This hungry Scotsman visited the Salcedo weekend market in Makati, Manila.
I woke up on Saturday morning, looked out my hotel window, and saw lots of tents being set up in the Jaime C. Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, where I’m staying in the Makati district of Manila.
Since I’d already woken up too late to take advantage of the hotel breakfast, this weekend market right next to my hotel was a welcome sight for a late brekkie munch.
My first impressions were that the market was ultra clean and nice. The vendors were all selling gourmet and artisanal foods.
Makati is a high class and modern area of Manila, and the food at this weekend market matches that.
Although it’s called a “weekend market” it’s actually only open on Saturdays, from 7 am to 2 pm.
The first thing I enjoyed at the market was a Pakistani Beef kebab and mango lassi. It wasn’t something that was expecting to find there, but the Pakistani owner of the stall found me as he’s a viewer of the channel.
He offered me the food and drink for free, showing true Pakistani hospitality and generosity, even though we are in Philippines.
I didn’t see many Pinoy food options at this street market. It was mostly international cuisine. This is the same as in the fancy malls, all the food options are international.
I browsed a row of vendors selling such international foods as middle eastern falafal, Japanese pancakes and then Hungarian sausages.
Those big, juicy sausages grilling away were the most beautiful sight, sound and smell. I couldn’t resist.
There was a long wait, as The Hungarian sausages are very popular at this market. After baking away in the midday heat, while waiting for my sausage, I took it back to the air conditioned comfort of my hotel room to fully enjoy it.
The sausage was super juicy and a little bit spicy. It tasted similar to a Spanish chorizo sausage, but wasn’t as dense. Even though it looked dense and filling, it was light enough that I munched it quickly and was ready to find more food to eat.
I was in the mood for sweet food and was attracted to the ice cream cart, which was selling only mango ice cream. The local way to eat it is in a bread bun, rather than a cone, so that’s what I opted for.
The mango ice cream wasn’t so sweet, like they didn’t use loads of added sugar to it. The mango taste was authentic, like real mangos had been used as an ingredient.
I enjoyed the natural tasting mango ice cream and it didn’t feel like I’d eaten something naughty.
Washing down that food, I found a vendor selling “Buko Pandan Drink.” Buko is Filipino for Coconut, so it was coconut water mixed with pandan. Pandan is a leaf that’s often used in South East Asia for a special taste and aroma.
Again, they hadn’t added loads of sugar to the drink, so it felt natural and healthy.
I was impressed by this weekend market. All the food is top quality and on the healthy side as well. I’d definitely recommend visiting there if you want to try some street food in a clean, relaxed and friendly environment.
0:00 Salcedo Weekend Market
2:41 Pakistani Beef Kebab
14:41 Hungarian Sausage
25:33 Mango Ice Cream Bun
31:50 Coconut Pandan Drink
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48 Comments
I enjoyed this weekend market as it was clean, relaxed, lots of space, loads of high quality food, friendly vendors and everything was very clean and hygienic. The prices are a little bit more than the more casual markets around Manila but it's totally worth it.
I ❤ Manila
Hello Dale, I am your subscriber from Indonesia and regularly watch your videos. I really enjoy them and always look forward to your video updates. I also want to express my gratitude because of your channel; it has helped me practice my listening skills, and as a result, I achieved a good score in the TOEFL test. Currently, I am applying for a short-term research program in Edinburgh. Hopefully, I can succeed and visit your hometown soon. Cheers from Surabaya, Indonesia.
Hey poker man…how u been a traveller?
I hope you enjoy your stay in the Philippines!
dale should chill with some beautiful women, instead of old people, children and street vendors haha
Your face is everywhere in Facebook, even my parents watch you. Nice content man.
Where's your next trip here in the philippines dale..hoping to bump you here someday
Where's your next trip here in the philippines dale..hoping to bump you here someday
Where's your next trip here in the philippines dale..hoping to bump you here someday
great video Dale, i'm a serious coke zero drinker like your good self, always a nightmare when you are dying for a cold one, but they are no where to be found in Asia!
Oh mann your in the Philippines
Sir what can you say to the people in the philippines?
" THATS WHAT SHE SAID " I DIED THERE 😂
I always love your vlogs bro.
Maybe you shouldt visit the Jumog Waterfall in Java. Just a tip.
Take care.
Greetz from Holland
Uyy SI Jordan Poole haha
New subs here
at first glance, these Indonesians look like Filipino locals. As a Filipino, I feel great that neighboring countries come here for work or for tour.
Wow tbh Dale your videos are all good to watch love it keep up the good work bro 💯
You are nice towards ppl love your videos a lot
Magulang eto dale Philip na eto..sobra gulang
what camera are you using to vlog?
We DoN’t WaNt To SeE YoU eXpLoRe. We WaNt FoOd ReViEwS
Welcome to the Philippines Dale
Finally, you came to my country dale. Been waiting for you to do so. Here in the Philippines, you will not encounter any hustlers leading you to a temple 😂 you will only encounter them online messaging you. Hope you enjoy your stay Dale. ❤
have you ever eaten something you didnt like LOL good video.
Bro I thought you would “tank” the green drink 😂 Nice vlog as always, enjoy your stay ❤
Indians and Pakistanis working together. Who would have thought? That's really nice.
Yo Dale! Visit our town and enjoy free accommodation while exploring our numerous virgin islands to showcase their beauty to the world! Bulalacao
Dale, a man of simple pleasures like Coke Zero, is now a local celebrity among Asians 😅. Well deserved appreciation though!
24:36
24:35 😂
If u want to explore PH. Be ready to the humid weather here
kamusta po
To be totally fair there is a lot of ads to watch you just eat food
Sir dale, you know andrew zimmern dont like that ice cream on a bun.😅 But it is delicious!
14:48 Office.
DALE PHILLIP THE FOOD VLOGER
The ending part was hilarious! 😂
where is this food market? in makati?
The way he said that "we don't want to see you" thing is hilarious 😂
Get in ma bellehhh 😂😂 you are so funny! 😅
😂😂😂 this is so Fanny man every one recognize by the horse ride
Seeing Tim Hortons at 20:15 was absolutely hilarious but not as hilarious as Dale filming without shame! I feel like that'd be anxiety inducing but I love how Dale embraces all of it!
"The quality of meat is not as high as in India and Pakistan." – saying it while living in the Philippines. Ooooh, this could start an international conflict 🤣
We don't wanna see you only eat foods, we wanna see you exploring!
Enjoy and stay safe! The Philippines is a beautiful country with beautiful people. 😊
Hot? Psht. I live in Texas.
Holy cow! You are a famous rock star in Manila Dale ☺️Good to watch your videos again!