked so low I didn't want to count all the way down the list with 6.4% rate.

Very good video. A few times Chrissy started to say something and it was cut out (edited out?). She is one very bright young lady. It would be great to hear more from her when the two of you do videos together. She offers a very "real" side of the story. Please don't edit her out quite so much.

Mae ploy is my favorite curry paste, I like the sour curry paste

30 years ago, Southwestern Americans voiced the very same prejudices or biases about Mexican foods that I'm hearing here, about Filipino foods. Americans characterized Mexican food as being always bland, or always greasy (the lard), or overly sweet, and either always overcooked or undercooked... So you see, similarly nasty words. And I admit it was hard to talk food on visits down there in Mexico (unless if you happened to be in Mexico City's fantastic upper-scale restaurants), compared to nowadays. As an older guy my takeaway is that this is a lot of cultural provincialism, plus a need to educate both sides. (Frying food is the most forgiving of all ways to cook foods, so it's a popular technique. Convenience and a full stomach were the most valued goals around food.) Today's Mexican food in Southwestern USA is highly varied, respected and sought after. Perhaps the Philippines will undergo a similar awakening on both sides of the issue in the next 20 years. I've seen similar arguments all over the world, especially border regions or where tourism takes hold. We need to have these conversations.

I could eat Lumpia all day .. as long as I have that, that's all I would ever need to be happy!

Great info, thanks for sharing your recipes on Thai food, i am moving to CDO in February 2024

I don’t like Filipino food. But I will not say Filipino is bad or hate them. It just comes down to fact I did not grow up there and did not develop a pallet for Filipino food. It all comes down to your pallet.

Filipino food is 🔥. The only issue when comes to food there is variety

Some people complain too much and they are just unhappy. Cook at home!

Rob, im in East Lansing, Michigan. suburb of Lansing and a college town. we have 3 Thai restaurants in East Lansing area. no Filipino restaurants to be found here. maybe in Detroit🤷‍♂️ i had no clue what Filipino was until i began chatting with Filipinas on dating apps. im still not real sure😂 maybe i will view some youtube vids i try to learn more about Filipino food. i dont like to see the whole fish on a plate. why dont they fillet fish before cooking there? when i feel like Asian food, my go-to is Thai Kitchen in Okemos or Taste of Thai in East Lansing. pad Thai pork or chicken makes me happy every time

I married an American .He do not like filipino food . He bought his own western groceries & cook his own food & I cook my own Filipino food , we eat together & we have no problem & we lived happily together for 39 years until he passed away last year 2023.

I have no problem with the food there, but I always buy the ingredients and cook it myself. When my girlfriend cooks for me it's always delicious and healthy,I have taken the time to explain to her that what is unhealthy for me as a western person. ❤

My late wife shared a flat with some Filipino's for awhile in Malaysia. She used to make me a dish comprising canned corned beef, egg batter and slices of eggplant. I believe it was called "ton ton", or something like that. It was very tasty..real comfort food. Haven't had it in years.

Well I’m a meat beef and potatoes eater. I dislike all forms of seafood and salads. So I can have everything I want imported and delivered so it’s never an issue. Come on over for steak or ribs.

I’m 50/50 on this topic. Some foods I love, and some I would never eat. The Philippines is not known for its cuisine. Some would say it’s at the bottom of the scale in Southeast Asia.

That skinny profile is because of the inherent metabolism of a Filipino body. Watch what happens when they turn 40's - boom; with all the sweets we eat, it is diabetes waiting to happen.

It is curious that the West, the United States in particular, has the highest obesity rates in the world. It doesn't seem like we eat a very healthy diet.

It isn't fair to compare Thai with Filipino food. Thai people aren't known as great sailors. They aren't known as the World's best nurses. Filipinos are both of the above. Thai people seem to need to open restaurants to find work. If the Filipinos weren't so good at what they do, perhaps Filipino food would be as world-famous as it should be. Call it greasy. Call it over-salted. But remember that both Chinese and Indian food has been adapted to suit western tastes. If Filipino food had been through the same evolutionary process, there would be a western version, much more bland, much less sweet, and much less salty. But the Lechon Baboy would still be a sure-fire hit!

was that a FART i heard when you picked up that TUB and sat back down?,,,lol..rewind , have a listen... so funny!

As with any other nation’s food, it is all about the correct preparation: the freshness of the ingredients, and the spices used…in the correct amounts. While I cannot comment on food of the Philippines, as I have only had it a few times in my life, I do know, just from the ingredients listed here, there are many delicious dishes which could be easily made. If a variety of spices can be gotten there inexpensively, many of the world’s cuisine may be reproduced at will. Since seafood, especially shrimp, may be gotten inexpensively there, I think Cajun style dishes would go over well with everyone.

Omg thank you for Thai you tuber referral❤ I also use sweet spicy Thai sauce in Florida

I use very versatile Korean gochujang paste to make all kinds of delicious asian inspired dishes. If you don't already utilize it, give it a try. I think you'll like it !!

Asawa means wife not nanny. If you don't go cheap on ingredients the food is great. The rules apply here no matter where you're located. If there's a line of people waiting to eat, that's where you go. No line, no eating 😮

I did not hear you speak about beef. I really do lot like chicken and I'm not into pork everyday. Now people will not like what I'm going to say but to me the best solution to the food, infrastructure and budget is to take the philipina wife or girlfriend to a Thailand and you can have the best of both worlds.

I quietly abhorred almost all Filipino food. There were some dishes that I liked if my fiance laid off the salt and sugar a bit. Evidence shows, meaning not many Filipino restaurants in other countries, that not many care for the local Filipino food.

I'm pretty open about food, I limit greasy, fatty foods, so yes I would eat Philly food , with moderation, if I was there....... I don't understand people who move half way around the world and expect to have everything they left behind in their home country...

How the hell does someone go and live in a country if they don't like the food??? I'm very much looking forward to trying Philippine food!

I'll eat the Philippine chicken and rice dishes, but the rest idk..and I'm from the south in Louisiana🇺🇲 where we eat anything with a heartbeat.. but those guts, eyes and feet are even a struggle from me...🤔

Try some Pag Pag?

Hi Rob, I generally agree with your comments and the information you and Chrissy share about life in the Philippines. However, I need to point out your comment about Mexico, and I quote: "Mexico is a pretty dirt poor country," which is unfortunate and inaccurate. It was surprising to me the terms you used to refer to Mexico. I hope you can reconsider those words.

It became greasy it depend on what & how you cook it😊😊😊

I ate a ton of lumpia when I was stationed on Guam

I did not hear the word "RICE" lol. I first went to the Philippines in 1970 and married with children. When I lived there my asawa made me beef stew in a pressure cooker. Until I learned hoe to shop myself at wet and dry markets. Good video.

Now I am hungry

When people say they do or do not like food in a place, they are typically referring to food that's available in restaurants, not made at home. The make-at-home response to negative comments about food is irrelevant. Heh. Also, using factory food like those jars and boxes of paste is NOT "home made". It's just factory stuff. Check out the label. It has a criminal amount of salt! (But I still would love to try it...haha) !!Great video!!!

a cooking show now..?? I think Chrissy said it right... you are always comfortable eating what you grew up with.. Maybe you are also not comparing apples with apples.. I mean if you eat at a low cost 'thai' or 'italian' restaurant then surely those foods will taste less than they should. Quality Philippine foods exist in the better restaurants. And I am very surprised Philippine restaurants aren't more prevalent worldwide. But cheers for the thoughts. I may go to CDO next trip but not for the curry.

Dear sir , i was hoping at some point you'd allow your wife to share her favorite recipe .. conversation rules the nation .

This is a good topic about food but I'm wondering if you can get things like dried beans, wheat flour and other ingredients to make homemade bread...etc

I don't eat vegetables which is the main reason I don't move to the PI.

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Hi Rob and Chrissy 😊 I find the reactions interesting coming from americans in particular as my experience is their food is exceptionally fatty and tasteless 🤷🏻‍♂️ My least favourite dishes are those based on vinegars 🤔 But like you Balut is a no go for me 😂 Nice curry recipe by the way 😊

Do the Philippines cuisine have really hot and spicy dishes ?

The ONLY thing I will not eat is beef liver. I would really appreciate a Kentucky Fried Chicken place! LOVE salmon & shrimp! Stay well.

Foreigners dont like our food cook your own no problem dont insult our food coz you have .lots of clause too😊

My Pinay doesn't like hamburgers or pizza.

… That’s Crazy Filipino food is the best…. Go to a Filipino party they got everything….. Especially my favorite dasaa Pig Blood….

Eat PINEAPPLE Gentlemen and You'll taste sweet , forge eating Italian so You won't taste bitter , 69 etiquette .. pardon my French , wink ..

Why don’t you grow your green curry in a window???

Great video but it's a bit over the top of bottom line is you eat what you like that's it

Taste is personal but there’s just too many mama’s boy that live life bitching about anything and everything.

Well well - In my opinion Thai food Sucks..😂 I will pick Philippine food over Thai food. I have lived in Thailand for many years and 90% of Thai food is really not Thai. Most is copied from India. Vietnam and Chinese. Go to Esaan and you will see what Thai food really is and it sucks ! 😮

your so die hard to defend your food....... honestly your food is too sweet but I eat a lot of chilis to eat your food, so please.... I know how to adjust to the food, so stop acting like your food is all that....'its not all that...

Fil. Restaurant food are unhealthy ...so we cook at hom

don't eat PAG PAG!