{"id":15722,"date":"2017-03-08T09:49:56","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T01:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=15722"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T08:32:26","slug":"saramsam-ylocano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/ilocos-norte\/saramsam-ylocano\/","title":{"rendered":"Saramsam Ylocano in Laoag: A Charming Food Destination for Homey Ilocano Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant and Bar | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1daP6-LZtGw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant and Bar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an in-house restaurant of Balay de Blas Pensionne House owned by the Blas family in Laoag City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Locals and tourists alike are flocking over to this restaurant because of its homey meals and rustic Spanish interior imitating an old Mediterranean house fused with Filipino elements. This restaurant will remind you of an old world charm that really depicts how Ilocos is perceived to be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29967\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The word \u201csaramsam\u201d is an Ilocano word that means informal dining. Unlike other restaurants in the area, Saramsam Ylocano offers its guests a fun get together with friends or family in an intimate setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The first thing you will notice about the place is the amazing display of antique decors all over the place, starting from the collection of chandeliers and lamps, vibrant colored window glasses, painting, to the different ornate styles of tables and chairs, and many more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Its main dining area is located on the second floor which speaks more of a house than a usual restaurant setting, while the first floor is where you\u2019ll find several divided rooms perfect for an intimate group dining.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29969\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano_2-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Saramsam-Ylocano_2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Dining hall for group diners on the first floor of Saramsam Ylocano \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15723\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/17.1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The main dining area on the second floor \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As one of the most popular dining places in Ilocos Norte, Saramsam has inarguably charmed all the foodies out there in search for a place where they can be served gastronomic goodness which breaks the rule for preparing an Ilocano cuisine dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">When it comes to the menu, they serve a cross-cultural cuisine mixing two different cultures put together to produce a unique taste. Of course, you should expect a wide range of traditional Ilocano favorites such as Poque-Poque, Bagnet, and Pinakbet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15725\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/19.1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Saramsam Pasta \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from their best selling Ilocano dishes such as their <\/span><b>Saramsam Pasta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<strong>and Poque-Poque Pizza<\/strong>, the new addition to their menu is also worth a dine here like the <\/span><b>Vongole<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, an olive oil based linguine pasta garnished with garlic, tomatoes, mussels, and chili peppers. This pasta has an appetizing kick of spice that spicy food lovers will like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29970\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Vongole-P175.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Vongole-P175.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Vongole-P175-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Vongole-P175-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Vongole \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their new spicy coconut pork stew with winged beans, small shrimps, and chili called <\/span><b>Gcng-Gcng Pallang<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014pronounced as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cGising-gising<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201d\u2014is another fiery dish that would literally wake up your senses because of the spicy flavor you\u2019ll taste with every bite, hence its name which means \u201cwake up\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29968\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Gcng-Gcng-Pallang.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Gcng-Gcng-Pallang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Gcng-Gcng-Pallang-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Gcng-Gcng-Pallang-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Gcng-Gcng Pallang \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are also known for their refreshing drinks like the <\/span><b>Barniw or Basil Iced Tea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0and the <\/span><b>Salamagui or Tamarind Iced Tea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29971\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Basil-Iced-Tea-P50-Salamagui-Sampaloc-Juice-P50.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Basil-Iced-Tea-P50-Salamagui-Sampaloc-Juice-P50.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Basil-Iced-Tea-P50-Salamagui-Sampaloc-Juice-P50-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/03\/Basil-Iced-Tea-P50-Salamagui-Sampaloc-Juice-P50-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Basil Iced Tea and Tamarind Iced Tea \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On your trip up North, check out this restaurant to get the best dose of Ilocano cuisine you would want to come back for!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>How to get here:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From Laoag City proper\u2019s Ilocos Norte Capitol Stage, drive down J. P. Rizal Street. Make a right turn onto Hernando Street, then turn left at P. Gomez Street. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Gen. Giron and you\u2019ll see Saramsam Ylocano on your right.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em> A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer&#8217;s Japanese (Vol. 103) and English (Vol. 12) magazines<br \/>\nUpdated as of March 6, 2019<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saramsam Ylocano Restaurant and Bar is an in-house restaurant of Balay de Blas Pensionne House owned by the Blas family in Laoag City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":29970,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,49,3136],"tags":[601,3143,2982,3139,3141,3154,3140,3138,639,640,3153],"class_list":["post-15722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-filipino","category-ilocos-norte","category-ilocos-norte-restaurant-2019","tag-ilocano","tag-ilocano-cuisine","tag-ilocano-dishes","tag-ilocos-norte","tag-ilocos-norte-restaurants-2019","tag-ilocos-region","tag-laoag","tag-laoag-city","tag-saramsam","tag-saramsam-ylocano","tag-saramsam-ylocano-in-laoag-city"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15722"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15722\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49629,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15722\/revisions\/49629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}