Tagpuan (Kensington)

Sinigang

Tamarind-soured broth with pork or seafood, bracingly acidic and properly seasoned — the kitchen's clearest statement of intent

Kare-Kare

Slow-cooked oxtail and vegetables in a rich peanut sauce — dense, savory, and built for the fermented shrimp paste served alongside

Adobo

Braised pork or chicken in the classic soy-vinegar preparation, caramelized at the edges with garlic asserting itself throughout

Lumpia

Crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with pork and vegetables — a reliable starter that disappears quickly at the table

Pancit

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and protein — solid as a shareable side but not the reason to visit