Eatsploring Malabon without Leaving Valenzuela City

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.  

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). 

Nanay's Pancit Malabon along Gov. Pascual Avenue, Malabon City

You will see this bilao-made trophy near the counter.

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.

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.

La Mesa de Mikay at BNR Compound, Malabon City

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). 

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 

Like La Mesa de Mikay on Facebook here for updates.

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Welcome Home: Papito's Food House of Barangay Rincon, Valenzuela City

Papito's Food House is a new food spot to eatsplore in Rincon, Valenzuela City. The Cuevas family opened their home to provide good food to be enjoyed by everyone, especially Valenzuelanos, this April 2, 2017 and mainly serves as their way of honoring their parents. If you are a Valenzuela resident, you will definitely be familiar with the Cuevas Bakery branches in the city. Demetrio M. Cuevas, Sr., their father, is the founder of the bakery which was established way back in 1972.

Papito's Food House: Opening one's home to serve good comfort food.

Being a home to the Cuevas' for so many years, one will feel the warm connection that the place brings to its guests. While waiting for the orders to arrive, reading the story behind Papito's will give you a better understanding and appreciation of the family's history:
"Ang Papito ay salitang Espanyol na ang ibig sabihin sa Tagalog ay 'Lolo'. Ito ang tawag ng mga apo sa aming ama na si G. Demetrio M. Cuevas Sr. na mas kilala sa tawag na 'Ka Metring'. Si Ka Metring o Papito para sa kanyang mga apo ay isinilang sa Cuenca, Batangas noong ika-10 ng Nobyembre 1941. Sa hirap ng buhay ay hindi siya pinalad na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral kaya't sa murang  edad ay napilitan siyang makipagsapalaran sa Maynila at namasukan bilang isang panadero at taga-rasyon ng pan de sal. Dito niya nakilala si Bb. Mila L. Vargas. Sila ay nagpakasal noong Mayo 24, 1965. Si Ginang Mila V. Cuevas na aming ina ay tinawag namang 'Momita' ng kanyang mga apo. Sila ay biniyayaan ng walong mga anak na ngayon ay sama-samang namamahala sa hanapbuhay na sinimulan nina Papito at Momita. Si Ka Metring o Papito ay nangarap na magkaroon ng sariling negosyo kaya't kahit nanghihiran lang ng mga gamit sa kanyang kapatid ay nagawa nilang makapagsimula ng isang panaderya o bakery na sa kalaunan ay pinangalanan niyang Cuevas Bakery." 

Papito is the Spanish word for grandfather (Lolo in Filipino).

"Siya (Demetrio Cuevas Sr.) ang nagtatag ng Cuevas Bakery noong 1972 sa Karuhatan, Valenzuela, Bulacan na ngayon ay isa nang maunlad na lungsod. Ipinagpatuloy namin ito bilang Cuevas Bakeshop dahil ito ang hanapbuhay na ipinamana ng aming butihing mga magulang. Hindi man sila nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral ay naituro naman nila sa amin kung paano magsumikap, mabuhay ng marangal, may pagkilala sa Diyos, at may pagmamalasakit sa kapwa. Bilang pagkilala sa aming mga magulang ay itinatag namin ang negosyong ito, ang Papito's Food House, at sinimulan sa ipinamana nilang tahanan dito sa #3 Don Pablo Subdivision, Rincon Road, Malinta, Valenzuela City bilang pagpupugay sa kabutihan at pagmamahal nila sa aming magkakapatid."  

Papito's Food House is a place were you can bring your family and friends to catch up on life while sipping some lomi soup or enjoying a bowl of mami.

Life is a one time offer. Use it well. A piece of advice grandfathers will share to their grandchildren.

Papito's menu includes lugaw and goto with the typical side dishes like tokwa't baboy and lumpiang prito, short orders of pancit, silog meals, sizzling dishes, and a variety of cold and hot drinks. Asking Miss Ona, bestsellers which one should try are their lomi (Php75.00) and beef pares (Php70.00). The chicken mami (Php30.00) and beef mami (Php35.00) are also recommended.

Beef pares at Papito's Food House (Php70.00 per order). The beef melts in your mouth and the sauce is very savory. 

One Valenzuela was really happy with this big bowl of lomi (Php70.00). It was full of chicharon, pieces of liver, and veggies. Demetrio Cuevas Sr., 'Papito', hails from Batangas and this bowl of lomi is reminiscent of the said province. 

