Mangan Tayon in Ilocos Sur: Food Crawl Stops

Set off on a delicious journey through Ilocos Sur’s food scene, where tradition meets modern culinary innovation. From charming heritage restaurants serving authentic Ilocano dishes to chic, contemporary cafés offering fusion flavors, every bite is an experience worth savoring. Whether you’re craving the crispy perfection of bagnet, the rich flavors of empanada, or artisanal desserts crafted with local ingredients, Ilocos Sur’s trendy dining spots promise a feast for both the palate and the soul. 🍽️✨

We’ve compiled a list of the top 7 restaurants you won’t want to miss:

🍴Cafe Bigaa

They just can’t help but flaunt their oh-so-fabulous Vigan Longganisa, Bagnet na Kare-Kare, Dinakdakan, and Sinanglao. They’re practically oozing with pride over their incredible lineup of drool-worthy dishes.

📲 https://www.instagram.com/cafebigaa

🍴Ikan Dampa

A seafood haven that awaits you. Ikan Dampa is a paluto seafood restaurant that has an impressive selection to choose from. Promise, you’ll find yourself spoiled for choices.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/p/IKAN-DAMPA-100064342860457/

🍴Cafe Uno

You can revel in the delicious flavors of dinengdeng, a vegetable stew, or binaggoongang bagnet, crispy pork steamed with fermented fish sauce, or pipian, a chicken stew flavored with ground rice grains and kamias at Cafe Uno.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/cafeunovigan/

🍴Kusina Felicitas Catering Services

Try out their pan-fried and mouthwatering golden brown breaded fish fillet in black bean sauce, Krispy Bunog, small fishes indigenous to Abra-Banaoang river that are fried till crispy, which best consumed with kamatis, bagoong, and lasona.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/Kusinafelicitascateringservices/

🍴Lilong and Lilang Restaurant

Lilong & Lilang Coffee Shop is located inside Hidden Garden in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The name translates to “grandfather and grandmother” in Ilocano, reflecting its warm and welcoming atmosphere. If there’s one dish in their menu that you should not miss out ordering, it’s their Sinigang na Bagnet.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/hiddengardenvigan/

🍴Irene’s Vigan Empanada

Irene’s Vigan Empanada is an iconic establishment that has stood the test of time. Their empanadas are made using a secret family recipe passed down through generations. Aside from the classic longganisa, you may choose from a variety of fillings like bagnet, sisig, beef, chicken, tuna, crab, and adobo flakes.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/irenesviganempanada/

🍴1995 Studio Cafe

This trendy restaurant and cafe offer a delightful range of options, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every craving. If you’re seeking a break from the ubiquitous Bagnet, look no further than the 1995 Studio Café.

📲 https://www.facebook.com/1995studiocafevigan/

If you’re planning a trip to this location soon, use this list to figure out where to dine. 🍤🍗 Don’t forget to tag Watatrip in your photos!