The Best of Pampanga Eats (with Erwan Heussaff)

Pampanga is the place to be if you want to eat the best of the Philippines. Erwan Heussaff is back on the road to taste authentic Kapampangan food and he’s taking some friends along to tell him more about the province. Pampanga is nestled in the central part of Region 3 and is considered as the “Culinary Capital” of the Philippines. It’s the birthplace of the famous sisig, but this video delves a little deeper into the roots of Pampanga’s food heritage.

From the origins of the famous Pampanga’s Best to the hidden buro maker in Lubao, this is the last food guide that you will ever need to discover the best flavors of Pampanga.

Special thanks to:
Ruston Banal
Jam Melchor
Milagros Gomez
Zel Isip
Jomar Hizon
Manuela Cherry Passion-Tan
Priscilla David

LOCATIONS:
Annie Bea's Eatery
Jesus St., Angeles City, Pampanga

Mila's Tokwa't Baboy
San Andres St., Brgy. San Angelo, Angeles City, Pampanga

Gill’s Buko Sherbet & Ice Cream
Nepo Mart, Angeles City, Pampanga

Susie’s Cuisine
36 Hilda Street, Angeles City, Pampanga

Pampanga's Best Main Plant
San Fernando, Pampanga

Apag Marangle
Dalan Betis Road, cor. Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Guagua, Pampanga

Original Razon's Guagua
Jose Abad Santos Ave., Guagua, Pampanga

Priscilla David, Buro Maker
Lubao, Pampanga

Jump to:
(0:00) Intro
(2:10) Annie Bea's Eatery
(10:40) Mila's Tokwa't Baboy
(15:50) Gill’s Buko Sherbet & Ice Cream
(19:00) Susie’s Cuisine
(23:15) Pampanga's Best
(28:50) Apag Marangle
(45:35) Original Razon's Guagua
(48:17) Buro Maker of Lubao, Pampanga
(53:06) Outro
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The Fat Kid Inside Studios

Erwan Heussaff - Founder
Kashka Gaddi - Content Producer
Eamonn Quizon - Cinematographer
Edel Cayetano - Story Producer
Harold Singzon - Story Producer
Mary Lournette Baligod - Story Producer
Kleo Balares - Supervising Producer
Hans Rivera - Multimedia Producer
Julius Rivera - Camera Operator
Steven Sune - Editor
Lorraine Santos - Editor
Dana Blaze - Editor
MK Tayona - Editor
Martin Narisma - Food Editor
Kathryna de Bustos - Content Manager
Chester Velasco - Production Assistant
Kevin Amponin - Production Assistant
Dustin Dagamac - Colorist
Sofia Paderes - Graphic Designer
Kim Manuel - Graphic Designer
Roanne Salvacion - Accountant
Donalyn Aranda - Accounting Assistant
Precious Vargas - Accounts Manager

Social Media:

[iyadionisio]

I want to commend FEATR researchers. You can obviously see na pinag isipan at pinag paguran to construct such delicate and informative feature of Pampanga. I love how he explains everything and being polite and respectful to the Kapampangan's and the heritage and culture of Kapampangan cuisine. This is the so far the BEST interpretation of Kapampangan Food for me.

[johnpatrickclemente]

I used to skip Erwan's videos, but when he started including the story of the province or the food, I always found myself really engaged in his videos. Erwan really set the bar high for food vloggers.

[mamhyamo]

I love how Erwan does the "mano" to lola to pay his respects. That is so Filipino. And I'm not sure how many families in Manila still observe "pagmamano" to their elders but in the province it is an absolute must and I hope it continues to be in our culture for generations to come.

[ginanavoa]

I love the comment “while kapampangans are having lunch, they are already planning what to have for dinner”! Soooo true! We live in
chicago and when my kapampangan Mom used to get together with her sisters : my Indang Maring from Texas and Indang Masing from Canada and Indang Sianing, this is exactly what they would do! From breakfast pa lang,
They would plan the other meals for the day, including merienda, and they were all great cooks! God Bless ‘em! We miss them so much since they have all passed on!

