5 Must-Try Delicacies that you can find here in Iligan City

 

1. Halang-Halang

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If you love spicy food, then Halang-Halang is a must-try! This dish is a spicy chicken soup cooked with coconut milk, chili, and various spices. The name "halang-halang" literally means "spicy-spicy" in Bisaya. It’s a perfect comfort food, especially on a rainy day.

• Where to find it: Halang-Halang sa Iligan Wet Market.

2. Lechon

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Lechon is a Filipino favorite, and Iligan has some of the best you’ll ever taste. This roasted pig has crispy, golden-brown skin and juicy, flavorful meat inside. The secret lies in the special herbs and spices stuffed inside before roasting. It’s usually the star of celebrations, but you don’t have to wait for a party—you can grab some at lechon houses around the city.

• Where to find it: Lechon sa Iligan.

3. Halo-Halo

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After all the savory dishes, you need something refreshing! Timoga Spring’s Halo-Halo is a famous treat in Iligan. This dessert is a mix of crushed ice, evaporated milk, and various sweet ingredients like ube (purple yam), leche flan, bananas, and gulaman. It’s the perfect way to cool down, especially after a trip to one of Iligan’s waterfalls.

• Where to find it: Holy Halo, Mang Inasal and more.

4. Piaya de Iligan

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Piaya de Iligan is a local take on the famous Negrense delicacy. This sweet, flaky pastry is filled with muscovado sugar and sometimes ube or cheese, giving it a rich and satisfying taste. It’s a great snack to bring home as a pasalubong (souvenir) or to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

• Where to find it: Heaven's Bakehaus.

5. Nilagang Baka

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Linagang Baka, or boiled beef soup, is a simple yet flavorful dish enjoyed by many Iliganons. Made with tender beef shanks, corn, potatoes, and various vegetables, this dish is best enjoyed hot, with a side of rice and a dipping sauce of fish sauce and calamansi. It’s a comforting meal, especially on a cool day.

• Where to find it: Local carinderias around the city.