It’s NOT the same as Pancit Palabok 🫣 Pancit Malabon hails from Malabon, a city in Metro Manila famous for its fishing industry and vibrant food culture. The name literally means “noodles of Malabon,” distinguishing it from other pancit varieties across the Philippines. Its coastal roots explain the abundance of seafood in the dish—shrimp, squid, mussels, oysters, and smoked fish are common toppings. Oooh this sauce (aka gravy) it’s signature yellow-orange hue comes from achuete (annatto seeds)