The mango graham milkshake is served on a tall glass (Php35.00). A good drink to beat the summer heat.

Admittedly, eating at Papito's Food House reminded One Valenzuela of her lola and the dishes she lovingly prepared in the kitchen. The food and the place evoke the feeling of being with one's grandparents, of being with family, of being at home.  

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Papito's Food House
Address: No. 3 Don Pablo Street, Barangay Rincon, Valenzuela City (Corrected Address; Landmark: Street with Cuevas Bakery)
Open Hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily
Contact Number: (02)956-6586
For updates, like Papito's Food House on Facebook here.

Via public transportation: You may (1) ride a tricycle at the terminal in Malinta Market or (2) flag one of the tricycles plying the Dan Kariton Street from McArthur Highway (Landmarks of Dan Kariton Street are Buboy's Lugawan and Philippine Business Bank, a few meters walk from Puregold). 

A Foodie's Voyage at the Captains Yard

"Good food is all the sweeter with good friends". You already have your barkada in tow, so where do you grab some good chow? Tucked in G. Lazaro Street is Captains Yard, a 900 square meter food park which has a LOT of stalls to offer your group's varying palates. One Valenzuela visited Captains Yard several times to eatsplore food here and there. With 30 concessionaires, she believes you will not be able to try all of them on a single trip!

Captains Yard at G. Lazaro Street, Barangay Dalandanan, Valenzuela City

Big parking space at Captains Yard

Almost all of the stalls were already open the last time she went to Captains Yard as it will be having its grand opening today, January 28, 2017, at 3:30pm. One Valenzuela was able to take note of the following stalls as she roamed around the vicinity: Otso’Walo’Eat Boodlefight, LHizon’s, The Bulalo and Pares House, Jenko’s Fusion and Comfort, Leb’s Pizza Meal, Shanley's Bulalohan and Tapsilogan, Lucky Garage Burger, Frappi Tea Cafe, Tita Nins, Mr. Pick-A-Boom, Gracos Shawarma Station, Iceburg, Mr. Grillman, Aki Oishi, Kenli Streetfood, Syiesha Shabu-shabu and Dimsum, Kaycee Ann's Kambingan Atbp., Jjams Planet Chicken, LJB Ilocos Dinakdakan King, Annyeong Haseyo, Hotter Ego, Ihaw-ihaw at Polomig, Izakaya, Sugarbabe, #Foodie Loaded, Slurp, World Yummies, Bobok's Ribs, Sizzling Bros., and Binalot ni Juan.

Here are some photos you might want to check out:

Otso'Walo'Eat Boodlefight

LHizon's Cafe Burgery

The Bulalo and Pares House

Jenko's Fusion & Comfort

Leb's Pizza Meal

Shanley's Bulalohan and Tapsilogan

Lucky Garage Burger

Lucky Garage Seafood Festival

Frappii Tea Cafe

Tita Nins

Mr. Pick A Boom

Gracos Shawarma Station

Iceburg

Mr. Grillman

Aki Oishi

KenLi Streetfood

Syiesha Shabu-shabu and Dimsum

Kaycee-Ann's Kamibingan, Atbp.

Jjamm's Planet Chicken

LJB Ilocos Dinakdakan King

Annyeong Haseyo

Hotter Ego

Ihaw-ihaw at Polomig

Izakaya

Sugarbabe

#Foodie Loaded

Slurp

World Yummies

Bobok's Ribs

Sizzling Bros.

Binalot ni Juan

One Valenzuela guesses that made you hungry, right? So tara, let us eatsplore Captains Yard! Eatsplore, Valenzuela City!

Captains Yard

Address: G. Lazaro Street, Brgy. Dalandanan, Valenzuela City (Landmark: Valenzuela City Astrodome)

Open Hours: 4:00pm-12:00mn, daily

How to Get There via Public Transportation: Coming from Monumento, ride a jeepney/bus with signages which go beyond Malinta such as Malanday and IS Bangkal. You will pass by Puregold Valenzuela and an Iglesia ni Cristo Church. Along that side of the road, you will eventually see a 7-Eleven store. Traverse the street beside it (Lazaro St.). You may ride a tricycle but if you are used to walking, like One Valenzuela, it will only take 5-10 minutes and you will soon be there. 
Parking Space: Yes, quite big!

Get updates on their Facebook page here.