We spotted another Filipino restaurant that’s bound to be big in the US: F.O.B in Brooklyn, New York.
The New York Times notes that the resto’s walls have giant utensils hanging on the wall—a very Filipino home decor choice. Of course, what catches the attention is the way chef Armando Litiatco cooks the dishes.
The humble pork barbecue is given a tangy touch as it’s sautéed in a 7Up concentrate—another common Filipino method. You’ll also find other fried favorites like tocino and longganisa which you can get for brunch.
For greens, there’s laing and salad garnished with bagoong.
Last come the desserts. These consist of leche flan and halo-halo topped with ube. The latter is one of the most popular as it’s become an Instagram-worthy sensation recently.
With Filipino food seen as a potential trend for 2017, we wouldn’t be surprised if more people overseas will be intrigued by F.O.B’s wares. We saw how ukoy was welcomed in Bad Saint in Washington DC, and was also recognized by Bon Appetit. Other food places like Mountain Province in East Williamsburg became a new café hangout and Manila’s own Your Local was named one of the world’s best restos by Condé Nast.
If you’re around Brooklyn and want a taste of Filipino home cooking, then this authentic restaurant is right for you. Remember that dinner is served from Tuesday to Sunday, and you can grab brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
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