The lechon baka is the newest food trend this 2021
Have you been seeing a lot of lechon baka posts lately? Well, that's because the cousin of the Pinoy favorites lechon manok and lechon baboy is the newest food trend this 2021.
Lechon baka is not exactly new but when a popular lechon manok chain introduced a more affordable version of the dish, a new food craze was born. Instead of buying a whole lechon baka, Filipinos can now purchase smaller servings of the dish.
One thing is clear: Pinoy foodies are currently obsessed with charcoal-roasted beef or lechon baka.
Who can resist the lip-smacking smoky flavor of the lechon baka, right?
The soft, tender and satisfying meat is definitely the best substitute for roasted chicken or roasted pig, both as a viand and as a pulutan.
Some even eat it samgyupsal style complete with lettuce and Korean side dishes, while others include it in their hot bowl of ramen.
But the classic way that Filipinos love to eat lechon baka is by dipping it in vinegar or toyomansi, which gives that sour kick that complements the barbecue notes of the charcoal-roasted beef.
Are you already salivating as you read this? Well, we can't really blame you.
So, to get your lechon baka fix, here are some of the rotisseries where you can order the latest food trend from.
Andok's liston baka / Source: @pusongandoks (FB)
Andok's
Andok's is primarily known for their lechon manok. But this year, it's their Litson Baka that's enjoying the spotlight. It has been reportedly so in demand that they are making it available in more of their branches. Andok's Litson Baka is priced at P320 in-store and P352 on GrabFood.
Rico's Lechon's litson baka / Source: @RicosLechonOfficial (FB)
Rico's Lechon
Rico's Lechon sells their lechon baka in original and spicy flavors. Plus, they're available in affordable servings. An Original Beef Junior size that's good from one to two people only costs P350, while their Fiesta Size, which is good for six to eight persons is priced at P1,350. The spicy variety is a bit pricier at P380 for the junior size, while the fiesta size costs P1,460.
Mila's Lechon's litson baka / Source: @milaslechon (RB)
Mila's Lechon
Mila's Lechon, one of the established lechonerias in the country also has lechon baka in their menu. One whole lechon baka costs anywhere around P45,000 to P59,000 depending on the size (ranging from servings good for 80 persons to 200 persons). You can also buy a kilo of lechon baka for P1,800 and half kilo for P900.
Federico's Roasted Calf's litson baka / Source:@lechonhouse1980 (FB)
Federico's Roasted Calf
Quezon City rotisserie Federico's Roasted Calf has been specializing in lechon baka since the 1980s. They have a special marinade made with 15 herbs and spices for their lechon baka and serves it with their very own gravy. You can buy their lechon baka as a whole, by the kilo, or just the hind leg. According to their social media post, one kilo of lechon baka costs P1,500.
Ryan's Lechon's store / Source: @ryanslechon (FB)
Ryan's Lechon
La Loma in Quezon City is known as the lechon capital of the Philippines, and one of the lechonerias there at offers the lechon baka is Ryan's Lechon. One whole lechon baka costs around P35,000 to P50,000, depending on the size.
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