[CLOSED] Filipino Fiesta

I got to learn more about Filipino cuisine when I was partnered with copywriter Tom Trinidad during my last few years at BBDO Singapore. He had moved over from Manila for the position and found the cutest little old one-storey house in Siglap to rent. To de-stress, he would garden and cook. I benefitted from the latter because he would invite friends over for meals regularly. Let me tell you, that man could make some very tasty food. Thanks to Tom, I got to know a lot about the different kinds of Sinigang and Adobo, and fell in love with the acidity and delicious flavours of those classic Pinoy dishes.

I checked out “Filipino Fiesta” for the first time last week and was very pleased with the meal we had. Pictured above is the Milkfish Belly Sinigang ($15), a very appetising dish with large pieces of soft boneless fish in an addictive sour soup that also contained lots of mixed vegetables. I couldn’t help but drain the bowl completely dry - it was THAT TASTY.

Because bittergourd is one of my fave vegetables, I had to try the one here as well and it did not disappoint. The Ampalaya (that’s the Filipino name for it) came sliced up and fried with egg ($7). A simple but good choice.

I have always been a mega fan of Sisig. A few years ago, there use to be a coffeeshop at the corner of Craig Road and Tanjong Pagar specialising in Filipino cuisine which I liked to visit once in a while. They did an amazing Sisig which came sizzling on a hot plate and if I recall correctly, featured parts of a pig’s head because there was loads of crunchy bits of pig’s ears in it.

Recently, I had dinner at Filipino Fiesta along Joo Chiat for the first time, and thoroughly enjoyed my meal there. The service was sincere and warm, and besides having a homecooked feel about them, the dishes were really tasty.

I ordered three items for two of us to share. Shown above is their Sisig which is made with pork belly, chopped onions and chilli. It hit all the right notes of acid and salt, and was mouthwatering indeed, especially when I ate it with extra sliced chilli padi.

This restaurant along Joo Chiat road has been a fixture for a long time and that's how you know how good it is! The bihon (rice noodles akin to vermicelli) was chewy and smooth. It was stir fried nicely with the pork and vegetables. Simple but fulfilling!
➡️ Filipino Fiesta
➡️ 450 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore
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