Ormoc City plays a key role as the cultural, commercial, and economic center of Western Leyte. It is also the ultimate spot to buy delicious pasalubong before you conclude your trip. By purchasing classic Ormoc delicacies made from locally sourced ingredients, you can support small businesses and farms.

 

Take part in the local culture to share with your family and friends back home. Here is a list of recommended Ormoc City delicacies you should try.

 

6 Mouthwatering Ormoc Pasalubong You Must Buy

 

• Alto Peak Chocolate

This locally-produced chocolate has become one of the most popular Ormoc delicacies. Alto Peak Chocolate spearheaded the region’s artisanal chocolate production, using premium cacao beans grown by local farmers. Choose from unsweetened tablea, dark chocolate bars, bites, and the sought-after chocolate bonbons, glazed in ganaches of adventurous flavors like wine and local fruit. It’s also 100% vegan and keto-friendly.

• Queen Pineapple

Ormoc is known for its ‘dwarf pineapple’ or ‘queen pineapple’. It is smaller in size compared to regular pineapples, but is favored for its exceptional sweetness. This is arguably one of the best Ormoc delicacies to taste and bring home. If you visit during harvest season, places like SAL’s Pineapple Plantation may offer pineapple tasting to visitors.

• Binagol

If you are looking for uniquely made Ormoc City delicacies, try out binagol. It is a Waray recipe that combines finely grated gabi or taro, glutinous rice flour, egg, and condensed milk into the binagol dough. This is filled with latik or sweet coconut mixture. Together, the ingredients are placed in a shaved coconut shell, wrapped in banana leaf, and steamed. This affordable and sweet kakanin can be found in many stalls near Ormoc Pier, so you can enjoy it fresh on your ferry trip.

• Cassava Cake

The timeless Filipino cassava cake is made from kamoteng kahoy and is one of the popular delicacies in Ormoc City, with specialty shops like Ormoc’s Best Cassava Delicacies and Yoyi’s selling this freshly-made every day. It is a beloved recipe in the province that can be enjoyed by both adults and kids.

• Chocolate Moron

Indulge in the chewy chocolate moron, another Ormoc pasalubong idea you should take home. It combines malagkit flour, coconut milk, and tablea, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed to perfection. It can be enjoyed as a snack paired with hot coffee or dark chocolate. 

• Pineapple Pie

Queen Pineapples can also be used in a variety of baked goods. Lea’s Pie and Mayong’s are some of the specialty shops that sell pineapple pie, an Ormoc pasalubong that uses the local fruit to create a tasty, filling merienda. Bite into the golden crust and enjoy the savory sweetness of pineapple bits.

How to Travel to Ormoc City via Ferry

The quickest way to travel to Ormoc by sea is to board a fast craft. SuperCat offers exclusive trips from Cebu to Ormoc and vice versa four times daily. 

 

1. Book a SuperCat Cebu to Ormoc ticket through the Chelsea Travel website or any authorized ticketing agency. The schedule of trips at the time of writing are as follows:

• 5:30 AM
• 9:00 AM
• 12:30 PM
• 4:00 PM

1. Present your ticket and pay the terminal fee at the port of Cebu on your designated travel date.
2. Board the fast craft and arrive at Ormoc City in approximately 3 hours.

 

Most of these goods are available in different bakeshops, pasalubong centers, supermarkets, and stalls near the Ormoc pier. Get your hands on these delicious Ormoc pasalubong and bring home the warmness of the Leyte province. 

 

ALSO READ: Essential Tips for Planning Your Cebu to Ormoc Trip

 

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