The Malabon City government in partnership with 12 local panciteria has officially set a Guinness World Record for the longest line of noodle bowls after serving 6,549 bowls of "Pancit Malabon" on Friday, March 21, at the Malabon Sports Center.
(Photos from Hannah Nicol and Jhoana Mae Delfin)
The lining up of bowls began at 10 a.m. and concluded at 6 p.m., successfully surpassing the previous record of 3,988 noodle bowls set by China in 2019.
Guinness World Records representative Sonia Ushirogochi confirmed the achievement, stating that each bowls had to contain at least 200 grams of cooked Pancit Malabon to be counted.
According to the Public Information Office (PIO), the participating panciterias collaborated and shared their expertise to showcase Malabon’s rich culinary heritage.
Pancit Malabon, known for its distinctive calamansi, red oil, crushed kropek, tinapa flakes, ground pepper, and fish sauce, was carefully prepared to maintain its freshness and flavor, even when served from an outdoor kitchen.
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval extended her appreciation to everyone who contributed to this historic achievement.
“I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude to Guinness World Records for being here today and for giving us this incredible opportunity. Your presence and recognition means so much to our city and we are honored to be part of the long list of record holders who have showcased excellence in their craft,” she said.
She also thanked the city officials and department heads for their support and coordination, emphasizing that Malabon is not only rich in tradition but also in talent, innovation, and community spirit.
“This event is just another milestone in our city’s journey towards greater things. To everyone who played a role in making this happen, thank you very much. This is our victory, and I couldn’t be prouder to celebrate it with all of you. Congratulations again to Malabon,” Sandoval said.
This historic feat reinforces Malabon’s strong sense of community and pride in its local cuisine, further cementing its reputation as a food capital in the Philippines.