Kaing Mang Inasal Stories Goes Viral as JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith Spark First Date Buzz on TikTok

Mang Inasal, known across the country as the Grill Expert, is heating up TikTok feeds with the launch of its first-ever Kaing Mang Inasal Stories, an eight-episode digital series inspired by the real, unfiltered moments Filipinos share over their favorite grilled meals.

The series premiered on Valentine’s Day with a kilig-filled episode featuring JM Ibarra and Fyang Smith. Playing a new couple navigating the jitters of a first date, the two captured the relatable awkwardness, shy smiles, and eventual comfort that come when good food breaks the ice.

As they bonded over Mang Inasal favorites, viewers saw something refreshingly authentic: two people slowly letting their guard down while enjoying unlimited rice and flavorful grilled dishes. It didn’t take long for the episode to trend, with netizens flooding the comments section to share their own first-date stories.

One fan summed it up perfectly: dining at Mang Inasal makes you forget you’re trying to be demure because the food is just too good and the vibe is too comfortable, especially when you’re with someone you genuinely like.

According to Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro, the series is part of the brand’s ongoing Kaing Mang Inasal campaign. It celebrates everything customers love about Mang Inasal: grill expertise, generous servings, and a warm, no-judgment atmosphere where everyone can simply be themselves.

Kaing Mang Inasal Stories highlights real-life IhawSarap and UnliSaya moments, the laughter, the kwentuhan, and the shared plates that turn ordinary meals into core memories. Each episode reflects the everyday joy that happens around the table, whether it’s a barkada hangout, a family treat, or a first date you’ll never forget.

New episodes drop every Friday at 3 PM on TikTok, keeping fans excited for more heartfelt, relatable stories until April.

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