There are over 7,000 islands in the Philippines, each specializing in different dishes. There is never just one way of creating a certain dish, and you’ll find that as you travel around the Philippines, each region has a different way of cooking. You can be assured, though, that no matter where you go, you’ll be able to taste some delicious food.

Looking for dishes to start your food trip? Get your taste buds ready because here are 5 Filipino delicacies you must try.