BINI gets real on what Filipino snacks they like the most: 'It can taste good for some people'
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BINI gets real on what Filipino snacks they like the most: 'It can taste good for some people'
It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the nation’s girl group, BINI, as they rated and reacted to classic Filipino snacks in a video with the People Vs Food YouTube channel.
It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the nation’s girl group, BINI, as they rated and reacted to classic Filipino snacks in a video with the People Vs Food YouTube channel.
Members Jhoanna, Stacey, Gwen, Aiah, Mikha, Sheena, Colet, and Maloi joined host Nicole Iizuka and Filipina talent/reactor Jayka Noelle as they tasted 11 iconic Filipino treats, some in which they grew up loving and others they tried for the first (and maybe last) time.
Members Jhoanna, Stacey, Gwen, Aiah, Mikha, Sheena, Colet, and Maloi joined host Nicole Iizuka and Filipina talent/reactor Jayka Noelle as they tasted 11 iconic Filipino treats, some in which they grew up loving and others they tried for the first (and maybe last) time.
Mixed Nuts
The girls kicked off the tasting with a popular Filipino mixed snack of corn nuts, green peas, peanuts, chips, and curls. It earned a group rating of 57 out of 80, with Maloi describing it as “colorful and offering me something.”
The girls kicked off the tasting with a popular Filipino mixed snack of corn nuts, green peas, peanuts, chips, and curls. It earned a group rating of 57 out of 80, with Maloi describing it as “colorful and offering me something.”
The girls also shared they could relate to the concept of various ingredients coming together to make a whole. It reminded them of another iconic Filipino snack, halo-halo, and connected it to their identity as a group.
The girls also shared they could relate to the concept of various ingredients coming together to make a whole. It reminded them of another iconic Filipino snack, halo-halo, and connected it to their identity as a group.
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“We all have different personalities but when we combine, it’s perfect, tasty, perfect flavor,” they expressed.
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Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeKwek-Kwek (Battered Quail Egg)
Their top-rated snack was kwek-kwek — the deep-fried, orange-coated quail eggs — scoring 79 out of 80.
Their top-rated snack was kwek-kwek — the deep-fried, orange-coated quail eggs — scoring 79 out of 80.
Mikha revealed it was her fellow members who introduced her to the street food.
Mikha revealed it was her fellow members who introduced her to the street food.
“I was in BINI and we were preparing for a performance and then they had kwek kwek, I was like, ‘What was that?’ And they want me to try it and I couldn't believe (that I liked it),” she shared.
“I was in BINI and we were preparing for a performance and then they had kwek kwek, I was like, ‘What was that?’ And they want me to try it and I couldn't believe (that I liked it),” she shared.
Sheena also recalled buying kwek-kwek after school, calling it her ultimate childhood favorite.
Sheena also recalled buying kwek-kwek after school, calling it her ultimate childhood favorite.
“This is my favorite snack ever since I was a kid. It was often sold in front of schools. It’s very famous,” she expressed.
“This is my favorite snack ever since I was a kid. It was often sold in front of schools. It’s very famous,” she expressed.
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Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeHopiang Baboy (Pork Hopia)
For their third snack, some members revealed that they have not yet tried the Filipino pastry hopiang baboy, but were willing to do so. The girls also got real about tasting the pork flavor of the sweet pastry.
For their third snack, some members revealed that they have not yet tried the Filipino pastry hopiang baboy, but were willing to do so. The girls also got real about tasting the pork flavor of the sweet pastry.
“I'm not a fan of hopia. It tastes yummy but I'm not a fan,” BINI Stacey admitted.
“I'm not a fan of hopia. It tastes yummy but I'm not a fan,” BINI Stacey admitted.
BINI Aiah shared, “It’s like pastry but a pastry meal. I personally like hopia like the ube one.”
BINI Aiah shared, “It’s like pastry but a pastry meal. I personally like hopia like the ube one.”
For picky eaters like Gwen and Sheena, hopiang baboy earned respect—but not fandom.
For picky eaters like Gwen and Sheena, hopiang baboy earned respect—but not fandom.
BINI Colet then offered a “food hack” for others who might want to reconsider eating the snack.
BINI Colet then offered a “food hack” for others who might want to reconsider eating the snack.
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“You must try it by dipping it into something like a hot chocolate drink. It will taste better,” she suggested.
“You must try it by dipping it into something like a hot chocolate drink. It will taste better,” she suggested.
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Chocolate Peanut Candy Bar
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeChocolate Peanut Candy Bar
Next was another popular sweet snack, this time a piece of candy made out of chocolate and peanuts. BINI enjoyed this nostalgic sweet treat but agreed one piece was enough.
