'Pop Talk:' Classic carinderias around Metro Manila
Can you ever imagine a life without a carinderia? If you can, it's either you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth or you just don't know what it means.
A “carinderia” is a Filipino term for a local eatery selling and serving affordable meals for the masses. It is originally known as “turo-turo,” which means “point-point” in English, wherein customers just simply point at what they want to eat.
In an episode of Pop Talk, Tonipet Gaba is accompanied by blogger Ana Victorino, Chef Anton Amoncio, and Kapuso actress Arra San Agustin as they look for some of the best carinderias around Metro Manila.
As they scour the city, they settle in three classic carinderias that have become a staple in a Filipino's lunch routine.
1. Pochok Bangusan
Location: Roces Avenue, Quezon City
Pochok Bangusan is run by Rustica Alano who offers an array of home-cooked offerings. According to Aling Rustica, she named the eatery after her daughter whom she calls “Pochok.”
Their specialty? Inihaw na Bangus.
Aling Rustica tells, “Napansin ko nung una mahina 'yung sales namin. So sabi ko sa anak ko ba't di tayo mag-ihaw ng bangus? Ang una naming inihaw na bangus, 'yung buo, 'yung may laman sa loob. Tapos nagkaroon ng pagkakataon na may umorder sa amin ng 20 piraso na bibiyakin lang namin. Tapos nakita ng mga customers at inorder na nila.”
Pop Talk Recommends: Ensalada, Ginataang Tuna, Sinigang na Salmon, Fried Tawilis, Bulalo, Litson Kawali, and Inihaw na Bangus
2. R&J Bulalohan, Tapsilogan, Atbp
Location: Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
R&J Bulalohan has been serving home-cooked bulalo to its customers for more than 20 years. In fact, they've been in the business for so long that they can accommodate more than 400 to 500 people in their open-air dining area.
Pop Talk Recommends: Special Bulalo, Mixed Bilao, Spicy Chopsuey, Mixsilog, Seafood Kare-Kare, Pork Sisig, and Inihaw na Tuna Belly
3. Eli's Kainan, Lugawan at Tapsilogan
Location: Kamuning, Quezon City
Despite only opening seven years ago, Eli's Kainan, Lugawan, at Tapsilogan is a must-try because of their signature Laing.
Pop Talk Recommends: Papaitang Baka, Chicken Curry, Pork Binagoongan, Pancit
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Have you tried any of these carinderias? What did you think about it? Let us know!
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