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Pinakbet Farm in Ilocos Sur Is More Than Just

a Serene Farm Life Experience

If you’re looking for


the
freshest pinakbet in
Ilocos Sur, look no
further
than Pinakbet
Farm!

This government
owned restaurant
and
tourist destination in 
Caoayan, Ilocos
Sur speaks true to
its name as it resembles a simple and peaceful rural living in a lush vegetable
farm setting while being served with appetizing set meals and a cultural performance.
Opened in May 2014, Pinabket Farm is the idea of Caoayan’s Former Mayor Hon. Juan
Paolo Singson Ancheta to help the local farmers and fishermen of Caoayan to flourish
the farming industry in the area

The origin of the well-known Ilocano dish Pinakbet, came from the Ilocano word
“pinakebbet” which means to shrink the food into one dish to prevent it from spoiling.

With the wide acreage of Pinakbet Farm, they have every vegetable
ingredients of pinakbet available right from their own backyard, from the
eggplants, squash, to ampalaya or bitter gourds, and green beans. These
vegetables are freshly harvested every day so diners are assured of the
freshness of the ingredients put in their meals.
Customers who come early may harvest their own vegetables or go fishing
in the river and have it cooked as their meal or take it home at a certain
price per kilo.

Aside from fresh veggies,


there are also grilled meats
such as grilled liempo,
chicken inasal de
Ilocos, and tilapia freshly
caught from their fish
pond. This set meal comes
with unlimited rice, a local
candy-like dessert
called Balikutsa made
from sugarcane molasses,
and a complimentary drink
such as their organic blend
of lemongrass juice.

A highlight of the afternoon is their cultural presentation which showcases


the Ilocano culture, trade, and the courting and marriage tradition in a
musical act filled with Ilocano songs. The cultural show is scheduled every
day at 12:30 pm to 1 pm.

Enjoy a one of a kind Filipino feast with your family in a tranquil province
setting at Pinakbet Farm!

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