Hidden Gems in Manila, Incredible Value: Traditional Lechon, Street Food, and a Crispy Catfish!

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Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the time in the Philippines and the best way to connect with friends is over a meal or two (or three or four). And that's exactly what I got to do! From the classic inexpensive street food to a traditional Filipino dinner with the great Lechon, Crispy Pata, and the giant crispy catfish, we were stuffed, but always room for dessert.
And that took us to the Filipinos Legendary Bakery for desserts! The classic ensaymada certainly didn't disappoint. Thank you for joining!
Here are some useful links:
• Mama V's
• Great Inexpensive Filipino Street Food
• mamavdelicious.com
•GF The Providence Tower 2471 Leon Guinto, cor Estrada St, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila
• Milky Way Cafe
• Great Traditional Filipino Fare
• www.cafe.milkywayrestaurant.com
• 900 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Makati, 1200 Metro Manila, Philippines
• Mary Grace Cafe
• Desserts!
• www.marygracecafe.com
• Pretty much everywhere in the Philippines
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• Roa's Channel: / roamusic
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@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏 🤗 ❤️

@ruththompson9369 Жыл бұрын

I wish you the best too.. may tomorrow hold the things that will make you strong..

@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын

@@ruththompson9369 😊👍

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind wishes to all ❤️

@visariosorino8034 Жыл бұрын

@Tim Lee Thanks Tim Lee, love your content on youtube. God bless from Vancouver BC Canada 🇨🇦 🙌😊👍

@miked9260 Жыл бұрын

You just had to come up with this line didn't you?? 😊😊😊😊like

@jamesdove8021 Жыл бұрын

I love how gracious you are with the servers. Those of us who have served appreciate you for this.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Very glad that the servers were gracious with us also!

@girlywhirly4971 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo Just found your channel not long ago and have been binge watching lol fabulous content and really enjoy the polite attitude with everyone u run into and all the scrumptious food. Where is Lois? I hope she is well, she is so sweet and beautiful.

@chickboy359 Жыл бұрын

“That’s not tea,that’s vinegar!”😆 Learned my lesson the hard way as well eating in a Vietnamese restaurant. Gave me what looked like the free broth in every meal,it was in a little soup cup so without checking,took a sip..lo and behold,it was the fish sauce!😂

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Great to know that we're not alone. Yeah, they served it in the teacup in my case

@cakelandia6825 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, you went back to Manila again, wow I'm jealous haven't seen my home country for 5 years now :(

@kallihug3022 Жыл бұрын

Tim you are not a plain white Manila envelope..you open with such flair and variety..loved this

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂

@soxrox2574 Жыл бұрын

I have never been to Manila but I love watching you explore the food scene there. Between this video and your others I can see that there's so much to enjoy 😋

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much again! Always fun to travel 🙂. Hope you're able to make it back to Vegas sometime soon 🙂

@amelitoborja5723 Жыл бұрын

I like how u describe the food when u consume u deliver it so good.SALUTE TO YOU

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and I think I'm getting better at speaking with my mouth full 😉

@concernedgreatly5291 Жыл бұрын

Your videos always put a smile on my face. ❣️

@michellejosefoodandtravel Жыл бұрын

Kamusta (Hello in Tagalog) Tim!! What you ate at both Mama V and Milky Way is basically the same amount of food my mom (Michelle) cooks when we go over for dinner!! Filipinos love to eat and Filipino moms love to stuff you. You walk away feeling like a Thanksgiving Day turkey…STUFFED!! We loved watching your experiences trying the amazing foods that the Philippines has to offer at the various buffets and cafes in all your recent videos in the Philippines. My mom (Michelle’s) would love to feed you one day with the volume of food you can eat!! Salamat (thank you in Tagalog) for another great video and bringing us along!! 😊😋👏🏽

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Salamat to you both... Yeah, it was a lot of food...and definitely a bit too much and glad to hear you get that experience as well 😃

@girlywhirly4971 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo Hey Coca Cola guy 😁 great video.

