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Philippines
Spain ruled the Philippines for over three hundred years, impacting its way of life down to the food on Filipinos’ tables. The Lechon, Spanish for roasted suckling pig, is one of the most iconic dishes the Philippines has adopted. Family get-togethers, birthdays, fiestas, you name it—expect to see Lechon at the center of a long table overflowing with Filipino specialties. The Philippine Lechon comes in different varieties, stuffed with flavors of lemongrass, onions, and garlic. Cebu may be the country's prime Lechon city, but there are also places around Manila offering this traditional pork recipe we’ve all grown to love. Taste the best of Lechon at these spots once your cravings strike!
Enjoy the flavor of Bacolod-style Lechon when you visit Sabroso Lechon. A classic Bacolod-style lechon parades soft, juicy meat with crispy pork skin, carrying a strong flavor of lemongrass and batuan (a fruit mainly found in the island of Negros) in every bite. If you want something more savory, try Sabroso's Lechon Paksiw and wash it down with an ice cold drink.
- +63 920 123 9999
E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Start your morning right with Aling Banang's Lechon Silog. The dish features fried rice, sunny-side-up egg, and crispy Lechon Kawali, creating a yummy blend of meaty and garlic flavors in your mouth. Finish breakfast off with their Halo-Halo Ice Cream, Mais Con Yelo, or Saging Con Yelo for your early morning sweet.
- +63 2 8721 0676
45 N Domingo St, San Juan, 1500 Metro Manila, Philippines
Dedicated to serving the most delicious Lechon in Manila, Elar uses only freshest meat to for their Lechon. Munch on their Lechon's crispy skin and tender meat with an added smoky flavor made tastier by a combination of herbs and spices!
- +63 2 8731 7551
151 Quezon Ave, Quezon City, 1114 Metro Manila, Philippines
Ping Ping's Lechon Baboy (Roast Suckling Pig) and Restaurant
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Quezon City is home to many lechon houses like Ping Ping's Lechon Baboy.Their Lechon is tender, glazed in yummy sauce that packs just the right amount of savory flavor. Ping Ping's Native Lechon roasts native pigs every day, so you’re guaranteed the Lechon you’ll get here is always fresh.
- +63 2 8741 3027
14 A. Bonifacio Ave, La Loma, Quezon City, 1114 Metro Manila, Philippines
Extra crispy boneless Lechon rules in the kitchen of Tatang's. Listen to the sound of crunchy pork skin breaking apart inside your mouth as your teeth fully sink into the soft, tasty pork belly. Enjoy it more with a warm bowl of rice and let the feast begin!
- +63 916 706 8223
1777 Nicanor Garcia, Makati, 1208 Metro Manila, Philippines
This restaurant brings Chinese-style Lechon to the Filipino table. Take a bite of Ser Chef Lechon’s charcoal-grilled pork belly or Lechon Macau, a delicious pork specialty seasoned with conventionally Chinese flavors like five-spice powder, garlic, and onions resulting in sweet yet savory flavor.
- +63 2 8696 3503
4 1st Street Corner 3rd St., Kapitolyo, Pasig, 1603 Metro Manila, Philippines
Sitting in the busy corner of Calavite La Loma, Monchie's Lechon well-seasoned pork doesn’t skimp on the lemongrass. Take home some Frozen Lechon and make Lechon Paksiw, Lechon Sisig, or your own Lechon recipe! You can also go for a classic Lechon eating affair and dip the lush meat or crispy pork skin in Monchie's signature liver sauce.
- +63 917 847 3945
N.S. Amoranto Sr. St, cor Calavite La Loma, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Leonardo’s Lechon strives to expand the Lechon menu to every pork lover. Experience a rush of flavors in every bite with their Carnivore Lechon loaded with herbs, spices, sausages, garlic potatoes, and bacon. Other varieties offered here are Lechon Galena, Lechon Tagalog, Lechon Cebu, Hot and Spicy Lechon, Gourmet Herb Lechon, and Drunken Lechon.
- +63 87 745 3104
Sct. Tobias St, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Taste the classic Cebu-style Lechon here in Ulcing's. Take a bite of their succulent pork bursting with smacks of lemongrass, star anise, and other spices. Ulcing’s Lechon, especially the crispy skin, is so delicious you won’t even need sauce!
- +63 2 8828 4724
Taguig, 1630 Metro Manila, Philippines
Drop by Guatemala Street in Loyola Grand Villas for a delicious plate of The Broken Oven’s Lechon with a twist. Sample their meaty slow-roasted pork belly with chimichurri and vinegar sauces. Their Crusted Lechon with Kimchi Rice dish and Delicious Truffle Lechon Kaninballs and Lechon Sisig also offer new takes on the old favorite.
- +63 917 816 2726
The Gardens, Guatemala Street, Loyola Grand Villas, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines
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