Best Bihon Brand in the Philippines: How to Choose
There is no official ranking of bihon brands in the Philippines. So judge bihon by what you can check yourself: how much is in the pack, how many people it feeds, whether you can find it, and how it cooks.
We make Super Q, so read this knowing that. Then check every claim on this page yourself. That is the point of it.
1. Weigh it: 500 g vs 454 g
Do not take our word for it. Put the packs on a scale. Here is how to compare any two bihon packs in under a minute:
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Read the front of the pack
Find the net weight. The Super Q Golden Bihon ½ kg pack says 500 g. Many bihon packs on Metro Manila shelves say 454 g (16 oz) or less.
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Put it on a scale
Weigh the unopened packs on a kitchen or shop scale. The bag itself adds a few grams, so compare packs of the same kind side by side.
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Divide the price by the grams
Shelf price ÷ grams = price per gram. The lower number is the better buy. At its ₱50 suggested retail price, the 500 g Super Q pack is ₱0.10 per gram.
The fine print, in the open
Super Q Golden Bihon also comes in other sizes, including 454 g and 227 g packs, so check that you are comparing the ½ kg pack. Net weights are printed as approximate, and some of our packs state a ±5% tolerance. Even at the bottom of that tolerance, a 500 g pack holds 475 g, which is still more than a 454 g pack at full weight.
2. Count the servings
One 500 g pack of Super Q Golden Bihon feeds at least five people. The noodles come as a hard, compact rectangular block, which is why so much fits in one pack.
At the ₱50 suggested retail price, that is about ₱10 of noodles per plate, a number that matters if you cook for a big family or sell pancit. Our pancit bihon recipe is written for exactly one 500 g pack.
3. Can you actually find it?
The best bihon is no use if your store never has it. Super Q is sold in wet markets and grocery stores across the Philippines, and in many countries abroad, including the United States, Canada and Australia.
Stores do sell out between deliveries. When yours has, tell us where and the report goes straight to our sales team.
4. How it cooks
Super Q Golden Bihon is made from cornstarch, not rice. Its natural yellow colour comes from the cornstarch itself. Cooked, it turns soft, smooth and bouncy while keeping a distinct bite, and it is produced in a controlled environment rather than sun-dried in the open, by a HACCP-certified manufacturer.
For what to look for in any brand, from strand consistency to how it was dried, read our guide to bihon.
Super Q or Golden Q?
Both are Ngosiok Marketing brands. Super Q Golden Bihon is our premium bihon, sold across the Philippines and abroad.
Golden Q is our second bihon brand, made for budget-conscious buyers in the Visayas and Mindanao. Golden Q Special Bihon comes in a 200 g pack printed in Cebuano. It carries two lines worth reading: “Lami kai’ni!” and “Saktong timbang”, exact weight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bihon brand in the Philippines?
There is no official ranking. Judge bihon on what you can check yourself: net weight, servings per pack, whether you can find it, and how it cooks. Super Q Golden Bihon’s ½ kg pack is 500 g, feeds at least five people, is made from cornstarch, and has been made in Cebu by Ngosiok Marketing since 1945.
How many grams is a pack of Super Q Golden Bihon?
The ½ kg pack is 500 g. In the Philippines, Super Q Golden Bihon also comes in 1 kg and 227 g packs and 12 kg sacks. Export packs come in 500 g, 454 g and 227 g.
How many people does 500 g of bihon feed?
One 500 g pack of Super Q Golden Bihon feeds at least five people.
How much does Super Q Golden Bihon cost?
The suggested retail price of the 500 g pack is ₱50, which works out to ₱0.10 per gram or ₱10 per 100 g. Store prices can vary.
What is Golden Q bihon?
Golden Q is Ngosiok Marketing’s second bihon brand, made for budget-conscious buyers in the Visayas and Mindanao. Golden Q Special Bihon comes in a 200 g pack printed in Cebuano.
Where can I buy Super Q bihon?
Super Q is sold in wet markets and grocery stores across the Philippines, and in many countries abroad, including the United States, Canada and Australia. If your store has run out, you can report it on the Where to Buy page.