Most Missed Filipino Dishes by Filipinos in Canada

One of the deepest signs of homesickness for Filipinos abroad is the craving for authentic Filipino home-cooked dishes.

For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Canada, the Top 3 Most Missed Filipino Dishes by Filipinos in Canada represent comfort, nostalgia, and a strong connection to family. To bring a taste of home closer, Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada shares these top three beloved Filipino dishes — complete with easy recipes and where to find them in Canada.

1. Sinigang

Sinigang is a classic Filipino soup known for its tangy and savory flavor. Its signature sourness comes from tamarind, tomatoes, or other souring ingredients, paired with meat or seafood and fresh vegetables. Popular variations include pork sinigang, shrimp sinigang, and fish sinigang — all perfect for cold Canadian weather.

Sinigang Recipe

• 2 lbs pork, shrimp, fish, beef, or chicken
• 1 bunch spinach
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 12 pieces string beans
• 2 pieces tomato
• 3 pieces banana pepper
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 quarts water
• 1 sliced onion Tamarind or other souring agents

Where to Order Sinigang in Canada:

📍 Sampaguita Village Restaurant
322 Wilson Ave., North York, Toronto, ON M3H 1S8
📞 +1 416-630-2122
🕗 Open daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2. Adobo

Adobo is one of the most famous Filipino dishes loved around the world. This dish features chicken or pork (sometimes both) marinated and simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Its flavorful balance of salty, tangy, and slightly sweet notes makes it a true Filipino comfort food.

Pork or Chicken Adobo Recipe

• Pork or chicken (cut into serving portions)
• 1 ½ teaspoons whole peppercorn
• 5–6 dried bay leaves
• 6–8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons coconut vinegar
• 1 ½ cups water or beef broth
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt to taste

Where to Order Adobo in Canada:

📍 Adobo Experience
SE, 3745 Memorial Dr #7, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
📞 +1 403-984-8400
🕗 Open daily: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

3. Menudo

Menudo is a hearty Filipino stew made with diced pork, liver, and vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce. It’s a popular comfort dish often served during family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and togetherness.

Menudo Recipe

• 2 lbs pork
• ¼ lb pig liver
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 carrot, cubed
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• Hotdogs, sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Where to Order Menudo in Canada:

📍 Pinpin Restaurant
(Visit for authentic Filipino stews and classic dishes)

Bringing the Taste of Home to Canada

For Filipinos in Canada, these Most Missed Filipino Dishes are more than just meals — they’re memories of home, family, and Filipino pride. Smiles Mobile Remittance Canada continues to celebrate Filipino culture by supporting communities that bring these beloved flavors closer to home.