No Plane Ticket Needed: Enjoy Tuna Festival Flavors Right Here in the Metro

Every September, General Santos City celebrates its renowned tuna industry with the lively Tuna Festival. It’s one of Mindanao’s biggest events, filled with parades, cultural shows, and of course, endless tuna dishes. If you missed the action in GenSan this year, don’t worry—the celebration doesn’t have to end. With foodpanda, you can still savor Tuna Festival flavors right here in the metro, no plane ticket required.

To help you get started, here are some tuna-loaded picks (in no particular order) that will make your at-home Tuna Festival feel just as special:

Ooma 

(Bonifacio High Street | Greenbelt | Rockwell Center | Salcedo | SM Megamall | Molito)

Ooma brings bold flavors to the Tuna Festival vibe with its tuna favorites. The Spicy Tuna mixes fresh tuna with tempura crunch, gochujang mayo, and chives, while the Spicy Tuna Maki levels it up with ebiko in every bite. Both are playful, flavorful picks that make celebrating at home feel festive.

Watami

(Taguig | Mandaluyong | Pasay | Las Piñas | Quezon City)

Watami brings Japanese creativity to the Tuna Festival spirit with unique takes on this seafood favorite. The Grilled Tuna highlights fresh tuna grilled to perfection, balancing natural flavors with a smoky char. For something more playful, the Tuna Taco Aburi serves seared tuna in a crisp taco shell—a fun fusion dish that’s both light and savory. 

Ono Poke 

(SM Megamall | Food District & Mitsukoshi BGC | Public Eatery Robinsons Magnolia | The Grid Power Plant Mall | Greenhills Mall | UP Town Center)

If you’re craving something fresh and modern, Ono Poke’s bowls and pokéritos give tuna the spotlight it deserves. Go classic with their Shoyu Tuna topped with nori strips, furikake, and tobiko for a clean, savory bite. 

Feeling adventurous? Try the Aburi Garlic Tuna Bowl, where torched tuna meets creamy garlic mayo, or the Wasabi Tuna Crunch for a zesty kick with just the right crunch. They even have pokéritos—sushi burritos packed with tuna, rice, and bold sauces—perfect for enjoying festival flavors on the go. For a fun twist, their Pokechos (yes, nachos topped with tuna) make for the ultimate sharing plate.

Dampa Express 

(Marikina | Pasig | Quezon City)

For those who love hearty, no-frills Filipino flavors, Dampa Express serves tuna the classic way. Their Tuna Sisig gives a lighter spin on the beloved pulutan, swapping pork for tuna without losing that sizzling, savory punch. 

If you’re after something smoky and satisfying, the Grilled Tuna Belly is marinated in a special sauce and cooked to perfection, while the Grilled Tuna Panga (jaw) offers that rich, tender bite seafood lovers can’t resist. These dishes bring the comforting, festive spirit of GenSan straight to your dining table.

Anyhow Inasal

(Taguig | Mandaluyong)

Anyhow also offers discounts this Pro Week, with up to 25% off. They bring comforting Filipino-style tuna dishes straight to your table. Their Tuna Tops Sisig puts a seafood twist on the sizzling classic, while the Tuna Tops Barbecue and Tuna Tops Teriyaki deliver sweet and savory comfort in every bite.

For something heartier, the Tuna Panga Meal and Tuna Belly Inasal offer smoky, grilled flavors that seafood lovers won’t want to miss. If you like a little kick, the Tuna Tops Sweet & Spicy or the Tuna Tops Bicol Express add bold sauces to your rice bowl.

Whether you’re craving sisig, barbecue, or inasal, Anyhow serves tuna in ways that feel both festive and familiar,perfect for enjoying Tuna Festival vibes any day of the week.

For a budget-friendly favorite, Jollibee’s Tuna Pie is a go-to—crispy, creamy, and easy on the wallet, it’s the perfect merienda treat.

Celebrate Anywhere, Anytime

The Tuna Festival is more than just a local event,it’s a reminder of how food can bring people together in celebration. Thanks to foodpanda, you don’t have to miss out just because you’re in Manila. With just a few taps, you can have these tuna specialties and more delivered straight to your home, office, or wherever you’re celebrating.

So go ahead and bring the flavors of GenSan to your table, savor every bite, and celebrate the Tuna Festival in your own delicious way.

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