Store Called ‘Mayor Biko’ Makes the Yummiest Biko or Sweet Rice Cake

By now, it’s no secret that Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto is one of the most admired public officials in the Philippines. Beyond his natural charm, he has proven time and again that he can truly serve his city. He was even recognised as the only Filipino “anticorruption champion” by the United States in 2021.

It’s not every day that politicians receive such recognitions. But you know what else is just as unique and special as Pasig Mayor Vico? An online kakanin store that cleverly shares his name — Mayor Biko!

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Mayor Biko to satisfy your biko craving

Biko, or sweet rice cake, is one of the most beloved delicacies in the Philippines. Depending on where you are, you’ll find plenty of variations of this popular kakanin. It’s commonly enjoyed as a snack or part of a spread during birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions.

While many small businesses and online stores sell biko, one that caught our attention is Mayor Biko on Instagram. Its playful name could easily steal the spotlight, but the store actually started before Vico Sotto became mayor in 2016

“Nagkataon pong sumakto ang aming pangalan kay Ginoong Mayor Vico, nung nanalo na po si Mayor tsaka lang po kami pinagkakaguluhan dahil nga po kapangalan ni Mayor,” the Mayor Biko owners told Preview. “Huling dalawang linggo ay kami’y bumisita sa kanyang opisina at nagdala ng biko para sa kanya at kanyang staff.”

This aside, the store is a definite must-try for biko and kakanin lovers in the Philippines. Just one of the reasons is that Mayor Biko serves their biko with a generous amount of latik or sweet syrup made of coconut milk and sugar. This makes their biko more flavourful than any other variations!

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What online buyers say about the kakanin

We’ve also gotten in touch with a couple of buyers who have tasted Mayor Biko’s now sought-after product. “I would say it’s the best biko I’ve enjoyed in Manila in a long time. The big bilao is great for sharing with friends and family! The texture is so smooth, it melts in your mouth. And the flavour? Perfectly balanced,” Alyosha, who’s one of our editors at TripZilla, said.

She added that because the biko is already delicious as it is, she didn’t need to add anything to enhance its taste. “Every bite you take is the perfect mix of sweet and creamy, and you can tell that hindi sila nagtipid sa ingredients. A major plus is it stays this good even after x days in the refrigerator.”

Gaby, another buyer and editor at TripZilla, agreed and said that with a typical biko, storing it in the refrigerator would sometimes stiffen its texture; this would make it difficult to eat even after reheating. And although ordering in a bilao would seem like a lot initially, for her, it was perfect the way it was.

“At first you’ll think one bilao is too much; but when you taste it, you’ll realise it’s actually not enough! It’s sweet, but not too sweet,” she said.

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How you can order biko from Mayor Biko

Mayor Biko offers various bilao sizes. The 11-inch bilao (₱450, serves 4–5) and 16-inch bilao (₱650, serves up to 10) are highly recommended.

To order, send them a message on Instagram with your order details. Payments are accepted via GCash or BDO. You can add ₱150 for delivery or pick up your biko in person. Mayor Biko is located along Balete Drive in New Manila, Quezon City. For the best experience, Alya recommends enjoying the biko with coffee!

All images credited to Mayor Biko.