Dining

July 1, 2026 — One of the longest lines at the Victoria Filipino Canadian Association’s Mabuhay Festival held in Victoria, B.C. on June 13 and 14, 2026, was for the food being served by Benjamin’s, a well-known restaurant in the city. 

February 16, 2026 — The Philippines has arrived on the global culinary stage, joining Canada on a list of top dining destinations in the world this year.

November 1, 2025 — Mention the word “barbecue” to any Philippine-born immigrant and images of succulent pieces of pork on skewers grilled on live charcoal shared among family and friends come to mind. It is this intimate memory of food being shared that author Maria Olaguera writes about in her new memoir How to Throw an Epic Filipino Barbecue.

December 16, 2024 -  At Canadian Filipino Net, food isn’t just nourishment—it’s a celebration of culture, family, and the joy of sharing stories. Our team of writers and editors is always on the hunt for flavors that remind us of home, excite our palates, or simply satisfy our cravings.

September 1, 2024 — A unique dining experience is set to re-introduce what Filipino cuisine and culture mean for Canadians. Dubbed Indáy, culinary events are set for Vancouver on September 23 and 24 and Calgary on October 21 featuring four celebrated Canadian Filipino chefs from both British Columbia and Alberta. 

February 16, 2024 —This year’s Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC) was not only dominated by Western Canada chefs but two out of the three podium finishes were bagged by Canadian Filipinos.

February 1, 2024 - The Tagalog word “kasama” evokes many meanings: companion, partner, collaborator. It also evokes various levels of togetherness: kasama sa buhay means life partner while kasama ka ba means “are you with us?”

December 1, 2023 — Spotted at Burnaby, B.C.’s Metrotown Skytrain station is a pink vending machine. No, it doesn’t sell pop or chips or cigarettes. But what it dispenses are packs of six flavours of silvanas – a uniquely Filipino cashew meringue wafer sandwiches filled with buttercream. 

December 1, 2023 — In its quest to elevate its standing among global cuisines, Filipino food has a quiet champion in The Gifted Chef, Jayson Alilin.

September 1, 2023 – Filipino diner BB’s in Toronto has landed in the prestigious Michelin Guide for the city.

August 16, 2023 – A sequel to the acclaimed anthology cookbook The New Filipino Kitchen is now out, and it includes a recipe with a story to tell by Canadian Filipino chef-instructor Helen Orimaco-Pumatong.

One of the newer dining establishments in Corner Brook, a city in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is a Filipino-Canadian fusion restaurant.