@lynnchurchill3887 Жыл бұрын

Cheers to you Tim! I always feel like I'm right there with you. You are an amazing person. It's so great that you have friends all over the world! Thank you for sharing your food experiences!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Lynn! Really grateful to get to connect with everyone in person and also everyone here virtually 😃

@AussieAngeS Жыл бұрын

Omg Tim when you drank that vinegar 😵‍💫 my face screwed up haha. The food looks superb, what a wonderful experience for you. Thanks for sharing

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

That was a shocking mistake 😉

@sloppyjoe4017 Жыл бұрын

Never apologize for eating with your hands. Best way ever

@jacquelinecote271 Жыл бұрын

Oh, so enjoyed this !!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Really grateful to get to connect with all the friends in the Philippines over a meal 😋

@jacquelinecote271 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo That is wonderful.. Added Bonus

@mariepennington1632 Жыл бұрын

I loved following this video to end. Your friends really showed you a delicious meal. And you really supported the individual’s bringing the food items to the table. I really appreciate this video and I learned about the blood dish and the sponge bread. What a wonderful meal with friends and really awesome service. Thank you for taking us along. Every dish looked amazing.. 😊❤

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Really fun to get to explore the different dishes with the friends here. Thank you so much for reaching out

@lujzagarou7619 Жыл бұрын

Love the Manila food, and wonderful company, enjoyed this one.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Quite a lot of food and lots of fun🙂

@sweeney0558 Жыл бұрын

THE FOOD LOOKED GREAT THANKS

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Very good food in the Philippines for sure.. and very reasonably priced

@karenglaicar5486 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. That food looked delicious. Thanks and take care.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment!

@Surya-jv1js Жыл бұрын

Beyond stunning food trip Manila love it❤

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the time in Manila.. great food and great friends

@jadehom8067 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim...Nice video...glad you enjoyed your time in Manila...safe travels and God Bless 😘🤗🌹💘

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jade and hope you're keeping warm 🙂

@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see that you found the hidden gems in Manila. You and your friends had some very good food.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thanks Min, it was a nice evening getting to eat and connect with the friends. Thank you again🙂

@minlui2752 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo You’re welcome

@Maru-wl7ud Жыл бұрын

I had a High School Teacher who wants told us you treat and smile the cafeteria workers,janitorial with respect and a smile. Someday the person may be your boss. I'm in my 60,'s and never forget the advice

@yvonnedee1122 Жыл бұрын

Love Filipino desserts 🙌 Nice selections 😍

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

A little too much dessert.. but never say no to a nice Street 😃

@bureaucrazy1234 Жыл бұрын

Vegetables are a very rare sight in Filipino food. Meats, sugar, lots of vinegar, and anything deep-fried and cooked to a mush abound.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

I did notice a lot of deep fried crispy meats etc

@millsykooksy4863 Жыл бұрын

everything looks incredible

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable though it was a lot of food 😃

@Hmoobyoojyim Жыл бұрын

Wow great food tim

@PawlaczykMichael Жыл бұрын

what a nice video !!!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@patsalas5170 Жыл бұрын

Even when I'm not hungry when I start out with you on new adventures, I always end up hungry watching all the great yummy foods you so generously bring us along for 😊 CHEERS 🥂 ❤

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat 🙂. I think they overdid it with the ordering on the most wonderful way😋

@kennethwu115 Жыл бұрын

Amazing trip. Enjoy!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Kenneth

@grandmapbj9127 Жыл бұрын

Tim, oh you are such a Sweet Guy, bet your mom is so proud !!!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Absolutely a great joy to get to connect with everyone. Thank you for your kind comment

@malisadominguez2744 Жыл бұрын

Hello Tim glad to watch you again I had 3 strokes in the past 4 months I'm getting better but I'm like I have to see tim sending love from Houston TX

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Hi Malisa, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out on your recovery. I really hope you're doing well and I'm very sad to hear about the three strokes! Hope recovery is going well and hope you're staying strong. Best wishes to you and yours 🙂

@calvinmarshall1610 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim I really liked this video really great looking food Tina was really nice and showed great hospitality you had a lot of sweets that day and evening hope you weren't hyperactive At the end of the night my friend 😀😀😀

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Calvin! It was a great treat to get to spend time with the friends.. over ate a bit, but was more tired than hyperactive afterwards 😉

@carolyncornelius1492 Жыл бұрын

Tim Lee, You make everything look exceptionally delicious. WOW!! .. I absolutely and unequivocally love watching you eat all that lovely food with such gusto! .. You are amazing and we all thoroughly enjoy your excellent videos!! .. God Bless You Always, CC 🥰

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Really grateful to get to connect and share these experiences with everyone here. All the best to you and yours 😃

@grdpder Жыл бұрын

1st all the way from Cali

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂

@anthonycirami8500 Жыл бұрын

Yesss

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

😃

@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын

14:00 - i went to my local international Lotte’ market, in chantilly va, one day and saw the shrimp chips and could not stop eating them.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

They are quite addictive..

