Sini Gang

We spice up the 8th episode with a duo fantasy draft of your favorite quick service resto fried chickens! Did your favorite fried chicken make it to the draft? Find out in this episode.

It seems like the stars have aligned for the 7th episode of the 7th season, as the gang talks about the newly opened restaurant of the world-class chef Gordon Ramsay right here in the Philippines.

Here in the Sini Gang podcast, we don't only talk about fine dining, the best restaurants in the metro, the tea in the F&B industry, but also the coffee that has become a staple part of the Filipino breakfast.

The Sini Gang podcast is where we discuss the hottest issues around the Philippine food industry. Right now it's all about the recent actions of Balay Dako management towards a guest and her pet aspin, which sparked rage from Aspin owners, and pet lovers in general. Episode 5 is out now!

The Philippines is a melting pot of cultures. With the part of culture we got from trading and colonization times, comes the influence of different dishes and cooking techniques. But what dish can actually be proudly Pinoy?

Of course we just had to wait for the long weekend to be over and then we're back again, and this time with a spicy, not-so-demure issue involving a group of friends' experience with Nono's that went wrong.

We continue dishing out more diner experiences in episode 2! But this time, let's talk about the restaurant gimmicks and whether these unique dining experiences satisfy the taste buds of its customers.

The Sini Gang is back with a fresh season! Of course, we're starting with an episode full of the spiciest restaurant incidents in the Metro. Listen to this episode as we unravel each tea and serve the facts steaming hot.

Listen to this episode as the Sini Gang reacts to Benny Blanco's recent video where he tried Jollibee for the first time (PS. it didn't end well).

What started as a hobby of just archiving her food photos online to save her phone storage, Kristine Del Rosario's, also known as Cabalen Foodie online, entries are among the trusted in the community. With the Kapampangan blood in her veins, her food reviews surely don't miss.

New year, new season, but with a last year's recap for our first episode! Join our gang, Chef Edward Bugia, Chef Sharwin Tee, and Richie Zamora, as we reminisce about the unforgettable dishes and dining experiences from 2023.

It's time to wrap up the Cebu trip by taking a walk on memory lane.

The Cebu adventures just don't stop!

The Cebu shenanigans continue! We headed on to Mott 32 and got served with grand time to close up our stay in the south.

We are finally back from our adventure! Join us in this episode as we unpack everything, all the ganap that happened, during our stay in Fili Hotel Cebu.

The bardagulan continues! Listen to part 2 as the gang brings out more restaurant issues and sentiments aired on social media.

After a week of hiatus, the gang is back with a spicy episode! Listen to part one now as we talk about the recent restaurant complaints and reviews around the metro.

Sweet love is in the air! From writing dessert recipes on her The Dusky Kitchen blog, to creating her own cookbook, Mayumu, listen to this Sini Gang episode as Chef Abi Balingit shares her aspirations in creating remixed Filipino-American dessert recipes.

We got more talks with chef Angelo Santos about Noma in this episode! Listen to part 2 as we now discuss the whos, whats, and whys of being a Stagiaire, especially in a Michelin restaurant.

Happy 2023 from the Sini Gang! We open this episode up with the shocking news of Noma shutting down to reinvent itself. Chef Angelo Santos returns to give us the scoop on further happenings and in understanding the workarounds in a Michelin Star restaurant. Listen to part 1 now!

The Sini Gang episode with Anton Amoncio continues! We continue Anton's story as he recalls his journey from being a Food Hero contestant. Listen to this episode as they debate between Marvel and DC, and Kiam Peng with or without peanuts.

Another Food Hero is in the house! Get to know our guest in this 2-part episode. Listen to Anton Amoncio as he recalls his audition for Food Hero, and how he was able to guest on several Filipino teleseryes. Anton also starred on his very own cooking show! Hit play to know more.

The enthusiasm for fine dining continues! JC Lo and the gang starts the episode on how the Philippines is behind on the quality of service when it comes to Fine Dining. All these and more, including the chefs' go-to tapsihan recommendations, and is the Philippines actually ready for a Michelin restaurant?

