Friday Nights Reinvented: The Kamayan Tower Experience at Maricel’s Kitchen
Step into an unforgettable Filipino dining tradition—reimagined for today. Every Friday night at Maricel’s Kitchen in East Brunswick, New Jersey, guests gather around our signature Kamayan Towers, a modern twist on the beloved Filipino Kamayan Feast. Each Kamayan Experience includes two stunning towers — a four-layer savory feast followed by a three-layer sweet finale, each a beautiful, shareable display of handcrafted Filipino dishes layered with flavor, heritage, and heart.
Reserve your Kamayan Tower for this Friday night and taste the joy of Filipino dining—only at Maricel’s Kitchen.
Fridays 6-9
Reservations Required – Book Online or Call at at 732-497-2698
The Kamayan Tower Experience
A Feast for the Senses — Two Towers, Seven Handaan Layers of Filipino Flavor.
Served on fragrant banana leaves and beautifully presented,
the Kamayan Tower Experience celebrates the Filipino tradition of handaan — joyful, communal feasting.
The Savory Tower
Four abundant Handaan Layers of house made Filipino favorites,
from crispy lumpia and sizzling sisig to tender adobo and grilled liempo.
The Sweet Tower
Three delightful Handaan Layers of handcrafted Filipino desserts,
from silky leche flan to crispy turon and festive kakanin.
Each tower is a celebration of flavor, culture, and connection —
meant to be shared, savored, and remembered.
✨ Serves 1–2 guests. Available Friday evenings only at Maricel’s Kitchen in East Brunswick, NJ.
✨ Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or sharing an authentic Filipino dining experience with friends.
🥢 Maricel’s Savory Kamayan Tower
Four abundant Handaan Layers, wrapped in banana leaves and crafted for sharing, showcase the soulful flavors of the Filipino feast.
Start with Lumpia Shanghai (crispy pork spring rolls) and Siomai (steamed pork dumplings) — bite-sized favorites that set the stage for what’s to come. The next layer features bold and smoky dishes like Pork Sisig, a sizzling mix of crispy pork, onions, and chilies; Chicken Inasal, tender lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken; and Pancit Bihon, classic stir-fried rice noodles with vegetables.
Continue your journey with Inihaw na Talong (grilled eggplant) and Pipino at Sibuyas (cucumber and red onion salad) — light, refreshing complements to rich entrées like Chicken Adobo, the beloved soy-garlic braised chicken, and Inihaw na Isda (Chef’s Choice Grilled Fish).
Finally, the feast concludes with Inihaw na Liempo (grilled pork belly) and Beef Kaldereta (Filipino-style beef stew simmered in a rich tomato sauce), served with Jasmine Rice to soak up every flavorful bite.
✨ A celebration of tradition, flavor, and togetherness.
🍬 Maricel’s Sweet Handaan Tower
Your feast continues with a second tower — a trio of handcrafted Filipino desserts designed to end the night on a sweet, joyful note.
Begin with Turon — golden, crispy banana spring rolls drizzled with caramel and dusted with sugar, a Filipino street classic reimagined for your table. Next, enjoy Cassava Cake, a rich and chewy dessert made from grated cassava and creamy coconut milk, baked to perfection for a comforting, home-style sweetness.
The tower’s finale features Filipino Leche Flan, luxuriously smooth and silky, topped with golden caramel — a timeless favorite that brings every celebration to a satisfying close.
✨ A sweet finish to your Kamayan experience
79.99
Serves 1–2 guests
For a 3rd guest, choose an additional Plato(s).
For larger groups, we recommend ordering additional towers to share.
Maricel’s Signature Platos
Individual plates inspired by the Kamayan feast — hearty, homestyle, and full of flavor.
🍽 Plato ng Kamayan — hearty, homestyle, and full of flavor. 21
Enjoy a personal taste of the Kamayan experience with Maricel’s plated Filipino classics, each served with steamed jasmine rice and pickled cucumber salad for balance and brightness.
Choose from:
Chicken Adobo (Soy-Garlic Braised Chicken) • Beef Kaldereta (Tomato-Braised Beef Stew) • Chicken Inasal (Grilled Lemongrass Chicken) • Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly)
✨ Simple, satisfying, and made from the heart.
Individual Platos
Perfect for sharing, sampling, or adding a little extra to your tower.
Savory Plates & Bites
Crispy Shrimp Balls – 6
⭐ Chef’s Favorite: Golden, crispy bites of shrimp and pork wrapped in shredded spring roll wrapper, served with chili oil aioli. A Maricel signature. (3 pcs)
Ukoy – 8
Crispy vegetable fritters made with sweet potato, bean sprouts, and onions, served with a spiced vinegar dipping sauce. (2 pcs)
Siomai – 5
Steamed pork dumplings seasoned with garlic and soy, a Filipino favorite served with a light dipping sauce. (3 pcs)
Lumpia Gulay – 5
Vegetable Spring Rolls – Crispy golden rolls filled with sautéed mixed vegetables, lightly seasoned with garlic, soy, and black pepper. A Filipino favorite that’s light, crunchy, and full of flavor. (2 pcs)
Lumpia Shanghai – 5
Crispy bite-sized Filipino spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, carrots, and onions. Fried to a golden crunch. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself. (12 pcs)
Sweets & Treats
Suman – 6
Traditional Filipino sticky rice rolls steamed in banana leaves. Soft, lightly sweet, and infused with coconut flavor. (2 pcs)
Turon – 5
Crispy golden spring rolls filled with ripe banana and jackfruit, wrapped in lumpia wrapper, and caramelized with brown sugar. Sweet, crunchy, and warm (2 pcs)
Leche Flan – 4
Rich and creamy Filipino custard made with egg yolks, milk, and sugar, steamed to perfection and topped with a golden caramel sauce. Smooth, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth—an all-time Filipino favorite.
Cassava Cake – 4
A classic Filipino dessert made from grated cassava, coconut milk, and condensed milk, baked until golden with a rich, creamy custard topping. Sweet, chewy, and full of coconut flavor
📍 Reserve Now
Fridays 6-9
Seats are limited for this exclusive experience.
Reserve on OpenTable or call (732) 497-2698 to secure your spot.