Manila's Most-Loved Crinkles: Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef

Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef: A Love Story of Tradition and Taste

If you've been searching for Manila's favorite crinkles, you've probably heard about them. The ones that became legendary. Maybe a friend brought a box to a party. Maybe you tried one at an office potluck and immediately asked where they came from. Maybe you've been searching "best crinkles near me" hoping to find a lead. The ones people would stock up on before holidays. The ones that, once you tried them, you couldn't forget. Those "legendary" crinkles everyone's been talking about? We're about to make your search a whole lot easier.

We're talking about the Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef. Crumbs and Grubs is the only BIR and DTI registered, official seller of Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef.

The Legacy of Manila's Best Crinkles

For years, these crinkles were something of an insider secret. Made by ADB's former executive chef, they weren't just another  crinkles they were the crinkle. IYKYK. That signature crackled top. The impossibly fudgy center that's both indulgent and comforting. The kind of household favorite that became part of people's best memories.

These weren't mass-produced or rushed. They were crafted with the precision and care you'd expect from someone who spent decades perfecting their craft and has led the kitchens of many of the country's top luxury hospitality brands. Every batch carried the same attention to detail, the same commitment to quality that made them a fixture at gatherings and celebrations.

Why Crumbs and Grubs?

Crumbs and Grubs is the only BIR and DTI registered, official seller of Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef.

In a world where recipes get copied, watered down, or sold under different names, this matters more than you might think. When you order Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef through Crumbs and Grubs, you're getting:

  • The authentic recipe: No shortcuts, no substitutions, no "inspired by" versions
  • The same quality standards: Made with the same care and precision that made them famous
  • Direct source: We partnered with former ADB executive chef to ensure every batch meets the original standard
  • Official accreditation: Both BIR and DTI registered, so you know exactly who you're buying from and you can place bulk corporate orders

This isn't just about protecting a recipe. It's about preserving something that's brought joy to so many people over the years.

What Makes These Crinkles Different?

There's the texture. That delicate crackled surface that gives way to something dense and fudgy, never cakey or dry. There's the richness that doesn't feel heavy. There's the way they taste just as good (maybe better) the next day, if they last that long wink.

But mostly, there's the way they've become woven into people's celebrations. Birthday parties. Office gatherings. Holiday gift-giving. Quiet afternoons with coffee. A sweet respite after a stressful day. A sweet memory shared with your loved ones. These crinkles have been there for the small moments and the big ones.

The Tradition Continues

Some recipes are worth keeping exactly as they are. No trendy twists, no limited-edition flavors, no unnecessary changes. Just the same reliable goodness, made the same way, every single time.

That's what we're committed to at Crumbs and Grubs. As the official seller of Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef, we're not just selling crinkles, we're preserving a tradition that's meant something to people for years.

Order the Original

This holiday season, we're opening advance orders for Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef with special early bird offers for those who plan ahead. Whether you're reconnecting with a taste you remember or discovering these crinkles for the first time, you're getting the real thing.

No imitations. No substitutes. Just the crinkles you've been looking for, from the only official source.

Because some traditions are too good to mess with.


*Ready to order? Visit our holiday pre-order page for December 13 dispatch and December 23 dispatch. Crumbs and Grubs your official source for Crinkles by Former ADB Executive Chef.