All
it takes are a few quick trips up and down the city’s iconic LRT-1
line. Make it a fun and productive Saturday to remember and get
yourself full and satisfied with this convenient itinerary:
Lunch
at Baclaran
The
southern end of the line at Baclaran
station is
home to various choices, largely thanks to its famous Baclaran
market. Start your Manila food trip with lunch at any of the endless
options, such as the Pista
Food Hall at
Redemptorist Road with a whole host of Filipino cuisine and
delightful regional flavors by its different concessionaires, or the
Yokocho Food
Court if
you’re fixing to have some mouthwatering and affordable Japanese
food. With all the possibilities in Baclaran, make sure you’ve
still got room for the other stops!
Photos
from Pista Food Hall Facebook page
Merienda
at Carriedo
If
you want to experience more diverse flavors in Manila, make your way
over to Chinatown in Binondo via Carriedo
station.
There, you’ll find the legendary Quik
Snack restaurant
on Carvajal Street, home to traditional Filipino-Chinese fare with a
few more international dishes also in the menu. You might find the
restaurant packed to the brim with other excited diners, but don’t
be discouraged—the food is definitely worth the wait. You came all
the way here for the good stuff, didn’t you?
Railway
Jam at the Doroteo Jose station
Head
one stop further up the LRT-1 line and discover a cultural gem
outside of food—music! From 4PM-6PM, the Doroteo Jose train station
becomes a mini-concert hub for commuters as up-and-coming local
musicians perform through busking sessions, also known as Railway
Jam. Initiated by Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) and ikotMNL,
in partnership with Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM),
Railway Jam is showcased from Thursdays to Saturdays until August
2019 at the Doroteo Jose, Monumento, and Baclaran stations for
commuters to enjoy pure musical talent and witness the rise of the
next potential OPM star.
Dinner
at Abad Santos
Last,
but certainly never the least is the Filipino delicacy nobody passes
up—the immortal and ever-present lechon. Score some of the best
lechon in the city by taking the train to Abad
Santos
station
where you can find Mila’s
Lechon.
You can be
sure that it’ll satisfy and serve as a delicious end to an
enjoyable and unique Saturday.
The
beautiful thing about Manila is that you can head to all these stops
in one day, thanks to the convenience of the LRT-1 and ikotMNL! And
since it’s already the rainy season, don’t forget to bring your
umbrellas—you wouldn’t want to go on your food trip all soaking
wet!
ikotMNL
is a tourism
campaign launched by the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) in 2018
to connect foreign and local travelers to Manila’s rich history,
cultural heritage, and top food destinations by riding the LRT-1 to
areas such as Intramuros, Binondo, Quiapo, and many more. For more
information, visit ikotmnl.com, like ikotMNL on Facebook, and follow
@ikotmnl on Instagram and Twitter.
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