That's why a visit to Nueva Ecija is never complete without a taste of its culinary spread. And like your lunch, Nueva Ecija's unique gastronomic style may come as a pleasant surprise. Here are 7 food stopovers you should not miss:
1. Batutay
First on the list is Cabanatuan’s best offer: Batutay Longganisa. There are different varieties of longganisa in the Philippines but what sets batutay apart is not only its unique name and sweetness but also its main ingredient: it’s one of the few longganisa varieties that use beef.
2. Adobong Pusit in Olive Oil, Kilaw Sugba, Karioka, Crispy Pata, etc.
If you want to try Filipino food complete with the perfect provincial setting and ambiance, why not drop by at Hapag Vicenticos? An abandoned house transformed into a family restaurant, Hapag Vicenticos is well-known in Cabanatuan due to its mouth-watering Filipino spread prepared with its own creative spin.
We tried their famous Beef Kare-Kare, Crispy Pata, Adobong Pusit in Olive Oil, Kilaw Sugba, and Karioka for dessert. Do not worry because every dish is for sharing and they are offering set menus for families.
3. Panizza
Want to taste what other countries have to offer? Search no further because Bistro 360 is at your service. Bistro 360 is currently a concessionaire at Microtel By Wyndham Cabanatuan, but it has a branch near the town plaza. This restaurant offers dishes from Asian to Western cuisine.
Among all the dishes in the menu, I recommend you to try their panizza, a rectangular pizza cut into strips that you need to roll together with alfalfa. There are not so many restaurants offering this in their menu, and I am actually amazed that they have this.
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4. Tilapia Ice Cream
Everyone loves ice cream especially with the hot weather in the country, but are you brave enough to try the Tilapia Ice Cream?You read that right! Central Luzon State University’s College of Home Science and Industry created an ice cream out of tilapia fillet, all-purpose cream, milk, chopped walnuts, and diced cheese.
It may strike as too unfamiliar for many, but worry not because it doesn’t have that fishy taste and smell. Just note that the office selling the ice cream is closed on weekends.
5. Carabao milk ice cream
If you are looking for fresh dairy products, Milka Krem is the best option. It serves as a market for locally produced water buffalo milk. Among their flagship products are their milk and coffee concoctions that are tastier than when regular fresh milk is used. They also have cheeses like mozzarella and kesong puti (white cheese).
Buffalo milk ice cream in original, pandan and strawberry flavors are also must-tries. In addition, they offer Yo! Gurt drinks in blueberry and pineapple flavors. If you’re dropping by CLSU, might as well go to its neighbor Milka Krem.
6. Mamon
Do you love breads, pastries, or cakes? Edna’s Cakeland would be your haven.
From their wide array of intricately designed cakes, down to their simple breads, you will not leave the place empty-handed. Now I know why their cheese rolls are the best-sellers because they’re so delicious. You must also buy a box of their fluffy mamon because I’m pretty sure, you won’t get enough of just one.
7. Pastillas de leche
The homemade pastillas from Aying’s are to die for. Made from pure carabao milk, the pastillas are not too sweet and the texture of is smooth. Their pastillas de leche or the original flavor is a favorite. You can also try their assorted pastillas in toasted, ube, special yema, buko de panda, langka, queso, and malunggay flavors. -By Bien Tomas. Photos by Aien Branzuela, Ed Joseph Co, Bien Tomas, Tin Soriano, and EM AlgerREAD: Inside Nueva Ecija's Only International Hotel
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