Banahaw Food Mart - East York

This Filipino grocery store in the neighborhood also offers takeout food options. Upon entering, the space is welcoming, well-lit, and neatly arranged.

The highlight of this restaurant is the chicharon, which is pork skin that has been deep-fried, likely more than once, based on the level of crispiness and color.

Andale andale arriba arriba, chicharones, chicharones, chicharones! These fresh, warm, crunchy chicharones come with a nice layer of crispy fat and a strip of meat. Add a few drops of Grace hot pepper sauce and you're good to go. You can get a half portion for $3.50. They store well in a ziploc bag in the fridge, just throw them in the toaster oven to reheat and you're all set. Goodbye, friends!