Pancit malabon has always been a part of Filipino celebrations like birthdays and gatherings. Some people often confuse it with pancit palabok. Just what is the difference between pancit malabon and pancit palabok?

Pancit Malabon

• Thicker rice noodles.
• The sauce is already mixed in with the noodles.
• Since pancit malabon originated from an area where seafood is aplenty, the toppings and ingredients used are seafood like squid and shrimps.

Pancit Palabok

• Thin rice noodles.
• The sauce is only served on top of the pancit.
• The toppings used in pancit palabok varies from area to area, but it is known to use different ingredients like tofu, ground pork and pork chicharon.