Check Out These Pampanga Restaurants That Offer Authentic Kapampangan Dishes

Apart from their scenic landscapes and well-loved tourist attractions, Pampanga has, first and foremost, developed a reputation for serving great food. Pampanga has become a culinary haven, offering mouthwatering and flavorful dishes that the rest of the Philippines has grown to love. It’s the hometown of the much- raved about sisig, tocino, morcon and other local delicacies. So if you’re planning your next trip to Pampanga, here’s a list of places where you can enjoy an authentic Kapampangan food trip!

Tickle your taste buds at the Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine, a Pampanga restaurant celebrating indigenous culture in Mabalacat. The word 'Matam-ih' comes from the Aeta dialect, which means delicious. Not only do they offer classic Kapampangan food, but they also serve exotic dishes like the Betute or fried frog stuffed with minced pork, Pindang Damulag or fermented carabao meat, and the Buru or fermented rice with fish or small shrimps.

Address: Lot 1-D, M. A. Roxas Highway, E. Jacinto Street 2009 Mabalacat, Philippines

Contact information: 0939 989 2382

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Experience delicious Kapampangan food at the Historic Camalig Restaurant, also referred to as The Home of Armando's Pizza: 'Ang Pambansang Pizza.' This heritage Pampanga restaurant in Angeles used to be a grain depot built in 1840. It underwent changes through the years, and was turned into a pizzeria during the 80s. The restaurant has since evolved, and has continued to serve dishes with a Kapampangan twist. If you're around the area, don't hesitate to try the Kapampangan Pizza, fit for the Pinoy taste buds!

Address: Camalig Square, 292 Dalan Sto Rosario, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga

Contact information: (045) 322 5641

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Everybody's Cafe is located in San Fernando City. Serving authentic Kampampangan food, dig into delightful servings of Kilayin or Kilawin Kapampangan, Tapang Damulag, Camaro or rice field mole crickets and more! Don't forget to order their version of the Morcon, which is made of pork, beef, chorizo, and cheese, just to name some key ingredients. Pasalubongs are also available at Everybody's Cafe so you can take home packed food products like the Taba ng Talangka. Yum!

Address: Mac Arthur Hi-way, Del Pilar, City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Contact information: 0922 846 7121

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Hearty Kapampangan food awaits customers of the Apag Marangle, a restaurant garden located in Guagua. As the Apag Marangle means 'hain sa bukid' in Tagalog, expect to enjoy your food outdoors, amid the bountiful greenery of the farm. Stick your fork in the various viands, from Kapampangan-style Pepalukluk Manuk or Pinaupong Manok, Tidtad or their version of Dinuguan, to Begukan or the Kapampangan style of Binagoongan. Likewise, grab a spoonful of Kapampangan originals like the Suam na Mais or corn soup, Lagat Hitu or stewed catfish, and Sisig, of course.

Apag Marangle

Address: JASA, San Juan Nepomuceno - Dalan Betis 2003 Guagua, Philippines

Contact information: 0922 888 0568

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If you are looking for an affordable eat-all-you-can Pampanga restaurant, then you should head over to Bale Capampangan in San Fernando. They offer lunch and dinner buffet deals to satisfy your Kapampangan food cravings. Taste their Adobong PugoLot, Kilayin Babi, Sinigang Cambing, Pancit Luglug, Bistig Damulag, Parus Parus or Halaan, Humba and a lot more! You can also order ala carte meals, and they also have party trays for take out!

Address: Km 69 Mc Arthur Hway Dolores San Fernando, Pampanga 2000 San Fernando, Philippines

Contact information: 0998 560 1948

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Get your hands on fancy Kapampangan food at the SOUQ Pampanga. Enjoy local favorites like Pork Sisig, Gising Gising with Crispy Dilis, Lagat Paro, and the Pinakbet Lechon Kawali, among others, at the comfort of their Instagram-worthy Pampanga restaurant. A rustic casual dining resto, you also have the option of ordering set meals and ala carte dishes featuring international cuisines like the Aglio Olio, Rib Eye Steak, Sicilian Salad, Seafood Marinara, and Grilled Salmon in Lemon Butter Sauce, to name a few.

Address: Lazatin Blvd 2000 San Fernando, Philippines

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Did you know that the late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain once visited the Bale Dutung? Set in a rustic and tropical ambiance, this Pampanga restaurant by Chef Claude Tayag offers traditional Kapampangan recipes, fusion meals, and degustation menus. Immerse in the experience by ordering the Kapampangan menu, which consists of Ensaladang Pako, Lechon Tortilla, Bulanglang Kapampangan, Kare Kareng Laman Dagat, and the local delicacy Tibok Tibok. This menu also has the Kapampangan Sushi, which is made of crab fat, fried catfish fillet, fermented shrimp, and Pindang Damulag. A Kapampangan Spread is also available and it includes Adobong Pugo, Pork Sisig, and Lingginita or Longganisang Guagua.

Address: Paul Ave, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga

Contact information: (045) 625 0169

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Have you tried Pampanga's version of fried chicken? If you haven't yet, it's time to order at Angeles Fried Chicken where different chicken specialty dishes are up for grabs. However, they don't only serve just that. Said to be the oldest running restaurant in the city, Angeles Fried Chicken also offers steaks, chops, prawns, soups, salads, and Filipino recipes.

Address: 1992 Marlim Avenue, Diamond Subdivision, Brgy. Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga

Contact information: (045) 6257644

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