In this latest edition, Guevarra’s presents a fresh collaboration with Melbourne-based culinary collective Adobros, led by the dynamic duo, Chef Michael Pastrana and Chef Morris Danzen Catanghal. Known for their modern take on classic Filipino dishes, Adobros brings bold creativity and global flair to the table.
This coming together, says Filipino themed buffet restaurant Guevarra’s, “is poised to be a feast for the senses and the soul, where heritage meets innovation, and classic Filipino recipes are elevated with Aussie flair.”
A culinary collaboration
With a shared mission to elevate Filipino cuisine to the global stage, this culinary and gastronomic collaboration was born from a serendipitous meeting in Melbourne, Australia, where Chef Roland Laudico and the Adobros team discovered a mutual passion for championing Filipino food around the world. What followed was a flavorful fusion of ideas.
“This partnership marries time-honored Filipino recipes with contemporary ingredients and techniques,” says Chef Laudico. “By incorporating local produce and cooking styles, we want to create dishes that are both rooted in tradition yet modern. It’s a creative dialogue between two culinary cultures, one that pays homage to heritage while embracing the evolving palate of today’s diners.”
Transforming tradition
Guevarra’s says the menu aims to push boundaries while honoring roots, drawing inspiration from contemporary Australian cuisine, Mediterranean and Italian influences, and modern Filipino sensibilities.
Not to be missed are Filipino favorites like Tinola and Afritada — dishes that retain their heartwarming essence but are reimagined in delightfully innovative ways. As Chefl Pastrana says: “I love how food can access a memory.”
Proponents of the third installment of Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey say this collaboration is more than just a celebration, it’s a movement. Through this initiative, Guevarra’s and Adobros aim to ignite curiosity and cultivate deeper appreciation for Filipino cuisine, not only at home but across international borders.
“We want the world to see Filipino food for what it is: sophisticated, dynamic, and deserving of a place on the global table,” says Guevarra’s. “This is just the beginning.”
These delicious creations from Guevarra’s x Adobros are available as part of the buffet selection starting May 21, 2025.
Guevarra’s is a Filipino-themed buffet restaurant offering a unique dining experience in a classic, homey setting. Located at 387 P. Guevarra Street corner Argonne, San Juan City, it welcomes guests to savor Filipino heritage through food. Learn more at www.guevarras.com.
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