Palabok vs. Luglug vs. Malabon vs. Ispabok; Which Filipino pansit dish takes the spotlight?

In this episode of Kwentong Palayok, Chef Joy Magbitang, Co-owner of Filo Station restaurant in Sydney, will share with us the differences among various types of pansit, their ingredients, and what makes Pansit Malabon so delicious.

In the Philippines, there are many kinds of pancit (noodle dish), including pancit palabok, pancit luglog, and pancit Malabon. Have you heard of ispabok? Credit: junpinzon / envato

Key Points

• Pansit is a popular Filipino dish made with noodles and various ingredients.
• It is believed to have originated from the Chinese, but Filipinos have fully embraced it and given it their own style.
• There are many types of pansit throughout the Philippines, but the four similar varieties are pansit Malabon, luglug, palabok, and pansit ispabok.