DELICIOUS FILIPINO SNACKS YOU SHOULD TRY!

The Philippines is a paradise for snack lovers, offering a mix of sweet, savory, and tropical flavors. Street vendors and local markets sell crispy chicharon (pork rinds) and garlicky cornick (toasted corn nuts), perfect for crunchy cravings...

🍿 Chips & Crunchy Favorites

Boy Bawang is a garlic corn snack that’s crunchy, salty, and perfect with soft drinks or beer. You can find it in sari-sari stores, SM groceries, or Filipino stores abroad.

Piattos is a light potato crisp with flavors like cheese or sour cream. It’s a classic baon snack that’s still a favorite today.

Nova is your “healthy” option — a multigrain chip with a slightly sweet and salty flavor. It’s available in most supermarkets and also online.

Chippy is a barbecue corn chip that hits you with pure Filipino snack nostalgia. Try the red bag for the original flavor!

Ding Dong is a crunchy mix of nuts, corn, peas, and cracklings. It’s chaotic in the best way, and a favorite for parties and merienda.

🍰 Sweet Treats & Desserts

Polvoron is a powdery milk shortbread that melts in your mouth. You’ll find them in Goldilocks or pasalubong shops, sometimes in ube or pinipig flavors.

Pastillas are soft milk candies made from carabao’s milk. Sweet, creamy, and often wrapped in colorful papel de hapon.

Ube Halaya is a thick, sweet purple yam jam. It’s a dessert on its own or an ingredient in halo-halo and pastries.

Otap is a flaky sugar pastry from Cebu. Messy to eat, but worth every bite.

Dried Mangoes — especially from Cebu — are chewy, sweet-tart, and world-famous. Brands like 7D and Philippine Brand export globally.

🛒 Where to Find Them

You can buy these snacks in almost any Filipino store, but if you're abroad, check out Seafood City (US), T&T Supermarket (Canada), or online shops like Lazada, Shopee, and even Amazon.

For handmade or regional versions, try looking for sellers on Instagram or Etsy. Just search hashtags like #PinoySnacks or #FilipinoDesserts.