I can still recall when I first heard of Mercato Centrale and how I was so eager to visit and check it out. Back then it was the first and one of it's kind in the Metro. Now, Mercato Centrale is operating many food markets and it hasn't lost its touch. When I visited the newly opened Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale in Market! Market!, it was swarming with hungry customers eager to indulge in the affordable meals offered by the vendors.
Chef Bab's Sizzling Sisig and More takes sisig to another level with their customized sisig. The first step is to choose you sisig: Tofu Sisig, Veggie Meat Sisig, Chicken Sisig, Beef Sisig, Bangus Sisig, Squid Sisig, Pork (Dinakdakan) Sisig or Crispy Pork Sisig.
Then, pick you ingredients and seasoning then serving size.
For those yearning for Bagnet...
Giga Bite Kebab offers Kebabs and other street foods.
More choices here...
Now you can have lechon on a casual night with Timplador De Cebu Boneless Lechon.
Takoyaki... my favorite Japanese snack is here too.
Choosing is the most difficult part because there are so many to choose from.
Filipino meals at a very affordable price.
If I'd have a meal there this would be my best bet. But, I just had my dinner when I passed by.
Lots of lines for these stick street food.
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| Empanada de Norte |
Empanada prepared Ilocano-style by Empanada de Norte.
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| Edgys Foodtrip |
There's Baby Back Ribs here at Edgys Foodtrip.
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| Shawarma |
Shawarma!
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| Ace's Cuisine |
My friends loved the
Cajun Pork Chops from
Ace's Cuisine.
Choose any pasta you want all at the same price.
Crowd seem to be gathering this stall. I peeked through and saw it was the sisig they were crazy about.
Tried the The Sultry Chef before and I recommend it!
Another stall with a blockbuster line is this one for its Crispy Shrimp.
Street food selections are not complete without Kwek Kwek.
Desserts
For desserts, a popular chose is the Gateau de Crepe.
Got a free taste of the
Pastillas Flan but found it a bit too sweet for me. Texture was perfect though. They also have the
Yema Cake which seems to be fast-moving based on my observation.
Been seeing
Piper's Pan in other food markets but it's the first time I tried it. I tried the Red Velvet which my friends bought on a 3 for 100 package. It was pleasantly sweet with buttery icing.
Pasalubong
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| Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka |
Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka is our family favorite.
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| Assorted Kakanin (70 php), Sapin-Sapin (30 php), Puto Pao (150 php), Thin Suman (25 php), 2 pcs. of Fat Suman (25 php) |
I bought all these stuff to take home for the family. Since we always but only the Pinipig w/ Buko, I thought we should try something else this time.
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| Puto Pao (150 php) |
The Puto Pao (a pack of 10) for me was pretty good as it is soft and moist. It also has flavorful salted egg toppings. But, the family still preferred Dapar's Puto Pao over it.
The Assorted Kakanin and Sapin-Sapin failed to reach our expectation as they were all lacking in flavor. The suman was good especially when eaten with the latik sauce. The Thin Suman was tastier than the Fat Suman which is probably why it cost more too.
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| Pinipig w/ Buko |
Well, I think though we'll only buy the Pinipig w/ Buko from them next time as it is still the best for us.
Good thing we can now easily buy
Pinipig w/ Buko at the
Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale cause it's so good!
You can also purchase them at their store in 219 Sta. Rosa II, Marilao, Bulacan.
Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale has lots of optiosn to offer at affordable price. I'm sure fellow passersby and employees in the area are thrilled to have it. Check it out every
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 pm to 3 am by the
Market! Market! Central (fountain area).
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