"It’s not Filipino food in the strictest sense, and some liberties are being taken with the menu, but Filipino flavors shine in unexpected ways that warrant a stop at Metreon restaurant Izzy & Wooks. Place an order for lumpia then dig into one of the many sandwiches on the menu — the tamarind hot chicken sandwich is a good place to start, featuring chicken thighs brined in soy sauce and calamansi, then dipped in a tamarind hot oil that’s inspired by sinigang." - Dianne de Guzman