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"A Royal Oak restaurant where a Filipino executive chef marries Filipino ingredients and memories with Asian-fusion techniques—shaped by sushi training and travels—to court a broad clientele. Against walls adorned with rock-star photographs, inventive menu items mix tradition and crossover appeal, from ube-flavored ice cream tucked into a fried cinnamon cake to classic lumpia alongside Japanese and Hawaiian dishes, aiming to introduce Filipino flavors to diners who might be hesitant to try them straight-up." - Eleanore Catolico