A Journey Through Cavite City’s Pancit Finds

Cavite City, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, is also a haven for food lovers. Among its many culinary treasures, pancit holds a special place, offering a delightful glimpse into the city's diverse influences and heritage.

The pancit culture in Cavite City beautifully blends timeless recipes with innovative twists. The iconic pancit puso, featuring noodles paired with tangy pickled banana blossoms, stands as a proud representation of local flavors. Equally loved are classics like chami, with its thick noodles and sweet-savory sauce, and pancit bihon tostado, a perfectly toasted noodle dish adored through generations.

As a coastal city, Cavite infuses its pancit dishes with distinct seafood flavors. Bold options like pancit pusit, enriched with the savory essence of squid ink, and pancit Malabon, highlighted by the smoky notes of shredded tinapa, reflect its seaside roots. Modern creations like seafood crispy flying noodles add a fun, contemporary flair to the traditional lineup.

Other standout dishes include pansate, a unique heritage-inspired combination of noodles and barbecue. Regional influences also make their mark with pancit Bato’s satisfyingly chewy noodles and pancit Bam-I, a delightful fusion of sotanghon and canton.

Each pancit dish, whether a classic or a creative reinvention, showcases Cavite City’s culinary ingenuity and passion for food. Beyond satisfying appetites, these dishes serve as a delicious connection to the city’s rich history and vibrant cultural identity.

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Pancit Puso

Jha Jha Resto

1091 Dra. Salamanca St.

San Antonio, Cavite City 

431-5705/683-7896

Pancit Pusit

Asao Grill and Steak House

897 P. Burgos Avenue

San Roque Cavite City

431-7796 / 0916 450 2861

Pansate

Nayna's Tapsihan and Sizzling House 

1010B Dra Salamanca 

San Antonio, Cavite City

0939 712 6593

Pancit Malabon

Aling Meling's Carinderia

Cavite City Public Market

Pancit Bihon Tostado

New Chefoo Restaurant

945 Padre Burgos Ave, 

San Roque, Cavite City

431-1472

Note: The menu here is hit and miss now in quality

Pancit Bato

Kumi Restaurant

10126 P. Burgos Ave,

San Roque, Cavite CIty

09171048763

Pancit Bam-I

Trenta Kumida Na Gangley

09927609121

Chinese Sotanghon

Hattdy's Sizzling & Panciteria

900 Cajigas St.

Caridad, Cavite City

850-7127

Chami

S.M. Panciteria

1120F Dra. Salamanca St.

San Antonio, Cavite City

438-0352 / 09267405276

Seafood Crispy Flying Noodles

Yudoooles - Taste Asia 

816 P. Burgos St.

San Roque, Cavite City

884-4504

Kakanin - Cavite City Sellers

Kakanin of Native Delicacies hold a significant place in Filipino culinary traditions. Uniquely Filipino, these sweet treats often serve as snacks or desserts, crafted from rice, glutinous rice, or root vegetables that undergo slow cooking and are commonly infused with coconut or coconut milk.

The top favorites in Cavite City are Bibingkoy and Bibingka Samala. Additionally, there are other homegrown vendors offering a wide variety of choices, sold from individual servings to larger bilao portions.

Ta aqui el quatro popular ta vindi kakanin na bilao

Twinbee

Hattdy's Kitchen

KT's Kusina Merienda At Kakanin

Editha and Lisa's delicacies atbp.,

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Pancit Puso - Cavite City Sellers

Pancit puso has its origins in the Galleon trade era, a time when Cavite engaged in significant trade with Chinese and Mexican immigrants.

Today, it can be easily found in public markets to daily merienda vendors and small food shops selling it on huge bilaos. This dish features two types of noodles - bihon and miki in achuete. It is typically adorned with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, green beans, chayote, pork, shrimp, and chopped chicharrón. It is accompanied by pickled palm heart, which imparts a tangy flavor, balancing out the richness of the dish.

In the past, calamansi was costly, leading to the use of pickled palm heart (puso) as an alternative, which eventually gave the dish its name.

Esti el quatro ta vindi na grande bilao el pancit puso aqui na ciudad

(Here are four who sells pancit puso in big bilao in the city)

Asao Grill and Steak House

T’s Kitchen

Diego's Panciteria

Hattdy's Kitchen

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Pancit Pusit / Pancit Choco En Su Tinta - Cavite City Sellers

 

Pancit pusit or pancit choco en su tinta literally means “noodle with squid in its own ink”. The recipe originated from the necessity of Caviteño fishermen who had to prepare freshly caught squids with noodles to be able to extend it and have enough food for the whole family.

The customary garnishes include freshly chopped kinchay, fried garlic, and sliced kamias or ginadgad na mangga for a touch of acidity. These vibrant toppings not only elevate the dish's visual appeal but also introduce a delightful burst of flavors. The sliced kamias or ginadgad na hilaw na mangga provides a tangy counterpoint to the pancit pusit's rich flavors, while crushed chicharón serves as an optional topping.

Esti el quatro ta vindi na grande bilao el pancit pusit aqui na ciudad na traditional el sabol pati el adorno

(Here are four who sells pancit pusit in big bilao in the city in its traditional taste and toppings)

Emily's Kitchen

Cantina De Tita A

Asao Grill and Steak House

Scottie’s Kitchen

NOTE : All sellers require at least one day advance order

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Salakot

You are not a legit Caviteño if you do not know this city bread? 

Quesillo will not be perfect if not paired with salakot bread.

Salakot is a soft bread you can find in Dizon's Bakery in Cavite City, which has been churning out pugon-baked breads since the 1930s. 

Ever wondered why it’s named “Salakot”? 

It’s because it resembles the traditional hat used here in the Philippines! 

Dizon's old pugon made the difference between artisanal and mass produced breads.

Credit to : Historia Caviteña and original source of photos used

Hattdy's Kitchen

Resto Name: Hattdy's Kitchen
Location: Padre Pio St. Caridad, Cavite City 4100
Type:  Filipino
Average Price Per Dish: P20-P25

This small meryendahan was established in 1990 as a typical meryendahan sa kanto with kaldero and little mesa. A few years ago it was expanded to a mini eatery still serving but this time almost 40 types of meryenda. 

Saan aabot ang twenty pesos mo ??? 

 Pansit Puso - P20 per order

Pansit Pusit - P25 per order

Pansit Malabon con Sarsa - P20 per order

Pancit Canton - P20

Lumpiang Prito - 3 for P20 

Ginatan Totong - P20

Ginatan Mais - P20

Ginataan Sari Sari - P20

Ginatan Dila Dila - P25

This is the only cheapest seller of meryenda daily except Sundays with almost all variety in the entire city. Taste is okay for its price but do not expect super sarap but nakakabusog sa halagang twenty pesos. Imagine P20 sa panahong ito. Be sure to visit them as early as twelve noon since the servings is only until supplies last. Usually they ran out as early as 4 pm during peak days.  

They also accept orders by bilao. If you have events and parties you can check their FB page, call and pick it up your order.