Tuding's Porkchop

We have a retreat house in Laguna and if I have time, I go there to spend some of my leisure time together with my family. I and my sister (wife of my brother) always search for a nice place to hang-out. One time, we found out a different thing to do - to become a food raider! Yes. And our first destination was the Tuding’s Porkchop. I have heard recently that this restaurant has been one of the favorite places by Kris Aquino during her days in Laguna.

Tuding’s Porkchop has branches in different parts of Laguna including Biñan, Carmona, San Pedro, and Sta. Rosa. And since we were in Sta. Rosa, it was easy for us to find the place because it is famous in the town.

What is special in Tuding? Honestly, it is the common tapsilog with pork chop with a plate of fried rice and an egg. But one thing I discovered is the way they cooked it. Tuding’s Pork Chop is cooked in a different way from most. The meat is dried out and salty that makes it tastier. And one good thing, the meat has less fat because it is dried-out. Good for my brother! The skin is crunchy just like Chicharon and is best paired with condiments like calamansi and toyo.

All in all, it is a worthwhile dining experience. At a small price, we tasted the “pork chop” that made Laguna famous. And because of this stuff, I find myself coming back to the place over and over again.

How to get there

Laguna is very accessible where you are in Manila. There are major bus companies that ply the well developed roads to and from Metro Manila and within the CALABARZON on a regular basis. Bus terminals are located at Buendia and Taft Avenue and EDSA in Pasay City.