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Crispy Pata?    • 8  I was introduced to Crispy Pata about 8
months ago. It is a Filipino delicacy, made by first poaching a
pigs hind leg and then deep frying just before serving. It is an
amazing combination of textures and flavors. I had this dish in
a Filipino restaurant in Chinatow, I think it was called Asian
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had Crispy Pata several times, on the rec of Philipino friends,
at the Barrio Fiesta near me in Glendale before it closed. As
you said, it is an entire pig's foot deep-fried and served with
a vinegary dipping sauce. It's crispy, it's tasty, it's
fattening. It's rather overpriced at $15- $25, as even tho it's
rather large, there's actually very little meat on it. It's an
appetizer, not a main course. It's worth trying, but you can
live without it. If they have the roast pork dish Lechon there,
try that instead; it's much more for your money.      3 Replies
1. re: Andrew Go