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Top 10 Pancit in Metro Manila

Published: Aug 3, 2010 - 3:05pm

 

5. ADO'S PANCITERIA
126 A. Luna Street, Malinao, Pasig City
Tel. no. 641-1851, 746-9528, or 640-3789
Open from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight daily

Ado's Panciteria in Pasig is more popular than its address (with all due respect to the mercurial General Antonio Luna whom the street its located on is named after). Bite-sized chunks of chicharon top its Pancit Canton Guisado (P57 for a single serving), one of its many bestsellers. Each of the restaurant's pancit dishes can be served in various ways--special, guisado, sariwa (fresh), and sabaw (soup).

Prices: Ado's pancit dishes come in various sizes: mini (P250 to 350, for four to six people), small (P410 to P510, for seven to 10 people), medium (P520 to P620, for 11 to 14 people), large (P580 to P680, for 15 to 17 people) and family (P790 to 890, for 18 to 21 people).

 

6. ORCHIDS DRIVE INN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
201 Hillcrest Drive, Pasig City, Metro Manila
Tel. no. 671-2233, 671-4595, or 671-4596
Open 24 hours daily

Orchids' Pancit Canton (P170 for a serving that can be shared by two) is probably one of the best, if not the best, in Metro Manila. Toppings include one whole hardboiled egg, four pieces of fried chicken, generous servings of pork liver, strips of meat, and fresh vegetables. Just one setback, though. You have to either order it as takeout or check into the establishment to enjoy it. But then again, its pancit canton is one good reason to check out the hotel's facilities. However, that is another story.

Prices: Orchids' pancit dishes come in bilaos various sizes: small (P315, for two to four people), medium (P475, for five to seven people), large (P655, for eight to 10 people), extra large (P955, for 12 to 15 people), and double extra large (P1,515, for 16 to 20 people).

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  • jhemsky 6 months ago Reply Hide replies Report Abuse
       
    nice list! amber is my fave. Tatay Berting's Special Pancit of Taguig is worth a try. promise!
  • jhemsky 6 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    nice list! amber is my fave.
    Tatay Berting's Special Pancit of Taguig is worth a try. promise!
  • sumthin 11 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    hi SPOT. Pakibalot is located in Teacher's village not UP Village. Na-lost ako. =( thanks anyway sa post na ito. uber favorite ko ang Pancit. :)
  • mikael 11 months ago Reply Report Abuse
       
    I won't recommend Ramon Lee's pancit. Dugyot food preparation kasi nung umorder kami just to try it, may langaw! kaya tawag namin dyan Ramon L as in langaw. Eat at your own risk.
  • 100% Navoteño Apr 22 2012 @ 07:28am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Aling Norma's and Auring's ang legit at pinakamasarap na pansit lug-log sa Navotas and Malabon. Kung ayaw niyo mag halu-halo na lang kayo sa Digman!
  • Denden Apr 09 2012 @ 11:38am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Jesus Panciteria at Calumpang Marikina!
  • arjay lim Jul 08 2011 @ 07:31pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    try Leonings pancit malabon... medyo creepy lang kasi in front sya ng Cinco Estrellas... pero the best... samahan mo pa ng sapin sapin!
  • noel Jun 13 2011 @ 02:03pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    sana's panciteria in san pedro laguna...best ever pancit malabon
  • alas May 08 2011 @ 06:48pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    oo nga try tabo pancit pagbili nyo kasama tabo! lol!!!
  • alas May 08 2011 @ 06:47pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    oo nga try tabo pancit pagbili nyo kasama tabo! lol!!!
  • jo May 08 2011 @ 06:43pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    try tabo panceteria Calumpang Marikina!!! 24 hrs open daily
  • aiks Apr 27 2011 @ 11:21am Reply Report Abuse
       
