Crunchy and savory: Best pork dishes in Araneta City

Crunchy and savory: Best pork dishes in Araneta City

Last year, Araneta City hosted the country’s successful Guinness World Record attempt for the most variety of pork dishes on display at the Quantum Skyview of the New Gateway Mall 2.

The event opened the celebration of the 3-day National Hog Festival 2024, organized by the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc. to promote food security, safety, sovereignty of the local agricultural sector, and tourism. A total of 341 pork dishes, cooked and prepared by participating restaurants and culinary schools, were showcased in long rows of pop-up booths. Out of the 341 dishes, 313 dishes qualified as per Guinness guidelines. Philippines received the Guinness World Record for the most variety of pork dishes.

Restaurants found in Araneta City also took part in the event. And this year, the Hog Festival is set to return at the City of Firsts for another historical feat! Welcome the upcoming Hog Festival with the best pork cuisines in Araneta City.

The Award-winning Sisig by Chef Jessie

The country’s prized sisig, made world-famous by Chef Jessie Sincioco, is in Araneta City. It was in 2018 when Chef Abie Sincioco-Mateo, chef of the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC bagged first place in both the Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice categories of the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge. Moving forward to the future, the award-winning sisig makes it home at the World Kitchens in Araneta City.

Chef Jessie is located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2.

Signature Iberico Char Siu by HK Ma’s Bistro

HK Ma’s Bistro offers a truly exceptional rendition of Hong Kong Char Siu. The dish features the finest Iberico pork collar from Spain elevated through sous vide for 12 hours, finished on a charcoal grill, adding a smoky depth and tantalizing aroma. Savor each succulent piece glazed with a luscious honey sauce and homemade char siu sauce. Experience the taste of tradition with a contemporary twist, only at Ma’s Bistro.

HK Ma’s Bistro is located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2.

Cochinillo Entero by Asador De Manila

Experience the best of Spain through the Cochinilo Entero by Asador De Manila. Cochinillo Entero is a traditional Spanish roast feast made from milk-fed piglet featuring its crispy skin, succulent meat, and rich flavors.

Asador De Manila is located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2.

Hardinera at Tindeli

Taste Quezon Province’s best Pork Delicacy, Hardinera, at Tindeli. Hardinera is a deliciously chunky pork meatloaf from Quezon Province, made with a flavorful mix of pineapple, peppers, and egg custard. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and absolutely satisfying! Come and enjoy this classic Filipino delicacy today.

Tindeli is located at Palenque, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2.

Crispy Pork Binagoongan by Via Mare

Enjoy the authentic take of Via Mare with Pork Binagoongan. Via Mare serves the Pork Binagoongan with a crunchy and crispy take where the traditional ensemble of Pork and Shrimp paste is separated. Instead, Via Mare serves Crunchy Pork strips and a shrimp paste dip to enjoy the immaculate crispiness and sultriness of the dish.

Via Mare is located at Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2.

Patang Demonyo by Mangan

Mangan serves the fire this summer with their Patang Demonyo. Enjoy the iconic Filipino Crispy Pata, a deep-fried pig trotters, in it’s spiciest rendition by Mangan. This Kapampangan version brings out the sweat and juice from every bite with the hot and spicy serving of Patang Demonyo, straight from the cauldrons of hell.

Mangan is located at Upper Ground A, Gateway Mall 2.

Crunchy Roast Pork by Hawker Chan

Crave a crispy, juicy explosion of flavor with Hawker Chan’s Crunchy Roast Pork. Hawker’s crispy, shatteringly good roasted pork steals the show with its intense flavor, each bite a satisfying crackle.