Filipino food is one of the few Asian cuisines that hasn’t made much of an impact in the United States—many of the ingredients aren’t particularly suited to Western palates, for one. San Bruno’s Patio Filipino is aiming to change that, with an upscale take on the nation’s cuisine that will appeal to less adventurous diners. Presenting a fusion of high-class Filipino food with Spanish influences, Patio Filipino has made a fairly large group of converts since opening in 2005. If you’re going with a group, spring for the appetizer platter, which features lumpia (Filipino eggrolls), fried shrimp, and the tender fried pork known as bulaklak. Pan-fried milkfish is also a raved-about favorite. The three-course lunch special, only served on weekdays, will fill your stomach for just ten bucks. Show up early, as Patio Filipino is often jammed to the rafters most nights with both expats and locals who have come to love this challenging and delicious cuisine.
Patio Filipino
1770 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 872-9888
www.patiofilipino.com
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