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It's the undisputed Noche Buena showstopper. The star of the dining table.

It's none other than the Christmas ham.

Whether you call it "hamon" or "hamonada," this mouthwatering delicacy is a Christmas staple, alongside puto bumbong and bibingka.

It wouldn't hurt, too, to broaden your search a bit to sample those found outside the confines of your favorite grocery stores.

Don't know where to go? Here are some shops to check out to get your Noche Buena plans rolling.

The Plaza Premium Baked Ham

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Take a slice of their tender, homemade baked ham, that is neither too salty nor too sweet. You can also pair your ham with their variety of sauces like wasabi mayo and sweet mustard for a unique taste.

Location: UG/F, SM Megamall, Building A, Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City. Contact: +632 729 0003

Adelina's Ham

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An institution in the business, Adelina's has been around since 1955. Choose from their ham variety including boneless, bone-in ham, and sliced ham. Don't forget to pair each slice and bite with their signature sauce.

Location: Unit 2 Gomega Condominium, 353 P. Martinez St. Mandaluyong City. Contact: +63923 464 2466

Roma's Homemade Ham

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This shop takes pride in its all-natural curing process to make its ham tender and flavorful. Opt for the salty version or go for the sweet variant to please more palates including the kids.

Message them on Facebook or contact: +632 289 671 305

Majestic Ham

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The name says it all. Grab your delicious Noche Buena ham that is aged and cured to bring out that delicious flavor - yum!

Location: Unimart Supermarket, Greenhills, San Juan City. Contact: +632 726 9381

Santi's Delicatessen

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Fancy a honey-cured ham that is bursting with juicy flavors? Then make your way to Santi's to indulge your holiday fix at this deli shop. Might as well check out their other meat products and wine when you visit.

Location: WIC Building, 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City. Contact: +63 917 844 7123

Excelente Chinese Cooked Ham

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If you're looking for Chinese-style ham then Excelente is the top choice. This unassuming yet popular restaurant is usually packed with people pre-pandemic. We expect though customers to still flock here to grab their sweet-savory ham to mark Christmas.

Location: 155-157 Carlos Palanca Street, Quiapo, Manila