My mother is an Ilocano and she would sometimes serve us Ilocano dishes. If there's one condiment that's always present on our dining table, it's the bagoong or fish paste. One of my mother’s favorite condiments!
I’ve heard of a famous restaurant in Ilocos Norte that is frequented by many visitors because of its traditional Ilocano food. Nestled in the very heart of Ilocos Norte’s capital, Saramsam Restaurant is widely recommended to anyone who wants to get a taste of Ilocano cuisine. Do you want to know why?
One of the specialties of Saramsam is their Poque-Poque Pizza. Other called it fusion pizzas because of its toppings – eggplant dish: eggplant, tomatoes, onions and egg. It is my first time to hear a pizza with an eggplant. Sounds yummy! Aside from Ilocano foods, Saramsam also served Saramsam Pasta, Tuna and Igado Crostinis, Sardinas Pasta and Dinardaraan Pasta and Pizza.
Sisig - Ilocano Food
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I am sure my mother will love this place! This will be put on our list and I hope we experience Saramsam in our vacation next year!
How to get there
Laoag International Airport services flights to and from Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as, domestic flights by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Foreign airlines offer direct charter flights to Laoag as part of travel packages with optional excursions to tourist sites outside of the city. Once in the city, tourists can find travel agencies all over including ticket offices of several airlines in the airport terminal.
Several large bus companies serve Laoag City making connections to major and minor Philippines destinations. These transportation services are provided by GV Florida Transport, Maria de Leon Bus Lines, RCJ Lines, RCJ Trans, Dominion Bus Lines, Partas, Philippine Rabbit, Sta. Lucia Express and Farinas Transit Company. Partas is also a major national bus line and also Autobus Busline. Laoag is a 10-14 hour drive from Manila. A South Korean airline has recently unveiled plans to open direct flights to Laoag.
Accommodations in Laoag are also available. There are lots of inns and hotels throughout the town offering comfortable rooms and cottages at a reasonable price.
• Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel - Brgy. 37 Calayab, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Pamulinawen Hotel - National Highway, Brgy. 22, 2901 San Nicholas, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Plaza Del Norte Hotel and Convention Center- 15 Suba, Paoay, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Grand Octagon Resort - Airport Ave., Brgy.50, Butong, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines
• Java Hotel - 55B Salet Gen. Segundo Avenue, Laoag City, Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Ilocos Region, Philippines