Did you know that the famous Filipino boodle fight began as a military tradition during the American colonial period? Soldiers of all ranks would gather around a long table lined with banana leaves, where rice, meats, and seafood were piled high for everyone to eat together kamayan-style (with bare hands).
By removing utensils and rank, the boodle fight became more than just a meal—it was a symbol of equality, camaraderie, and unity that has since become a beloved Filipino way of celebrating.
Meanwhile, here's your chance to enjoy Filipino food in a highly-rated restaurant in Oakland, FOB. Ted has finally scheduled this after my suggestion based on the response from THD Residents at our last year lunch excursion. For Details on last year lunch visit:
For FOB Menu : https://www.fobkitchen.com/menu
Filipino Food is Best when Eaten Filipino Style ( Sharing)
If I remember last year: Sharing with 4, Approximate Cost
Appetizer ( 2 orders ) of Vegetable or Shanghai lumpia=26
Sinigang Na Baboy. ( 1 order ). ----------------------25
Pancit Sotanghon ( 2 orders) .................................................30
Dessert Turon and Suman..................................................... 24
Beverage Mango Ice tea ( 5 each)..........................................20
Bowls of Steamed Rices is 2 each ----------------------8
Total Approximate Cost------------------------------133
Plus $20 tip---------------------------------------------153
Divide by 4=$38 each approximately.
You can order American Style If you wish ( No Sharing):
Finally, here are the top 12 Filipino Dishes
Filipino food is a diverse cuisine that combines indigenous flavors with influences from Spain, China, and America, resulting in a unique blend of salty, sour, sweet, and umami tastes. A staple of most meals is rice, served alongside dishes like Adobo (a vinegar-soy sauce stew), Sinigang (a sour soup), and Lechon (whole roasted pig). The cuisine emphasizes balance through contrasting flavors, textures, and a reliance on local ingredients like coconut, fish sauce, and a variety of tropical fruits.
Personal Note: I just read about the upscale Filipino Restaurant, Tropa Modern Filipino cuisine in Lafayette, CA. I looked at their menu, and I have hunger cravings for oxtail Kare-kare, ribs adobo and tortang talong as well as Turon for dessert. However the restaurant is only opened for dinner and Sunday Brunch only on Wed to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For Details visit the website:
