“Bagnet” - a local dish for the Ilocanos, and a treat for everyone else!
It is also knows as chicharon or deep-fried pork. If you love lechon kawali, you will definitely fancy this dish.
Bagnet 8065 is a hole in the wall restaurant in the outskirts of Makati (Estrella St, near Pasong Tamo). They serve fabuous dishes which made us eat there 3 times last week. *heart attack please don’t come*
They serve bagnet in different variants which makes the menu far from being boring. I never thought that Kare Kare Bagnet could ever exist. And the way they serve the Kare Kare bagnet wasn’t sloppy at all. They still fry the bagnet to perfection, and top it over the bed of Kare Kare sauce and Veggies. Their bagoong was so good too, not oily nor pungent. And when dining, always opt for the Bagoong Rice and additional side dish of talong served with mangoes, tomates and onions.
Additional tidbit about the place, it’s owned by the brother of Kitchie Nadal. Hence, you will see some of her awards on display. The restaurant has this rustic and vintage feel.
Sorry for the pics, I just used my Iphone, forgot to bring my SLR. Even if I had it, I am still far from being a Pro hehe..
Directions: From Pasong Tamo, cross Buendia, after about 3 or 4 corners, you should see Estrella street on your left. There would be a sign for a car shop (Autoline), turn left and go straight ahead. After a few streets, you should see the restaurant on your left.
Goodluck!