Lutong Ulam
These dishes are the heart of Filipino cuisine, reflecting the country's rich culinary heritage and cultural influences. From classics like adobo, sinigang, and kare-kare to regional specialties such as Bicol Express. Lutong ulam encompasses a wide range of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques. Whether it's a simple everyday meal or a festive feast, Filipino lutong ulam brings families and communities together to enjoy delicious food and create lasting memories.
Mains
A diverse range of flavorful dishes which are all sourced daily and locally
Pakbet
The key ingredients of Pakbet typically include squash (kalabasa), bitter melon (ampalaya), eggplant (talong), okra, string beans (sitaw), tomatoes, and sometimes other vegetables like winged beans (sigarilyas) or yardlong beans (sitaw). These vegetables are often sourced fresh from local markets, ensuring the dish maintains its vibrant colors and natural flavors.
₱30
Ginisang Ampalaya
Ginisang Ampalaya is a classic Filipino dish known for its distinctive bitter flavor and robust taste. It features bitter melon, locally known as ampalaya, sautéed with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and often accompanied by diced pork or shrimp.
₱30
Chicken Curry
Filipino Chicken Curry is a delectable fusion of flavors, blending the aromatic spices of curry with the rich, creamy texture of coconut milk. Tender pieces of chicken are simmered in a fragrant sauce made from curry powder, garlic, onions, ginger, and potatoes, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.
₱50
Bicol Express
This hearty dish features tender pork simmered in coconut milk infused with shrimp paste, garlic, onions, and chili peppers. The combination of creamy coconut milk and spicy chilies creates a tantalizing blend of flavors that is both creamy and intensely spicy.
₱60
Giniling
Savory and satisfying ground meat stew that's both hearty and versatile.
₱60
Kare Kare
Kare-Kare is a Filipino comfort food known for its rich and savory peanut-based sauce. This hearty stew features tender cuts of meat, often oxtail, tripe, and/or pork hocks, simmered until tender in a flavorful broth. The distinctive taste of Kare-Kare comes from the combination of ground peanuts, garlic, onions, and annatto seeds, which lend the dish its signature golden hue.
₱65
Adobong Manok
Adobong Manok, a staple of Filipino cuisine, is a tantalizing chicken dish characterized by its savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile. Tender pieces of chicken are marinated and simmered in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns until they are infused with rich, aromatic flavors.
₱50
Menudo
This dish features tender chunks of pork cooked with potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and sometimes green peas, creating a colorful and nutritious medley. The stew is simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic, onions, and bay leaves, giving it a savory and aromatic depth of flavor.
₱60
Meryenda
Filipino meryenda brings joy and satisfaction to people of all ages, providing a delicious break from the day's activities.
Ginataang Mais
Ginataang Mais is a comforting and creamy Filipino dessert made from sweet corn kernels cooked in coconut milk and sugar. This delightful dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and richness, with the natural sweetness of corn complemented by the velvety texture of coconut milk.
₱25
Ginataang Halo-halo
Ginataang Halo-Halo is a delightful Filipino dessert that combines a colorful medley of ingredients in a creamy coconut milk base. Everything is cooked together in coconut milk and sugar until tender, creating a sweet and creamy dessert that's enjoyed hot or cold.
₱25