Next was another popular sweet snack, this time a piece of candy made out of chocolate and peanuts. BINI enjoyed this nostalgic sweet treat but agreed one piece was enough.
Having a sweet tooth, BINI Maloi revealed, “I actually have this in my bag right now. It melts in your mouth.“
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Grilled Isaw (Pork Intestine Skewers)
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeGrilled Isaw (Pork Intestine Skewers)
Next up was another type of street food: the grilled pork intestine skewer . Some members revealed that they preferred the chicken intestine, both the grilled and fried versions of it.
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Yema
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeYema
Another favorite sweet for the girls, BINI shared their liking for yema with 69.5 out of 80 points. The chewy and sweet taste of the snack brought back memories for the girls, especially Jhoanna who recalled seeing vendors selling the snack in front of churches in the Philippines.
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Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeBalut (Fertilized Duck Egg)
The most controversial item on the list, balut, received mixed reactions from the girl group.
The most controversial item on the list, balut, received mixed reactions from the girl group.
For Stacey and Aiah, the girls shared tips on how to crack the hollow part of the balut and how adding a lot of spicy vinegar adds to the flavor. Stacey gave the dish a surprising 100 points, earning a special mention.
For Stacey and Aiah, the girls shared tips on how to crack the hollow part of the balut and how adding a lot of spicy vinegar adds to the flavor. Stacey gave the dish a surprising 100 points, earning a special mention.
For Colet and Mikha, one taste of the delicacy was more than enough.
For Colet and Mikha, one taste of the delicacy was more than enough.
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“It can taste good for some people but I don’t really want to hurt a duck,” Mikha explained.
“It can taste good for some people but I don’t really want to hurt a duck,” Mikha explained.
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Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeBetamax (Grilled Blood Skewers)
Another type of street food that didn’t make it to their favorites list was Betamax, a Filipino street food made from grilled, coagulated chicken or pork blood. Basing it on personal preference, the girls admitted that they weren’t into it, despite giving the snack a respectful try.
Another type of street food that didn’t make it to their favorites list was Betamax, a Filipino street food made from grilled, coagulated chicken or pork blood. Basing it on personal preference, the girls admitted that they weren’t into it, despite giving the snack a respectful try.
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Mamon
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeMamon
Next was a well-loved childhood snack. Mamon, a fluffy type of bread with a subtle sweet flavor, brought back memories of afternoon snacks.
Next was a well-loved childhood snack. Mamon, a fluffy type of bread with a subtle sweet flavor, brought back memories of afternoon snacks.
“Perfect merienda when you are in your elementary days,” BINI Jhoanna remembered.
“Perfect merienda when you are in your elementary days,” BINI Jhoanna remembered.
BINI Colet also shared, “We can only buy this when we have a lot of money, It was (food) for rich kids.”
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Turon
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeTuron
Calling the next dish as “everyone’s favorite in the Philippines,” BINI shared excitement seeing their favorite: turon, or fried banana spring rolls.
Calling the next dish as “everyone’s favorite in the Philippines,” BINI shared excitement seeing their favorite: turon, or fried banana spring rolls.
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Nicole echoed BINI’s sentiments, sharing that even she had taken a liking for the snack for its sweetness and its banana filing.
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Taho
Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeTaho
Capping off the tasting treat, the girls were elated as they were served taho, a snack made of fresh silken tofu, sugar syrup and taoioca pearls. Giving it a rating of 75 out of 80, the girls recalled of how taho vendors would go house to house every morning, his loud call alerting everyone to buy the snack. The girls also remembered how they will run out with mugs and glasses to have it filled with the tasty snack.
Capping off the tasting treat, the girls were elated as they were served taho, a snack made of fresh silken tofu, sugar syrup and taoioca pearls. Giving it a rating of 75 out of 80, the girls recalled of how taho vendors would go house to house every morning, his loud call alerting everyone to buy the snack. The girls also remembered how they will run out with mugs and glasses to have it filled with the tasty snack.
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Image Credit: People Vs Food YouTubeTowards the end of vlog, BINI crowned kwek-kwek as their top Filipino snack, while balut received an honorary shoutout thanks to Stacey’s enthusiastic rating.
Towards the end of vlog, BINI crowned kwek-kwek as their top Filipino snack, while balut received an honorary shoutout thanks to Stacey’s enthusiastic rating.
They also recommended ice scramble, a local frozen dessert made with shaved ice, banana extract, milk, and sugar, as another must-try for those exploring Filipino street food.
They also recommended ice scramble, a local frozen dessert made with shaved ice, banana extract, milk, and sugar, as another must-try for those exploring Filipino street food.
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