Harana Market
Filipino restaurant · Rochester
5125 US-209, Accord, NY 12404
Highlights
Harana Market is a cozy counter-serve gem in the Catskills dishing out delicious Filipino comfort food and unique pantry finds, perfect for a post-hike pitstop.
Harana Market is a cozy counter-serve gem in the Catskills dishing out delicious Filipino comfort food and unique pantry finds, perfect for a post-hike pitstop.
"Harana Market isn't just your average Catskills pitstop for niche grocery items and an excellent post-hike lunch. It’s a Filipino spot where you can spend a few hours at a cozy indoor table, arguing over the most equitable way to split the last long and crispy lumpia. If the best menu item—the fried chicken—sells out, the runner-ups still warrant a 30-minute detour, even if you’re already running late for your sibling’s wedding rehearsal. And whether you’re having a long lunch on the covered patio or picking up a to-go order, the friendly staff and owners make everyone feel at home, whether it’s through handing out themed coloring pages or cooking up free meals." - carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine, anne cruz
"Harana Market isn't just your average Catskills pitstop for niche grocery items and an excellent post-hike lunch. It’s a Filipino spot where you can spend a few hours at a cozy indoor table, arguing over the most equitable way to split the last long and crispy lumpia. If the best menu item—the fried chicken—sells out, the runner-ups still warrant a 30-minute detour, even if you’re already running late for your sibling’s wedding rehearsal. And whether you’re having a long lunch on the covered patio or picking up a to-go order, the friendly staff and owners make everyone feel at home, whether it’s through handing out themed coloring pages or cooking up free meals. photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee It’s easy to be a fan just on the principle of their kindness, but what continues to impress us most is the food. The fish sauce and citrus-brined fried chicken will ruin all other fried poultry after you crunch past the gluten-free breading and into steaming, moist meat. And the breakfast silogs, with thin sliced cured beef, deep fried pork belly, or barbecue skewers, are the best way to kick off an outdoorsy Catskills weekend. If the food at Harana Market were an overstuffed glass of halo-halo, the way that they help out their neighbors is the ube ice cream scoop on top. There’s a corkboard on the wall peppered with post-it notes marking donated meals that anyone can claim, and a border of crayon-filled coloring pages depicting bowls of champorado, jeepneys, and other symbols of Filipino culture. photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee While the Catskills have gotten a lot more corporate and mainstream over the last few years, Harana Market embodies all that we still love about restaurants in the region: fun, intentional food done exceptionally well in a warm, casual setting. There are rarely less than four dogs or two babies running around the picnic tables outside, and you’ll find lots of families huddled around dishes that’ll satisfy both your chicken-tender-picky friends and your coworker who’s passionate about making their own spiced vinegar. It does get slammed on the weekends, with a 30-40 minute wait during the lunch rush. But you’re in the Catskills now, baby. So breathe in that minimally polluted air, browse their shelves of dried shallots and Filipino snacks, and get ready for a plate of transformative chicken. Food Rundown photo credit: David A. Lee Papa's Fried Chicken The chicken is brined in citrus and patis—a pungent fish sauce—before frying, making every bite juicier than a summer watermelon. The skin and breading are paper-thin and gluten-free, but they pack plenty of crunch. Get it as a silog with garlicky fried rice, a golden fried egg, and some zingy pickled papaya to help bring some extra richness and acidity to the party. photo credit: David A. Lee Lumpia Shanghai It’s mandatory to double-dip these skinny lumpia into the accompanying spicy garlic vinegar. Each bite is a textural playground with crunchy shards of thin wrapper, fatty minced pork, and the mouth-watering zing of the sauce. These are technically sharable, but if you value the relationships you have with your dining companions, everybody should get their own order. photo credit: David A. Lee Ensaladang Talong This eggplant dish is presented like a plate of jewels (don’t worry, we’re not asking you to go full Kristen Stewart in Spencer). You will have to dig around to assemble the perfect bite of roasted eggplant, vinegary tomatoes, sweet mango, and crunchy slivers of red onion though. The sweet and tart sauce helps soften the heat from thai chilis, and it’s nice to alternate between bites of fried chicken and this bright and colorful salad. photo credit: David A. Lee Tofu Sisig Sisig is usually made with a slightly chewy-charred mix of minced pork ears and jowls served on a sizzling platter. Harana Market’s version with tofu has an almost meat-like savoriness, and comes topped with a creamy sauce that has a hint of citrus. The tofu has just the right amount of bite to emulate the tender jiggly texture of its pork counterpart, and the thai chilis and sauteed vegetables add some nice heat and crunch. photo credit: David A. Lee Cassava Cake We always order the chewy sweet cassava cake here, even if we’re already stuffed (it makes an excellent midnight snack back at your cabin). The starchy shreds of cassava and gooey bits of macapuno coconut jelly are a perfect match for the thin top layer of browned custard. photo credit: David A. Lee Mango Float Cake Another good option for dessert. It’s a tropical riff on an ice-box cake, with frozen homemade whipped cream and dense bits of fruit that practically explode with ripe sweetness." - Anne Cruz
