Sobrang sarap!
This guide lists the Filipino businesses and organizations offering specials all month long in April to celebrate Filipino Food Month. Learn more about their establishment and give them a visit. Check the website and/or social media of each establishment to learn more about their special and availability.
What does “Sobrang Sarap” mean? It means “very delicious” in Tagalog. 😋
Restaurants
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Restaurant
Erwina Barney is the chef and owner of Fork And Spoon, was born and raised in the Philippines, an immigrant woman who is married to Michael Barney, an American man. She started her culinary journey when she was 14, she was trained by her aunt who owned a catering business in their country.
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Restaurant
Tryzen Patricio is the chef and owner of Hawaiian Local Style Street Food, GrindWitTryz in Portland, Oregon. His fiance Candace Lacuesta has worked with Tryzen for over 5 years and is a co-owner of GrindWitTryz. Both born & raised on the island of Oʻahu in the small town of Ewa Beach.
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Restaurant
Magna Kubo is the sister restaurant of Magna Kusina and 2nd restaurant by Carlo Lamagna. Bea Lugtu is the General Manager, Catering Director and Creative Director of Magna Kubo. Also known as Buhn Bee, she is a self taught multifaceted creative. Kevin Balonso is the head chef of Magna Kubo.
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Restaurant
Carlo Lamagna is the chef and owner of the award-winning modern Filipino restaurant Magna Kusina in Portland, Oregon. He was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in 2021. Carlo was also a James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific in 2022.
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Restaurant
Sugarpine is Oregon’s premier destination drive-in restaurant, located on the banks of the Sandy River in Troutdale. Opened in 2018, Sugarpine serves up nostalgic American comfort food with a seasonal twist. Operating within a renovated 1920’s gas station, Sugarpine’s unique natural backdrop takes you back in time.
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Restaurant
Cindy Nelson, hailing from Manila, Philippines, is the vibrant force behind Tambayan Restaurant, a cherished gem in Portland, Oregon's culinary scene. As one of the original Filipino restaurants in the city, Tambayan holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike, offering an authentic taste of Filipino cuisine that's hard to find elsewhere.
Food Carts
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Food Cart
In 2023, Mike Bautisa opened Makulít with friend Xrysto Castillo as a way to express their shared love of food, community, and goofing off. When not working, you can find Mike playing video games, making comics, or napping in the sun. When not in the kitchen, Xrysto enjoys time spent roller skating with friends, playing video games, or listening to vinyl.
Pop-ups
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Pop-up
Justin Dauz is the proud Chef-Owner of Balong. Growing up in a Filipino-American household, Justin always watched the matriarch of his family cooking the food of their Filipino roots as well as watched The Food Network every day after school. Justin had a vision that he was going to be in the kitchen somehow and was always told by the family that he had a knack for cooking. Fast forward through intensive training at culinary school, 10 years cooking in the industry, & Balong was born.
Balong is popping up out of Cadejo Coffee.
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Pop-up
Jasmine is the owner of Kalo Kitchen. They are a Hawaiian and Filipino food business at Beaverton Farmer’s market as well as many events in the Beaverton/Portland area. Jasmine grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii in a small town called Pa’auilo. Her grandparents are immigrants from the Philippines and moved to Hawaii where they started their family. Kalo Kitchen doesn’t have a permanent location yet, but is popping up at La Floridita in beaverton on Mondays and Tuesdays in April
Residency
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Residency
TJ was born and raised in the city of Manila, Philippines. He spent time living in China and made his way to the states, starting in Houston, Texas and eventually landing in the PNW where he started his culinary journey. TJ has worked and learned in various Portland kitchens, which include; LeChon, Deadshot, and Holdfast. He started his own food pop-up, “SUN RICE” which has evolved into a stall located within the Moxy Hotel - Downtown Portland. He is also a dance artist / b-boy which transcends within his cooking style and methodology.
Cafes & Shops
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Cafe
Chef Ewina and her husband Michael also opened a coffee shop that she has named after her grandchildren’s nick names, Chik & Chuck's Coffee (Chik is their granddaughter and Chuck is their grandson) at the same location shared with Fork And Spoon with different business hours in 2021. Chik & Chuck’s Coffee is located inside Fork & Spoon.
Non-profit
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Non-profit
The Filipino Bayanihan Center provides culturally relevant programs and health services. It also helps community members access free and low-cost resources, and connects families to grassroots organizations and advocates. Through a community organizing framework, these programs also aim to provide the tools and resources for Filipinos to develop a common understanding to change the issues we face.