{"id":23630,"date":"2017-11-29T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T01:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=23630"},"modified":"2017-11-29T15:29:18","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T07:29:18","slug":"must-try-restaurants-in-la-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/11\/29\/must-try-restaurants-in-la-union\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Try Restaurants in La Union"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every La Union getaway will always entail food adventures\u2014of course, who wouldn\u2019t want a satisfying meal after surfing sessions? Ever since the emergence of its surfing spots, La Union has also started to develop its tourism industry, with restaurants shooting up here and there. If you\u2019re planning to spend a getaway to the north this weekend, here\u2019s some of the must-try restaurants in La Union that we recommend:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Halo-Halo de Iloko in San Fernando, La Union<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19595\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/hh2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Okoy Tikyosko (Php 99) Made with shrimp\/squid, sprouted mongo, squash, carrots, malunggay, and homemade longganisa<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19597\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/hh4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular restaurants in La Union would be Halo Halo de Iloko. This restaurant is already considered an institution due to its sumptuous fare that\u2019s loved not only by locals, but also by A-listers and other officials who visit the town. It\u2019s a traditional restaurant that serves local food with a twist. We recommend for you to try their\u00a0<em>Okoy Tikyosko<\/em>, their version of shrimp fritters made from shrimp, vegetables, and homemade\u00a0<em>longganisa<\/em>, best dipped in their sweet and tangy homemade vinegar.<\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/filipino\/halo-halo-de-iloko-in-la-union\/\">Halo Halo de Iloko in La Union<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Makai Bowls in San Juan, La Union<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19586\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/mb1-e1508985672874.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19590\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/IMG_20170907_182156_354.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for healthy eats? Go to The Great Northwest Philippines Travel Stop and dine in at Makai Bowls. Known to be the only shack that offers healthy smoothie bowls in La Union, Makai Bowls does not disappoint when it comes to their nutritious offerings. Vegetarians and health buffs will love what they have here: no dairy, no artificial sweeteners, and no ice. What we recommend is their\u00a0<em>Amianan,<\/em>\u00a0a dragon fruit smoothie bowl. Take note: they offer seasonal smoothie bowls depending on fruits in season locally.<\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/la-union\/makai-bowls-in-la-union\/\">Makai Bowls in La Union<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>El Union Coffee in San Juan La Union<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19577\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/euc-e1508984368783.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19580\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/euc4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who need their caffeine fix even on a break, head on to El Union Coffee. It\u2019s a hip place fit for those who want coffee and sweet treats as they concoct farm-to-cup coffee made from high-grade specialty beans. It\u2019s the perfect space to meet new friends, enjoy a cup of coffee, and have a nice snack. Try their Indoor S\u2019mores to pair your coffee with. Trust us, it\u2019s surely a must-try.<\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/cafe-resto\/el-union-coffee-in-la-union\/\">El Union Coffee in La Union<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Cuisina in San Fernando, La Union<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19507\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19505\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since you\u2019re already in the north, you\u2019ve got to try Ilocano dishes that will make you love their culinary scene even more. Cuisina, proudly puts a twist on the traditional Ilocano dishes as they create a \u201cfusion of different cuisines.\u201d Must try for Cuisina is their\u00a0<em>Lumpiang Bulanglang Fresca<\/em>, stuffed with vegetables not found in your ordinary lumpia.<\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/filipino\/cuisina-in-la-union-a-twist-on-ilocano-dishes\/\">Cuisina in La Union: A Twist on Ilocano Dishes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Surf Shack in San Juan, La Union<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19516\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Mommy Lu\u2019s Gourmet Tuyo Pizza (Php 308)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yet another restaurant that is a must-visit when you come to La Union is the Surf Shack. Once you see their pizza flavors, you\u2019ll drool in an instant as they have the best-tasting pizza inventions you\u2019ll only get to try in the region. Make sure to try their Mommy Lu\u2019s Gourmet Tuyo Pizza, made with dried fish drizzled with local honey and there you have your new favorite pizza flavor that you can find only in Surf Shack, La Union.<\/p>\n<p>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/filipino\/surf-shack-in-la-union\/\">Surf Shack in San Juan, La Union<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have recommended restaurants in La Union for us to try? 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