"Harana Market isn't just your average Catskills pitstop for niche grocery items and an excellent post-hike lunch. It’s a Filipino spot where you can spend a few hours at a cozy indoor table, arguing over the most equitable way to split the last long and crispy lumpia. If the best menu item—the fried chicken—sells out, the runner-ups still warrant a 30-minute detour, even if you’re already running late for your sibling’s wedding rehearsal. And whether you’re having a long lunch on the covered patio or picking up a to-go order, the friendly staff and owners make everyone feel at home, whether it’s through handing out themed coloring pages or cooking up free meals." - carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine, anne cruz
"Harana Market isn't just your average Catskills pitstop for niche grocery items and an excellent post-hike lunch. It’s a Filipino spot where you can spend a few hours at a cozy indoor table, arguing over the most equitable way to split the last long and crispy lumpia. If the best menu item—the fried chicken—sells out, the runner-ups still warrant a 30-minute detour, even if you’re already running late for your sibling’s wedding rehearsal. And whether you’re having a long lunch on the covered patio or picking up a to-go order, the friendly staff and owners make everyone feel at home, whether it’s through handing out themed coloring pages or cooking up free meals. photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee It’s easy to be a fan just on the principle of their kindness, but what continues to impress us most is the food. The fish sauce and citrus-brined fried chicken will ruin all other fried poultry after you crunch past the gluten-free breading and into steaming, moist meat. And the breakfast silogs, with thin sliced cured beef, deep fried pork belly, or barbecue skewers, are the best way to kick off an outdoorsy Catskills weekend. If the food at Harana Market were an overstuffed glass of halo-halo, the way that they help out their neighbors is the ube ice cream scoop on top. There’s a corkboard on the wall peppered with post-it notes marking donated meals that anyone can claim, and a border of crayon-filled coloring pages depicting bowls of champorado, jeepneys, and other symbols of Filipino culture. photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee photo credit: David A. Lee While the Catskills have gotten a lot more corporate and mainstream over the last few years, Harana Market embodies all that we still love about restaurants in the region: fun, intentional food done exceptionally well in a warm, casual setting. There are rarely less than four dogs or two babies running around the picnic tables outside, and you’ll find lots of families huddled around dishes that’ll satisfy both your chicken-tender-picky friends and your coworker who’s passionate about making their own spiced vinegar. It does get slammed on the weekends, with a 30-40 minute wait during the lunch rush. But you’re in the Catskills now, baby. So breathe in that minimally polluted air, browse their shelves of dried shallots and Filipino snacks, and get ready for a plate of transformative chicken. Food Rundown photo credit: David A. Lee Papa's Fried Chicken The chicken is brined in citrus and patis—a pungent fish sauce—before frying, making every bite juicier than a summer watermelon. The skin and breading are paper-thin and gluten-free, but they pack plenty of crunch. Get it as a silog with garlicky fried rice, a golden fried egg, and some zingy pickled papaya to help bring some extra richness and acidity to the party. photo credit: David A. Lee Lumpia Shanghai It’s mandatory to double-dip these skinny lumpia into the accompanying spicy garlic vinegar. Each bite is a textural playground with crunchy shards of thin wrapper, fatty minced pork, and the mouth-watering zing of the sauce. These are technically sharable, but if you value the relationships you have with your dining companions, everybody should get their own order. photo credit: David A. Lee Ensaladang Talong This eggplant dish is presented like a plate of jewels (don’t worry, we’re not asking you to go full Kristen Stewart in Spencer). You will have to dig around to assemble the perfect bite of roasted eggplant, vinegary tomatoes, sweet mango, and crunchy slivers of red onion though. The sweet and tart sauce helps soften the heat from thai chilis, and it’s nice to alternate between bites of fried chicken and this bright and colorful salad. photo credit: David A. Lee Tofu Sisig Sisig is usually made with a slightly chewy-charred mix of minced pork ears and jowls served on a sizzling platter. Harana Market’s version with tofu has an almost meat-like savoriness, and comes topped with a creamy sauce that has a hint of citrus. The tofu has just the right amount of bite to emulate the tender jiggly texture of its pork counterpart, and the thai chilis and sauteed vegetables add some nice heat and crunch. photo credit: David A. Lee Cassava Cake We always order the chewy sweet cassava cake here, even if we’re already stuffed (it makes an excellent midnight snack back at your cabin). The starchy shreds of cassava and gooey bits of macapuno coconut jelly are a perfect match for the thin top layer of browned custard. photo credit: David A. Lee Mango Float Cake Another good option for dessert. It’s a tropical riff on an ice-box cake, with frozen homemade whipped cream and dense bits of fruit that practically explode with ripe sweetness." - Anne Cruz
"New York finalists of any sort fell primarily in the New York State category, which, in addition to Mitchell, included Chris Mauricio of Harana Market in Accord, New York." - Melissa McCart