@charleneharris2060 Жыл бұрын

Love it ❤

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Great experience in the Philippines 😃

@Pzlovewin88 Жыл бұрын

@TimLee you going international food vlog now. Way to go good sir. Thank yoy again for great video.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

It was just great to meet up with some old friends. I had the chance to work in the Philippines a few years back.

@Pzlovewin88 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo that's great. Catching up with old friend always good and fun memories. You are inspiration as the like Mark Wien...and others. But I always watch your videos and big fan. I am foodie myself but I never have courage to do vlog lol 😆 maybe one day ..

@msjoifuld Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, the "tortilla" is actually called Tortang Talong😂 Its traditionally roasted eggplants topped with sauteed meat & dipped in egg then fried

@dennisolive4741 Жыл бұрын

Those prawn crackers are called Krupuk. Now it is hard to find goods with lots of prawn flavor. Thet seem to be scrimping on the prawns.

@AlusW. Жыл бұрын

Everything looked so delicious. Try using the spoon to eat Filipino food next time. Tim, I love how you enjoy each bite! I'm so hungry for Filipino food now. 😋👍👍

@AlusW. Жыл бұрын

Tim, I apologize about using the spoon, I should have watched the entire video first.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Yes, fork and spoon 😃

@kngo22086 Жыл бұрын

Another gem by Mr. Tim Lee

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

So grateful to get to connect with the friends over a meal or two 🙂 thank you so much for your kind comment

@MrMarkS-lg7yk Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here. I enjoyed this video and your very happy/friendly/upbeat personality. :>)

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and really grateful to get to interact with everyone here

@PaoMauMahal Жыл бұрын

Filipino knife is indeed the spoon. :) Enjoy your stay in the Philippines!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

I'm picking up the culture 😉

@processserver8470 Жыл бұрын

Ciao Tim 👋 👋 Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️ ⛵️ Cheers 😋👍🌹✅

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

A happy daylight savings time to you! We just changed our time today

@tungol00 Жыл бұрын

The tea tasting was the best part for me😅

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

I found out that wasn't tea...

@evelyntrickett3759 Жыл бұрын

i liked your reaction when you tried the tea (vinegar) it happened to me when we went to China i thought it was tea but its for your hands to wash

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

LoL thanks Evelyn..by the way, only one more day to go 😃

@roldansalalila6544 Жыл бұрын

Hi TIM...New Subscriber Here...Nice Vlog...

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support. Just really grateful to get to connect with everyone here and also to share these experiences 🙂

@sandihill Жыл бұрын

Cheers🥃💗

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

🥂

@graceesmael5303 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@agnesapostol742 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim Lee, I love watching your vlogs . I just wanted to know something about you, where you are from, and other things you can share about you.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for reaching out! I'm from Vancouver Canada. Born and raised here.

@jimrager4770 Жыл бұрын

Man i wish i could go to Manili

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend Manila as a travel destination. Very easy to get around and language is not an issue

@briandreeling8840 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian... Two more meetings to go

@briandreeling8840 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo 🤣🤣🤣

@Johndoe-qn9jr Жыл бұрын

Hoping for a good buffe video ral soon :)

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Will be in search of great buffets 😋

@Johndoe-qn9jr Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo yes i see another channel that has fkrst name strictly he went to france, yes small village in france to visit maybe best buffe in Europe. Only mistake he say he made was not stsy there for 3 days one for could food one for hot and one for dessert 😀 but for now i hope you find really good buffe closer to where you live new one or revisit old good one

@tg-ik5pf Жыл бұрын

🥰

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

😋

@patt335 Жыл бұрын

Carla that blood is so good! You were gagging on it in a different Video. Lol

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

LoL blood in stew form turns out to be actually pretty good 😋

@patt335 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo You’re out here eating at buffets that cost hundreds of dollars. I don’t understand the need to go “third world” eating. Is it just for views? What’s next? Lining up a plate of Balut eggs and duck flippers to replace Peking duck? Certain innards aren’t fine dining and apparently are for shock value. I think better should be expected from you.

@MrRobzkie Жыл бұрын

you passed on puto bumbong and bibingka. thats authentic filipino you can get!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

I know 🤦🏻‍♂️

@MrRobzkie Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo well there is always next time. i love your videos. very luscious I would say😄

@TheSpritz0 Жыл бұрын

TIM- At least you didn’t drink the bowl of lemon water for rinsing your fingers like Mark Wiens did in one of his early videos in Kathmandu❤️🍵

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Lol... That bowl of lemon water sounds might be refreshing 😆

@johnmichaelreyes911 Жыл бұрын

7:50 Looks like paksiw

@ShayC143 Жыл бұрын

Try balut!!!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Ehhh 😬. 😉

@diosdadocabugao68 Жыл бұрын

Mix the dinuguan over the rice

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Good call!

