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Home Cooked Meal with a Filipino Grandma

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Overview

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English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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Main: Pork/Chicken/Beef Dish

Subject to seasonality

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Main: Vegetable Dish

Subject to seasonality

dessert

Dessert: Sweet Local Treat

Subject to seasonality

dessert

Coffee or Tea

What‘s Included

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuity

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Home Cooked Meal with a Filipino Grandma

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great lunch with GrandMa Oyet and GrandPa Bong

    Flyer70515,Mar 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We 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

    5.00

    This 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

    5.00

    Very 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

    5.00

    Sharing 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

    5.00

    Grandma, 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 ;)

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  • Great Cultural experience in rainy season!

    Ritsuko312,Jul 24, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It 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.

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  • The real local experience

    Voyage798385,Jul 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It 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!

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  • Authentic experience

    jeanlB5805CN,Mar 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Loved 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

    5.00

    Hosts (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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  • Here’s to grandma! And grandad 🎳

    Pioneer29570430599,Mar 7, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a great time visiting Grandmas (and grandads) house and eating their home cooked meal. They told us about the area and their life and it was good to hear it from their perspective. Good luck for your golden anniversary 💕

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