'Ang Pinaka' Yummy Restaurants in Bulacan

Since so many notable things are associated with Bulacan — historical churches, influential heroes and talented artists — it's easy to forget that, like other parts of the Philippines, this province is also home to delicious food. From the crunchy chicharon to the creamy pastillas, and a wide array of rice cakes, Bulacan certainly doesn't fall flat in satisfying gastronomic needs. 

But where exactly do you have to eat in order to enjoy the best of Bulacan food? "Ang Pinaka" answers this question by going around Bulacan and sampling the meals it offers. Here's a list of our recommended food destinations (in no particular order).

Hapag Restaurant and Events Place



Hapag Restaurant and Events Place is a Filipino restaurant that traces its humble beginnings to a catering business. It also functions as a venue for special occasions such as birthday parties and wedding receptions.

Hapag is most famous for its Hapag Rice (P108), a fried rice dish mixed with eggs, bacon, liempo and kangkong. Hapag Rice can be eaten on its own but if you want to have a complete meal, we recommend the Nachos de Longganisa de Calumpit (P178) for appetizer, the Lechon Kawali Kare-Kare (P178) and the 3-in-1 Sinigang (P268) for the main course, the Green in Mango Dressing (P98) for the salad, and the Pastillas con Hielo (P158) for dessert.

Hapag Restaurant and Events Place is located at Hiyas ng Bulacan Capitol Compound, Guinhawa Street, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

Kabisera Restaurant



An ideal dining experience satisfies not only one's taste buds but also the sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. This is what exactly Kabisera Restaurant offers as it combines good food with visually pleasing interiors and relaxing jazz and bossa nova music.

Enjoy your stay at Kabisera by trying Kabiserang Manok (P195), Binusog na Pusit (P195), Steamed Tilapia (P205), Pinakbet (P110), and Krispy Sisig (P180).

Kabisera Restaurant can be found at 139 Dahlia St., Alido Heights Subdivision, Malolos, Bulacan.

Nina's Fried Itik Restaurant



Nothing spells "Filipino" more than a floating itik restaurant situated above a pond full of catfish. Add a menu made up of classic and exotic Pinoy dishes, a staff dressed in barong tagalog and Filipiniana, and a playlist composed of Filipino folk songs and you get what Nina's Fried Itik Restaurant is about.

What's great about Nina is that it offers food that are not regularly available in other restaurants. After all, this place is most known for its exotic recipes like the Fried Itik (P170), Adobong Itik (P170), Fried Hito (P160), and Igat sa Gata (P150). If you're not feeling adventurous, you can try the more traditional Sinampalukang Manok (P195) and the Crispy Dinuguan (P180).

Visit Nina's Fried Itik Restaurant at 358 Santan St., San Jose, Plaridel, Bulacan.

La Familia Sizzlers and Restaurant



The family that cooks together stays together. This much is true with La Familia Restaurant, a dining place established and ran by the Alejo family. Located at a place accessible to drivers, La Familia serves as a convenient food stop for both travelers and patrons. Today, most of La Familia's customers are also families who want to enjoy lutong bahay dishes.

Beef Serkele (P195), an old recipe passed down the Alejo family, is the restaurant's bestseller. If you want a healthier food choice, you can opt for La Familia's Okay na Okoy (P20) which is made of pumpkin. Pork Dinuguan with Tamarind Leaves (P85), Beef Kare-Kare (P135), and Chicken Roll (P85) are some of their other popular dishes.

Drop by La Familia Restaurant at 280 Doña Remedios Trinidad Hi-Way, Bagong Nayon, Baliuag, Bulacan.

Lee Foo Panciteria



Lee Foo Panciteria had made its niche in the restaurant scene as the Bulakeños' go-to place whenever they are craving for Chinese food. With branches all over Guiguinto and Pulilan, this panciteria has surely earned the love and loyalty of its customers. The secret to its success is obvious: big servings of delicious food available at very affordable prices.

Enjoy the best of Chinese food at Bulacan by trying the resto's Lee Foo Chicken (P300), Lumpiang Shanghai (P95), Pancit Canton (P300), Egg Fooyong (P150), Patchin (P150), and Pata Tim (P395).

