Filipino food in 🇵🇭 Manila, PH vs Denver, USA—clear winner?
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The creators visit Manila Bay, a relatively new Filipino restaurant located near their home in Denver, to satisfy their cravings for international flavors while waiting for their upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. They explore the restaurant's interior and bakery before sampling a variety of traditional dishes. The meal includes appetizers like Calamansi fries and Calamansi lemonade, followed by main courses such as crispy P, Bongus Sigang, and oxtail Kare-Kare. The creators discuss the cultural significance of eating with a spoon and fork rather than knives, noting historical reasons for this practice in the Philippines. They conclude their dining experience by sampling several desserts, including Halo-Halo, Turon, and a sweet corn ice cream dish. The video serves as a culinary preview for their planned move to Manila, where they intend to split their time between the United States and the Philippines.
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I am dying for some Filipino food I cannot believe we haven't been out of the country for 2 months
that's phenomenal M this place has carry out and delivery also
hands down the fish is my favorite it's so good
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