Foodies, get ready and be excited for the World Street Food Congress 2017 (WSFC). For the second time, the Philippines is hosting the World Street Food Congress although the venue this year is at the concert grounds of SM Mall of Asia. WSFC is an international gathering of the purveyors of street food headed by KF Seetoh of Makansutra in Singapore.
Of course, the main event for me is the food jamboree. There are 28 food hawker stalls this year- Singapore, Japan, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, USA, Germany, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and of course, from the Philippines. Sharing the jamboree map and guidelines. Btw, entrance fee to the food jamboree is P150. The entrance fee is redeemable in any of the food / drinks stalls. Price range of food is P130-P380, with a few exceptions that cost P400-500. Gates to the food jamboree for May 31- June 2 is from 4pm to 11pm and on June 3, it will open at 1pm to 11pm; and on June 4, food jamboree time is 1pm to 9pm.
Here are some of the scene at the food jamboree on Day 1. People started lining up as soon as it was announced that the stalls will start serving food by 4pm.
One of the popular stall is the one selling Putu Mayam from Malaysia. It is a snack made from rice noodles.
Spotted: Anton Diaz
Chef Ah Yau with his famous salted egg pork ribs and cereal chicken. My daughter said that the salted egg pork is her favorite.
Gooey and mouthwatering Oyster Omelette from the Taiwanese food stall.
This is interesting. Coffee Ribs Burger. Haven't tasted this yet, will update.
And our very own Ilocos Empanada. Deep-fried and golden. Perfect with local vinegar. Yum!
Happy food campers spotted!
And amongst all the food I've tried at the WSFC17, this Martabak Manis really, really made me happy. Martabak is an Indonesia pancake-like dessert. Actually, this was served during the WSFC last year but I wasn't able to try it so it was one of the food stalls that I visited first. And it was so good especially the red velvet slices. It comes in 4 flavors and a whole serving costs P500 while four slices cost P280 if I'm not mistaken. Of course I wasn't able to finish all of it except for the red velvet so I brought it home and place it inside the fridge. Ate it again for breakfast and I like it better when its cold. Must-try at the World Street Food Congress 2017.
Visit --- World Street Food Congress 2017, for more photos.
Visit --- Photo Guide to WSFC17 28 Food Stalls
photos taken using OPPO F3 Plus
words and photos by The Kitchen Goddess
Read about last year's WSFC16 here --- World Street Food Congress 2016.
I came prepared this year and even attended the World Street Food Dialogue. I got to hear Anton Diaz of OurAwesomePlanet.com, KF Seetoh, Andy Yang, Chef Nga from Vietnam, Chef Claude Tayag, and other guests.Of course, the main event for me is the food jamboree. There are 28 food hawker stalls this year- Singapore, Japan, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, USA, Germany, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and of course, from the Philippines. Sharing the jamboree map and guidelines. Btw, entrance fee to the food jamboree is P150. The entrance fee is redeemable in any of the food / drinks stalls. Price range of food is P130-P380, with a few exceptions that cost P400-500. Gates to the food jamboree for May 31- June 2 is from 4pm to 11pm and on June 3, it will open at 1pm to 11pm; and on June 4, food jamboree time is 1pm to 9pm.
Here are some of the scene at the food jamboree on Day 1. People started lining up as soon as it was announced that the stalls will start serving food by 4pm.
One of the popular stall is the one selling Putu Mayam from Malaysia. It is a snack made from rice noodles.
Spotted: Anton Diaz
Chef Ah Yau with his famous salted egg pork ribs and cereal chicken. My daughter said that the salted egg pork is her favorite.
Gooey and mouthwatering Oyster Omelette from the Taiwanese food stall.
This is interesting. Coffee Ribs Burger. Haven't tasted this yet, will update.
And our very own Ilocos Empanada. Deep-fried and golden. Perfect with local vinegar. Yum!
Happy food campers spotted!
And amongst all the food I've tried at the WSFC17, this Martabak Manis really, really made me happy. Martabak is an Indonesia pancake-like dessert. Actually, this was served during the WSFC last year but I wasn't able to try it so it was one of the food stalls that I visited first. And it was so good especially the red velvet slices. It comes in 4 flavors and a whole serving costs P500 while four slices cost P280 if I'm not mistaken. Of course I wasn't able to finish all of it except for the red velvet so I brought it home and place it inside the fridge. Ate it again for breakfast and I like it better when its cold. Must-try at the World Street Food Congress 2017.
Visit --- World Street Food Congress 2017, for more photos.
Visit --- Photo Guide to WSFC17 28 Food Stalls
WSFC17 is from May 31 to June 4.
photos taken using OPPO F3 Plus
words and photos by The Kitchen Goddess
Some of my friends went to last year's WSFC and they had a blast trying out all sorts of food. Too bad I missed this year's event, huhu!
ReplyDeleteOh sayang ... but there's still next year ;)
DeleteI wish to visit this, I'm a streetfood lover and even abroad, I make it a point to taste the local food. Nakakaproud naman that there's Ilocos Empanada in the food congress.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm so happy to see the Ilocos Empanada, too. :)
DeleteThis event is open until when? MOA is near our place and I want to visit and try the food too.
ReplyDeleteTill Stunday, June 4. This weekend food jamboree gates will open at 1pm :)
DeleteWaaah I want to go! I'm adventurous when it comes to food. Makes me remember the time na nag-food trip kami sa makansutra gluttons bay. That martabak manis looks interesting to eat :)
ReplyDeleteYes, super sarap the martabak especially the red velvet. :)
DeleteShocks MOA, why so far, I'd love to try all those food and my kids will enjoy that too. But Oh well, thanks for sharing your experience, I'd love to taste those pancakes too. Seen Bourdain on that wall and I'm an absolute fan. I'm watching his No Reservations series and I learn a lot.
ReplyDeleteSame sentiments about MOA being so far. Happy to see Anthony Bourdain there. Wheeee !!!
DeleteThis is really a nice event especially for those food lovers. Ang dami na salted egg na dish ngayon noh, I haven't tried the salted egg pork pa.
ReplyDeleteSome Chinese restos in the PH have been serving dishes with salted egg even before Singapore made it famous by flavoring potato chips with salted egg. Irvin's! :)
DeleteTrying out new dishes is something that we cannot do if we go out with the kids. So events like this is a perfect must try for our food trip soon.
ReplyDeleteJudging from that mouth-watering dessert photo and that huge smile on Azrael's face, I bet this foodie event was a blast! It would be such a delectable experience to sample all these yummy street food from different parts of the globe. I would most definitely go for that dessert, too!
ReplyDeleteActually, that photo with Azrael was a stolen shot. The first one I took was when he was eating something on that plate, and then he caught me taking pics-- hence, that photo. And yes, he's happy with the food. We all are. :)
DeleteI REGRET NOT GOING HERE I LOVE FOOD. Thanks to your post I am now salivating. I hope I can come next time!
ReplyDeleteLet's pray for the 3rd round next year :)
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