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Aling Ely’s Carinderia
Calamba, Laguna
Aling Ely’s was established in 1993 initially as a repair shop. But since the owner’s mother loved cooking and they noticed that the place is along a route commonly used by drivers, the family decided to turn it into a restaurant instead.
What’s delicious?
Aling Ely’s offers typical Filipino foods such as lechon, pakbet, Bicol Express, sinigang, pork binagoongan, kare-kare, and fresh lumpia. Their menu may be simple and very traditional but people flock to this restaurant for those dishes as well as for its best-selling inihaw na talong with bagoong and chicharon, and sinaing na tulingan. Aling Ely’s Carinderia’s meals are also reasonably priced, about P75-P120 per dish which is good for two to three persons.
How to get there?
If you’re from Manila, you can ride a bus going to Calamba, Laguna. Along the National Highway, take a jeepney that will pass by Halang, Calamba. It is located near Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba. The restaurant is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nila’s Puto Biñan
Binan, Laguna
The province of Laguna is also famous for its puto Biñan. Among the most delicious puto in town is the one from Nila’s.
What’s delicious?
The secret to Nila’s puto Biñan is its use of condensed milk and cheese which give the puto its sticky yet soft texture. No wonder its loyal customers continue to patronize the product ever since it was first offered in 1925. Nila’s also offers a variety of puto recipes and other “kakanin.”
How to get there?
You can go to Biñan via a bus or a jeepney if you’re coming from Muntinlupa or Cavite. Nila’s is located near Olivarez Mall and along the Philippine Highway.
Maciang Pancitan
San Pedro, Laguna
What’s delicious?
Maciang Pancit is known for its lechon and egg toppings which have been used for their version of the noodle dish since the 1950s. Some customers love it so much they even add ketchup for more flavor.
As the name implies, Maciang Pancit was named after its creator, Maciang. Its unique take on the traditional pancit made it a favorite of the likes of billiards master Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes and international singing sensation Charice Pempengco.
How to get there?
Maciang’s Pancitan used to be a snack house for hungry billiard enthusiasts who would play at the small billiard hall nearby. Just ride a jeep going to San Pedro Town Proper and it’ll be a breeze finding it along the highway.
You can feast on Maciang Pancit for only P30 every day from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight.- Gerald Vista/KG, GMA News
