Multicultural Toronto - Filipino Supermarket

Seafood City started off in California with their first store in 1989. They arrived in Canada in 2017 with a store in suburban Mississauga. They also have a 2nd store in the Greater Toronto Area in Scarborugh. The large store looks just like any other major mainstream supermarket but with a special inventory of Filipino favourites. Their food is influenced by its Asian neighbours as well as colonizers, giving an interesting fusion twist.
Bibingka is a baked rice cake usually eaten around Christmas. Kakanin is made from flour, sugar, annatto powder, lye water, and grated coconut, while palitaw is a type of rice cake. Sugar palm fruits have been canned and can be used in desserts or salads. A lot of other items can also be maintained in a jar. Jackfruit is common in the tropical regions although finding a can of it may be difficult in a mainstream supermarket. While mango juice may be more common in mainstream cuisine, the other fruits and combinations are more exotic. Coconuts are popular in Filipino cuisine, so it is not surprising there is a wide selection of product whether it be frozen or canned. Yam, or locally known as ube, is also a popular ingredient. Being surrounded by the ocean, there is abundant seafood to make shrimp paste. Sauce mixes make cooking a little easier. Grilled pork rinds are a great snack just like chips. Jack 'n Jill's brand of chips also have more interesting flavours. Even the traditional dried mango snack comes with more variation nowadays. The freezers were also well-stocked with lots of raw materials and processed food.