Tapsilog Bistro

Tapsilog

The namesake plate: sweet-savory cured beef tapa with crispy caramelized edges, sinangag (garlic fried rice), and a fried egg — the yolk is the sauce

Longsilog

Sweet Filipino longanisa sausage with garlic rice and egg — the sausage caramelizes in its own fat and pairs well with the vinegar dipping sauce

Tocilog

Pink-hued sweet cured pork tocino with garlic rice and egg — more tender and candy-sweet than the tapa, a crowd favorite

Chicken Adobo

Braised in vinegar, soy, and bay leaf until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce reduces to a glossy, lip-smacking glaze

Sinigang

Tamarind-soured soup with tender pork or shrimp and vegetables — properly tart and warming, a litmus test for any Filipino kitchen

Lumpia Shanghai

Slender crispy fried spring rolls filled with seasoned pork — arrive shatteringly crunchy and best dipped in the sweet chili sauce

Pancit

Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables and meat — a standard but dependable rendition of the Filipino noodle staple

Lechon Kawali

Deep-fried crispy pork belly with crackling skin — rich and indulgent, served with liver sauce on the side