Sarsa Kitchen+Bar in Makati: Contemporary Negrense Cooking
It’s a given that any restaurant, if handled by Chef JP Anglo, is bound to be a hit, so it’s no surprise to see the hype and attention that Sarsa Kitchen + Bar is getting.
IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar
Located in Legazpi Village, Makati, Sarsa is a restaurant that offers modern interpretations of Filipino cuisine. The name Sarsa means “sauce” in Tagalog, and according to Chef JP Anglo, it comes from the fact that Filipinos love to put sauce on their food.
At Sarsa, Chef JP Anglo flirts our palate with his contemporary Negrense cooking that causes an uproar of guests during peak hours. Try your luck as a walk-in, although reserving ahead is more convenient.
The restaurant’s interior, with its nature-inspired tones as well as contemporary design and fixtures, complements the menu that create a relaxing atmosphere that diners might find casual, yet sophisticated.–
IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar Facebook page
IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar Facebook page
Sarsa’s menu showcases a wide array of dishes that capture the essence of the region’s culinary traditions, all prepared with Chef Anglo’s signature modern flair.
Their signature dish is the 3 Way Pork Sisig, which combines pork cheek and ear prepared in three ways with pork brain sauce, offering a delightful interplay of textures and flavors.
3-Way Pork Sisig (Php 525) / IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar
One of their best-sellers, and perhaps the most famous, is their Sizzling Kansi: tender chunks of beef shank, brisket, tendon, and bone marrow (totally a guilty pleasure!), topped with a generous amount of batwan gravy. Pair this hearty-dish with their Visayan Ginamos Rice, and surely, magical things will happen right in your mouth.
Sizzling Kansi (Php 745) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
Sarsa’s Seafood Palabok Negra (Php 575) takes a creative twist on the traditional Filipino noodle dish by infusing it with a rich, dark squid ink sauce that lends a deep, savory flavor. Topped with squid and egg floss, along with crispy crablets for texture, this dish is both visually striking and deliciously complex.
Its Palabok Luglog Espesyal (Php 545), meanwhile, features rice noodles in a vibrant orange shrimp sauce. Garnished with shrimp, squid, chicharon, longganisa, and egg, it’s a delightful, hearty meal that’s bursting with layers upon layers of flavor and texture!
Palabok Luglug and Palabok Negra (Small – Php 1,200; Medium – Php 1,800; Large – Php 2,400) / IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar Facebook page
As a proud Negrense, Chef Anglo knows how to bring the authentic taste of Bacolod’s grilled delicacies to the hearts of his diners. Sarsa’s delightful version of Chicken Inasal has this deep, complex flavor, thanks to its marinade, that deeply penetrates the meat of chicken. Served with garlic rice and atchara, this delightful, smoky chicken dish will surely bring a smile to your face as you devour this in no time!
Chicken Inasal / IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar Facebook page
They also offer elevated renditions of well-loved street food staples such as Chicken Isaw and Grilled Pork Ears (Php 295), bringing a more refined touch to these familiar favorites without losing the bold, satisfying flavors that make them so appealing.
Chicken Isaw (Php 365) / IMAGE from Sarsa Kitchen + Bar
Thoughtfully prepared and carefully presented, these dishes transform everyday comfort food into something that feels at once nostalgic and more sophisticated, making them a standout part of the dining experience.
Visit Sarsa Kitchen+Bar now for a taste of Negrense by Chef JP Anglo, and you’ll definitely keep coming back for more.