    vvargas - yes i agree with you ung lola idang restaurant, has a great taste foods, masasarap talaga ang mga foods nila.ung tokwat baboy, kakaiba,sarap.. dito kami kumakain sa may examiner street malapit sa quezon avenue.
  • ienne Mar 20 2011 @ 11:08pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I wonder why Ninang's Pansit Malabon is not included in the list. Their pansit is really good and cheap. They have branches at Visayas Avenue, Mindanao Avenue, Balara, and Tandang Sora, if I am not mistaken.
  • mokla Jan 04 2011 @ 10:38pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    To eheh: I think the resto or pancitan you're referring to is Lola Helen's. Masarap nga pancit nila dun...
  • bigeater Dec 28 2010 @ 06:38pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Thank you very much Ms. Teresa O. Lugay for sharing your Palabok recipe. I will surely try it. I'm literally a bigeater of pancit Palabok.
  • chicken Dec 14 2010 @ 12:01am Reply Report Abuse
       
    hey spot! kelan kayo gagawa ng top spaghetti sa phils? :D
  • sweet salamat Dec 03 2010 @ 12:14am Reply Report Abuse
       
    try the pansit bihon in geraldo's along panay ave., qc. around 90-100 pesos for a plate good for 2. yum!!
  • elel973 Nov 10 2010 @ 01:08am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Wow....I can't belive number 4 lang ang luyong at may masasarap pa sa luyong pancit sa maraikina. I need to try then the other top 3!!! You know what I need to try all of them. I bet masarap sila lahat.
  • bodiddley Oct 29 2010 @ 02:59am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Yes, I agree - Hong Ning sa Aurora Ave., Cubao is one of the all-time best! too bad wala na nga. pati rin Rasa Singapura somewhere in Sct. Area QC. Of course, the original Toho Antigua too from the 70s-80s vintage. God I miss those places. rnrnBut it is a treat to see this list of the current Top10, especially as I just tried out Pakibalot down my street this afternoon - so far, it's the best I have tasted, the closest a restaurant has come to ye olde taste! rnrnHave you guys also tried the crispy noodles of Coral Garden? To die for din yon, and one you will occasionally crave for, once you've tasted it. rnrnBtw, Little Quiapo has another branch in Malakas St, parallel to East Ave. QC. Direct descendant of that "forever na yan diyan" orig resto at the corner of Matalino St and Malakas. Now that's another classic!rnrn
  • pancitfanatic Oct 18 2010 @ 04:04am Reply Report Abuse
       
    check out winas pancit malabon. its one the best. to order pls call or text +639222526086.
  • oodles Oct 18 2010 @ 03:59am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Hay naku ! if you go farther down south of the metro. make sure you drop by travelers hotel and or rivieras.order the best "pansit lapad special" topped with hipon na swahe and bola bola.the secret is in the home made miki noodles.try it !
  • shawie Oct 18 2010 @ 02:43am Reply Report Abuse
       
    MERON DIN AKO ISESHARE YUNG PANSIT SA ONGPIN "DELICIOUS" ANG NAME CHINESE RESTO ITO DAMENG NAGTETAKE-OUT NG PANSIT THE BEST ANG CHAMI, BIHON AT MIKI-BIHON KAHIT ALAS DOSE NA NG GABI EH MARAME PA RING NAGTETAKE-OUT!
  • shawie Oct 18 2010 @ 02:37am Reply Report Abuse
       
