D’Original Tipas Hopia is a legendary name when it comes to hopia (flaky pastry) in Taguig City in the Philippines. This is a story of how three generations of the Flores family have worked together to continue their family’s legacy in making one of the most iconic Pinoy snacks. Hopia can be found in almost every bakery in the Philippines, but there’s just something about this Taguig specialty that’s amassed a cult following because of their heirloom hopia recipe. Special thanks to: Belen “Inang

Tipas Hopia, founded by Belen Flores in the 1980s in Ibayo-Tipas, Taguig City, has become a beloved Filipino snack. Flores aimed to prove that Filipinos could create hopia as good as the Chinese. In 1988, she introduced her first product, Hopia Mongo. Starting from her home kitchen, Tipas Hopia quickly became popular for its plain, flaky crust and simple bean filling. The first few boxes were an instant hit, leading to a growing demand. D’ Original Tipas Bakery is now run by Flores' daughter, Al