From lava buns to sauced-up seafood and even to fried chicken, salted egg proves to be not only trendy, but also incredibly versatile of a flavor. Among its most popular iterations is crunchy, snackable chips, made popular by Singaporean brands and soon emulated by a number of Filipino purveyors. Given the love for salted eggs in Filipino culinary tradition, it’s no wonder these salted egg chips have won over the nation. But their roughly-200 to 600 peso price tag per bag keeps them a once-in-a-blue-moon treat—and this doesn’t do justice to how much folks crave it.

One snack is here to change that. A newcomer to Oishi Gourmet Picks line, Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted egg flavor—made with real potatoes and salted egg sauce—satisfies salted egg cravings at a fraction of the price (35 PHP, but may vary in stores). On each piece you get the snap and hearty crunch of well-fried spuds; the pungency and creaminess of salted egg (along with an umami-boosting chicken-y note); plus a mild sweetness, subtle peppery heat, and herby counterpoint (from basil leaves in this case) to push and pull the taste buds in different directions, keeping you on your toes with every bite. Available at major supermarkets, they’re a convenient grab-and-go snack you won’t have to troop all the way to specialty stores (or abroad) for. And though just as rich, they feel less oily than other salted egg chip brands, so you get to stuff yourself without the umay sinking in as quickly.

It’s hard to stop at one chip—or at one bag, for that matter—and with its affordability, you won’t need to. Devour them by the piece (pro tip: use chopsticks), by the handful, or even by the double handfuls; it won’t cost an arm and leg either way. Great taste and a happy wallet need not be mutually exclusive; Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor is a terrific everyday alternative to more expensive options that proves salted egg is here to stay.

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The world has definitely gone crazy over the salted-egg food trend, and the Philippines is no exception. We’ve put salted egg on just about everything— chicken, pasta, and even potato chips!

Salted-egg potato chips may just be the favorite salted-egg incarnation of many local foodies—they’re handy and quite addictive, making them the perfect snack! We consider them a cut above the rest when it comes to picking our favorite treats. They’re something we tend to splurge on, and we go to great lengths to get our hands on them. Just check out the incredible lines at weekend markets!

If you find yourself among the ranks of salted-egg fans, Oishi’s new snack is definitely right up your alley. The brand’s Gourmet Picks range has a new flavor called Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor, and it’s sure to earn a salted-egg lover’s approval. These chips are generously coated with salted-egg sauce, giving them the same savory taste as other salted-egg chips—but they’re way more affordable and easier to find! Here are some of the ways you can enjoy this new lip-smacking snack:

1. While stuck in traffic

Being stuck during a traffic jam can lead to a grumbling stomach. Beat the boredom and keep your hunger at bay by digging into a bag of Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor—they’re so good, you’ll want to finish them in one sitting!

2. During a Netflix marathon

Whether you’re binge-watching the latest season of your favorite tv show or catching up on the newest Netflix Originals, these chips are the perfect snack to munch on.

3. While at work

Need a little pick-me-up to help with the office blues? When you’re stuck in a rut, take a break with a pack of Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor and get back to work with a smile.

4. As a midnight snack

If you’re feeling peckish as you toss and turn in bed, you could probably use a quick bite. Ease your hunger pangs by having some of these chips—they’re sure to bring on the good vibes before you go to bed.

5. Shared with friends

It’s a Friday night, and your friends invite you to hang out at another buddy’s house. They ask you to get some chips on the way. Get several packs of Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor and you’ll definitely be the weekend hero in their eyes.

Getting your hands on Oishi Gourmet Picks Salted Egg Flavor is a breeze—we’ve seen them in so many stores! Check out some of the locations where we’ve sighted them, so you can head to the one nearest you: Super 8, Landmark, Puregold, Waltermart, Makati Supermarket, SM stores, Unimart, Cash & Carry, and 7-Eleven. Each bag starts at P35, but prices may vary depending on store location.

Here’s where you can find this eggtastic snack: follow this link to stay updated with the freshest stock.

Courtesy of: Spot.PH

MANILA — While the heavy downpour prevented many from enjoying their #TGIF, those from the south found a sweet refuge at the #OishiSnacktacular event at Festival Mall in Alabang.

Held at the heart of the mall, the #OishiSnacktacular event featured five exciting activities that delighted all participants regardless of age. It started with a fun opening program with no less than Oishi brand ambassador and comedienne Alex Gonzaga, who gamely participated in the activities.

The highlight of the activities is the “Snack Catcher,” where participants are strapped up into a harness and submerged into a pool packed with various Oishi snacks. Each participant is allowed to take home everything their limbs can grab, which will certainly make both kids and adults giggle out of excitement.

