Smack dab in the heart of Makati city, you will discover a true paradisiacal delight for all foodies, at the Salcedo Saturday Market, featuring an eclectically delicious array of regional and international food offerings designed to leave your taste buds abuzz with flavours. You’ll also be able to discover luxury serviced accommodation Manila has to offer its visitors, with a stylish offering at the Somerset Olympia Makati. Its proximity to the most vibrant cultural district in the city makes these serviced apartments in Makati an ideal choice to host your next Manila adventure. Since its humble origins of mere 28 food vendors way back in 2004, the Salcedo Saturday Market has grown in leaps and bounds to feature 160 unique culinary offerings just begging to be sampled and gorged on. You will discover the pure deliciousness of Philippine regional food, international delights, fresh meat, poultry, seafood, organic fruits and vegetables, delectable heritage food offerings and more. The following is a must-try list of delicacies. 1) Kub Kaow Thai’s delectable Pomelo Salad is a popular option amongst regulars, as are the Thai Tacos. 2) Taqueria Mia features hearty burritos and quesadillas bursting with flavours from tender puller beef brisqet marinated in a secret sauce with Mexican chilli. Or try the Pollo Chipotle with a smoky flavour  that is both memorable and delicious. You’ll experience a true fiesta in your mouth. 3) The Cantonese Home Kitchen’s Dimsum stall serves something delectable in the form of Chiu Chow Dumplings and the Hong Kong Special Wanton. 4) Anatolia Cuisine bakes up a storm of mouth-watering Turkish Pastries in the form of sweet Baklava and the savoury Borek-Spinach Quiche. Round out the spice with a cool tub of fro-yo from Dave’s Naturals Yoghurt, offering a fine selection of frozen treats in the form of strawberry, pistachio and even grape-flavoured frozen yoghurt, which is a rare feature amongst fro-yo stands. So make space in your schedule every Saturday, from 7am to 2pm and sample the delicious fixins of the Salcado Saturday Market.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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