Lala's kitchen and restaurant

The unofficial national dish of the Philippines. Meat marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns, then simmered until tender. Savory, tangy, and slightly salty. Best eaten with steamed rice.

Grilled marinated pork belly. Smoky, savory, and tender with crispy skin or fat. Typically served with a soy sauce and vinegar dip and eaten with rice.

A mixed vegetable stew from the northern Philippines. Features squash, eggplant, beans, and okra sautéed in fermented shrimp paste (bagoong). The flavor is salty, savory, and earthy.

A rich and spicy stew originating from the Bicol region. Meat is simmered in coconut milk with chili peppers and shrimp paste. Creamy, spicy, and savory.

Fresh shrimp cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce. Often seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chilies. Creamy and savory.

Sweet cured meat, similar to bacon but sweeter and often red in color. Served as part of a classic Filipino breakfast with garlic fried rice (sinangag) and a fried egg (itlog).

A popular comfort food featuring tender braised beef in a sweet-soy sauce star anise gravy. Served with rich bone marrow, garlic rice, and a side of clear broth.

Crispy fried fish served with vegetables in a creamy coconut milk sauce. A combination of crunchy textures and rich, savory flavors.

Stir-fried noodles with meat, shrimp, and vegetables. Seasoned with soy sauce and citrus (calamansi). A staple Filipino dish similar to chow mein.

A rich stew with a thick savory peanut sauce. Contains vegetables like eggplant and bok choy. Traditionally served with fermented shrimp paste (bagoong) on the side to contrast the nutty flavor.

Deep-fried squid rings coated in batter. Crispy on the outside and tender inside. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

Crispy deep-fried shrimp, often battered. Savory and crunchy, served with a dipping sauce.

Filipino-style spring rolls filled with minced meat (typically pork) and vegetables. Deep-fried until golden and crispy. A very popular finger food.

Deep-fried cheese wrapped in a thin spring roll wrapper. Crispy outside with melted cheese inside. A simple and savory snack.

A sizzling dish made from chopped meat, seasoned with calamansi, onions, and chili peppers. Creamy, savory, and spicy. Served hot on a sizzling plate with an egg.

A beef variation of the classic sizzling sisig. Chopped beef seasoned with spices, mayonnaise, and egg. Savory and rich.

A seafood version of sisig using chopped fish or shrimp. Lighter than the pork version but still savory, creamy, and spicy.

A classic sour tamarind soup with pork and vegetables. The broth is light, tangy, and savory. Perfect for cold weather or with rice.

Sour tamarind soup featuring whole shrimps and vegetables. The seafood adds a sweetness that balances the sour broth.

A rich version of sinigang using beef and bone marrow. The marrow adds depth and richness to the sour tamarind broth.

Sour soup served with a whole seabass. The delicate fish pairs well with the tangy tamarind broth and vegetables.

A rich, sweet dessert consisting of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar on a crust.

Filipino crème caramel. rich custard made with egg yolks and condensed milk, topped with a soft caramel syrup. Creamy, sweet, and smooth.

A popular cold dessert made with young coconut (buko), pandan-flavored jelly cubes, and sweetened cream. Refreshing and aromatic.

Fried banana spring roll (turon) served with purple yam (ube) ice cream. The hot, crispy banana contrasts with the cold, sweet ice cream.

Scoops of ice cream. Ube is a purple yam flavor popular in the Philippines, known for its sweet, earthy, and nutty taste.

Classic carbonated soft drink.

Chilled sweetened black tea.

Refreshing drink made from lemon juice, water, and sugar. Sweet and tart.

Sweet and tangy juice made from pineapples.

Sweet fruit juice made from apples.

Sparkling mineral water from France. Crisp and carbonated.

Alcoholic beer. Ask server for available selection.

A popular extra-strong lager from the Philippines. Known for its high alcohol content (around 6.9-8% ABV) and distinctively strong, sweet taste.