Another exciting activity is the “Snack Shack,” where each participant is given a two-foot Oishi pack that they could fill with their favorite Oishi snacks within 60 seconds.

The “Cuckoo Blaster,” on the other hand, is a little bit more action-packed as it required one to catch as many balls as possible. Those who won at the “Cuckoo Blaster” took home different Oishi drinks, from flavored juices to milky refreshments.

Meanwhile, those who are looking for a less physical activity lined up for the “O-Twirl” and “Make Your Own Snack” booths, which were set up side by side.

The “O-Twirl” booth features Choco Chug and Tea Matchi Matcha in soft-serve. One can also add 2 Oishi snacks as toppings. The “Make Your Own Snack” booth, on the other hand, allows participants to enjoy different Oishi chips in fun new dips (Sweet Chili, Cheesem Honey Mustard, Mayonnaise, Chocolate).

To make things more exciting, those who participate in all booth activities shall receive a free Oishi t-shirt. Four lucky participants may also get a chance to win a limited edition Oishi Friends plushie and gift certificates.

Another four lucky Instagram or Twitter users may also win an Oishi Friends plushie and Oishi snacks by simply uploading their photos with The Oishi Friends (Panya, Hippy, Pilyo, Waifu) and Cuckoo Bird who are roaming around the activity center.

On Sunday, get a dose of “kilig” as “La Luna Sangre” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla who will be joining the event to entertain fans and also participate in some of the activites. For live updates, check out Oishi on their website, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts. 

Courtesy of: ABS-CBN News

We’ve witnessed Panya, Hippy, Pilyo, Waifu and the rest of the Oishi Friends in their slightly dark but humorous mishap adventures in Oishi’s famous webcomic strip series. With the friends’ varying appearances and personalities inspired by Oishi snacks, who can resist these adorable characters? And now, see them come to life in this year’s Oishi Snacktacular 2017 at Festival Mall, Alabang this weekend from July 28-30. Meet and eat the yummiest gang as Oishi’s innovative and interactive booths make their comeback with a twist!

We all know that Make Your Own Snack allows us to be inventive by choosing and mixing your chips and flavors of choice. This year, you choose a dip (or two) that you want to try with your favorite Oishi snack! Ridges dipped in chocolate? Why not! How about your favorite Fishda dipped in cheese and honey mustard? Trust us, it’s worth trying!

O-Twirl is also offering something new to Oishi’s soft served ice cream with another flavor for you to try! Choose between Oishi Choco Chug and Oishi’s newest tetra drink, Tea Matchi Matcha milk tea! Don’t forget to top it off with 2 Oishi toppings!

This year’s Cuckoo Blaster is double the fun because you get to pair up with your friend (or stranger) in matchy Cuckoo geared suits to catch as many balls you can. The more balls you catch as a team, the more Oishi drinks each player wins. Two Cuckoo Birds are better than one!

Crowd favorite Oishi Snack Catcher is back! Dive into an enormous pool of Oishi snacks and grab all the treats you can take with your own hands! And of course, the Snack Shack booth will be there where you can fill up your 2-foot Giant Pack with your favorite Oishi Snacks in 60 seconds.

Don’t miss your chance to try out all these with your favorite Team O members, Alex Gonzaga, Maine Mendoza, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo! Drop by Oishi Snacktacular, the most O, Wow event of 2017!

#OishiOWow #OishiSnacktacular
Courtesy of: When In Manila

After my experience at the Oishi Snacktacular event this year, there was nothing I looked forward to more than this year’s event. As July was coming to an end, I lost hope that there would be another chance to go… and then, just when I least expected it, the announcement for Oishi Snacktacular 2017 came.

So, today, I went to Festival Mall in Muntinlupa with a group of eager WIMmers and once again faced the joy that always comes with Oishi Snacktacular. The fun-filled event will only be held this weekend (until July 30), though, so make sure you go plan things with your family and friends NOW to make sure that you don’t miss out on all of the fun.

At the entrance of the event, you will be given an Oishi Pass to Wow where you will log your achievements for the day! 😀

5 Fun Activities You Can Do with Your Barkada at Oishi Snacktacular 2017
5. Make Your Own Snacks.
Make your tummy happy by customizing your very own Oishi snacks at the Make Your Own Snack booth. Choose two bases from Fishda, Spicy Oishi Prawn Crackers, Ridges Onion and Garlic, Panchos Nacho Cheese, and Bread Pan Cheese and Onion; and then choose two dips from sweet chili, mayonnaise, cheese, chocolate, and honey mustard.

