Expat’s Guide: Food Delivery Apps in the Philippines
Craving your favorite food but too lazy or busy to go out? No worries we have got you covered! Be it fast food, gourmet dishes, or even groceries, these food delivery applications in the Philippines bring your chow and drinks straight to your doorstep with just a few taps.
foodpanda
foodpanda is a leading online food and grocery delivery platform that connects users with a wide range of restaurants, fast-food chains, and retail stores in the Philippines.
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Founded in 2012, it has grown into one of Asia’s most popular delivery services that boasts a fast and convenient way to order meals and essentials. Customers can access foodpanda through its mobile app or website, enter their location, browse menus, customize orders, and select from multiple payment options like cash, credit/debit cards, GCash, or Maya. Once an order is placed, users can track their delivery in real-time, ensuring a seamless experience.
Aside from restaurant deliveries, foodpanda also features pandamart (for grocery deliveries), foodpanda Shops (offering retail items from partner stores), and a Pick-Up option for those who prefer to collect their orders themselves. It even has a foodpanda Pro subscription service, which grant users discounts and free delivery perks.
GrabFood
GrabFood is an on-demand food delivery service integrated within the Grab super-app, which allows users to order meals from a wide range of restaurants, fast-food chains, and local eateries.
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Unlike standalone food delivery apps, GrabFood is built into Grab’s multi-service platform, which also includes ride-hailing, grocery shopping, and even digital payments via GrabPay.
The ordering process is simple—users select their location, browse menus, customize orders, choose a payment method, and track their delivery in real time. Payments can be made via cash, credit/debit card, GrabPay, or GCash, offering flexibility for different customers.
GrabFood also features GrabUnlimited, a subscription service offering free delivery and exclusive discounts as well as options for scheduled orders and self pick-up for those who want to order in advance. Users also earn GrabRewards points with every purchase, which can be redeemed for discounts and perks in the app.
JoyRide
JoyRide is a Filipino-owned service that started as a motorcycle taxi platform in 2019 before expanding into food delivery, buy-for-me (pabili) and even courier services to adapt to market demands.
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Through the JoyRide Superapp, users can conveniently order meals, groceries, and essentials from partner restaurants and stores. The service aims to provide a budget-friendly and efficient alternative to other food delivery platforms like the ones above while supporting local businesses and offering additional income opportunities for its rider-partners.
Using JoyRide Food Delivery is simple—users download the JoyRide Superapp, pin their location, browse available restaurants, and place an order. Payment options include cash on delivery and digital wallets, and deliveries can be tracked in real time. Once the food is prepared and picked up, a JoyRide rider ensures fast and reliable delivery straight to the customer’s doorstep.
Angkas Padala
Angkas Padala is a delivery service introduced by Angkas, a company initially recognized for its motorcycle taxi services in the Philippines.
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Angkas Padala operates by allowing customers to place orders directly with participating restaurants. Once an order is confirmed, an Angkas rider is dispatched to pick up and deliver the food to the customer’s location. The service operates from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A key feature of Angkas Food is its straightforward ordering process, which does not rely on a dedicated app for food delivery. Instead, customers place orders by contacting the restaurants directly, after which Angkas riders handle the delivery. This method simplifies the process but may lack the integrated user experience found in other food delivery platforms. The delivery fee is structured at Php 60 for the first three (3) kilometers, with an additional Php 10 per kilometer up to five (5) kilometers.
Compared to other food delivery apps, Angkas Food leverages its existing motorcycle taxi infrastructure allows for potentially faster delivery times, especially in congested urban areas. However, the absence of an integrated ordering system within the Angkas app means it lacks features like in-app browsing of restaurant menus, real-time order tracking, and cashless payments, which are commonly offered by competitors.
LAHAT Food
LAHAT Food is a food delivery service in the Philippines that specializes in Asian cuisine. Unlike mainstream delivery apps, LAHAT Food focuses on giving authentic culinary experience, especially to customers who crave high-quality Asian meals.
The platform supports multiple payment methods, including cash on delivery, GCash, GrabPay, PayMaya, and even Korean won (KRW). Additionally, this food delivery app boasts real-time tracking, fast delivery times, and no minimum order requirements, ensuring a smooth and convenient ordering experience.
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What sets LAHAT Food apart from other food delivery apps is its unique business model, which prioritizes customers and merchants. The platform offers multilingual customer support (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Filipino). It also supports next-day payouts for partner restaurants, a feature that provides financial stability for small and medium-sized food businesses. Furthermore, with lower commission rates (8%–15%) compared to competitors, LAHAT Food ensures that more earnings go to the restaurants, making it a more merchant-friendly platform.
Additionally, LAHAT Food differentiates itself with its “Rocket Delivery” feature, aiming to complete deliveries within 20 minutes. While other apps cater to a broader market, LAHAT Food carves out a niche by focusing on Asian food lovers and expatriates living in the Philippines.