@casamassive9695 Жыл бұрын

How do you not gain weight eating at all these places Tim? I love your videos

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

You're very kind ... Certainly getting rounder here

@lucytree7892 Жыл бұрын

Someone explain to me what the deal with uncle Roger and the fried rice? Everytime Tim takes some fried rice, he mentions it without giving the full story. I have been enjoy watching your videos. I can't believe the amount of fish and sea food you eat.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the seafood there and in other places I visit.. thank you so much 🙂

@kurtisgillen7658 Жыл бұрын

How does all the food u eat look better than the last.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

They certainly do an amazing job with the meals 😋

@kurtisgillen7658 Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo I need to remember to eat or be eating while watching ur show

@dayangmarikit6860 Жыл бұрын

LOL, that is an eggplant omelette called (Tortang Talong), it's not a tortilla. By the way, aside from the Spanish name, I'm not sure if it's actually a Spanish influence. Do they have eggplant omelettes in Spain?... That's like saying that (Ceviche) is of Spanish origin because it has a Spanish name, when in reality it's an indigenous pre-colonial Peruvian dish that lost its original name. The same goes for Philippine adobo, the name is Spanish but the dish is indigenous and simply lost its original name.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

I knew that about ceviche that it was Peruvian and origin.. I found that out in the streets of Miami at the time out cafe. Funny what one can learn when touring a food stand 🙂

@hirolla74 Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor, Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor? Won't you please, Won't you please, Please won't you be my neighbor? Spoken*: Hi television neighbor, I'm glad we're together again....

@dcgravity7822 Жыл бұрын

Lol! I always thought Tim had that cadence and tone when he talks!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

😉

@kisary4962 Жыл бұрын

Truly the Mister Rogers of KZfaq Asian vloggers.

@odoroussmegma2191 Жыл бұрын

I would be afraid to be kidnapped. Did you visit the Radisson?

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

No, unfortunately I didn't. However it's pretty safe there, imo

@jdshirin Жыл бұрын

👋👋U’re wearing Coke t-shirt written in Korean…U got it going K-culture ambassador!!🙏👍

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! But truth be told, the shirts were on sale at the Coca-Cola store in Vegas😉

@Ewisabef_79 Жыл бұрын

Gotta stop watching you before bed, I get hungry!!! How do you manage to eat all that deliciousness?? If you ever need help.....

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Anytime! Always good to have a partner to tackle a buffet with 😋

@kisary4962 Жыл бұрын

When do you actually have time to work Tim? Your job is just as good as Bill and Lisa's job?

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Definitely very long hours at work.. and very grateful to have this KZfaq community to alleviate the stresses of the day today grind.

@StitchJones Жыл бұрын

Tim, out of respect, can you stop saying that you made a mistake where so much food comes out. Someone had to have ordered it. Please just don't treat us like we are ignorant. You studied the menu and placed the order. Thank You.

@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын

you look tired lately, hope all is ok.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Work has been incredibly hectic.. the 12 to 16 hour days (and sometimes 20 hours) have certainly been catching up with me.

@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo well, here is my advice… take a day or two to just shut down, turn the cell and cameras off and just rest. try it.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

@@gailsfoodandstuff Thank you so much! That sounds like some Sage advice... Work has been 7 days a week lately and just trying to catch a break

@niamorelos547 Жыл бұрын

You gotta eat using the spoon please…..😮

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Agreed.. fork and spoon 🙂

@niamorelos547 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy Manila Tim from chilly Vancouver 😄

@AmelieZh Жыл бұрын

Filipino food scares me with all the vinegar...lol. I'll pass

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

You do need a bit of acid to cut all the fat 😉

@Lalabean65 Жыл бұрын

Blood yuk!!!!!!!!!

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Oh, you got to embrace the inner vampire within us all

@stmark4181 Жыл бұрын

MAKATI and MANILA are two DIFFERENT cities. STOP calling other cities Manila.

@TimLeeLetsGo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up

@x-75hurricane65 Жыл бұрын

ST MARK....No need to be so rude. Remember this. If you have to choose between being kind and being right, choose being KIND and you will ALWAYS be right.

@stmark4181 Жыл бұрын

@@x-75hurricane65 First of all, you're reading a TEXT, so YOU DON'T KNOW the sound and tone of the person. When you assume, you make an ASS out of yourself.