    MASARAP TALAGA ANG ALING NORMAS PANCIT MALABON KAKAIBA ANG LASA NAKAKAADIK PERO ANG MAHAL NA NYA PERO DINUDUMOG PA RIN NG TAO MASARAP DIN YUNG PUTONG PUTI NILA PARANG MARSMALLOW SA LAMBOT KUSANG MATUTUNAW SA BIBIG MO MATANDANG BAHAY ITO SA NAVOTAS GRABEH NAMIS KO CYA AT DADAYUIN MO TALAGA!
  • LittleRiver Sep 19 2010 @ 09:56pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Try Aling Lina's Pancit Malabon. They have branches along Anonas Extension in front of Save More, Kamias Road, and Molave Street, Anonas. Their pancit is really good.
  • Maryland 32 Sep 15 2010 @ 11:38pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Normas is the best pansit. walang tatalo
  • shutang inaklamers sa sarap Sep 01 2010 @ 07:51pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Try PILAR'S located near SM Fairview.
  • marina 10 Aug 31 2010 @ 07:28pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    ang sarap naka-kamis ang pansit sa pinas gutom tuloy ako!!!!!!!!!
  • chi Aug 23 2010 @ 06:28pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I think Aling Lina's Pancit Malabon should be on top of the list. :)
  • Gu2m Aug 21 2010 @ 11:43pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Tried the one at Maginhawa. Masarap nga. I hope you also rate of metro manila's best siopao and mami house places. I vote Ma Mon Luk's asado siopao and their chicken mami.
  • py Aug 21 2010 @ 12:27pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    i will vote for ADO'S panciteria.... still walang kupas. ...been there for ages! can't wait to go home to pasig.
  • teresa o. lugay Aug 20 2010 @ 12:19pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    easy lang to make palabok here 's my recipe
    A.Boiled eggs,boiled shrimp with teasp. butter, boiled cleaned squid with teasp calamansi juice
    take shells out,sliced them all.set aside .
    B.Cook pansit noodles and drain and mix with toasted brown garlic,toss a cup of slice cobbage, sliced greenh onions,half cup of powdered chicharon ,add patis to your taste.
    C. mix them on a platter and serve .Put desired toppings :lechon manok or pork lechon . try it my friends.
  • Chelsea Aug 18 2010 @ 10:15pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Where is Pansit King/Leoning's/Razon's? These are the names I grew up with... The idea of eating pansit makes me think of these places.
  • yummy Aug 18 2010 @ 10:11pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    serye's pancit canton is the best! Try it!
  • beth Aug 18 2010 @ 12:44pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    HONG NING .........hayzzzzzzzzzzzzz yan ang masarap na pansit yung original na hong ning sa cubao.....kaso wala na
  • madaboutfood Aug 16 2010 @ 09:42am Reply Report Abuse
       
    for me, classic savory has one of the best pancit canton (that's available in a bilao) in manila. after all, savory started out as a panciteria.
  • BIGEATER Aug 15 2010 @ 08:18pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I agree with eatonop. Tonang's Pancit Palabok should be in top 3 (if not #1).
  • Monique Aug 13 2010 @ 04:43pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Lola Helen's Pancit Lomi sarap.
    I agree with Luyong's. Should also include Aling Salud's pinagulong (San Roque, Marikina), Jesus Panciteria's and Victory's Bihon con Lechon (both in Calumpang, Marikina)
  • Mike Aug 10 2010 @ 05:01pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I think Best Friends in Monumento and Rizal Ave (5th Ave) should be included in the list.
  • kalabongski Aug 10 2010 @ 10:00am Reply Report Abuse
       
    yep, i love ado's pancit in pasig, well there is another one you should try, but dunno if they sell in bilao as well, i grew up in Pateros and Dos Hermanas pancit bihon is worth trying and also the panciteria san jacinto there is one in pasig near tiendesitas.
  • foodtripmode Aug 10 2010 @ 09:06am Reply Report Abuse
       
    would you guys know the phone number of lola helen's panciteria and what sets them apart from the other panciterias? thanks!
  • mommy Aug 09 2010 @ 07:59am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Aristocrat's Pancit Canton
    Panciteria Toho
    Delicious
    ....should be added in the list.
  • pear56 Aug 08 2010 @ 10:53pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    'Just wondering. Why include Ramon Lee's in the top 10 and then complain about it. LOL! I like Lido's pancit canton too eaten with their pork asado luto sa pugon. By the way, would anybody know where I can find a restaurant serving good bam-ee, you know that visayan pancit which uses tainga ng daga as one of its ingredients?
  • anj Aug 08 2010 @ 08:36am Reply Report Abuse
       
