When I’m in a new town, I usually find a landmark to help me get my bearings and explore from there. After a long day of touring, I often find myself really hungry and craving food, which can be tricky if I’m not familiar with the area and trying to figure out where to eat.
We’re spending 5 days in Sagada and are unsure about where to grab a bite. Being a 5th class municipality, the dining options are pretty limited. We did some online searching for ideas, but asking locals is definitely a better way to find the best spots near our guesthouse. Our tour guide suggested a couple of restaurants, but we decided to explore and see what we could find ourselves. Our package tour includes breakfast, but lunch and dinner are on us. The great part is we get to pick our own favorites without having to rely on what’s served to us.
Top Dining Establishments to Experience in Sagada
Despite the rain and a temperature drop of 18 degrees, we ultimately discovered a simple restaurant, Slabhouse, for our meal. There are three of us, and the restaurant’s menu offers a variety of quality dishes. They provide straightforward yet reasonably priced food. The establishment is cozy, featuring an elegant dining area, and for those who prefer an open-air experience, there is a veranda that allows you to enjoy the refreshing cool air of Sagada.
We enjoyed dining Al Fresco, surrounded by people from various countries savoring their meals. The menu featured simple yet delicious local dishes.

Slabhouse restaurant offers an all-day breakfast menu, a variety of rice meal combinations, desserts, pasta, pancit, rice meals, and appetizers, among other options. We ordered sizzling pork sisig, pork sinigang and pancit bihon. Each dish was fresh and flavorful, served piping hot, with a smoky aroma that filled the air upon arrival at our table. The enticing scent heightened our appetite, making it difficult to resist tasting the food right away.

Pork Sinigang
Pork sinigang is a delicious and comforting sour soup originating from the Philippines. With its tamarind paste providing a distinctive flavor, this wonderful dish is ideal when paired with rice for a fulfilling meal. When I cook at home, I opt for Kamias as the best alternative if tamarind isn’t on hand. Both fruits are recognized for their sour taste, which is frequently used in Filipino cooking. When you’re in a chilly location like Sagada, a warm bowl of soup feels so comforting as the temperatures drop. Soup has a soothing effect.

Sizzling Pork Sisig
Sizzling pork sisig pairs perfectly with sinigang and fresh hot steamed rice. It’s so delicious that it makes my mouth watering. My appetite really increases! OMG! I’m going to put my diet on hold to fully enjoy the local foods that Sagada has to offer.

Pancit Bihon
Our third order, Pancit bihon, is a comforting dish that is served hot at the table and has a delightful aroma, was brought out still smoky and piping hot.
Just like the first two, this Pancit bihon was a delightful surprise that paired perfectly with the other dishes. It’s a classic Filipino noodle dish made with chicken, chicken liver, and gizzard. I really enjoyed the tasty crystal noodles; they were cooked just right and had a delicious flavor that I couldn’t get enough of. All three dishes we ordered were enough to feed 3 to 5 people. I felt so satisfied after finally tasting the food I had been craving that night.
Indeed, my vacation here in Sagada has been a truly wonderful experience as I have come to discover their local cuisine as well as the beautiful tourist attractions that Sagada has to offer.

Slabhouse Cafe and Restaurant is situated in Sagada, Mountain Province, along the main street of the town proper, just 50 steps away from the Guesthouse. Slabhouse turned into our go-to spot for meals while we were in Sagada. A dining establishment worth considering during your visit to Sagada.
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