Fresh from a trip to the Philippines last October, Kyle returned to Toronto with a suitcase full of essentials—including multiple cans of Delimondo Corned Beef. But several months later, his stash had run dry. And so began the hunt.
Featured in the latest FTV Vlog, Kyle heads to Toronto’s Little Manila at Wilson and Bathurst, hoping to track down the elusive local stock of this premium corned beef. It’s one of the most requested pasalubong items for Filipinos abroad, especially in Canada where cravings for authentic Pinoy food run deep.
First stop: Mama’s Food Market, a go-to for Filipino goods. He found Palm, Purefoods, and Argentina brands—but no Delimondo. Luckily, Filipino stores cluster in this area. A few blocks later, Kyle arrives at Pinoy Ministop—and finally strikes gold. One can of Delimondo Ranch Style sits on the shelf, priced at $18.99 for 380 grams.
That’s nearly triple its Philippine price of ₱220 (roughly $5.50 CAD). Kyle does the math. He’s surprised but shrugs it off. Between import costs and high demand, it makes sense. He even hears that other stores charge up to $28.
The verdict? It’s pricey—but worth it. Especially if you’re homesick and need a bite of comfort. As Kyle puts it: “You’re not eating this every day. But when the craving hits, it hits hard.”
For anyone missing that distinct, savory, slow-cooked taste of Delimondo, Kyle’s vlog is a helpful guide—and a reminder that sometimes, a can of corned beef is more than just food. It’s home, sealed and shipped across oceans.
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