Satisfy your need for Chinese food by visiting Lee Foo Panciteria at 159 National Road, Cutcot, Pulilan, Bulacan.

Citang's Eatery



Who would've thought that a small rice cake business would grow as one of the most popular gotohan in Bulacan? Back in the 70's, Citang's offered puto, kutsinta, sapin-sapin, kalamay and other types of kakanin. Today, Citang's is still known for these edibles but the eatery has also built a reputation for serving delicious goto and tokwa't baboy.

Instead of following the typical way of preparing their signature dishes, Citang's Eatery has developed their own style of cooking. For example their Goto (P25) and Dinuguan (P40) is made of carabao meat instead of beef and pork. They also fry the pork twice to make their Tokwa't Baboy (P40) crispier. Some of the rice cakes that Citang's Eatery offers include the Putong Puti (P60) and the Sapin-sapin (P60).

Visit Bulacan's go-to goto place at 620 Kuatro Kantos, Sta. Isabel, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

Kalye Mabini



Like most Filipino restaurants and homes, Kalye Mabini has mastered the art of serving different kinds of cuisine. Though many of the food served in this resto are inspired by Italian and American dishes, the owners made sure that their menu is still infused with a Pinoy flavor.

Kalye Mabini's bestseller is their Lomo Ribs (P325) or pork baby back ribs. Since it is their specialty, Kalye Mabini offers different versions of this dish. There's Mama's Salad (P150), a vegetable salad topped with lomo ribs and garlic mayonnaise, and the Rib Burger (P90), a burger that has pan de sal as buns and lomo ribs as its meat patty. Other popular dishes are the Garlic a la Pasta (P150) and the Turon Squares with Vanilla Ice Cream (P55).
 
Kalye Mabini is located at 214 A Mabini St., Mojon, City of Malolos, Bulacan.

Our Kitchen 
Where East Meets West



With a menu made up of French, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian and Filipino food, it's not surprising that Our Kitchen goes with the tagline, "Where east meets west." It's unlikely to leave a dining place unsatisfied when it offers a selection as varied and as delicious as this resto's.

Our Kitchen's bestseller is their Pork Baby Back Ribs (P130). Their Carbonara Linguine (P110), White Pizza (P170), Crispy Dinuguan (P140), and Blueberry Cheesecake (P110) are also must-tries.

Sample Our Kitchen's Asian fusion dishes at Robinsons Supermarket, El Camino Raod, Sto. Niño, Camalig, Meycauayan City, Bulacan.

Pepper's Grill



If you are ever struck with a sudden craving for grilled food while in Santa Maria, Bulacan, head over to Pepper's Grill and have a taste of their Spanish and FIlipino-inspired dishes.

Some of the must try food at Pepper's Grill are the Sinugba (P300), which consists of grilled gindara, shrimp and squid, and the Bagoong Rice (P120), a rice dish sautéed in homemade bagoong. Other favorites are the Seafood Paella (P250), Chopsuey Macao (P120), and Sizzling Bulalo (P350).

Drag your family and friends to a grilled treat and visit Pepper's Grill at 780 Bagbaguin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.

Bistro Maloleño



Bulacan has been witness to many historical events and home to notable Filipino heroes. With the goal of preserving the dishes that Bulacan is known for, Bistro Maloleño opened in April 2013 to give customers a taste of Bulacan heritage cuisine.

Nilagang Manok sa Puti na may Asparagus (P235), a dish that is said to be one of Emilio Aguinaldo's favorites, is also Bistro Maloleño's specialty. Pochero ni Plaridel (P350), on the other hand, is said to be a favorite of Marcelo H. Del Pilar. For a hearty seafood treat, you can try their Seafoods Fiesta (P695) and enjoy mussels, squid, oyster, tempura, crab, prawn, and lobster. Meanwhile, have a taste of Malolos' traditional dishes with the Hamon Bulakenya (P380), the Gurgurya (P150) and the Pinaso (P49).

Discover more of Bulacan's heritage food at Capitol View Park, Malolos, Bulacan.

–Lara Gonzales/CM, GMA News