3 Traditional Foods
You Have To Try in Legazpi

Bicol express is a popular Filipino dish consisting of sliced pork that is doused in a creamy coconut-based sauce and seasoned with shrimp paste and spicy chili peppers. According to popular belief, Cely Kalaw invented the dish in her Manila restaurant. She was inspired by the traditional Bicolano coconut-infused dishes and named the new invention after a Filipino train service operating from Manila to the Bicol region. Creamy and spicy Bicol express is usually served with plain steamed rice on the side.Expand

Bopis is a traditional dish which usually consists of animal’s (usually beef or pork) heart and lungs that are stewed alongside garlic, onions, and a variety of vegetables and spices. Eaten throughout the country, the dish appears in numerous version which may differ in the choice of ingredients, textures, and levels of spiciness. It is traditionally eaten as an appetizer or a snack accompanied by alcoholic beverages, but it also makes a satisfying main meal with steamed rice served on the side. The variety hailing from Bicol is usually called kandingga. Expand

Pinangat is a popular Filipino stew that is prepared in two main versions. The sour version is prepared with fish, bilimbi, tamarind, and vinegar, while the Bicol region version is prepared with coconut milk, taro leaves, hot chili peppers, and fish (sardines, catfish, or tuna). Bicol region is abundant with taro leaves, so it is unsurprising that taro is a key ingredient in many Bicolano delicacies. Pinangat is served with a variety of toppings, and is usually ladled over rice. Cooking the dish is an easy process that only requires combining all of the ingredients and cooking them together, which is one of the main reasons for its popularity. The name laing is a Manila term for Bicol's pinangat, and the Manila version traditionally uses pork and spices.Expand