Nothing beats Pinoy cuisine, and Pasig City has a lot of proof.
Starting off with Locavore, definitely one of the favorites in all of Metro Manila. It serves only locally-grown and -produced Filipino dishes, with a modern twist. Sizzling Sinigang and Oyster Sisig are just a few of the must-try dishes. The open kitchen plus industrial interiors make Locavore a perfect place for young foodies. Located at Brixton Street, it is a few minutes away from Brixton Place condominium, a two-tower vertical community rising in Kapitolyo.
Café Juanita is a well-loved upscale diner in Pasig City. The vibe makes you feel like you are in some old movie with the chandeliers, antiques, furniture, and even utensils. They serve traditional Filipino food such as kare-kare and Filipino ratatouille. The vibe is a bit odd and eccentric, but still very familiar.
If there’s one thing that Pasig knows absolutely everything about, it’s grilled chops and slobs. RUB Ribs and BBQ is famous for its barbecue ribs, which you can partner with yummy sides. Tomahawk Chops and Grill is another restaurant that made Kapitolyo a legitimate food hub. Try their baby back ribs and steaks. If you are looking for a snack place with all the meaty goodness, head to Charlie’s Grind and Grill, everyone’s favorite burger place. Their angus burger paired with milkshake is definitely a must-try.
Whether its Italian, Japanese or Mexican you are craving for, you are sure to find the perfect restaurant in Pasig City.
If you are in the mood for authentic Japanese food, head to Sapphire Bloc and try Shinsen Sushi Bar & Restaurant. The all-Filipino kitchen staff was trained by Japanese chefs so you can be sure that everything is authentic, no fusion or twists. Their salmon sashimi and oysters are a must-try. Another Japanese restaurant frequented by nationals themselves is Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant in West Capitol Drive. Servers are dressed like geishas for a more authentic experience.
A surefire Pasig landmark for foodies is Poco Deli, known for its delectable European dishes. Considered as one of the top local delicatessen destinations in Metro Manila, Poco Deli is famous for its bacon slab, sausages, and chill ambience.
Want to go Mexican? Silantro Fil-Mexicana is a hit among young foodies, it is a rustic local restaurant serving Mexican dishes with a Filipino twist. The atmosphere is relaxed, the menu is affordable, and the serving sizes are big. Make sure to order their beef nachos, quesadilla, and caliente wings.
For everything from Italian to Spanish to Greek, head on to Black Olive Cerveseria in Capitol Commons. If it is Asian fusion you are looking for, try Ninak (or Kanin spelled backwards) that serves Asian dishes. Their Singaporean laksa is extremely popular.
It lit a spark of interest among the residents of Barangay San Joaquin. Thick patches of water hyacinths were just blocking the waterways anyway, and the residents were eager to make good use of them. Starting out with simple bayong, the volunteers of Power (Pasigueñas Organization for Women Empowerment and Recognition) eventually learned more intricate designs and produced stylish bags, wallets and home decor.
Even before the Spaniards came, there were already class of people living in Pasig. They were called Remontados who used to live in the mountains.
According to an American anthropologist named H. Otley Beyer, the first settlers in the city were groups of people of varied cultures and racial types who came to the Philippines in migratory waves during the long period of 25,000 to 30,000 years ago.
At about 1450 A.D. the Pasig was a peaceful kingdom and was being ruled by Dayang Kalangitan, wife of Gat Lontok. It was also said that the people at that time were getting their foods at the river. There were also some who used to wash their clothes there. Others used the river for taking a bath.
Pasig was a part before of Rizal province and served as its capital. However in 1975, it was carved out of Rizal and became part of Metro Manila when the Metro manila Commission was created by President Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Decree 824.
Pasig continued to grow economically until it was converted into a highly urbanized city on January 21, 1995 through Republic Act 7829.
Pasig lies approximately on the southeastern end of the Pasig River. It is bounded by Quezon City and Marikina on the north, the municipalities of Cainta and Taytay on the east, the city of Mandaluyong on the west, and the municipalities of Taguig and Pateros and the city of Makati on the south.
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pasig is 25 to 29, with 75,443 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4,034 individuals.
Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting of the the young dependent population which include infants/babies, children and young adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 27.99% (211,419). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 68.16% (514,778). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 3.85% (29,103) in all.
The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Pasig, there are 41 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 6 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 47 dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.
The median age of 27 indicates that half of the entire population of Pasig are aged less than 27 and the other half are over the age of 27.