Romulo Café London

Filipino food in London. Artisanal cocktails. Kensington. Gay friendly. Child friendly. Asian.

Romulo Café Filipino food in London

http://www.romulocafe.co.uk

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Romulo Cafe is a tribute to Carlos P. Romulo, who was a Filipino journalist, a soldier, a diplomat that served 8 Philippine Presidents, a co-founder of the Boy Scout of the Philippines and the first President of the UN General Assembly.

All these accomplishments and more made him one of the most iconic and important figures in at prime locations around the city, Romulo Cafe exudes the same homey ambiance with a touch of modernity across all branches–Tomas Morato, Jupiter and Alabang.

Check out Romulo Cafe’s Jupiter branch: The interiors are monochromatic in black and white, which balances well with the contemporary accents and fixtures.

Romulo Cafe is also one of the best places for your events, they provide private functions (both indoor and outdoor) in their Tomas Morato and Jupiter branches for intimate gatherings of 8 to a grand celebration for as many as 100.

Romulo Cafe London is nestled in a quiet corner of Kensington High Street in an elegant Georgian town house, which still clearly depicts a traditional Filipino home.

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The restaurant celebrates the legacy of Rowena’s famous grandfather, General Carlos P. Romulo.

General Carlos P. Romulo was also the first and only Filipino to win a Pulitzer Prize and be awarded the highest American civilian award, the Medal of Freedom.

Romulo Café London’s ambience is a reflection of the old family home; appealing interiors are decorated with bamboo and wicker furniture, and the stylish palm print wallpaper is covered in original family photographs of their grandfather’s various encounters with US Presidents Nixon and Kennedy, along with a number of foreign ministers and popes.

For the main course, guests can take their pick from delights including Binagoongan Boneless Crispy Pata (deboned crispy pork leg) sourced from British farms, served with aubergines, tomato and shrimp sauce or the signature Flying Fish, standing proud on its crispy filleted flanks.

Run under the hospitable eye of Rowena, Romulo Café is a charming spot to take friends or colleagues for an authentic and delicious dining experience.

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He was a man able to represent his own country but he was admired internationally and recognised with awards from other nations such as Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix from the Greek Government and Grand Cross of the Order of Carlos Manuel do Cespedes from the Republic of Cuba, and he was the first and to date the only Filipino winner of the Pulitzer Prize!

Sandie Romulo, granddaughter of Carlos P. Romulo, and her husband Enzo Squillantini are at the helm of the Philippines establishment and Sandie’s sister Rowena Romulo and her fellow manager Chris Joseph now head this new London venture.

Not many of us know much about Filipino food but in fact it ticks all the popular epicurean profile boxes.

Spanish food in London has long been popular; Filipino cuisine offers hints of its historic Spanish connections and heritage.

Filipino cuisine also has truly unique ingredients but nothing to excite fear in the diner – one is first curious and then becomes appreciative of these new dishes.

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Amid surroundings both chic and casual, the 70-seater restaurant offers a taste of the Philippines in the heart of Kensington, with interiors evoking a private London home.

Romulo Café invites those in search of a culinary adventure to discover why Filipino food is the last word in global cuisine, combining the delicate, fresh flavours of Asia with an American zest and European sophistication.

Having transformed an elegant Georgian town house in the spirit of a comfortable Filipino home, the restaurant offers four discrete dining areas: the General’s Bar, the Ambassador’s Lounge, the Diplomat’s Dining Room, and a space for private dining or parties in the CPR Library.

The style of food and service is relaxed and casual, as Filipino food is offered in a spirit of sharing.

Aspiring to be the destination restaurant for Filipino food in London, Romulo aims to open minds and palates to the rich tapestry of Filipino cooking, based on the experiences, traditions and evolving tastes of the Filipinos.

Where to Eat Filipino Food in London: A Guide to Filipino ...

Where can you eat Filipino food in London?

London is home to a number of Filipino restaurants and shops, with a steady rise of talented, enterprising second-generation Filipinos creating supperclubs and food stalls.

It’s an exciting time for Philippine cuisine in London.

After Time Out published my very short Filipino London spotlight in May, I noticed the need for a comprehensive guide on places to eat Filipino food in London – there wasn't space to name everything!

So, here’s a full directory (including restaurants, cafes, bars, food stalls and supperclubs) on where to eat Filipino food in London, plus my occasional two cents.

Romulo Café | Restaurants in Kensington, London

A Kensington restaurant straight out of the Philippines.

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This good-looking Kensington restaurant is the first foray from a small group with branches over in the Philippines.

Pork sisig is usually made with pig’s face (including the snout) but here they use pork belly, chopped, seared and topped with fried egg, pickled apples and caramelised shallots.

As was their take on Filipino adobo, with chicken and pork belly marinated and cooked in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic.