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Thursday, September 28, 2017

What is the Best Pasalubong from Bacolod? No, It's not Piaya.



Bacolod has always been my favorite summer destination. We loved the city so much that we decided to move here for good. 
The first time I was able to visit this beautiful city was around 20 years ago and I have very significant memories that made me come back here often. One is the old "pala-pala" or market along San Juan St. corner North Capitol Road. It is like "Dampa" in Metro Manila and they serve the best garlic and butter shrimps I have ever tasted. Second is the flat piaya that has been a popular sweet treat from the city of smiles. 


For years, I have always thought that Piaya which was either in original flavor or ube is the "best" pasalubong that you can bring from Bacolod. However, after moving here in 2015, I was surprised to discover that there is another delicacy which is really good and is actually the BEST PASALUBONG THAT YOU SHOULD BRING FROM BACOLOD CITY. 

 It is called NAPOLEONES. It is a layered puff pastry filled with custard cream and glazed with white sugar on top. There are several pasalubong centers making this thus, we decided to conduct the ultimate test to find out which one is the best. After comparing the 5 different napoleones we tasted, we can say that MERZCI makes the Best Napoleones here in the city of smiles. 
Box of 16 - Php 135

 Thus, if you are visiting Bacolod especially this Masskara Festival, you might want to bring this piece of Bacolod with you as pasalubong to your family and friends. MERZCI has a total of 50 branches in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Panay. They also have branches at the Bacolod - Silay Airport and Bredco Port in case you don't have the time to buy. 

Aside from Napoleones, we also recommend these MERZCI pasalubong treats. I can guarantee #TananManamit. (Everything is delicious.) 






About Merzci

 It is a family business that started in 1995 and a market brand of CM & Sons Food Products, Inc. It began as a small bakery supplying bread to single stores in Libertad Market in Bacolod City and soon evolved to produce pasalubong products, water, and fast food serving delicious and affordable food. 

 You may visit their website for more details. 
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Now, here is the best part! Since I want you to try these delicious treats from Bacolod City, we're running a giveaway where you can get the chance to win goodies from MERCZI. The mechanics are very simple and it's open to anyone who has a Philippine address.  

Will announce the winner on October 21st in time for the celebration of the Masskara Festival here. Goodluck! 

 Congratulations, Bernard! Kindly message us on Facebook with your name, shipping address and contact number. 

15 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 28, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Joined! Its been 28 years ng mapunta kmi ng Pampanga and never pa akong nakabalik sa Silay City Negros Occidental ever since. I'm hoping to win para khit man lng sa pagkaing gawa sa pinagmulan ko ay matikman ko...

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  2. bernard bulgadoOctober 2, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Joined po...
    Im proud to be bisaya..
    Laking basay negros oriental po ako. Napadpad ako dito sa maynila para magtrabaho. Lumaki akong piaya ang nakagisnan kong the best pasalubong from bacolod. Nakakatuwa na nakaka-proud na meron pa palang iba. Yayyy gusto kong matikman ito,nakakatakam saka mukhang masarap.. Sana po mapatikim nio ako My Metro Lifestyle and Merzci..

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  3. bernard bulgadoOctober 2, 2017 at 12:10 AM

    Joined po...
    Im proud to be bisaya..
    Laking basay negros oriental po ako. Napadpad ako dito sa maynila para magtrabaho. Lumaki akong piaya ang nakagisnan kong the best pasalubong from bacolod. Nakakatuwa na nakaka-proud na meron pa palang iba. Yayyy gusto kong matikman ito,nakakatakam saka mukhang masarap.. Sana po mapatikim nio ako My Metro Lifestyle and Merzci..

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  4. UnknownOctober 2, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    Last time I went to Bacolod was 2014. The kids love the Napoleones. For the squid rings, it's best to go to Sagay City, northern part of Negros island. You can get the freshly cooked squid rings there at Old Sagay.

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  5. UnknownOctober 3, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Wow, Kala ko Piaya. Ang Dami pala

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  6. AnonymousOctober 4, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    joined

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  7. Shaina CabuayOctober 8, 2017 at 11:32 PM

    I should try this too. I was once a pasalubong seller. Got my supplies from Laguna! Sana makapunta ko dyan soon with my family and friends :)

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  8. UnknownOctober 8, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    joined

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  9. Lyka Jane CapoteOctober 9, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    joined

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  10. Lyka Jane CapoteOctober 9, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    joined

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  11. joan ebradaOctober 9, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    joined

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  12. Luzveminda CanedoOctober 11, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    joined

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  13. jared's mumOctober 20, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Joined this giveaway because your post just made me crave for napoleones and other yummy goodies from Bacolod! I am crossing my fingers to win! ^_^

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  14. UnknownOctober 20, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    I went to Bacolod 2 weeks ago ang yes! I was able to bring home Napoleones! It's great with coffee and I like the Nepoleones without the melted confictioner's sugar on top. Their pasalubong is something that's hard to miss when visiting Bacolod. Me and my friends went home; each with a box of pasalubong. Haha

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  15. bluedreamer27October 21, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    OOh. I have never been to Bacolod but it has been one of my dream destinations! I really want to witness their Masskara festival.. but of course, you just can't live this province without trying their delicacy and I didn't know that Bacolod has so much to offer! The Napoleones looks really tempting

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