Dishes to die for–not literally, we hope!
Crispy pata, chicharon bulaklak, bone marrow, and all the other meaty dishes that are full of fat or deep-fried into crunchy perfection–these are the dishes that make life worth living. Unfortunately, they’re also the types of food that may as well be our ticket to heaven’s doors.
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When it comes to putok-batok dishes, Pinoys are like moths to a flame. And while it’s strongly advised that we avoid these sinfully delicious foods, we can’t help but indulge once in a while, right? After all, mas masarap ang bawal!
So get your blood pressure checked then visit these 5 putok-batok restaurants in Manila!
Cardiac Delights – Marikina & Kapitolyo
One look at Cardiac Delights’ menu and you’re sure to feel two things–a craving for all those putok-batok offerings and a slight nervousness from the dishes’ names.
Mild Stroke, High Blood, Triple Bypass–yes, these are only a few of Cardiac Delights’ specialities featuring bagnet, chicharon bulaklak, bone marrow, and more!
Must Try: CPR (Crispy Pata Rice), The Goutfather (Papaitan with Bone Marrow), High Blood (Crispy Dinuguan), Last Supper (Bulalo Steak with Tendon)
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59 Katipunan D St, Marikina |16, 1603 E Capitol Dr, Pasig, Metro Manila
Pepeton’s – Tomas Morato and Marikina
If you’ve got a big group with big appetite for all things sinfully delicious, head over to Pepeton’s and enjoy their wide range of Filipino cuisine!
They’re most famous for their Crispy Pata and Kapalmuks (deep-fried pig head–get it?). But they also offer unique dishes like Kap Cake and Cake Charon! Check out their full menu here!
Must Try: Crispy Pata, Kapalmuks, Kare-Kareng Bulalo ng Baka
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Andy’s Famous Batangas Lomi & Bulalo – Quezon City
No need to drive all the way to Batangas to get a bowl of comforting, delicious, and indulgent lomi and bulalo from Andy’s Famous Batangas Lomi & Bulalo. Their Super Lomi is unbelievable–it’s their signature lomi loaded with meats, chicharon, egg, kikiam, and more!
Must Try: Super Lomi, Crispy Dinuguan, Bulalo
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98 Malakas Street 1101 Quezon City
0915 374 8684 | 0947 638 6581 | (02)7944 6373
Flame and Flavors – Manila
We’ve got one word for you–Chicharon Bulaklak Tower. You heard us, large pieces of chicharon bulaklak that are fried to perfection, stacked over one another, on top of rice–AKA the dish that made Flame and Flavors viral. Putok-batok indeed!
Must Try: Chicharon Bulaklak Tower, Crispy Pata Tower, Crispy Liempo Tower!
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1727 Stall 7 Tayuman St. cor A.H. Lacson St. Sta Cruz Manila
0977 428 4595
Tipsy Pig – multiple branches
If you’re gonna do something wrong, do it right–and do it here at Tipsy Pig. Apart from their wide selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages, they also have bar chow that are to die for. For something extra sinful, check out their Boneless Crispy Pata, Roasted Bone Marrow Spread, Sisig Tacos!
Must Try: Tipsy Boneless Crispy Pata, Tipsy Pares, Sisig Platter, Tipsy Kare-Kare
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Cover photo by Max Marquez, Booky | Pepeton’s