Food Guide: Bacolod
Food Guide: Bacolod
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The City of Smiles, Bacolod is a vibrant and welcoming city renowned for its warm hospitality and infectious cheerfulness. Known as the Sugar Capital of the Philippines, Bacolod offers a delightful blend of rich culture, delectable cuisine, and never fails to captivate visitors with its charm. So come, where every moment is filled with joy and laughter!
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Inasal (Chicken Barbecue)
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Chicken House - Main Branch
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A delicacy in Bacolod: Chicken Inasal. Best place to have Pecho (chicken leg) and Pusit (squid).
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Aida's Chicken
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Another popular option for that chicken inasal favorite. Not to mention extremely accessible as this is right across SM Bacolod!
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Seafood
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Pala Pala Seafood Market
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While inasal is a must try, seafood is also a star! Have your own choice of the freshest catch cooked grilled or buttered.
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Sweets and Coffee
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Cafe Bobs Flagship
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Known for their savory dishes, flaky pastry and deli. This is a staple to visit once you are in Bacolod!
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19th Street Coffee Lacson
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Their coffee is a must try! The notes surface and everything is brewed perfectly.
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Gorda Pastelería Artesania
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Snacks and Souvenirs
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Pendi's (Mimi's)
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Never leave without trying and bringing home your own box of Napoleones. Store these in the freezer to last longer. Don't forget to get their half moon too!
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Emma Lacson's Delicacies
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Its not all about sweets. Try the famouse Empanada. Do share and take some home.
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Virgie's Homemade Products
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With a wide array of products, the best pair to buy are their dried squid and tarts.
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Tara
Born and raised in bustling Quezon City, Philippines, I learned to travel with a tight budget and time. As I open up my passport to other Asian countries, I am more than willing to share what I have to help other travelers out there with the same goal: see as much at a cheap cost in a quick time.
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