Best Food in Leyte (with Erwan Heussaff)

In this episode, Erwan Heussaff explores Leyte, a province where history, faith, geography, and food intersect. From Palo Market with Chef Mark Sabayan to home cooks preparing regional specialties, and the makers of binagol and moron, this food crawl reveals how Leyte’s cuisine is shaped by its people and its past.

Guided by historian Joycie Alegre and local cooks, we trace how World War II, coastal life, inland agriculture, and Waray identity continue to influence everyday meals.

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Special thanks to:
Chef Mark Sabayan
Joycie Alegre
Judy Rafael
Aldrich Rafael

LOCATIONS:
Palo Public Market

Fredo’s Eatery

Mano Joeven’s

Espazio Arts + Foods + History
130 Juan Luna St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte

Ochó Seafood and Grill
Senator Enage St, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte

Timo Romano Lechon
Real St, Tacloban City, Leyte

Dionisio’s Binagol and Moron
Dagami, Leyte

Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park
Burauen, Leyte