Menu

At Maricel’s Kitchen, food isn’t just eaten — it’s experienced
Our signature, scratch-made dishes appear across Friday Night Kamayan Towers, Chef’s Table dinners, and Catering menus. What makes Maricel’s Kitchen unique is that we are a Filipino restaurant, a cooking school, and a place for unforgettable culinary experiences — all in one.

✨ Menus change with the seasons and Chef Maricel’s inspiration, so every experience is unique.

Starters & Small Plates

• Lumpia Shanghai – Bite-sized pork-filled spring rolls, crisp and flavorful
• Lumpia Gulay
• Crispy Shrimp Balls – Shrimp and ground pork wrapped in a crisp spring roll wrapper, served with sriracha aioli
• Siomai – Steamed dumplings with pork and shrimp
• Ukoy – Crispy shrimp and vegetable fritters
• Grilled Eggplant – Smoky, tender slices with light seasoning
• Cucumber & Red Onion Salad – Crisp, refreshing, with a light vinegar dressing
• Fresh Lumpia (Lumpiang Sariwa) – Vegetables in a delicate crepe, peanut-garlic sauce

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Soups & Warm Bowls

• Tinola – Ginger chicken broth with green papaya and chili leaves
• Pancit Molo Soup – Filipino wonton soup with pork dumplings
• Sinigang – A tangy tamarind-based soup with your choice of pork, shrimp, or fish
• Bulalo – Hearty beef shank and marrow soup simmered with vegetables

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Mains & Signature Dishes

• Chicken Adobo – Soy-vinegar braised chicken, tender and tangy
• Beef Caldereta – Tomato-based braised beef with vegetables
• Pork Sisig – Sizzling chopped pork with calamansi
• Chicken Inasal – Lemongrass-garlic marinated Filipino BBQ
• Grilled Pork Belly – Juicy, smoky, and irresistible
• Lechon Belly – Rolled roasted pork belly with crackling skin
• Kare-Kare (Oxtail or Seafood) – Peanut stew with vegetables
• Embutido – Filipino meatloaf with raisins and egg

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Seafood Favorites

• Grilled Pompano – Perfectly grilled and lightly seasoned
• Daing na Bangus (Milkfish) – Marinated milkfish, pan-fried until golden and flavorful
• Swai Sarciado – Lightly battered swai served with a savory tomato and egg sauce

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Noodles & Rice

• Pancit Bihon – Rice noodles stir-fried with meats and vegetables
• Pancit Canton – Egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables and savory sauce (vegetarian option available)
• Jasmine Rice – Steamed and fragrant
• Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) – Golden fried rice tossed with crisp garlic

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Vegetarian Specialties

• Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw – Squash and long beans simmered in creamy coconut milk
• Ensaladang Talong – Grilled eggplant salad with tomato, onion, and shrimp paste (can be served without shrimp paste)
• Pancit Canton (Vegetarian) – Stir-fried noodles with mushrooms and fresh vegetables
• Laing – Taro leaves slowly cooked in coconut milk with aromatics
• Fresh Lumpia Gulay – A mix of jicama, potatoes, green beans, and cabbage wrapped in delicate crepes with savory sauce
• Empanada – Choice of curried peas & potato, or spinach & ricotta filling in a golden pastry crustGinataang Kalabasa at Sitaw – Squash and long beans simmered in creamy coconut milk
• Ensaladang Talong – Grilled eggplant salad with tomato, onion, and shrimp paste (can be served without shrimp paste)
• Pancit Canton (Vegetarian) – Stir-fried noodles with mushrooms and fresh vegetables
• Laing – Taro leaves slowly cooked in coconut milk with aromatics
• Fresh Lumpia Gulay – A mix of jicama, potatoes, green beans, and cabbage wrapped in delicate crepes with savory sauce
• Empanada – Choice of curried peas & potato, or spinach & ricotta filling in a golden pastry crust

Gluten-Free Options

✨ Note: Many dishes at Maricel’s Kitchen can be prepared gluten-free upon request. Please let us know when booking so Chef Maricel can adjust your menu with care.

• Chicken Adobo – Soy-vinegar braised chicken (prepared with gluten-free soy sauce)
• Beef Caldereta – Slow-braised beef in tomato-vegetable sauce
• Tinola – Ginger chicken broth with green papaya and chili leaves
• Sinigang – Tamarind-based soup with pork, shrimp, or fish
• Grilled Pompano – Simply seasoned and grilled whole fish
• Daing na Bangus – Marinated milkfish, pan-fried until golden
• Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw – Squash and long beans in coconut milk
• Grilled Pork Belly – Juicy, smoky, and naturally gluten-free
• Garlic Fried Rice (Sinangag) – Golden fried rice with crisp garlic
• Jasmine Rice – Steamed and fragrant
• Turon – Caramelized banana spring rolls (available with gluten-free wrapper on request)
• Leche Flan – Classic Filipino caramel custard

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Desserts & Sweets

• Turon – Crispy spring rolls filled with caramelized banana and jackfruit
• Cassava Cake – Rich cassava and coconut cake with a caramelized topping
• Leche Flan – Classic Filipino caramel custard
• Ube Tart – Buttery tart filled with creamy purple yam custard
• Buko Pandan – Young coconut with pandan jelly and sweet cream
• Pandan Crème Brûlée – Silky custard infused with pandan, topped with caramelized sugar
• Halo-Halo – Shaved ice layered with fruits, beans, and leche flan
• Pandan Cream Puffs – Light choux pastry filled with pandan-infused cream
• Ube & Pandan Mini Cannoli – A playful Filipino-Italian twist

Drinks & Refreshers

• Mango Juice – Sweet and tropical, a Filipino favorite
• Coconut Juice – Refreshing and naturally hydrating
• Calamansi Juice – Bright, citrusy, and uniquely Filipino
• Lychee Juice – Light, floral, and delicately sweet
• Seasonal Frescas – Rotating fruit-based aguas frescas made with the freshest ingredients
• House Refreshers – Light, sparkling blends crafted in-house
• Signature Mocktails – Creative, alcohol-free cocktails inspired by Filipino flavors