The Search for the Best Kinalas in Town

Naga is well-known for its Laing, Pili nuts, and Pinangat. But there is another 'delicacy', unknown to many tourists - the Kinalas.

It is called such because of the sauce that comes from either a cow's or pig's head, which is boiled until the flesh falls off. It is similar to log-log, except for the thick brown sauce.

Believe it or not, I only got to eat Kinalas this year - but I was instantly a fan! So, I'm asking my friends to bring me to the best Kinalas haunts in the city.

So far, my favorite is Kinalas Twin along Dayangdang Street. They have puto and chicharon for sale. They are more complete compared to other eateries, that's why I like frequenting the place. Plus, they could give you extra sauce if you request for it. I think the big kinalas with egg is worth around P31 while the small kinalas is probably worth around P23.

I like adding chicharon and vinegar with lots of sili to my kinalas. Just like any person from Bicol - I like my food spicy. What is your recommended timpla?

My next stop is Enteng's along Diversion Road. I have heard good reviews of their kinalas but I hear their kinalas is best during mornings. I hope they have baduya. I haven't eaten kinalas with it yet. They say that is the best pairing, kinalas and baduya.

How about you? What are your kinalas stories and favorite kinalas eateries? Please do share so that all the other kinalas aficionados out there can take part in the search for the best kinalas in town.

Oh, a little warning: kinalas is rich in cholesterol, so eating it many times in a week is discouraged. :-)



From L to R: Kinalas served piping hot, kinalas after it is mixed, kinalas sauce