4. Make Your Own O-Twirl
Of course, you need dessert to go with your snacks. At the O-Twirl booth, you can get your ice cream fix by choosing between Choco Chug ice cream or Tea Matchi ice cream (or get a mix of both!) and then choose two different toppings for it from Pillows, Gourmet Pops, Wafu, and Sponge Crunch.

Sweet tooth satisfied!

3. Pack a Ton of Snacks to Take Home from the Snack Shack.

At the Snack Shack, you’ll be given a huge Oishi pack with a design of your choice (pick your favorite Oishi chips, of course!) and then you have 60 seconds to fill it up with as many Oishi goodies as you can!

Top tip: start with your absolute favorites because if you pack it up too much, they’ll remove the chips at the top.

Basically, don’t do this. :p

2. Catch Some Balls While Wearing a Chicken Suit.

This is one of my favorite activities at Oishi Snacktacular. For this, you will need to wear an adorable chicken suit and try to catch as many balls in the suit as you can. They have added more fun into this by allowing two people to play at once, so you can play with a friend and get your competitiveness on, or even play with a stranger and make a new friend in the process! 😀

1. Become a Human Claw Machine at the Oishi Snack Catcher.

The belle of the ball every year is the Oishi Snack Catcher, where you will be strapped up and turned into a human claw machine to get as many goodies as you can out of a giant pool of Oishi snacks. Make sure you use all of your limbs for this to make the most out of the experience!

The high score when I left was 82 bags of chips! How many can you get?
Activities and fun aside, you might also run into celebrities like Alex Gonzaga, Maine Mendoza, Daniel Padilla, and Kathryn Bernardo!

Alex clearly takes the activities very seriously. :p

Make sure you head over as soon as you can because Oishi Snacktacular 2017 is only ongoing until this Sunday! Tag us in your posts having fun! We’d love to see them – especially if you rocked the Snack Catcher!

Courtesy of: When In Manila

Spent an afternoon lounging at home and got comfy in front of the computer to work on some photos that I got from covering events this week. Aside from that, I’ve had two birthday celebrations, some celebrity shoots that I need to finish before the weekend starts. Lo and behold, our doorbell rang and there’s an awesome care package waiting for me outside the door. Mailman was bearing gifts from OISHI and saying HI. I asked myself a couple of times about what this is, because all it says is HI.

It looks like clues were also given to me. The Fast CAFE LATTE In A Box is like an alarm clock, it will keep you awake from sleeping. Oh yes, these are new coffee drinks from OISHI, a brand we all love!’

The Fast Coffee CAPPUCCINO In A Box is a little stronger, keeps you cool in a warm tropical weather like in the Philippines. These tetra brick packs really came in handy because you can easily put it in the fridge or ice box and it’ll be cold in no time!

For those who want it a tad sweet, don’t fret because there’s Fast Coffee CARAMEL In A Box. You get that caramel flavor in every sip so you know you’re not shortchanged. Pretty good even if it doesn’t have added preservatives or artificial colors.

For those who are addicted to chocolate, the last one is Fast COFFEE + CHOCO In A Box.You get the perk of having coffee itself plus the sweet and chocolatey drink we love during parties. Just open it up, connect your speakers to your phone and play the music so loud that you won’t even hear your friends chat. Enjoy it as it is anytime of the day, even if you’re already doing deadlines for work. Stop making excuses, get enough amount of caffeine so you won’t be sleeping all the time in the office or your boss would get mad. Be a good boy.

OISHI HI COFFEE is available now in mostly all groceries, huge stores and even some small ones. Do yourself a favor and get one so you won’t be sleeping to take photos in your own turf.
I am still drinking it!

Courtesy of: kumagcow.com

Gifts come in all forms and sizes these days and by the looks of it, this one is HUGE. This special bag contains PANCHOS, a new corn snack from OISHI that’s available in three flavors. One is Nacho Cheese, Barbecue and my personal favorite Taco.

This snack is great on its own but more fun if you had dips with it. I love it with Mayonnaise and Garlic Aioli, it even works with Guacamole. I remember dancing to La Cucaracha years ago which was sung by legendary Trios Los Panchos, so in a nutshell I know Panchos is a common nickname given to people with Francisco first names. I guess this one is totally Mexican but plays on what Filipinos love about their food. Now that you know about it, go get them at stores, groceries and supermarkets nationwide. Trust me on the Taco, I assure you, you’ll love it!

Courtesy of: kumagcow.com