Best Filipino Restaurants in Austin | Eater Austin

"Born from the beloved Hao-Q Chinese takeout concept, this Filipino cafe carries on the former restaurant’s legacy by offering a combination of Chinese-American classics and Filipino dishes. Diners can enjoy Kung Po Surf and Turf (stir-fried beef and shrimp), alongside a Filipino menu representing the greater Kapampangan cuisine with dishes like beef kare-kare; braised beef soup with eggplant, string beans, and napa cabbage; and tokwa’t baboy with deep-fried pork belly and tofu served with a vinegar-onion sauce. For a blend of the old Hao-Q and new Kapatad, start with the egg drop soup from Hao-Q’s former menu. Then, dive into Kapatad’s beef caldereta, a tomato-based stew made of tender beef and vegetables, and pair it with an order of the crispy lumpia (egg rolls). Settle in at one of Kapatad’s tables or order to go and binge on a mix of two powerhouse cuisines. Don’t forget to grab a slice of leche flan — a creamier, heavier version of the Spanish dessert that offers a sweet note to end on." - Clara Wang