PAMPANGA: Must Eat Dishes at Everybody's Cafe
If you happen to pass by Pampanga on your way to destinations north of the Philippines, and wish to make a food stop at a Kapampangan restaurant, Everybody's Cafe is a very good choice. They serve homemade Kapampangan cuisine turo-turo or fast food style.
MUST EAT DISHES AT EVERYBODY'S CAFE
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| MURCON OR MORCON KAPAMPANGAN "Morcon Kapampangan or Murcon is different from the morcon we commonly know. The usual morcon if made from wide and thin slice of marinated beef filled with sliced boiled eggs, sausages or hotdog and rolled up to form a cylinder, tied up with thick thread and then simmered until cooked. The Kapampangan version of morcon is made from ground pork and beef, chorizo, onions, raisins, eggs, grated cheese and wrapped in pig’s caul fat. it is then steamed or simmered until cooked. This morcon look very similar to embotido and after it is sliced, the drippings from the steamer will be poured with the oil. The morcon is best when submerged on it’s own fat." (source: Panlasang Pinoy Meat Recipes) |
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| KALDERETANG KAMBING
"Kaldereteng kambing is basically goat meat stew in tomato sauce added with cheese and liver spread. Preparing the goat meat is very different from other red meat like beef or pork because you have to remove or eliminate the gamey or musky odor and flavor of the meat. There are different ways also to prepare the goat meat and some use vinegar and spices but the recipe I have use sherry to remove the musky odor and a more flavorful dish. If you can’t get sherry, you can use dry white wine as as substitute." (source: Panlasang Pinoy Meat Recipes)
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| SIZZLING SISIG
"Pork Sisig is a popular appetizer that originated from the culinary capital of the Philippines : Pampanga. This delicious dish can also be categorized as a main dish. Pork Sisig was invented by the late Lucia Cunanan. She is popularly know as Aling Lucing – the sisig queen. Originally, pork sisig is composed of chopped pigs face (snout included) and ears with a generous amounts of chicken liver." (source: Panlasang Pinoy)
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FOR THE MORE ADVENTUROUS...
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| ADOBONG KAMARU (350 pesos per plate) These are mole crickets found in the ricefields of Pampanga. They are sauteed in garlic and onion, then tomatoes are added then simmered in vinegar. The kamaru is crunchy and creamy. |
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| This is a mole cricket. (Photo from dreamstime.com) |
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| Chanced upon some workers preparing the Kamaru (mole crickets) |
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| They remove the wings and legs before cooking it. According to Everybody's cafe facebook post, the restaurant consumes 1600 kilos of crickets per year. |
OTHER UNUSUAL DISHES TO TRY:
- Adobong Batute (stuffed frogs)
- Tapang Kalabaw or Pindang Damulag (carabao meat jerky)
Note: These dishes were not available when we ate there.AVERAGE COST OF MEAL: 1500 PESOS FOR 2 PERSONS
THE DINING AREA
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| We arrived at Everybody's Cafe around 12:30 PM on a Saturday and the place is full. However, turnover of diner is fast because it's usually a pit stop. So you won't wait long for a table. |
FOOD IS PRESENTED TURO TURO STYLE
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| Fried Itik, Pork Asado, Tidtad, Kare Kare |
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| Kilain, Kalderetang Kambing, Bulalo |
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| Lagat Hito, Mixed Vegetables |
PASALUBONG/SOUVENIRS YOU CAN BUY AT THIS RESTAURANT
1. Taba ng Talangka made by Everybody's Cafe
Check out my post: Where to find the best taba ng talangka (crab roe/fat)
2. Other famous Pampanga food products
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| Nathaniel's Buko Pandan Salad, Ocampo's Sanzrival, Sylvannas Probinsyano by Everybody's Cafe: Ube Halaya, Benito's Barbecue |
HOW TO GET THERE:
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| Across a Shell gas station |
PARKING:
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| The only available parking in front of the restaurant is good for 8 cars. Street parking available. Double parking is allowed. The parking attendant will inform you when a car is leaving. (Photos courtesy of google maps) |
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| (Photo courtesy of google maps) |
HOW TO CONTACT THEM:
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