Binalot

Binalot is a method of wrapping and serving food in the Philippines using banana leaves and alike. The term is derived from the root word balot (wrap) + -in- meaning "wrapped".^[1]

Binalot

Course	Main dish
Place of origin	Philippines
Similar dishes	pastil, pusô, suman
Media: Binalot

The preparation method is also popularized by local restaurant chain Binalot, which serves Filipino staples such as adobo and tocino in binalot style in a contemporary fast-food setting. Founded in 1996 in Makati, the chain gained popularity through its over-the-phone delivery services and later expanded nationwide through franchising.^[2] As of 2025, the chain operates 29 branches across 10 cities in Metro Manila, as well as one in Antipolo, and five in Cavite.^[3]

See also

• Pastil - A similar but Halal meal whose preparation requires adherence to Muslim standards.
• Pusô
• Suman - A ricecake.
• Bibingka