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<p>Filipino cuisine gets the spotlight in the latest episode of &quot;Somebody Feed Phil,&quot; where host Phil Rosenthal takes viewers on a gastronomic tour of Metro Manila and beyond. </p><p>With help from champions of local cuisine, Rosenthal explores the Philippines one bite at a time, visiting both humble eateries and award-winning restaurants. </p><p>Want to check out all the food spots featured in the Netflix documentary? We&#x27;ve got you covered. </p><div><strong>Trellis</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760843431509377077_1135754991903998_4482169354794683228_n.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Trellis&#x27; Filipino food spread for &quot;Somebody Feed Phil.&quot; Trellis/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">Trellis&#x27; Filipino food spread for &quot;Somebody Feed Phil.&quot; Trellis/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>Rosenthal&#x27;s first stop was the Quezon City restaurant Trellis, where food content creator Erwan Heussaff made him try the beloved Filipino dish sisig. </p><p>The host also sampled pitichan (a type of pork rind crackling from Pampanga) and fried fish with burong hipon, a fermented rice and shrimp condiment.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/23/this-filipino-restaurant-sold-out-its-sisig-thanks-to-netflix-show-1821">This Filipino restaurant sold out its sisig, thanks to Netflix show</a></div><p>Trellis is located at 40 Matalino Street corner Kalayaan Avenue in Brgy. Central, Quezon City. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064085225668">here</a>. </p><div><strong>Toyo Eatery</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760817890509111989_18469977631076137_2275916993635760833_n.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The &quot;Somebody Feed Phil&quot; crew at Toyo Eatery. Toyo Eatery/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">The &quot;Somebody Feed Phil&quot; crew at Toyo Eatery. Toyo Eatery/Facebook </span></span></span></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>Toyo Eatery, an award-winning concept in Makati that is a consistent presence on best restaurants lists, also had the honor of feeding Rosenthal and his crew. </p><p>The delicious spread included an array of kinilaw (Filipino ceviche), and a salad inspired by the vegetables in the folk song &quot;Bahay Kubo,&quot; among others. The owners of Toyo took to social media to describe the experience of being part of &quot;Somebody Feed Phil&quot; as &quot;a moment we won&#x27;t forget.&quot; </p><p>Toyo Eatery is located at The Alley at Karrivin, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/toyoeatery">here</a>. </p><div><strong>Sosing&#x27;s Carinderia</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:500px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760790190504426311_1267519718076506_6344911349803576259_n.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Rosenthal enjoying a meal at Sosing&#x27;s Carinderia. Rosenthal/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">Rosenthal enjoying a meal at Sosing&#x27;s Carinderia. Rosenthal/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>After riding a jeepney for the first time, Rosenthal enjoyed a no-frills, flavor-filled lunch at Sosing&#x27;s Carinderia, a popular eatery in Makati that has been around since 1971. </p><p>Of course, he had to try the best-selling liempo (grilled pork belly), along with other Filipino favorites such as beef caldereta and okoy (shrimp fritters). </p><p><strong></strong>Sosing&#x27;s Carindera is located at 5819 Zobel Roxas corner Dian street, Makati. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlingSosing2021">here</a>. </p><div><strong>Jollibee</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175076076332820220815-jollibee.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Rosenthal also stopped by Jollibee for its famous ChickenJoy. Jollibee/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">Rosenthal also stopped by Jollibee for its famous ChickenJoy. Jollibee/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>A visit to the Philippines would not be complete without Jollibee, the homegrown fast food chain best known for its crispy fried chicken. </p><p>Of course, Rosenthal had to get an entire ChickenJoy bucket and munch on a drumstick. Other must-try items here include the Filipino-style sweet spaghetti, and the peach mango pie.</p><p>Jollibee has branches nationwide, and has also opened stores across the globe. </p><div><strong>Asador Alfonso</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760730731468529881_17922189119995469_854100072081047018_n.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The gorgeous Asador Alfonso is located in Alfonso, Cavite. Asador Alfonso/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">The gorgeous Asador Alfonso is located in Alfonso, Cavite. Asador Alfonso/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>Rosenthal headed to Cavite for his next food stop, the beautiful Asador Alfonso led by renowned Spanish chef Chele Gonzalez. </p><p>For lunch, the host enjoyed a selection of the restaurant&#x27;s elevated Spanish dishes: gazpacho, paella, and slow-roasted lamb, to name a few. </p><p>Asador Alfonso is located at Lot 3308 Barangay Road, Alfonso, Cavite. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558153496980">here</a>.</p><div><strong>Chicks ni Otit</strong></div><div><strong></strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760696070502634765_637330569356541_5766777915181731361_n.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Chicks ni Otit is a &quot;five-star carinderia&quot; owned by actress Wilma Doesnt. Chicks ni Otit/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">Chicks ni Otit is a &quot;five-star carinderia&quot; owned by actress Wilma Doesnt. Chicks ni Otit/Facebook </span></span></span> </div><p>Rosenthal&#x27;s next stop was Chicks ni Otit, a roadside eatery in Tagaytay that has been dubbed as a &quot;five-star carinderia.&quot;</p><p>The restaurant&#x27;s owner, actress Wilma Doesnt, serves the &quot;Somebody Feed Phil&quot; host some of their bestsellers, such as crispy pata, grilled tuna, and bulalo. </p><p>Chicks ni Otit is located at Mahogany Avenue, Kaybagal South, Tagaytay. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chicksniotittagaytay">here</a>. </p><div><strong>Grace Park</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:600px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750760657708Organic Lechon at Grace Park 06242025.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Organic Lechon at Grace Park, the last stop of &quot;Somebody Feed Phil.&quot; Grace Park/Facebook"/><span class="fr-inner">Organic Lechon at Grace Park, the last stop of &quot;Somebody Feed Phil.&quot; Grace Park/Facebook </span></span></span></div><p>The episode ended on a high note with a feast at Grace Park, owned by the late award-winning chef Margarita Fores.</p><p>Rosenthal and his new friends enjoyed lechon and lamb adobo, among others, with the host paying tribute to the culinary icon who passed away months after their visit. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/2/11/chef-margarita-for-s-speaks-on-filipino-food-1951">Chef Margarita Forés speaks on Filipino food</a></div><p>Grace Park is located at One Rockwell in Makati. Check out their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/graceparkdining">here</a>.</p>

<p>Want to check out all the food spots featured in the Netflix documentary? We've got you covered. </p>

Want to check out all the food spots featured in the Netflix documentary? We've got you covered.

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