JC Cailles Lo is a food blogger and a fine dining enthusiast who has been interested in the culinary world since his younger days. He started a Facebook group for fine dining enthusiasts as a hobby, but the community grew and attracted more people who share the same passion as him. Check out this episode as the Sini Gang listens to JC's stories about his love for fine dining.

Our Head Homie's story continues! Listen to Miggy Cruz as he tells how he was able to build his business, his store branches, and connections with the other chefs in the industry.

From being a gasoline boy, to a startup business making 30 only burgers per day during the peak pandemic, to dealing with surges after a MasarapBa review. Listen to this episode as Hungry Homies owner and Head Homie Miggy Cruz shares his humble beginnings with the Sini Gang in opening his burger business.

Part 2 with Sarah Benjamin continues! Listen to this episode as we get to know more about Sarah's roots and inspirations when cooking, and her recommendations on the must-try food spots in Singapore.

Listen to another flavorful episode this week as Season 5 goes international! Asian Food Network's Sarah Benjamin is a content creator, TV host and chef, food writer, recipe consultant, emcee, and producer. She shares her humble beginnings from auditioning for Food Hero, to regularly creating content on digital platforms.

Jamie Lim is the Philippines' representative for SEA Games in Karate, winning a gold medal in 2019. There's a lot of do's and don't when it comes to food in order to keep in shape during the competition season. But that didn't stop her from being a foodie. Come join us in this episode!

Part 2 of Profiles with Bea Binene is here! Listen to this episode as Bea tells the Gang about what inspired her to dive into the world of culinary studies, and what the future holds as she embarks on a new journey in her career.

The gang is back on its 5th season! Join Chef Edward, Chef Sharwin, and Pickiest Eater Richie on this episode featuring Bea Binene. Bea started her coffee shop in 2019, and she tells how she experienced hardships in her business during the height of the pandemic. Listen to this episode on how she sought opportunities outside the metro to bring her business back to life.

To continue last week's kwentuhan, this episode covers myth busters, and which kind of wine should pair with which food. All the way from San Francisco, California, chef Pepel is here with the gang to discuss more about wines and being a sommelier.

From a mere curiosity to an actual profession, listen as Raphael "Pepel" Santos shared his story to the Sini Gang about how he became a Lead Sommelier just by asking the right people with the right questions.

The gang continues their conversation on Filipino food with Chef Jam Melchor. With Philippine Culinary Heritage Act on its way to being ratified in Congress, listen to this episode as Chef Jam further elaborates what's in store for the Filipino food celebration.

Ever since its signing in 2018, we've been having a small-scale celebration on the FIlipino Food month. Join the Sini Gang as they have a one-on-one with Chef Jam Melchor in this episode on how to further upscale the celebration that promotes Filipino cuisine.

With the recent news on the Bistro Group bringing the Olive Garden restaurant here in the Philippines, the gang then brings up the trends that changed the competition in Philippine fastfoods: Unli servings. Do you prefer unli-rice, gravy, or iced tea?

After receiving negative reviews and blowing up on social media, the Sini Gang boys paid La Picara a visit to find out the truth. Are the rumors true, or will the restaurant redeem itself? Find out now and listen to this episode!

It has been two years since the pandemic started, and we're still inspired by pandemic success stories in the F&B industry. In this episode, the boys talk to Maxine Kong, owner of Kurimu, on how sometimes taking one calculated risk can bring a plethora of opportunities.

In line of celebrating Women's month, Chef Waya talks about women struggles in the kitchen industry, on how we should break the stigma, and remove gender roles.

Have you ever felt the suffocating feeling while living in the metro? Then try living in the countryside. In this episode, the Sini Gang sits down with Chef Waya and talks about why she chose to open her restaurant in Baguio in the midst of the pandemic.

From Balut to Duck Dinuguan, Chef Carlo's goal has always been to represent the Philippines through its cuisine. Join the gang as they interview Carlo Lamagna all the way from Portland, Oregon on his views on Filipino food, and his hardships in building his own restaurant outside PH.

Filipino foods usually end up "westernized" on the other side of the globe. Join the gang as they interview Carlo Lamagna all the way from Portland, Oregon on his views on Filipino food, and his hardships in building his own restaurant outside PH.