Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

From the mountains to the sea, our cuisines reflect delicious, wholesome traditions that evolved throughout history across our more than 7,000 islands. The Explore Manila Tours interactive cooking class is offered conveniently in the heart of Makati. Our family friendly, informative and tasty introduction to Philippine cooking will have you preparing an entire 'Meryenda' or snack - from a filling favorite noodle dish, to savory and crunchy spring rolls to sweet and unforgettable treats - while learning why Filipino people are so passionate about their awesome food.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Use of Cooking Equipment

Non Alcoholic Drink

Food Ingredients

Gratuity (optional)

What To Expect

Join us for a simple, family friendly, informative and tasty introduction to Philippine cooking. Learn about Filipino food recipes that you can easily cook at home.

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Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites

Reviews

4.97

73 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great afternoon
Chris B,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great afternoon. Chyl is a great guide and cooking teacher and gives you great information about the food and culture. Highly recommend.
Fun afternoon chatting and learning!
Sam W,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I have just finished my leftovers from this wonderful class with the fabulous Chyl. I learnt how to make a tasty traditional Filipino snack all while chatting away with Chyl about food, the Philippines as well as life in general. It was like cooking with a friend - relaxed and fun. I would definitely recommend it, not least because I had enough food leftover to have for my dinner. Thanks Chyl and Explore Manila Tours!
All in all super great cooking class
188verenac,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a super nice cooking class. The price guide was incredibly friendly and easy going. She talked a lot about Filipino cuisine. There was a calamansi juice as a welcome drink and you could drink water or calamansi juice during the course. All in all, it was great value for money. The only thing that disturbed something was the environment. It was in the middle of a center and there was a lot of noise around. This disturbed the atmosphere a bit but the experience was still great.
Would highly recommend!
233trishaa,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My fiance and I recently did the Filipino Meryenda cooking class, and absolutely loved it! Chyl was such a lovely host/chef and made us feel very welcome. We learned how to create three delicious Filipino dishes while learning more about food culture/history here in the Philippines. Cooking outside was a fun experience as well! We would highly recommend this cooking class 🙂
Taste of Manila
Global63343683155,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great cooking class! Dishes we cooked were nice and easy to re-produce at home. And it was very nice to talk to Chyl, the host!
Great afternoon with Filipino grandparents
Jaymie W,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I am in a wheelchair and grandpa and a couple of men helped me get into the house which I appreciated. Although I thought it would be a cooking class it was fine that it wasn't. Grandma Oyet and Nana had prepared a delicious lunch for us. There were vegetable fritters, a sour soup (because Filipinos have a sour tongue), pork spring rolls, chicken adobo and rice. Along with a delicious cucumber, lemon and ginger drink and a dessert. Even better than the food was the conversation. Grandma Oyet shared about, her family, life in Manila and her and Hrandpa's love story!
Must try experience
jacobaK6779FM,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class is a must do for Manila tourists. Chyl not only taught us how to cook the food, but also about filipino culture and history along with it. The food was very simple to make and came out delicious.
Cooking lesson in Manila
RogerH182,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely time learning to cook sweet and savoury spring rolls and a vegetable stir fry with Chyl. She really made us feel welcome and she is a great (and patient) teacher of cooking. Plenty of interesting conversations about the Philippines too and we got to bring the results of our labours with us to enjoy later - we recommend the experience. Salamat po Chyl!
LOVE IT!
OnAir23189916848,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
it was a nice experience, I really enjoyed it. The bike was cute and really good maintained, they did a safety check before handing the bike over it made me feel more secured. Would do it again!!
Amazing & Delicious Food Class!
TaletRobinson,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an amazing experience while visiting Manila! The class was so fun and delicious, all the while learning so much about Filipino culture! Great instructor, thank you again!