These dishes will definitely warm you up.
During cold and rainy days, most of us, if not all, want to feel comfy and cozy by getting longer sleep, binge-watching our favorite Netflix series, or indulging in a food trip. It’s almost automatic that the rainy weather makes us crave for hot soup dishes that will keep our hearts warm and our tummy happy.
If it’s comfort food you’re after, here’s a guide to a gloomy day food adventure that will surely ease your rainy blues!
- Chicken Ramen
- Ginataang Halo-halo
- Bulalo
- Sinigang
- Champorado
- Lugaw
- Lomi
- Spicy Laksa
1. Ramen
Though ramen may be eaten anytime any day, there’s no doubt this dish is much more satisfying when it’s pouring outside. While there is no scarcity of ramen restaurants in the metro, Marudori stands out from the rest with their rich and creamy chicken ramen. What are you waiting for? Grab a bowl of their broth-rich soup and a plate of their savory chicken-based side dishes now.
Source: Marudori Instagram
Marudori
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Information per branch here.
2. Ginataang Halo-halo
Reward yourself with the satisfying feeling of eating this popular Filipino merienda when the air becomes chilly. After enjoying the all-time favorite dessert halo-halo during the dry season, now is the best time to cook or order ginataang halo-halo. Based on its literal translation, it is made of a variety of ingredients such as sago, bilo-bilo or glutinous rice balls, and coconut milk, among others.
Craving for it already? Head to Mangan Restaurant where you can find sweet and flavorful ginataang halo-halo as well as some other Filipino dishes.One should also not miss their pinakbet or tinapa and bagoong rice for a feel-at-home gastronomic experience.
Source: Mangan Restaurant Facebook
Mangan
Address: The Annex, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila
Contact Information: 9111584
3. Bulalo
No matter how lazy the cold weather can make you, you will certainly get out of bed quickly when bulalo is served on the dining table. Cooked with hot beef broth, this rainy-day staple is made with tender beef shanks, sinful bone marrow, and fresh vegetables such as corn, string beans, potato, and cabbage.
Source: Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant Instagram
If you happen to be spending a vacation in Tagaytay, enjoying a bowl of Bulalo must be part of your must-try list. Eating it is more enjoyable thanks to the breezy climate of the city, rain or shine. Solve your bulalo cravings with the lovely view of the Taal Lake at Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant.
Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant
Address: 152 Tagaytay - Nasugbu Hiway, Tagaytay, Cavite
Contact Number: 0917 883 0881
4. Sinigang
Sinigang is recognized as the world’s best soup according to an international food database for the years 2020 and 2021. Known as the archrival of adobo, this popular Filipino dish has numerous meat variations which include chicken, pork, fish, and shrimp cooked through its soup base. Depending on one’s preference, sinigang also uses different souring agents like tamarind, green mangoes, guava, kalamansi, and watermelon.
Source: Manam Instagram
In case you don’t have the energy to make this easy-to-cook yet versatile food at home,then order instead at Manam. For a soup-rising experience, try their Sinigang na Beef Short Rib and Watermelon.
Manam
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Information: speakfreely@momentgroup.ph
5. Champorado
There is something irresistible with this breakfast favorite especially when the rain clouds come. Champorado or chocolate rice stew is traditionally made of malagkit (sticky rice), tablea, and milk. Over the years, it has also evolved into a lot of delicious variations with an array of new flavors like ube and coffee.
Source: Angrydobo PH Instagram
If you find non-traditional Champorado more interesting, we suggest going to Angrydobo, which is owned by celebrity couple Judy Ann-Santos and Ryan Agoncillo. Part of their offerings are Ube Mais champorado, Matcha and Black Sesame champorado and the Strawberry Cheesecake champorado. The names of the dishes alone are already mouthwatering, right?
Angrydobo PH
Address: 2456 Taft Avenue Manila andFilinvest Westgate, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Vietnam
Contact Number: 09686194971/09686194972
6. Lugaw
Lugaw or rice porridge is essential. Whether we feel under the weather or we’re literally dealing with inclement weather, there are numerous times that we count on lugaw to make us feel better. While it is made of simple ingredients like rice, ginger, garlic bits, and egg, you can never go wrong with a bowl of this classic Filipino comfort food.
Source: North Park Instagram
We’ve heard that you can find extraordinary variations of Lugaw at North Park. Their crowd-favorite is Superior Congee which has pork and chicken balls, slices of century egg, Pacific clams, fish fillet, Szechuan vegetables, fresh egg, and shrimps. Hurry and visit this Chinese-Filipino resto now!
North Park
Address: See full list of branches here.
Contact Information per branch here.
7. Lomi
Originally from Batangas, lomi can easily brighten the rainy days with its delicious toppings and side condiments. It is an amalgamation of thick egg noodles, chicharon, meat, and liver stirred in either pork or seafood soup. You won’t have a hard time ordering a bowl of dish in eateries and restaurants near you.
Source: Lomi King Instagram
For locals and many tourists, Lomi King in Lipa, Batangas reigns supreme. Although cheap, their Lomi Special is like no other in the world. You’ll definitely request for more Lomi after finishing a bowl!
Lomi King
Address: J.P. Laurel Highway, Lipa City 4217 Lipa City, Batangas
Contact Number: (043) 784 2741
8. Spicy Laksa
If you’re the type of person who love spicing things up, fill that hungry tummy of yours with Spicy Laksa. This well-known Southeast Asian noodle dish is known for its one-of-a-kind broth made from coconut milk and tamarind. Its traditional recipe consists of a half-boiled egg, shrimp, tofu cubes, slices of fishcake, bean sprouts, and herbs.
Source: High Street Cafe Facebook
Take the opportunity to dine at High Street Café when you’re at Shangri-La at the Fort. There, you can avail of a wide range of cuisines including their popular Laksarap. Go ahead and order a bowl of their spicy laksa now.
High Street Cafe
Address: Lobby, Shangri-La at the Fort 1634 Taguig, Philippines
Mandaluyong, 1555 Metro Manila
Contact Information: 288208888
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