Who haven't heard of the famous "Bagnet" from Ilocos?

Ilocandia cuisine is very interesting. Bagnet, Longganisa, Empanada, Pinakbet and Sinanglao are some of the famous dishes at Ilocos Sur. I was very excited to try these dishes during our gastronomic trip up North.


Metro Vigan Inn (through Powercomm) had invited us bloggers to have a taste of Ilocandia cuisine at their newly opened restaurant, Metro Vigan Cafe. Metro Vigan Cafe offers Asian Ilocano cuisine. Though my knowledge on Ilocano cuisine is limited only to Bagnet, It was an awe how many creative dishes you can make use of Bagnet.

Here are some of the menu items at Metro Vigan Cafe that you surely wouldn't want to miss if you are in Vigan:

WARNING: A LOT of Food photos ahead that will make you salivate. You've been warned.

Let me tell you that I haven't been to Vigan. The only place I've been to North was La Union. Being a certified Southern-er, I was glad that I'm getting out and exploring places beyond my comfort zone.

I was grateful for Metro Vigan Inn (through Powercomm) for inviting us bloggers to experience Vigan and the Ilokano cuisine.

The Balcony Gastropub is tucked in one of the buildings in the busy streets of Legaspi Village. As I fondly remember, Soshi and I have been there a year ago with his office mates for a drink. We were invited by Christine, one of the owners of The Balcony to try their dishes along with other food bloggers.

The Balcony Gastropub didn't change a bit. It's the same as I have remembered it a year ago. Their brick wall interior, antique chandeliers, framed mirrors and wide and open spaced al fresco dining area is all the same.