This cozy Point Loma spot serves up exciting Filipino-American dishes, including plant-based classics and enormous lumpia, with options for takeout and catering.
"Plant-forward Filipino food can be somewhat of a unicorn in San Francisco, let alone one that boasts such a nice patio in the back. It’s not all vegetarian offerings — although your vegetarian friends will be more than happy with the selection — so if you’re craving pork adobo or shrimp gambas, a variation is most likely on the seasonal menu, too. If you’re looking for more of an experience, try the restaurant’s kamayan feasts, which allows diners to sample a mix of 15 items and guests are encouraged to eat the traditional way, with your hands." - Dianne de Guzman
"Head over to this small takeout-friendly SoMa restaurant for plant-based riffs on Filipino classics and stunning kamayan spreads — though there are meaty dishes on the menu too. It’s a comeback for Mestiza owner Deanna Sison who closed the first iteration of her restaurant in 2020 and now returns in a new space with chef Syl Mislang at her side. Order sweet potato-stuffed lumpia, calabasa coconut curry with aji verde, and a vegan version of sisig made with mushroom tempeh." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria
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