Tayo na giliw, magsalo na tayo~
By now, we know you have already prepared your best renditions of Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit and Jingle Bells because Christmas is just a few weeks away! Aside from the Christmas carols, Filipinos are known for their tradition of attending the simbang gabi or Misa de Gallo which starts during the wee hours of December 16.
Also read: Where to Get Bibingka in Metro Manila This Christmas
After the mass, food stalls await church-goers outside. Bibingka (rice cake) and puto bumbong (purple rice cake) are staples of post-simbang gabi street food sessions. The warmth of these freshly-cooked Filipino Christmas treats simply warm the hearts of simbang gabi attendees on a chilly December dusk.
Still asking yourself, “Where can I get puto bumbong?” Don’t worry—we’ve got the answer!
Where to get puto bumbong in Metro Manila
Manam
Manam is known for their modern take on traditional Filipino dishes, but you can always get classics like puto bumbong on their menu. It comes with the purple rice cake topped with lots of cheese and on the side are heaps of brown sugar and coconut shavings.
Via Mare
Get your kakanin fix at Via Mare! Eat your puto bumbong with grated cheddar cheese or make it more special with grated queso de bola. Plus if you’re hungry for more native delicacies, they also offer palitaw, bibingka, puto maya, guinataang halo-halo, and bibingka cassava!
O’ini Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine
This Filipino restaurant promises to serve only freshly made puto bumbong, with the rice cakes brushed with margarine and topped with a generous serving of cheese, muscovado sugar, and grated coconut.
If you’re a huge fan of kakanin, you can get their Holiday Kakanin bundle which consists of meryenda faves like puto bumbong, bibingka, suman duman, kapit!
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10D Xavierville Ave, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Ferino’s Bibingka
Ferino’s simply believes that one serving is not enough, that’s why they’re open as early as 5 am to satisfy your puto bumbong cravings! Each order comes with muscovado and niyog, but you can also request butter or margarine on top of your puto bumbong.
Neil’s Kitchen
Level up your puto bumbong snack with Neil’s Kitchen! The purple rice cake has been topped with a block of soft buko jelly and brown toasted coconut. That’s three layers of Christmas goodness!
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Lot C701-704 Westgate Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa
Bo’s Coffee
Celebrate the holidays with a delightful twist on tradition at Bo’s Coffee! Their Puto Bumbong Cheesecake combines the rich, creamy indulgence of cheesecake with the sweet and festive flavors of the beloved Filipino holiday treat. Perfectly paired with their signature coffee, it’s a dessert that’s both nostalgic and uniquely innovative.
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