Just last month, One Valenzuela was able to eatsplore a part of Malabon, one of Valenzuela's neighboring cities. It was an unplanned treat of a dear kindred soul (Salamat!) after a very long and hot day at work. The spontaneous trip led the troop to Gov. Pascual Avenue where one may find several go-to places which are very popular among locals and visitors alike.
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| Governor Pascual Avenue, Malabon City |
Although Malabon seems so near, being waist-deep in all the daily tasks can make a visit to this city a bit of a challenge. So, is it possible to eatsplore some Malabon food fare without leaving Valenzuela City? Yes! Just in case you are craving for some pancit malabon or a good boodle fight with the barkada, One Valenzuela would like to share to you two Malabon-based food establishments which have branches in Valenzuela City:
Nanay's Pancit Malabon
Moms are the best and when one sees a restaurant or a humble diner with the word
Nanay, you would probably feel at home. In 2015, Nanay's Pansit Malabon won the Battle of the Best Pancit Malabon in GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (You can read more about it in the
Certified Foodies blog).
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| Nanay's Pancit Malabon along Gov. Pascual Avenue, Malabon City |
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| You will see this bilao-made trophy near the counter. |
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| Solo order of pancit malabon and a quekiam. |
Malabon Address: No. 37 Gov. Pascual Avenue, Malabon City (Main)
Open Hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm, daily
Contact Number: (02)281-0449
Where to Find Nanay's Pansit Malabon in Valenzuela:
According to the owner, who is a grandson of Nanay's pioneer, the Valenzuela branch has been serving pansit for about 8 years now.
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| Nanay's Pansit Malabon along McArthur Highway, Malinta, Valenzuela City |
Valenzuela Address: McArthur Highway, Malinta, Valenzuela City
(in front of San Isidro Labrador Parish Church)
What to Buy (For Take Out): Bilaos of Pansit Malabon (Php150 to Php1,300, depends on the size); Puto Bilao (Php170); Puto and Pichi-pichi
Open Hours: 9:00am to 6:30pm, daily
Contact Number: (02)225-0722; (02)514-4018; 0923-7473852 (Accepts delivery)
No official Facebook account, but found
this one instead.
La Mesa de Mikay Boodle Fight House
This is a well-known dining place for those who would like to eat in groups. Best to use one's bare hands (Sarap magkamay!) to dig the hot garlic rice, boneless fish, as well as some grilled meat and squid. La Mesa de Mikay offers many food sets named after the barangays of Malabon, namely, Catmon, Muzon, Dampalit, Concepcion, Tinajeros, Niugan, and Maysilo.
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| La Mesa de Mikay at BNR Compound, Malabon City |
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| Brgy. Catmon Boodle Fight Food Set (Php380, good for 2-4 persons). It has garlic rice, liempo, boneless daing (fish), ensaladang talong (eggplant), sibuyas/kamatis (onions/tomatoes), bagoong, itlog na pula (salted egg), and iced tea. |
Malabon Address: No. 29-31 BNR Compound, Governor Pascual, Malabon City
Open Hours: 3:00pm to 12:00 midnight, weekdays
12:00nn to 12:00 midnight, weekends
Contact Number: (0995)428-4564
Where to Find La Mesa de Mikay in Valenzuela (opening soon!):
La Mesa de Mikay announced on their Facebook page that it will have its second branch at Captains Yard. It will have its soft opening on August 26, 2017 (Saturday).
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| Photo Credit: La Mesa de Mikay FB page |
Valenzuela Address:
Captains Yard, G. Lazaro Street, Barangay Dalandanan, Valenzuela City (near Valenzuela City Astrodome)
What to Buy: Any of their food sets which would fit your budget and your tummy(Php380 to Php820 in their Malabon branch)
Captains Yard Schedule Open Hours: 4:00pm to 12:00midnight
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