(CLOSED) Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna in Makati: A Taste of Homegrown Filipino Dishes
Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna lets you in on a flavorsome feast of Filipino dishes in their Legazpi Village and Poblacion, Makati branches!
The homey interior of Rural Kitchen in Poblacion
Bringing you a Filipino dining experience from the humble province of Laguna, is this homey interiors of Liliw that takes you to a trip down memory lane of your childhood home and meals.
Pork Adobo with pickles and sauce on the side / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Eating home-cooked Filipino dishes is just one of the best ways to love about taking a trip to the province. Its rich aroma and flavorful taste will surely make you reminisce about the scrumptious viands you had as a child at home away from the busy metro. The good thing is, Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna is here to let you in for a taste of your sorely missed home-cooked meals in their place in Poblacion, and Legazpi Village, Makati City.
Pako Salad. Fresh salad made of Fiddlehead ferns / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Shiitake bun. Fluffy steamed buns filled with shiitake mushrooms / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna is a restaurant concept that offers Filipino dishes. Owned by Chef Justin Sarabia, this restaurant pays homage to his grandmother, who was the inspiration behind the cookery. The culinary fare they offer here are based from the heirloom recipes of his grandmother who resides in Liliw, Laguna.
Beef in Coconut / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
What you’ll love about the Rural Kitchen is that it gives you a glimpse of the culinary heritage of Laguna, through the flavors of every bite. With their ingredients sourced from Laguna itself, you’re in for an authentic taste of comfort food that is being served in the province. From vegetables, to fish, and meat, their filling grubs leave you with a familiar feeling—something that makes you feel at home.
IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Apart from the food, the place also resembles that of a home—nothing too fancy, a modern-looking one that’s simple yet elegant.
Visit the branches of Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna at 6060 Palma St cor Osias, Poblacion, Makati and Rada St., (beside 7-11), Legazpi Village, Makati! For more more information, you can call them at 02-779-8073 (Legazpi) and 02-809-1898 (Poblacion). For updates about Rural Kitchen, you can visit their Facebook page at ruralkitchenofliliwlaguna.
This first appeared in Philippine Primer Japanese Magazine’s August 2018 issue.