Pong Eats: Quick Palabok Fix - Pastora Pancit Palabok

Hello! Finally, I found Pastora Pancit Palabok in Quinta Market, Quiapo Manila. I have been trying to go and look for their spot since 2017 (see my previous Pancit Malabon post). Thanks to my friend and kumare, Teng for accompanying me! 💜

the legendary Pastora Pancit Palabok @ PHP60

More than 30 years of Palabok godness, Pastora's stall in Quiapo is the only one that we have in the country. They have been featured in different TV shows and in a lot of blogs and newspapers but they still remain in their humble Quinta Market abode. Kuya said that their rent for the spot is P500/day. Sounds cheap, right? Or no? They have been offered to branch out but they opted to stay in Quiapo. Who knows, konting pilit pa? 😋

When I had the chance to have a taste of Pastora's, I knew I had to put in on my blog. Thanks, Wilmae for bringing it in the office! It took me forever to post, but better late than never! 😊

Their sauce does not have any shrimp content, so it's good for those who are allergic to it. Fatty Chicharon (pork crackling), tofu in achuete (annatto seeds), squid and hard boiled eggs are the toppings that their noodle has. Quite sinful, but sinful is good in moderation. Yes?  And this legendary palabok costs PHP60 only. Try it! 😋

Price list: 
Short Order: PHP60 (ang dami, promise, you can share if you're on a diet)
Bilao: PHP450 (12 inches, 7-8 pax)
           PHP650 (13 inches 10-12 pax)
           PHP750 (14 inches, 12-13 pax)
           PHP850 (15 inches, 14-15 pax)
           PHP1000 (16 inches, 16-17 pax)
Halo-Halo: PHP60

Address:
Quinta Market, Carlos Palanca, Quiapo, Manila 1001

Photos:

sauceless 

squid

chicharon

Ate Preppin' the pancits

sauceless #2

signage you will see

tofu

Mareng Teng enjoying her food

never an empty seat at Pastora's

Next stop: Ado's Panciteria in Pasig

Also try: Dolora's http://www.joanepong.com/2017/08/pong-eats-doloras-hauz-of-pancit-malabon.html
and Laurio's http://www.joanepong.com/2017/08/pong-eats-doloras-hauz-of-pancit-malabon.html


speak from the heart,
pong 🐢💙

Pong Features: Milk Tea Alert! CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice 🥛🍷

Hello! Milk tea! Coco Milk Tea, finally! My first blog for my birth month is here! ♥

I have been addicted to Milk Tea and I've tried different Milk Tea Places already. Today, am featuring one of them - Coco Fresh Tea & Juice.

My Coco Milk Tea Fix, Megamall

Word of mouth is really powerful. I have learned about this tea thru Mikee. He said the long line is worth the wait. So, I checked Google to search where's the nearest CoCo! Back then, Coco - Megamall doesn't exist yet. So I had to wait. But when I had a staycation somewhere in Intramuros, my friend and I went to The Lucky Chinatown Mall (my first time) and to my surprise, CoCo has it's branch there! 😄 So, eventhough we already had a Large Milk Tea from another Milk Tea Place, my friend and I lined up to try CoCo. Indeed, the long line was worth the wait. Cravings solved! 😋

bottleneck at Coco Milk Tea - Chinatown Mall!!!

The Lucky Chinatown Queue

CoCo is very generous with their sinkers. Grabe! And their Large Cup looks like its really large. Haha! And it's really not that expensive. Your PHP100 is sulit! It's creamy as it has the perfect blend of cream, tea and sugar. Since  I wanted to experience CoCo, I did not adjust sugar levels at all. And even at 100%, you can still taste the tea flavor. See, nothings compromised! Sarap!

Honey Lemon w Aloe & 3 Buddies

When CoCo Megamall finally opened, went there around 10:15a and there are already people in queue. During that time, the person on the cashier is also the person mixing the drinks, so it's taking a while. But everyone is so patient - no one was pissed. Haha. Oh CoCo what did you do to us?!

Queue as early as 10:15a, Coco Milk Tea - Megamall

And yes - worth the long line, worth the wait, basta worth it! Go na, try na guys!

Coco Milk Tea Menu!!! Best Seller: 3 Buddies 

Coco Milk Tea - how cute

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Branches
click here to see the list en.coco-tea.com/store-locator


speak from the heart, 
pong 🐢💙