\nI’ll be back in Manila in December and one thing I’m really<\/i> excited about is the FOOD<\/b>. I’ve always believed Filipino food is best home cooked so I don’t really frequent local food joints (except Dencio’s – I live for their sisig!) but that all changed upon being introduced to Victorino’s.<\/p>\n

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\nVictorino’s Restaurant <\/b>and Heny Sison’s Cakes and Pastries<\/b> is located at 114 Scout Rallos corner 11th Jamboree, Quezon City, Philippines<\/div>\n
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\nThe first time I went was for dessert and coffee with my mom. Fun fact, I took baking classes in Heny Sison’s Culinary School one summer in college so I knew the pastries were gonna be yummy – I wasn’t disappointed. I was already stuffed from dinner prior to arriving but upon seeing Victorino’s menu, I told myself that I was definitely coming back. Ilocos is one of my favorite places in the Philippines, and to have authentic Ilocano food in Manila – aside from the empanada<\/i> – is a huge deal!<\/div>\n
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\nI said earlier that Filipino food is best served at home, going to Victorino’s is like being in someone’s dining room for a gathering. I really appreciate the care in providing a dining atmosphere that is comfy, homey, and traditional yet very classy. Kudos to their service too! I really felt like I was in some rich lola<\/i>‘s provincial home being treated to a yummy lunch. But enough about the space, I know you want to see these plates filled up!<\/p>\n
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\nAdobong Kangkong<\/b> with lots of garlic – just the way I like it – to balance out the pork dishes.<\/div>\n
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\nIlocos Best<\/b>: bagnet<\/i> and longanisa. <\/i>THIS. It’s the entree I saw during my first visit that guaranteed a second visit. My two favorite things in one plate. Who cares if it’s bad for you!?!? The KBL (kamatis, bagoong, and lasona) has veggies anyway. <\/div>\n
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\nDinardaran<\/b>. Savory stew of blood and pork face – aka: dinuguan. My mom’s poison of choice \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n
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\nWe were already stuffed once it was time for dessert but hello, it’s Heny Sison we’re talking about. There’s always room for lemon torte. (Although I’m really a red velvet girl…. next time!)<\/div>\n
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\nTheir coffee is also not bad! Cake and coffee really is the perfect pairing.<\/div>\n
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\nAll smiles with my date after the meal \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n
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\nI highly recommend Victorino’s for your Ilocano Filipino food cravings. It’s the best way to introduce non-Filipinos to local flavours (aside from sisig, yumyumyum) and I’m already planning my visit next month. \ud83d\ude09<\/div>\n
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