Kapihan

Kapihan Battersea Reopens London Filipino Bakery and Cafe | Eater London

"Returning to southwest London in January after a long hiatus, this family-run bakery and cafe—run by siblings Nigel, David and Rosemary Motley alongside David’s wife Plams—revives Filipino baking and coffee traditions from a new shop at 547 Battersea Park Road. Whereas their earlier operation earned praise for pan de adobo, pan de coco and single-origin Filipino coffees, the new incarnation is squarely focused on sweet, sticky bibingka: an endlessly iterative glutinous rice-and-coconut-milk bake that can be rendered savoury or sweet. A special weekend whole version is intended for sharing and will feature indulgent toppings like ube halaya, salted egg and queso de bola. The coffee program spotlights Southeast Asian varietals roasted by the brothers, beginning with a naturally processed Thai bean noted for rich, sometimes boozy sweetness, and playful offerings such as kubo floats—espresso with sparkling water, muscovado syrup and whipped oat cream—are also planned. The relaunch follows the closure of their previous Parkgate Road cafe after a landlord converted the site into flats; during the break the founders spent time in the Philippines refining the concept and establishing a presence there." - James Hansen