    great list! pero you're missing Pancit sa Bilao in Cavite & Lola Helen's
  • toyang Aug 07 2010 @ 02:41pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    i so agree with ingrid-lawyer. sa super dami ng klase ng pancit, there should've been different lists. it doesn't seem right to compare pansit palabok to pansit canton, kasi iba naman yung luto nila. parang short cut ang list tuloy.
  • probinciano Aug 06 2010 @ 10:13pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Bakit wala pancit canton?
  • vvargas Aug 06 2010 @ 07:00am Reply Report Abuse
       
    i remember we used to frequent aling idangs in visayas avenue and always ordered tokwat baboy along with their pancit malabon.we are now in another country but the memory of aling idangs pancit evoke memories of good old days in pinas.
  • pcpelicano Aug 06 2010 @ 04:12am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Puro sosyal karamihan, try nyo yung pancit palabok sa palengke ng Sta Ana, tignan ko kung di kayo umulit!! he he he
  • Marissa Aug 06 2010 @ 12:43am Reply Report Abuse
       
    I used to love eating and ordering from Little Quiapo but I stopped about 2 years ago coz there was a piece of PUBIC HAIR in my Halo-Halo! This happend in the BF Homes branch. So even if the palabok was good, I just cant eat anything there anymore coz I always remember that hair in my halo-halo!
  • pattyburger Aug 05 2010 @ 11:50pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I agree with aling Norma's Pancit malabon! sarap talaga... also with Ramon Lee's... mejo luma na nga lng yung place pero the pancit is the best!! samahan mo pa ng chicken... hehehe!!!
  • Rjee Aug 05 2010 @ 10:23pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    mas-masarap ang falapel dyan...
  • john Aug 05 2010 @ 04:21pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    iisa lang yung may ari ng orchids drive at bermuda. kaya wag magtaka kung bakit parehong masarap pancit canton nila.
  • Ellie Aug 05 2010 @ 03:25pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    LSS Pancit Puti in Santillan St. Makati also rocks!
  • Rohn Aug 05 2010 @ 09:13am Reply Report Abuse
       
    I agree with the first post. While I have yet to taste the other offerings on the list aside from Amber's, I believe the miki-bihon and chami of Delicious restaurant near Sta. Cruz Church in Manila is superior to the same product of Amber's.
  • joe Aug 05 2010 @ 08:20am Reply Report Abuse
       
    My fave is Bermuda's Hotel Pancit in Mandaluyong. And you don't even need to check in, just like Orchid's. It's not dyahe to order at all, kasi kilala na sya dun.
    @eatonap, parang nag-iba na quality ng Tonangs sa Boni. I don't know if it's just me o natiyempuhan ko na disappointing sya that day. Basta hindi ganun yung naaalala kong original na lasa nya.
  • ai80 Aug 05 2010 @ 06:56am Reply Report Abuse
       
    oo nga you forgot six ladies at the basement of divisoria mall. yummy!!!!
  • TriPulante Aug 05 2010 @ 05:51am Reply Report Abuse
       
    sarap naman!!!naman naman!!!
    otchenta'y singkong mga araw pa ang bibilangin ko bago makauwe ng Pinas! haaayyyy...buhay
  • nobody Aug 05 2010 @ 05:31am Reply Report Abuse
       
    ambers sucks!!!
  • Spot.ph Aug 04 2010 @ 10:47pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Dear Sisa_AUH,

