Calgary
AMIHAN GRILL AND BAKESHOP
Interpacific Business Park, 3132 26 St. NE, Unit # 208
amihan.ca
Amihan Grill is Calgary’s best place to find authentic Filipino street eats. Fused with Canadian flavours, this restaurant is all about celebrating the most-used tool in the Filipino kitchen: the barbecue! Most dishes made at Amihan are grilled over an open flame and charred to perfection. Its BBQ sampler is a best seller, featuring the best of what Amihan has to offer, like the pork ribs and lemongrass marinated chicken inasal.
LOLA’S FILIPINO RESTAURANT
255 28 St. SE
lolasfilipinokitchen.com
After coming from the Philippines to Alberta in 1986, Lola and her family decided to open a takeout and catering company with which they could share Filipino food and culture with Canadians. Lola’s food is made for gathering and entertaining. Separated into different categories like baboy (pork) and baka (beef), along with finger foods and an array of sweet treats, this menu is full of traditional and delicious dishes made for sharing with the whole family.
TAMBAYAN AT KAINANG FILIPINO RESTAURANT
5147 20 Ave. SE
facebook.com/tambayanfilipinorestaurantcanada
Owner and chef Enico Manalo spent the better half of his life in Filipino kitchens. After cooking in Malaysia and opening his first restaurant featuring Filipino food, he decided to move to Canada and open up an international location of Tambayan At Kainang. Dedicated to bringing Pinoy cuisine to Calgary, this is one of the first authentic Filipino restaurants in the province.