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Gift Idea: Malabon in a box

Published Dec 23, 2021 09:00 am

For your salu-salo or as a present to a friend, try this curated box from the ‘City of Taste and Heritage’

Just north of Manila by the border of the town Obando and the province of Bulacan is Malabon. The coastal city is known for its bamboo products, beautiful historic structures comparable to those in Vigan and Intramuros, as well as delectable dishes, including, of course, pancit Malabon.

Malabon, like any other place in the Philippines, has so much to offer. Discover more of its culinary wonders by checking out this curated box of goods by proud Malabonian Tita Baby Buenaventura. Aptly called “Malabon in a Box,” the package showcases the city’s food specialties. Inside an expensive-looking wooden box are 10 of Malabon's finest.

Pancit Malabon

Rich, flavorful, and filling. Pancit Malabon is arguably the most popular contribution of the city to the culinary scene. Mama Belen’s Kitchenette offers pancit Malabon made of rice noodles mixed in its signature orange sauce, carefully topped with layers of crunchy garlic ground pork, cracklings, eggs, fresh pechay baguio, ox tongue, and shrimp. Make sure you squeeze in some calamansi to brighten up the flavors!

Contact Carlo Agustin at 0933-472-6884, 0927-855-1740, 8-351-0150.

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Mamon tostado

Sweet, crunchy, buttery, and sugary. The famous biscuits of R.B. Gregorio Bread House is a no-fuss, grab-and-go snack that’s sure to delight children and the kids-at-heart.

Contact Romino Gregorio at 0928-503-4289 or 8-381-0341.

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Yema Palitaw

Josephine’s Pansit Malabon 1874 marries the two sweet treats into a bite-sized pillow of sticky rice. It is filled with sweet custard that comes with a special dipping of grated coconut mixed with sugar and sesame seeds.

Contact Joanne Gozon at 0922-819-9754 or 8-351-1504.

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Kakanin

Something filling that goes well with coffee or tea is rice cake. Original Dolors is your best bet. The signature bestsellers include layers of rich and creamy sapin-sapin, kalamay ube, kalamay mais, kalamay kutsinta, kamoteng kahoy or cassava, and biko.

Contact Dee Tabije and Crisza at 0968-836-5677 or 0927-022-4220.

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Malabon, like any other place in the Philippines, has so much to offer. Discover more of its culinary wonders by checking out this curated box of goods by proud Malabonian Tita Baby Buenaventura.

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Puto

Three words: Hazel’s Special Puto. This delicious steamed rice cake is made special with salted egg and cheese toppings. Also, try the best-selling puto pao with pork asado filling.

Contact Hazel and Rizalyn Regine via 8-281-2298.

Valencia Triangulo

Chances are you’ve never had turon like this before. Balencia Triangulo, as the name suggests, is triangular lumpiang saging. The local delicacy, stuffed with bananas, langka, and pinipig, is deep fried perfection.

Contact Aling Tessie Punzalan at 0947-134-7558 | 8-281-5804.

Atcharang Dampalit

Elevate your everyday ulam with Tita Baby’s Atcharang Dampalit. Made of pickled sea purslane, this delicacy is half healthy, half yummy!

Contact Tita Baby Buenaventura at 0927-818-9346 | 8-352-774

Quekiam

A Malabonian take on a Chinese classic, Quekiam makes for a hearty merienda with its sausage-like mixture of ground pork and shredded turnips, wrapped in bean curd sheet and best paired with a sweet and spicy sauce. Must-try is Upeng’s Original Quekiam.

Contact Rowie Bernardino at 0923-657-0823 or 0917-599-0722.

Soft broas

This version of ladyfingers boasts of special cream filling that adds that extra layer of sweetness to every bite. A wonderful dessert to end every meal, especially if it’s from Betsy’s Cake Center.

Contact Lerma Ocampo at 0915-693-5639 or 8-281-1131.

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Special halo-halo

Halo-halo isn’t exclusively for summer. You can make your own special halo-halo at home! Just add milk and ice and you already have the best Filipino dessert. Ellet’s Sweet has all the ingredients needed to make the Filipino dessert.

Contact Eric Galang at 0923-999-5960 or 8-703-86-17.

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If you’re looking to elevate your holiday handaan (Christmas feast) or in need of a unique, consumable gift for a friend, consider these Malabon staples. For a complete experience opt to get Tita Baby’s Malabon in a Box for only ₱2,300. Not only are you helping yourself discover the delectable food of Malabon, you’ll also help the city directly as part of the proceeds go to its tourism department.

Contact Tita Baby Buenaventura at +639278189346.

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