City flavors, delivered: How QC Day can be a feast at home
From ramen to gelato, foodpanda makes it easy to celebrate with a meal that suits your mood
By MBrand
Published Aug 18, 2025 04:33 pm
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Quezon City Day is more than a date on the calendar. Every August 19, residents mark the birth anniversary of Manuel L. Quezon, the city’s namesake and the nation’s second president, whose vision of service and nationalism continues to shape generations. The occasion is not only a commemoration but also a welcome non-working holiday, offering workers, students and families a pause to recharge.
For many QCitizens, the break means the chance to indulge in small pleasures often pushed aside by busy schedules—sleeping in, catching up on shows or gathering with friends over food. With its eclectic mix of flavors, Quezon City has long been a melting pot for cravings. And this year, one platform is making it easier to bring the city’s kitchens straight to the dining table.
Foodpanda is offering a “FOODTRIP” voucher exclusively on August 19. The deal gives users 50 percent cashback, up to ₱500, on a minimum order of ₱399 while redemptions last. For those spending QC Day at home, it is a chance to celebrate with a meal that fits the mood.
Meals to match the holiday vibe
For binge-watchers, crispy and delivery-friendly choices such as 24 Chicken’s Korean-style wings, BonChon’s soy-glazed chicken or Ray’s Hot Chicken are ideal companions to marathon viewing.
If the weather turns breezy or drizzly, comfort food beckons: steaming bowls of tonkotsu from Ramen Nagi, homey lugaw from 24-7 Eats or spice-laden broth from Souper Hot Malatang.
Those with a sweet tooth can turn QC Day into a dessert-first affair. Milky Cakes & Sweets’ rich slices, J.CO’s pillowy donuts and Caramia’s gelato cakes offer indulgence from morning to night.
The holiday also serves as the perfect moment for long-delayed reunions. For hosts expecting the barkada, pizzas from Yellow Cab, 3M Pizza and Angel’s Pizza can keep conversations flowing without the stress of cooking.
Others may see the day as a sign to finally order the meal they have been postponing: steaks from Burgoo or Tender Bob’s, or fresh sushi rolls from Kanzen. And for those who prefer a more relaxed celebration, milk teas and boba drinks from Gong Cha, Serenitea and Tiger Sugar are ready for all-day sipping.
A holiday to savor
However QCitizens choose to mark the holiday—whether with history, rest or food—the spirit remains the same: a celebration of both heritage and the everyday joys of living in the country’s largest city. This QC Day, it may be as simple as opening an app, placing an order and letting the flavors of Quezon City come to you.
