Savoring the Season: Top Spots for Puto Bumbong and Bibingka in Christmas 2023

As the Christmas season of 2023 approaches, those craving traditional Filipino holiday treats like puto bumbong and bibingka can find them at various cafes and restaurants. These delicacies are not just food items but also evoke nostalgic memories with their aromatic smell and savory taste.

1. Bo’s Coffee: This homegrown coffee shop offers a “Paskong Pinoy” menu featuring bibingka in three variants – original, cream cheese, and ube cheese, along with seasonal beverages like Dark Mocha Macadamia Froccino.
2. Via Mare: A Filipino restaurant renowned for tradition, Via Mare serves puto bumbong made with steamed black glutinous rice, accompanied by butter, grated coconut, palm sugar, and a choice of cheddar cheese or queso de bola.
3. Army Navy: Known for its Mexican cuisine, Army Navy adds a holiday twist with its Bibingka Pancake and Puto Bumbong Pancake, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, grated coconut, and butter, and best enjoyed with hot chocolate.
4. Le Chon by Happy Ongpauco-Tiu: At The Grid Food Market, celebrity chef Happy Ongpauco-Tiu offers classic puto bumbong served in banana leaves with grated coconut, torched cheese, and a special sauce.
5. Bibingka Manila: This place is ideal for gifting, offering savory boxes of bibingka in various flavors like salted egg and cheese, ube halaya and cheese, and suman latik, perfect for the holiday season​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.