Going Ga-Ga for Chicharons

**WARNING!! This review may not be suitable to those with weak stomaches. Please read at your own risk. Failure to do so, I, cannot and shall not be held responsible for any consequences.

Recently, a colleague of mine's shared a piece of Chicharon with me. Chicharon (pronounced as: chee-cha-rons) is very similar to Chicharrón. They are generally fried pork rinds. The difference here is that the meat is still attached. Giving it more depth with taste and texture.

For the longest time, I have been wanting to make a visit to an authentic Filipino grocers or restaurant. I am very happy that I did visit a grocers today.

Banahaw Food Mart, located at 458 Dawes Rd. in East York.

A very small shop on this tiny stripe of local businesses carries an array of ethnic products. From lemon candies to instant noodles to hot meals to go. Don't let the outside of the shop fool you on what this little shop can offer.

Honestly, this shop can easily be selling the best Chicharons in the city. The moment when I took that first bite, you knew instantly that it was not machine manufactured.

So, for a paper bag filled with all that goodness goes for $7. It is highly recommended to go there very early as they can be sold out (they are THAT popular!) or call them in advanced and see if they have any. Either way, this precious snack is worth a try at least once.

They also carry other hot food items. I was thankful to try their pork adobo over rice. In a few words, very tasty and affordable! 

It was nice to chat up with the owner of the shop. She's really friendly once you start conversing.

I will definitely make another trip and try other items from their hot meals bar.