MANILA, Philippines – Inside the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, a renowned local chef is flipping more than just burgers. Ed Bugia has swapped his previous fast-paced restaurant kitchens for campus food truck Flipside Burgers, bringing freshly made burgers and side dishes to students, staff, and families on campus. He told Rappler that this is his return to the roots of what makes food truly great – serving simple but good food with no frills attached.
FLIPSIDE BURGERS. Located in Gyud Food, Chef Ed’s food truck serves freshly flipped burgers every day, from morning to evening. Photo by Steph Arnaldo/Rappler In the culinary industry, many often start small and scale up.
But this time, Chef Ed is taking a different path – slowing down to focus on what he truly loves: crafting a good, old-fashioned burger made with heart. New beginnings in a familiar place Flipside Burgers’ vibrant food truck finds its first home within the bustling atmosphere of UP Diliman, situated at Gyud Food Market, UP’s hip food hub. It’s parked outdoors underneath a large tree, with picnic tables at the front for group dining.
OUTDOOR DINING. The food truck is situated underneath a tree, with picnic tables at the front for easy barkada enjoyment. Photo by Steph Arnaldo/Rappler The concept for his first food truck came after a period of rest for Ed.
He took a break after running and consulting for several local restaurants since 2008 – the year he and his former partners start.
