Alavar’s Famous Bagon Gata and Sauce

Posted under Filipino Dishes, Other Dishes, Seafoods

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When going to Zamboanga City, you will not miss visiting different seafood restaurants. The city is abundant with fresh seafood – clams, crabs, oyster, fishes, shrimps, squids, eel, octopus,tuna, etc. One of the pioneering seafood restaurant in Zamboanga City is the Alavar Restaurant located in Don Alfaro St., Zamboanga City.

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Spicy “Pastil” Dumpling Soup

Posted under Other Dishes, Soups

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It’s rainy season here in the Philippines. And it’s common to most Filipinos to enjoy this kind of weather in bed, drinking coffee or hot choco, or sipping soup. Now, I am going to showcase here a re-invented local delicacy of Zamboanga called the “Pastil.” It’s a spicy Muslim food usually eaten for snacks or “merienda.” It’s a perfect spicy soup that will keep you warm during rainy seasons.

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