A ginger-infused rice porridge topped with chicken, toasted garlic, scallions, and a boiled egg.
4 top-rated spots found
Since 1975, Via Mare has set the benchmark for Filipino merienda. Their Arroz Caldo is celebrated for its unwavering consistency, featuring a perfectly balanced ginger-infused broth and tender chicken that tastes exactly the same today as it did decades ago.
📍 Greenbelt 1, Esperanza St, Makati, Metro Manila · View on Maps
While technically a 'Goto' variant, this is the modern gold standard for rice porridge in Manila. It replaces the standard chicken with melt-in-your-mouth, collagen-rich beef tendon, creating a silkier, richer texture that has revolutionized the category.
📍 Crossroads, 32nd St, BGC, Taguig, Metro Manila · View on Maps
Located within the historic Manila Hotel, this is Arroz Caldo at its most opulent. It uses premium saffron for its signature yellow hue and organic chicken, served in a setting that breathes Philippine heritage and old-world elegance.
📍 The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila · View on Maps
This spot 'pimps' the traditional porridge by merging it with Filipino street food culture. It's a creative, high-energy eatery that appeals to a younger crowd with its 'Build Your Own' bowl philosophy and over-the-top toppings.
📍 640 San Rafael Street, Plainview, Mandaluyong City · View on Maps