Taste Of Kawayan

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"Kawayan is a small Jefferson Park spot with a colorful plant mural, a few tables, and many great Filipino staples. The kare kare is tender, the crispy pata is fried to perfection, and the sisig with plenty of sizzling meat gets a burst of calamansi. But our favorite dish is the La Paz batchoy, which comes from the owners’ hometown of Iloilo City. The soup is loaded with crunchy lechon kawali, beef slices, egg noodles, and a sprinkling of chicharron—a hangover can’t survive in the same room as it. Even if you’re not dealing with the consequences of a fun night, the batchoy is worth a visit." - john ringor