The Best Place to Eat in Pampanga, Philippines

The Best Restaurant in Pampanga, Philippines: The Finest Capampangan Cuisine.

It is believed that food gives the body the vitality it requires to continue breathing and being alive, to function and bundle up, and to build and repair tissues. There is more than enough food available to us since we live in a world of abundance.

I've worked in several locations for around 10 years in the construction industry. Working on a project site in the construction sector gives me a fantastic opportunity to travel. Explore the area to learn about the people, the stunning environment, and, of course, the various foods they have. I am lucky to be able to share with you the top restaurants in Pampanga, Philippines, having lived there for a year. Pampanga is well-known for its delectable Capampangan cuisine, and the region is dotted with several eateries.

These are the top eateries in Pampanga. I can attest to the food and services offered at these places because I've personally been there. I’ve been in Pampanga since we have a project here, the NGCP, DOTr, and PNR transmission lines and railway lines.

1. Shrimp Avenue 

Unlimited Seafood & Cocktail

Balibago Branch, Best Western Bldg. (Savers Mall, Mac Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.

A casual eating establishment called Shrimp Avenue offers shrimp prepared in the Cajun style. The Cajun flavor is hot, thick, and oh-so-delicious! The theme of the restaurant is nautical, which goes well with the cajun seafood buckets it is serving.

Your Php 799 ($14.36) per person is worth it.

Unlimited Authentic Cajun Seafood Bag (Crabs, Shrimps, Squids, Mussels, Corn) with Baby Back Ribs, Butterfly Squid, Classic Friend Chicken, Shawarma Salad, Egg Drop Soup, Salted Egg Fish Fillet, Cajun Pasta, Chef’s Friend Rice, Steamed Rice, Lemonade.

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

UNLIMITED SEAFOOD

UNLIMITED COCKTAIL AND SIDE DISHES

2. Lockdown BBQ

Lot 8, San Francisco Lane, Friendship Hi-Way, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines (In front of Westfield International School). Lockdown BBQ is an Alfresco Dining, Dine-in, Takeout, and Delivery.

From Korean Town on Friendship Highway, just ride a jeepney or taxi going to their place. You have the option of eating indoors or outside. We decided to remain outside to take in the fresh air. With their band, the location is also an advantage. Fair enough, they have a fantastic singer. The way they play the Bosa Nova songs is fantastic. The cuisine there is tasty and reasonably priced.

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM cut off 9 PM

We placed an order for a 3–4 person Bilao Platter for Php 748 ($13.4). This comprises lechon kawali, chicharon bulaklak, sisig, chicken barbecue, and lempo barbecue.

Full Rack Ribs, Kare Kareng Bagnet, Boiling Bulalo, Chicken Wings Platter, Pinakbet, Cheesy Baked Tahong, Daing Na Bangus, Inihaw na Pusit, and their newest item, the Cajun Seafood Platter, are some of their other best-selling items.



3. Romantic Baboy

Unlimited Korean Grill

Ground Floor., BPO Tech Hub6, SM City Clark, Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport, Angeles City, Pampanga.

Romatic baboy is a restaurant that is most popular for its samgyupsal (unlimited Korean grill).

They also deliver via GrabFood PH, Foodpanda, Papa.ph and Kooryr.ph.

Price ranges from 229 to 390 ($4.11 to $7.00) for Delivery Orders depending on the Menu (Full Set and Simple Set)

For Dine-in price is Php 549 ($9.85).

They are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

4. 128 Shabuniko

Unlimited Authentic Korean Restaurant Healthy Hotpot & Wagyu Grill

305 Mon Tang Ave., Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Price ranges from Php 449 to Php 1,649 ($8.06 to $29.59) on the set of choices and the add ons.

Cleanliness, excellent taste, and courteous personnel. Cochinillo is also available. For those celebrating their birthdays, they also have a treat. Never miss their cheesy garlic butter goodness.



5. YU GANNE 2 Restaurant 유가네 2 식당

Eat All You Can Buffet - Samgyupsal Galbi Pilipino and Korean Restaurant

2009 Pampanga, Angeles, Stall 5, H.U. Cruz Bldg., Friendship Highway Brgy. Anunas, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Yu Ganne Buffet Promo start at Php 299 ($5.37).

You can take advantage of their limitless buffet and shabu-shabu in addition to their infinite grill. Eat all you can.

6. Han Gang Korean Bbq Sodon

Unlimited Korean Grill & Shabu-Shabu

Fil-Am Friendship Hwy, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

They have their unlimited SET:

Set A - Php 399 ($7.17) = Samgyeopsal + Marinated Chicken + Marinated Pork

Set B - Php 499 ($8.97) = Beef Samgyeopsal + Marinated Chicken + Samgyeopsal

Set C - Php 599 ($10.78) = Chadolbagi (Beef Brisket) + Beef Samgyeopsal

SHABU-SHABU

Beef Shabu-Shabu = Php 549 ($9.88).