[jaz_cap]

One thing I noticed about the Kapampangans(I am married to one) is their respect for tradition especially when it comes to food. They do not call a dish by its name if there is a missing or excess ingredient. And if they will copy a dish from another province they try their best to prepare it the way it was prepared by the locals of that province. I think that is the reason why they really get offended whenever their precious sisig has mayo and egg on it.

[vetlogmobaho]

THE MOST UNDERRATED FOOD VLOGER IN PHILIPPINES!

I watch jp anglo and ninong ry, they’re both great but this one really captured and touch the heart of the native filipinos.

[ayestolife]

IMO, Erwan is like the Anthony Bourdain of the Philippines the way he tries to understand the food culture and hsitory of each region and also introducing it to the world. I love how this show/vlog has become a platform to showcase that Filipino food is more than just Lechon and Adobo. Congrats Team Featr! ❤

[anagnzls]

This made me teary-eyed. The way the local guides talked about the food culture in Kapampangan families made me miss my late Ima. The dedication and passion was always there. Now that I also cook for my own family, I fully understand the love and effort it takes to prepare good hearty meals for your loved ones. Every time we go home to Pampanga from Manila, she would prepare buro, mustasa, hito, dalag, tidtad, kilayin and all the other dishes you featured. So nostalgic. What i miss most is her sweet version of daing na isda that she patiently sundries from raw ingredients. Thank you for reminding me all of these.

[AndreCollado]

Oh my goodness, the buro! One of the uniqueness of Kapampangan cuisine is that they are using “time” as an ingredient in every dish. Just look at the buro and the ancient way of using time to slow cook the food. My grandmother was a hardy Kampampangan and I terribly miss her food and the way she emphasized the use of time in cooking. Whenever asked how she cooked her delicious food, she would just say, “I used time!” Really wonderful, FEATR! 48:54

[moonbbyst]

5:53 As a Kapampangan, I cannot stress this enough! If we have guests, we don't bring them to restaurants. We bring them to our household and cook our best foods. That's why it's the culinary capital, because you can bring someone to any household in Pampanga and you can have the best food.

[willingexile]

Each region takes its pride in its own cuisine. Pampanga has always had the advantage being close to the capital and being one of the sources of the diaspora. The presence of the American bases in Central Luzon was also an influence for innovation, not only in learning about other cuisines but also in adapting local dishes to foreign palates.

[hugis]

The Kapampangan people are arguably the most passionate about cooking in the Philippines. Their dedication to culinary excellence is driven by several factors, reflecting their deep-seated cultural values and traditions.

Firstly, the Kapampangan are known for their exceptional hospitality, taking immense pride in carefully preparing food to please their guests with truly delightful flavors. They are meticulous about maintaining the authenticity and consistency of their dishes, as they are highly sensitive to criticism, especially regarding their culinary practices. This commitment to quality ensures that visitors have a consistently excellent dining experience, encouraging them to return to Pampanga.

Furthermore, this unwavering dedication to cooking is what has earned the Kapampangan their reputation for having the biggest heart in the culinary arts. Their aspiration to be recognized as the culinary capital of the Philippines is well-deserved, given their significant impact on the country's gastronomic landscape. The Kapampangan's love for cooking is not just a passion; it is an integral part of their identity and cultural heritage.

[MargaritaDuminggaKurdapiah]

Erwan’s articulation in narration put this in a next level documentary similar to National Geographic documentaries

[eyds]

Forget about your matinee idols, erwan is the leading man of food vlogging!

[joycebinuya]

Never missed an episode. The only vlogger who knows what vlogging really means. Content wise, editing skills and team are superb. Erwan himself knows what he does.

[elrempena]

If you want to learn and understand the culinary industry of each area in the PH, Featr is the best video to watch. Congratulations 👏

[swanie]

Good thing about kapampangan dishes is the way they cook Hindi tinitipid ang ingredients kaya masarap talaga ang luto nila❤

[Kimjasmin]

I love watching Erwan. He always makes a good content. Educational and it’s not boring to watch. When I watch him, I don’t skip ads.❤ I make it a habit to watch him. I always learn something.

[clarizzealcoreza]

Proud kapampangan here watching from Texas USA. Thank you so much for featuring Kapampangan Cuisine and our food culture. Dakal a Salamat kekayu.

[MetaFormosis]

You made me miss Pampanga and its food soo much Erwan. Thank you for this document. You’re amazing.