Philippines vs Spain!! Who is the LECHON Master?!?!

The fact that the chef in Spain is a Filipino, you know who’s the real winner😊

Sonny, it’s not the same to compare Cochinillo to an adult pig lechon. You should compare that Cochinillo from Spain with Philippines Lechon de Leche (young pig) from Cebu. Now, that’s the equal and fair matchup!

One thing I've learned as a chef. It's not the recipe that makes the food taste good or bad. It's the one that cooks it. The timing, the care, the preparation and everything in between.

I’m from Puerto Rico and I 100% believe our lechon can give them a run for their money. I won’t discredit Spanish nor Filipino cuisine, i love Spanish Paella and Filipino adobo, so good man.

Spanish and Filipino dishes are so much alike. You're correct in comparing the cochinillo feet with crispy pata. The other Spanish dish made from internal organs can also be compared to the Filipino dish Gotong Batangas.

Never had lechon in Spain. Had lechon in the Philippines many times. OMFG it's a must-have food if you ever visit there. No, seriously. Try it. The best lechon in the country is in Cebu City, IMO. Ironic that the Spanish restaurant has a Filipino doing the lechon... Much love and respect to the Philippines! Much love and respect to Spain!

No matter what country it is as long as the food is cooked right and perfect it's the best 🤤 All food lovers out there agrees🙌

I already tried all of them since my work requires me to travel most of the time. I'm maybe biased but they tasted the same for me. What makes it special is the sauce and I love the Filipino lechon liver sauce 🤤

crazy how theres a filipino chef, spain is very serious about their food, and they cant hire an actual spain chef to represent this culture. Im happy that food culture isnt just a bubble anymore and other ethnicities can represent others food culture because of their love for food and food culture. Hopefully this chef passses on his secret and techniques to the next generation to keep this tradition alive in spain.

Goes to Spain to eat Spanish Lechon The chef of the spanish restaurant is still a Filipino

As Spanish I love Philippine ppl keep up that tradition. Just to point out the difference: in Segovia (best place where chorizos are coming from, Cantimpalos) is roasted the best lechón too. Is so well cooked that can be cut with the dish's edge by the Cook. Have it with the traditional rustic bread, the well known Rioja wine (coming from that region too) and have a nice "ponche segoviano" as pudding. You defo won't regret it and will remember. Then visit the castle or "la granja" (Royal Palace) and you will have the best day ever visiting Segovia 👍

There is a Filipino tomato based dish also called Callos - it is very similar to the Madrilena but only tripe is used. It is cooked with chorizo de bilbao, black olives, red/green bellpeppers and chickpeas.

It's all good Sonny, I always admire your honest reviews and that's why you are one of the best food critics out there! no sugar coating, no bs, just plain honest reviews! Looking forward for more Food Wars content.

No worries Sonny, eventhough you picked the one from Spain, a Filipino masonry oven master cooked it. Win win situation.

i have never heard of spain lechon, but i know philippines is highly known for theirs ! love filipino food

Sending love from Philippines 🇵🇭 to Spain 🇪🇸

I could have been your special guest for this episode! 😂 Really enjoy this video in Madrid, i'm glad you had a great time and proud of my city. Greetings from Spain 👍

There is no competition really. The original has it's own characteristics and so is the adapted recipe. Of course our Philippine lechon has it's own quirks.

It is kinda funny that this is Spain vs The Philippines, when the cook of that Spaniard restaurant is Filipino. :)

That down there jail joke, keep in or keep out had me lol!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣❤