Our Filipino tastebuds said it best; “Asim Kilig.”
Sinigang, the signature sour soup dish of the Philippines, has been named one of The Best Dishes in the World for 2023 by the travel online guide Taste Atlas. The local icon ranked 97th out of 100 spots, beating Poland’s Zurek, France’s Steak au Poivre, and Vietnam’s Pho bo.
This year’s top spot was claimed by Brazil’s Picanha, followed by Malaysia’s Roti canai and Thailand’s Phat kaphrao.
Taste Atlas described Sinigang as a flexible dish containing pork, fish, shrimp, chicken, or beef, and served piping hot along with rice. The dish has seen variations through the years, with different regions developing their own versions.
“With its sour lightness perfectly matching the harsh tropical heat of the country, Sinigang is a unique soup that is a true representative of Filipino cuisine,” writes Taste Atlas.
100 Best Dishes in The World – Taste Atlas
Overall, Filipino cuisine ranked 33rd on the list of the 100 Best Cuisines, which saw Italy, Japan, Greece, Portugal, and China take the top five spots. The most popular Filipino dishes on the site are lechon, pancit, adobo, lumpia, and sisig.
Taste Atlas determines the ranking based on ratings from users across the world and also includes awards for the top ingredients, restaurants, and cookbooks. The site includes food maps, recipes, and research articles featuring over 10,000 food items and 9,000 restaurants.
