A family friend suggested that we try their family favorite shawarma so he brought us to Nepo Mall in Angeles City Pampanga and led us to a stall named Passport Foods.

Crowds seem to gather to buy from it.  Customers come and go non-stop.  They have only 3 food items: Beef Lebanon Shawarma w/ cheese, Chicken Lebanon Shawarma w/ cheese and Samosa.  We wanted to try everything but only the Beef Lebanon Shawarma is available.


We watched as the staff prepared our Beef Lebanon Shawarma.  Instead of rolling the shawarma with the meat inside, they cut the pita and use the pockets to place the ingredients.

♥ Beef Lebanon Shawarma (59 php)

So here it is!  Indeed, the Beef Lebanon Shawarma is good.  It is distinct in taste I guess because of their special sauce.  The meat is chunky and seasoned enough. 

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Passport Foods Lebanon Shawarma is an interesting shawarma to try for shawarma fans out there.  If you're in Pampanga, check it out!

After dining at Jun Jun's Bibingka and Barbecue, we were about to ride the car where we noticed A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe just beside it.

I thought was just kidding when she asked if we wanted to try it.  But, when everyone said "Go! Go! Let's go!", we really headed our way over to A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe.

It was a cozy cafe and diner in one.  The green and white motif is very appealing to the eyes.

Noticing the cake chiller by the end of the room, I quickly walked there to check it out.

Food
They have a full-blown menu but since we just had our lunch, we just focused on their cakes.

Cakes

♥ Blueberry Cheesecake (102 php)

The Blueberry Cheesecake is so good!  It has a nice light yet rich and creamy texture.  The tone of sweetness is just right.

♥ Sinful Chocolate Cake (132 php)

The Sinful Chocolate Cake was highly recommended by our server.  He said, this is a must try for all their customers.  It is partially iced so we can't take it home.  My mom is not fond of chocolate cakes and yet she just couldn't resist this!  This is definitely one-of-a-kind and a must try in ones lifetime. 

♥ Sinful Chocolate Cake (132 php)

We loved it so much!  Even the chocolate on the side was appreciated.

♥ Ube Macapuno with Walnut Cake (102 php)

I love Ube Cakes.  If you love them just like I do, make sure you try the Ube Macapuno with Walnut Cake.   It has a generous portion of macapuno and walnut bits which greatly complements the rich ube chiffon and icing.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe is a must-try for their cakes.  When we were there, we noticed that many came in to take out a box of cake.  The only negative feedback I can give is on their service.  We came all the way from Manila with a lot planned for our Pampanga Food Trip so we were really turned off by the bad service and long waiting time (more than 30 minutes) just for our cakes to be served.

Every time we pass by Dagupan on our way to our family's home town in Ilocos Sur, we would often dine at Matutina's.  Mom hasn't gone back home for a very long time so she hasn't tried it there.  To our surprise, we saw Matutina's Gerry's Seafoods along Mc Arthur Hi-way. 

I told the family to make a quick stop so mom can try it.

While waiting for our order, mom shopped for pasalubong.  We bought bottled Bonuan Bangus in oil, fish sauce, Wow Bawang and even Rellenong Bonuan Bangus.
 


Food

Complimentary Pastillas Coconut

We were also given 1 Complimentary Pastillas Coconut each.

Complimentary Pastillas Coconut

It was delicious so we bought many of this to bring home to Manila as pasalubong.  If I recall correctly, it was sold at 3 packs for 100 php.

Sinigang

♥ Sinigang na Salmon Head (180 php)

The Sinigang na Salmon Head is a very hearty choice.  Everyone loved this! 

Seafood Specials

♥ Boneless Bangus Prito (165 php)

A visit to Matutina's is never complete without an order of their Boneless Bangus Prito.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mom and the rest of the gang was very pleased with our stop at Matutina's.  This is indeed one of the best places to enjoy seafood coked in a homey and hearty Filipino way.

If there's one place which was highly recommended everywhere (in publications, online blogs, online reviews sites, tv shows) to have Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine,  it would be Everybody's Cafe.

Thus, we squeezed it into out itinerary.

We arrived there around 9 pm and we were practically the only customers of this popular place.

It looks like a carinderia (even with flies).  Just with a better table set up since there is a table cloth.

The dishes are displayed like in a carinderia or turo-turo style canteen.

They have no menu and the set-up was like this so we had the impression that the food would be affordable.  We ordered the ♥ Morcon (360 php) for take out.  I think that is the their most impressive dish.

Unlike me, it is the family's first time to try the Kapampangan exotic dishes.

Food

Camaro (Mole Cricket) (220 php)

I was really excited to let the family try the Camaro.  I've had a pleasant experience with the camaro by Ikabud, Bistro Remedios and during the Marquee Mall's Big Bite!  Unfortunate, this one is not as good.  =( I felt bad that the family had to try this not-so-crispy, bland and greasy version at such an expensive price too!

Kalderetang Kambing (300 php)

The Kalderetang Kambing is delicious with a little spiciness to it.  It was tender enough but the serving was small and had lots of bones so  felt that the pricing is not justified.

Betute

I forgot how much the Betute was but I'm pretty sure it was also every expensive as it was priced per piece.  Compared to the Camaro, this is much better.  But, I still didn't like it's oiliness.  I suggest you try Cely's Carinderia and Abe's instead.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Out of all the place we dined at in Pampanga, this is the most expensive and disappointing one.  Trying Everybody's Cafe was a huge mistake!