While on our quest for authentic food in Southeast Asia, we could not miss the infamous Durian. There is no other fruit that inspires much debate amongst visitors to Southeast... Read more →
Ilocos sits in the northwestern part of the Philippines and is said to have one of the country’s strongest culinary traditions. While in the Philippines attending a TBEX travel bloggers... Read more →
Discovering the local foods of a region or country is a multi-layered effort. At Authentic Food Quest, we follow a process called, “Savor Local”, which goes beyond simply eating the local... Read more →
Manila was our first city on our quest to authentic food in Southeast Asia. As soon as we landed we were struck by its contrasts. You will find luxurious neighborhoods... Read more →
Southeast Asia is known for its hot and humid climate. And, as you enjoy spicy food and local dishes at open air restaurants, you will want to quench your thirst... Read more →
Our quest to discover the authentic dishes in Southeast Asia, took us to Pampanga, the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. One of the things we were really looking forward to... Read more →
We were blown away as soon as we walked into Kerry Sports, at the Shangri-La at the Fort in Manila. We knew at that point that all kilos we had... Read more →
To stay fit on your travels to the Philippines can be more challenging than you think. Especially if underwater diving is not an activity that you enjoy. Why do I... Read more →
At Rico’s lechon, the ingredients are simple. The most important one is the PIG, otherwise known as Filipino lechon. Cebu City, the “second city” of the Philippines, is home to... Read more →
If you ask any Filipino for the most popular dishes in the Philippines, you will certainly get “Lechon” as an answer. Naturally, the following question is, "where can we have... Read more →
Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to help you explore local culture through food. As digital nomads, we travel to share authentic food recipes and food guides from around the world so you can savor them during your travels or in your home kitchen.
