Kingsford Cafe is proudly serving one of Parañaque’s culinary treasures – Lauya de Palanyag – Awesome! – Our Awesome Planet
One of the best ways to experience a city is through its local food, and Parañaque is reminding everyone of that with Lauya de Palanyag—a comforting heirloom stew that tells the story of the old Palanyag community. In partnership with the Parañaque City Government, Kingsford Hotel Manila is now the first hotel to officially serve this heritage dish, giving both locals and visitors a chance to taste a recipe that has been passed down through generations.
Prepared with slow-cooked beef or pork, cabbage, saba bananas, kutchay, atsuete, and panutsa, then paired with ensaladang talong, Lauya de Palanyag is simple, hearty, and deeply rooted in the city’s farming and fishing traditions. Chef Angelo “Chubby” Timban stays true to those flavors while giving the dish a hotel-quality finish.
Lauya de Palanyag (₱700). Lauya refers to the cooking method, while Palanyag is the old name of Parañaque.
Think of it as a cousin of pochero—but with a cleaner, lighter beef broth tinted orange-red with achuete and subtly sweetened with panutsa cane sugar. It’s not true Lauya without its signature knotted kuchay chives, plus saba bananas, squash, and fresh leafy greens.
The best way to enjoy it? Pair it with ensaladang talong—boiled eggplant dressed with fermented vinegar and patis. The bright acidity cuts through the rich, comforting broth, making every spoonful even more satisfying. Ang sarap!
This initiative is a meaningful step toward preserving Parañaque’s culinary heritage—and another reason to explore the city beyond Entertainment City. If you’re from Parañaque or work nearby, you can also enjoy 20% off the signature dish at Kingsford Café.
What stood out even more was Chef Chubby and the Kingsford Hotel team’s commitment to Filipino cuisine. Beyond Lauya de Palanyag, they’ve put together a thoughtful menu of elevated heritage dishes that celebrate local flavors while giving them a refined, contemporary touch.
Sisig Itum (₱500)
Grilled Pork Maskara, Garlic Sauce, and activated Coconut Coal
Chef Chubby’s signature dish brings together the flavors of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in one memorable sisig. It starts with classic Pampanga-style sisig, adds creamy Visayan gata, and finishes with the rich, earthy notes of Mindanao’s itum. The result is a crunchy, creamy, umami-packed dish topped with crispy chicharon bits. It’s great as pulutan, but even better with a steaming bowl of rice.
Alavar’s Pan-Fried Apahap (₱520)
Pan fried Apahap fillet with Crab Roe, Atsuete, Tomato, toasted shredded Coconut Spice and Herb
The apahap is perfectly seared with crisp, crackling skin and topped with fresh herbs. It rests on a rich, creamy sauce inspired by Mindanao’s famous Alavar blend, combining coconut milk, taba ng talangka, and a signature Spanish-Filipino spice mix. The flavors are bold yet balanced, and even better, it’s prepared in the hotel’s certified halal kitchen, making it a standout halal-friendly dish.
Seafood Kalkag Rice
We loved Kingsford’s take on kalkag rice, loaded with crispy, salty bits of small fried fish that add plenty of texture and flavor. Pair it with the Sisig Itum, and you’ve got one of the best combinations on the menu.
Ube Bingsu
This ube shaved ice is topped with rich ube cream, generous dollops of ube halaya, grated cheese, and crispy fried leche flan for a dessert that’s both indulgent and satisfying. It’s a great alternative to the usual halo-halo, especially if you’re an ube lover.
We didn’t expect to find Filipino cuisine this good at Kingsford Café. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, modern take on heritage dishes, it’s well worth a visit. We also hope they continue to add more local Parañaque specialties and beverages to the menu to further celebrate and promote the city’s rich culinary heritage.
Kingsford Cafe
Inspired by countries with royal families, Kingsford Café’s menu features a variety of magnificent dishes. The culinary team embraced the signature dishes of different countries and reimagined them. Eastern and Western flavors converge at the cafe.
📍Ground floor, Kingsford Hotel, Westside City, Parañaque
🕐 Monday to Sunday
6:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Breakfast
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Lunch
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Dinner
📩 dine@kingsfordmanila.com
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. We attended the media launch of Lauya de Palanyag in Kingsford Cafe last July 7, 2026..
