Far East Plaza

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"An almost four-year-old evening dinner spot located in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza known for elevated Filipino fare and a moody, mellow atmosphere; it had been regarded as one of the city’s best destinations not just for Filipino food but for an entire meal period. The operation was co-founded by Chase and Chad Valencia with Nico de Leon as chef de cuisine, and the team ultimately reconfigured the concept during the pandemic, marking a bittersweet transition that combined professional continuity with a sense of loss for what the original dinner experience represented." - Farley Elliott