    http://www.amberestaurant.com/
  • usernamekoito Aug 04 2010 @ 10:43pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    And the palabok of Six Ladies at Divisoria Mall!
  • Malabon Gurl Aug 04 2010 @ 10:43pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Norma's is definitely the best. Dinadayo siya dito ng mga taga Makati. Walang tatalo talaga!
  • usernamekoito Aug 04 2010 @ 10:41pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I looooooove Buddy's Pancit!
  • ingrid-lawyer Aug 04 2010 @ 10:05pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    hi guys from Spot.ph. you should have separated the list of pancit from egg noodles pancit(canton, bihon) and rice-noodle pancit (malabon or palabok). :) for egg noodle pancit, Max's pancit canton is my favorite and for rice-noodle pancit aling norma's and the commercialized razon's luglug.
  • Sisa_AUH Aug 04 2010 @ 08:10pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    hi,how can I go to Amber's? I am going to have my vacation na and I want to visit Amber's pag-uwi ko. Thank you po.
  • HungryOFW Aug 04 2010 @ 08:03pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    walanghiya ka aling norma's pansit malabon! dahil sa picture ng pansit malabon mo gusto ko ng umuwi ng pilipinas! ahhhhhhh!
  • eatonop Aug 04 2010 @ 06:53pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    you should check out Tonang's Pancit Palabok located in Boni Ave. and heir main branch near Gabbys-Kalentong.
  • defiantgurl Aug 04 2010 @ 05:08pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Since Orchid's made the cut, how about Mahal Kita in Baclaran. They have yummy pancit too. My officemates would often order delivery from there.
  • Blackwidow Aug 04 2010 @ 02:48pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    What about Rosy's Pansit Malabon? And Aristocrat's? And Max-Greenbelt?
  • SPOT.ph Aug 04 2010 @ 10:45am Reply Report Abuse
       

    Yes, we added Amber. Please see our previous comment above: Hi, everyone! We've tweaked the list to include only pancit places that serve pancit by bilao. Thanks for reading SPOT.ph. Please let us know where you get your pancit fix. We're always looking for great food places we haven't checked out yet.

  • Jean Aug 04 2010 @ 10:38am Reply Report Abuse
       
    what do you mean where's amber's?

    meron naman ah. or has it just been added?
  • Tita Aida Aug 04 2010 @ 09:06am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Is Panciteria Wa Pak still open?
  • Misty Aug 04 2010 @ 08:30am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Orchid's delivers so okay na rin.
  • Jersey Aug 04 2010 @ 01:58am Reply Report Abuse
       
    Meron namang Amber's ah. :)

    Ang sarap ng Buddy's! Tapos lalagyan ng suka. Yumyum!
  • ricky Aug 03 2010 @ 10:17pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Aling Banang's in San Juan.
  • SPOT.ph Aug 03 2010 @ 07:16pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Hi, everyone! We've tweaked the list to include only pancit places that serve pancit by bilao. Thanks for reading SPOT.ph. Please let us know where you get your pancit fix. We're always looking for great food places we haven't checked out yet.
  • sachi Aug 03 2010 @ 05:50pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    amber's and delicious restaurant! yumyum!
  • u8mypinkcookies Aug 03 2010 @ 05:13pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I love Buddy's, Lola Idang's and Little Quiapo.

    I agree, Amber's should be on the list.. also Panciteria Manosa! The pancit in North park isn't bad too.
  • u8mypinkcookies Aug 03 2010 @ 05:13pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I love Buddy's, Lola Idang's and Little Quiapo.

    I agree, Amber's should be on the list.. also Panciteria Manosa! The pancit in North park isn't bad too.
  • Helluva Aug 03 2010 @ 05:08pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Lola Helen's Panciteria in Marikina should also be included!
  • rosa Aug 03 2010 @ 04:54pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    i agree. amber's should have been included in the list.
  • eheh Aug 03 2010 @ 04:40pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    there's a pancitan in marikina, better than luyong. resto inside a family residence, in a small street, malapit sa otto shoes. super sarap ng pansit. sorry i forgot the name.
  • Sarah Aug 03 2010 @ 04:31pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    Yes! Where's Amber's?
  • pancit Aug 03 2010 @ 03:55pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    you forgot amber's
  • purpleesh Aug 03 2010 @ 03:52pm Reply Report Abuse
       
    I think you should include Delicious Restaurant for their sumptuous Miki Bihon :)
    I grew up with their Pancit and it is priceless.

    check out the blogs that featured this resto:

    http://senorenrique.blogspot.com/2008/02/restaurant-that-lives-by-its-name.html

    http://en.petitchef.com/recipes/delicious-restaurant-fid-474917
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