April 19, 2024

Sarsa Kitchen+Bar in Makati: Contemporary Negrense Cooking

Updated as of April 18, 2024.

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 Facebook page

Located in Legazpi Village, Makati, Sarsa anchors itself as one of big boys in the vicinity where the competitive dining scene can get really tough. 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.–

IMAGES 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.

One of their best-sellers, and perhaps the most famous, is their Sizzling Kansi: tender chunks of beef 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. Mhmmm!–

sarsa (1)_web Sizzling Kansi / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Sarsa’s Palabok Negra 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 floos, along with crispy crablets for texture, this dish is both visually striking and deliciously complex.

Its Pancit Luglug, meanwhile, features rice noodles in a vibrant orange shrimp sauce. Garnished with peeled shrimp, squid, chicharon, among others, it’s a delightful, hearty meal that’s bursting with layers upon layers of flavor and texture!

Palabok Negra and Pancit Luglug / 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!