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FOUR PLACES TO GET AN AUTHENTIC FILIPINO MEAL IN SINGAPORE
7107 FLAVOURS
What it is An elegant restaurant with Filipiniana décor, a well-lit bar and an outdoor dining area. “7107” stands for the number of islands in the Philippines
Crowd pleasers The crispy pata and paella Manilena are hits with both Filipino and foreign guests. True to its name, the menu is packed with almost every Filipino dish imaginable: lechon de leche, grilled tanguigue, kaldereta, kare kare, and halo-halo. Icons tell you if a dish is veggie or if you have the option to make it spicy
Tried and tasted "Perfect for a long, leisurely lunch and for that occasional pork-orama fix." Nat Chua
Where 6 Raffles Boulevard, 02-02 Marina Square, tel: +65 6334 7107 (open 11am to 11pm, Sunday to Wednesday, and 11.30am to 11.30pm, Thursday to Saturday). www.7107flavours.com
JOLOGS
What it is A popular tapsilogan, although they do serve other meat, rice and egg set meals and dishes. The name JoLogs is short for “Jojo’s many silogs”
Crowd pleasers The tapa is a nice balance of sweet and salty. Non-meat lovers will enjoy the tanguisilog, bangsilog and dangsilog, while those looking for something new should try the arroz ala binagoongan. Finish your meal with a slice of homemade Brazo de Mercedes or sans rival and halo-halo
Tried and tasted “The crispy pata is melt-in-your mouth delicious and at a great price!” Cammie Ordoyo
Where 392 East Coast Road, tel: +65 6440 9227 (open 11am to 9pm); 304 Orchard Road, 04-03/04 Lucky Plaza, tel: +65 6887 5724 (open 9am to 9pm). www.cafecallereal.com
MANG KIKO’S LECHON
What it is A hawker stall that specializes in roasted or grilled meats. Lechon means “suckling pig” in Spanish but is also known as a cooking method in the Philippines
Crowd pleasers Filling portions of lechon baboy (pork), manok (chicken) and liempo (pork belly) served hot off the grill. They also have pork and chicken barbecue, atchara, ensaladang talong and pipino. Street food like isaw, helmet, leeg, adidas, atay, baticulon and corazon are available on Fridays and Saturdays
Tried and tasted "When I miss Pinoy food, the lechon manok hits the spot for me! Juicy and flavorful" Dyan de Dios
Where Stall 27, 18 Raffles Quay, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, +65 9743 6545, kiko_tikoy@ yahoo.com (open 11am to 9pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday)
BONIFACIO
What it is A restaurant named after Filipino hero Andres Bonifacio and owned by wushu champs Picasso Tan and Lester Pimentel as well as stunt director Ace Wang
Crowd pleasers The sisig is spiced just right, while the crispy pata is juicy and not too greasy. Stews like beef kaldereta and kare kare are also rich and satisfying. Start with the chicken binakol, Bicol Express and ensaladang talong, and end the meal with the highly recommended mango cheesecake and turon with caramel sauce.
Tried and tasted "You must try the turon — it’s heavenly! Love the caramel sauce." Stacey Lim
Where 35 Kreta Ayer Road, tel: +65 6222 6676, (open 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 10.30pm). www.bonifaciogroup.com
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