Combi Shabu-Shabu + Beef Shabu-Shabu + BBQ = Php 649 ($11.68).

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM



7. K-Kings Restobar & KTV

Unlimited Samgyupsal & Chicken Wings

Richtofen, Hensonville, Malabanias, , Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

You can enjoy their unlimited samgyupsal for only Php 299 ($5.38).

As we toasted our Project Manager's birthday, we had fun singing along with coworkers and enjoying their KTV rooms.

Operating Hours: 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM

8. Kyoto Ramen

Unit 2 ZMP building, San Fernando, 2000 Pampanga, Philippines

Their store is beside Villa Corazon, in front of Don Ramon Avenue.

They offer different ramen:

Butaniko (Pork Ramen), Shifudo (Seafood Ramen), Modori (Basil Pork Ramen), Aka (Spicy Seafood Ramen), Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet). They also served other foods to choose from: Tempura, Atomic Maki, Lava Maki, Forest Maki, Kyoto Jellies, Gyoza. They also serve Buy one, take one, and set a meal.

Their ramen prices range from Php 168 ($3.02) to Php 339 ($6.10).

Branches: Mexico, Apalit, Cabanatuan, San Fernando, Angeles and soon to open at Guagua Pampanga.

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

9. Jack’s Kitchen

104 Sto Entiero St, Brgy. Sto. Cristo, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

I'm eating lunch with my teammates at P2466 Malolos-Clark Railway Project CP N03 on December 2, 2021, to celebrate the birthday of our HSE Lead. We used their delicious food for our lavish Christmas party because they had wonderful meals.

Caltext Sto. is where they keep their kitchen. In front of High Precision, close to Mcdo AUF, and next to KL chicken wings is Entierro.

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

10. Ningnangan

Aniceto Gueco St, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

The menu of Funnside Ningnangan offers a wide selection of foods.

If you visit any branch, you'll note that there is usually a miniature wet market set up close to the cooking and grilling area. This is where you can find all the fresh shrimp, crab, fish, squid, pig, chicken, and cattle you could possibly want. Fresh seafood, BBQs (pork/chicken), chicharon bulaklak, crispy pata, and Bulalo are among the many options they provide. It features native Capampangan meals as well as inihaw (grilled food). Additionally, it offers moderate costs, a classy atmosphere, and good service. It is currently Central Luzon's largest and most well-known grill and seafood restaurant.

Given that the word "ningnangan" means "to grill" in Kapampangan, it is only right that they serve excellent grilled foods including pork BBQ skewers, stuffed squid, stuffed bangus, and mussels. My coworkers and I visited this location twice to celebrate the project's success. The meal is delicious, and you may choose how you want your fresh seafood to be prepared. The great part of eating at this restaurant is that you get to choose the meat or fish that will be prepared for you. You will need to weigh your items after selecting them since you must pay per gram or kilogram, exactly like you would in actual markets. Select, pay.

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

11. Siowings Food House

Unlimited Wings

MacArthur Hwy, San Fernando, 2000 Pampanga, Philippines

Together with my coworkers, we had a terrific time enjoying their endless wings. The cost is between Php 129 ($2.32) and Php 299 ($5.38).

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Cut off 9:00 PM for dine in, Cut off 9:30 PM for take out).

12. Bale Capampangan

Eat all you can restaurant

Km 69 Mc Arthur Hwy, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines

A restaurant serving Capampangan Cuisine since 2008.

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

13. MBP Car Wash and Grill Station

Unlimited Korean Grill

103 - A Salome st, 2009 Abacan Loop, Balibago, Angeles, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines at the back of Robinson Angeles City.

Me and my colleagues visited the place for the 3rd time.

The Place and Venue

The Foods

Unlimited Seafood @ MBP Car Wash and Grill Station @ 103 - A Salome st, 2009 Abacan Loop, Balibago, Angeles, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

14. Crabs N Crack

Aniceto Gueco St, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines

Crabs N Crack is located inside the Infinity Complex Angeles City near MarQuee Mall.

The place and Venue

They have a big offer for their valued customers.

Look at how affordable their seafood platter and their CNC Mix Bilao.

The Food

Team P2466 Malolos-Clark Railway Project CP N03 @ Crabs ‘N Crack

1st Visit

2nd Visit

15. Ikabud

SM City Clark, Manuel A. Roxas Hwy, Clark Freeport, Angeles City, 2009 Pampanga, Philippines

We visited the place together with my colleagues twice. Nice place to eat. The food is very tasty and well prepared. It is very fine local cuisine, with excellent, authentic taste and at affordable prices. Food is so good. It's very authentic and delicious!

Ikabud is also located in SM City San Fernando, Pampanga.

When in Marquee, don't forget to dine at Ikabud, located on the ground floor near Starbucks, the best restaurant for local dishes in Marquee mall.

Their Bilao Trio is affordable.

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