North Park: Lechon Macao

one night on our way home, my hunny and i met with a good friend who's working in the province of bicol. bicol is located south of luzon, about 19 hours of bus ride from manila. he's here for a job interview.

we treated him at North Park at the lobby of Convergys Bldg., Ayala Ave., Makati City. My hunny suggested their lechon macau as it is prepared at the right crispness.

this is a surprise as against to the lechon macau we had at ongpin last chinese new year. i was expecting then that the lechon made by the chinese is better but they failed me.


North Park's version is similar. the lechon is served on a garlic fried rice with a steamed baby pechay to add color. it came with pickled raddish and hoisin sauce. A clear soup, resembling broth from boiled beef bones and tendons comes with every visit. we add chili sauce to adjust the flavor.

the difference lies on the process of preparing the lechon. the one from ongpin was tough and served cold. North Park prepares the lechon in a totally better quality. skin is puffed beautifully and very crispy. not tough. meat is very tender and moist, roasted just right without any red and underdone areas.

for 120 pesos, you will have a very satisfying dish in the middle of ayala.

the downside is that the service is way too poor. never go there on a totally empty stomach as service will really kill you. hoisin sauce was served on a shallow dish, dried like paste. tip the dish and it won't budge. we also ordered steamed pork dimsum but had to follow it up from the waiters three times before being served.

well... just go there when you're curious of the lechon macau.