Where to get your fill of pan fried bangus , corned beef and longganisa this summer? Try IHOP as they bring these Filipino breakfast favourites to the menu. The US-grown casual dining restaurant popular for its pancakes, waffles, French toasts and coffee, is adding their own delicious limited edition versions of these dishes under their Filipino Classics line.
Plated on banana leaves with eggs done your way, these hearty Filipino dishes have been much-anticipated additions to the menu. Breakfast Bangus (P295) is the classic pan fried milkfish served with a side of garlic rice and eggs. Corned Beef Hash (P275) is corned beef mixed with IHOP’s signature hash browns served with garlic rice and eggs while Longganisa Scrambler (P250) has scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed chopped longganisa, green bell peppers, and onions and served with garlic rice.
IHOP introduced its first line of Filipino Classics last year with beef tapa, chicken and pork tocino, longganisa, and chicken sausage. They have proven so popular that IHOP is testing the waters once again, tapping into the Filipino palate with IHOP’s distinctive American identity.
“We currently have five Filipino breakfast offerings on the menu and are excited to be offering more. It just goes to show how IHOP has made an impact on our local customers. These are distinctly Filipino dishes with IHOP-sized servings and IHOP quality,” said Archie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc., the Philippine partner of IHOP.
The three items will be available only for a limited period starting March 31, so best to drop by the nearest IHOP now. Breakfast Bangus debuts right on time for the Lenten season.
Even better, Filipino Classics will be part of IHOP’s new delivery menu. All the mouth-watering favourites will soon be available for delivery via Food Panda, the globally known food app. Users simply download it on Apple, Android or Windows, and key in their location. The nearest IHOP branch and menu appears for online ordering and delivery. The IHOP delivery menu will be on Food Panda starting April 25.
On May 1, IHOP’s well-loved fried chicken will be available in bigger servings of six, eight, and twelve pieces in special buckets for dine-in, take out, and delivery as well.
For bigger gatherings or even parties, IHOP has launched catering services in-house and off-site. “The IHOP experience can be in homes, offices, and venues for parties or get-togethers with the menu personalized for the client. We can work with them based on their need and budget with a professional team managing the spread,” he added.
With hot days ahead, IHOP is launching its Summer Treats line in partnership with Nestle Philippines and Pepsi.
The Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich (P245) is vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips and mango ice cream mixed with cheesecake cubes in between freshly made waffles, and served on a bed of chocolate and vanilla sauce. Funnel Cake a la Mode (P175) puts together six pieces of mini funnel cakes topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, and crowned with a choice of cinnamon apple compote, blueberries, or glazed strawberries. This is then garnished with whipped cream and powdered sugar. Banana Split Sundae (P225) is served as a goblet full of chocolate, vanilla, and mango ice cream balls, candied pecans, and glazed strawberries. This is drizzled with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and garnished with sliced bananas with a cherry on top. Soda Floats (P145) are all-time American classics of soda topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce served on a beer mug. Guests can choose from MUG, Pepsi or 7UP for their soda.
The new dishes come in time for IHOP’s second year in the Philippines, as the restaurant gets a stronger pulse from its local diners.
“We’ve been doing very well and steadily growing in the Philippines. Since IHOP’s arrival in the local dining scene, I think we can be credited with changing the way people think of their comfort food. IHOP has shown that we can enjoy this concept, that special IHOP dining experience, anytime of the day whether for breakfast, lunch, snacks, or dinner,” he said.
IHOP Philippines is located in Bonifacio Global City, UP Town Center in Katipunan, SM Mall of Asia, Century City Mall, Filinvest City in Alabang, and Araneta Center. It will be opening its seventh store in Ayala Fairview Terraces soon. Follow their social media spaces on Facebook via IHOP Philippines and Twitter and Instagram at @ihop_ph.
