Markjoel’s BBQ

Probably the most convenient place to get filipino roast pig in the city, their whole lechon pricing is fair compared to other BBQ butcher shops. Even better is that when you order their whole lechon pig, Markjoel is convenient that you’ll have it for the weekend. The lechon pig makes a great centerpiece dish for any party and especially impresses your non-​filipino guests who love to take «funny» pictures with the swine.
In truth, you can get better quality lechon somewhere else. But doing so takes considerable research which involves asking several Filipino families whose answers will vary and directions will lead you to all four corners of the city as well as the time required for some of these places to have your order ready.

Every Filipino party, if it is important has a Lechon which is a roasted whole pig that is steeped in lemon grass, mango leaves and marinated and drenched with coconut juice. The meat from the pig is pale and tender and the skin is crispy and can be used for pork rinds. If you are to order a whole pig in the Philippines for a party it will cost you around $ 400. This week I found a place in Calgary that specializes in a 60 pound Lechon pig for $ 180.
My mouth is salivating as I write this because I bought a couple of pounds of roasted pig from MarkJoel’s this week for a small gathering and it was amazing, I could taste the lemon grass and the garlic, it was tender and crispy and I am so amazed that there is a place that we can buy this here in our fair city.
MarkJoel’s is a small kiosk that just opened at the Hong Kong Food Market this past year and Felly the woman working there says that they cannot keep up with their orders.
Not only do they roast our celebrated national meal they also can do roasted Duck and Fish.
MarkJoel serves it up right with the most tender and crispy Lechon and usually needs a couple of days to pre-​order. High in cholesterol of course but definitely a delicacy worth trying and it is a huge undertaking if cooked on your own so you save on the mess and the time in ordering it for only $ 180. Think about them for your next special gathering.