🥢 Must-Try Vigan Food: Bagnet, Empanada, Longganisa & More | Food Trip Ilocos

🍽️ Ending Our Vigan Trip with Local Delicacies

As with every trip, we ended ours the best way we know how—with food! Before checking out of the hotel, we made sure to enjoy lunch at their in-house restaurant and savor the iconic dishes of Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

Vigan is famous for its bagnet, empanada, longganisa, ukoy, poqui-poqui, and chichacorn. If you're visiting, these are must-try local dishes before you leave. Here’s a taste of what we enjoyed:

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🥟 Vigan Empanada

Crispy, golden, and satisfying.
Empanada is a Filipino favorite not just because it’s tasty, but also because it's affordable and filling. Vigan empanada is unique for its orange rice-flour crust and generous fillings of grated papaya, egg, and longganisa.
👉 Pro Tip: Ask for extra sukang Iloko (Ilocos vinegar) for that authentic tangy kick!

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🍤 Ukoy (Vigan Style)

Crunchy shrimp fritters with a punch.
Ukoy, or Okoy, is a deep-fried Filipino appetizer made with unpeeled baby shrimps (sometimes peeled) and crispy batter. It’s served piping hot and best paired with spicy vinegar.
👉 Blogger’s Tip: Capture a photo just as it comes out of the fryer—golden and irresistible!

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🐷 Bagnet & Pinakbet with Bagnet

The ultimate crispy pork belly experience.
Bagnet is deep-fried pork belly that’s sun-dried beforehand, giving it an incredible crunch. It’s often served with pinakbet (vegetable stew) for a complete Ilocano meal.
👉 Honest Note: While it’s a crowd favorite, it’s not for everyone—and that’s okay! I personally skipped it this time, but I get the hype.

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🌭 Vigan Longganisa

A garlicky, tangy local sausage unlike any other.
What makes Vigan longganisa special is its sour, salty, and garlicky flavor profile, thanks to Iloko vinegar and native garlic. The yellowish tint comes from annatto seeds.
👉 Try This: Grill it and pair with garlic rice for a hearty breakfast!

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🧡 Vigan has so much to offer food lovers, but sadly, I only have one tummy!  

😄 I couldn’t try everything this time—but there’s always next time, right?