Tilapia Ice Cream, Carabao Tapsilog, other unique eats to try in Nueva Ecija

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December 5, 2025 | 8:00am

MANILA, Philippines — From carabao-centric specialties like Bulalo and Tapsilog to Tilapia-flavored desserts, the landlocked Nueva Ecija offers a lineup of food stops perfect for travelers with adventurous tastebuds.

Here are some restaurants and stores that you can visit on your next travel.

Kardeli All-day Breakfast

A play on "carabao" and "delicacy," Kardeli in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija serves an all-day breakfast menu featuring a Carabao Tapsilog.

Aside from Silog meals, it also offers belly bowls, pares, and lugaw.

Rancho Antigo

Located in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Rancho Antigo takes pride in modern traditional Filipino cuisine and signature carabao dishes.

Menu standouts include Rancho's Chicken and its Carabao Bulalo. The restaurant also serves goat specialties, such as Adobong Kambing.

Erlinda's by Crystal Waves

Known for Filipino-Chinese comfort food, Erlinda's in Talavera, Nueva Ecija offers a diverse range in its menu, from dimsum to seafood and meat dishes.

Beyond favorites like Hakaw and Siomai, the restaurant also serves classic Filipino mains, such as Crispy Pata and Crispy Pork Kare-kare.

Milka Krem

For dessert, Milka Krem in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija has out-of-the-ordinary Tilapia-flavored desserts.

Its Tilapia Ice Cream combines the flavor of Tilapia Flakes with carabao's milk, providing a surprising yet memorable dessert experience.

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