Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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There’s something sacred about being invited into someone’s home to eat. Not a restaurant or curated tasting menu, but a real home—with garlic sizzling in oil, family chatter, and the quiet dignity of someone cooking a dish perfected over decades.
Now imagine that intimacy in a multi-course Filipino food tour, featuring authentic dishes and stories from every region of the Philippines. More than just dining, it’s a Manila culinary experience that celebrates flavors, traditions, and the warmth of Filipino hospitality.
Along the way, you’ll discover authentic Filipino cuisine, gain insider knowledge of local food culture, and experience the spirit of family gatherings.
Perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, or families, this Philippine food tour is an unforgettable way to share meals, create lasting memories, and explore the diverse culinary landscape of the Philippines.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reach out to us for Food Allergies or Restrictions
No Vegan Options
What To Expect
This sumptuous, home-cooked lunch is generously served family-style, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Join us in a vibrant, colorful neighborhood that tourists rarely get to explore. This easily accessible gem provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Our charming and gracious hosts invite you to experience the true essence of Philippine warmth, leisurely hospitality, and mouthwatering cuisine. You'll feel like a local as you savor every bite and enjoy the rich cultural tapestry that accompanies each dish.
Sample Menu
starter
Starter: Appetizer
Subject to seasonality
main
Main: Fish Dish
Subject to seasonality
main
Main: Pork/Chicken/Beef Dish
Subject to seasonality
main
Main: Vegetable Dish
Subject to seasonality
dessert
Dessert: Sweet Local Treat
Subject to seasonality
dessert
Coffee or Tea
Options
Home Cooked Meal with a Filipino Grandma
What‘s Included
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grandma is the Best!
clairerD6245OY,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful introduction to real Filipino home life. We met with Grandma, Grandpa, and Nana. Nana is their home helper. We helped to prepare our dinner, and it was so much fun! Being in a local home was truly an experience. We did not get written recipes of the food we cooked and ate, as we have at other cooking classes, but we still enjoyed our visit very much.
Great lunch with GrandMa Oyet and GrandPa Bong
Flyer70515,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We very much enjoyed our time with GrandMa Oyet and Grandpa Bong. Lots of great food, good fun in the kitchen (helping is optional), good coversation and a few receipes to try and reproduce at home! We learnt a lot about the Filipino way of life - and eating.
Amazing!!!
U1646PFrachaelg,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was absolutely amazing!! I ended up having a private cooking class with grandma Oyet! She and her husband bong and nana were so warm and welcoming and the food was delicious! So much fun. I cook professionally and own a restaurant in the US and there was so much to learn here! Highly reccommended!!
Experience to remember
HelenA476,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very special experience with grandma , grandpa and Nanna. They made me feel part of their extended family straight away. I learned to cook special dishes, chatted about life and learned some history. Great experience that I will remember for a very long time
Sharing life and cooking with a Flipino grandma
Monique V,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sharing a cooking experience in a Filipino home with a Filipino family. Cooking, talking, laughing, sharing life and history. Oyet is a lovely teacher, a morning I will forever remember.
Filipino local experience and cooking
Nisus euryalus,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grandma, thanks for the afternoon together. I love learning new things and using the vinegar to preserve and finding sour notes from tamarind and Kamias is so fun for me. Keep having fun too. Power to u ;)
Great Cultural experience in rainy season!
Ritsuko312,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the highlight of my trip in Manila.The host Ms.Oyet and her family are so nice and friendly. The class is casual and easy going style.I really enjoyed to cook Lumpia and pork Adobo with the nice conversation.Of coure taste are also great! They explained about not only the food but also local culture and the story of her home- cooked meal.Highly recommend for anyone.Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
The real local experience
Voyage798385,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a pleasant experience with grandma ,grandpa and their daughter. Their house was clean and comfy and they were all friendly to me and I could feel like I'm one of the family memebers. All of the dishes, from the starter to the dessert, were all amazingly going far beyond my expectations. I can't list the specific menu here, but absolutely Adobo that I learned how to cook was the best food I ever had in Philippines. Grandma was so kind to show me tips and the recipe . I will definitely try cooking it back home. What also impressed me was the story they shared with me about the local history in this last 50 years of city development. It was far better than the information on the internet to understand the social shift into the new phase of the entire Metro Manila. I am sure this is the things to do I've been waiting for. I can recommend it to anyone visiting Manilla. Finally, thanks a lot for your warm welcoming!! Kenji from Japan ありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとうありがとう！
Authentic experience
jeanlB5805CN,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved this class! the hosts were so lovely and really made you feel like part of their family. You can do as much or as little cooking as you want, and they'll adjust the class to your liking. The food was amazing but the company was even more amazing, highly recommend
The best authentic cooking class
J2513COninak,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hosts (Grandma, Grandpa and Nana) were really welcoming, we felt at home there. First we tried some Philipino dishes that Grandma prepared beforehand (lunch) and then decided which two of them (there were 4-5) we wanted to try and cook ourselves. They were very encouraging, the vibe was relaxed, we were laughing a lot and we learned a bit about Philipino history and habbits. They were amazing hosts and gave some tips about Manila (taxis, which places are best to be avoided etc.). You could tell that they are hosting cooking class out of pure love for cooking and sharing their experiences with other people. Would 100% recommend. If we go back to Manila one day, I hope we can hang out again. Nana, Lola and Lolo, Nina&Miha love you❤️
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