Got coconut milk?
Gata Flavors of Bicolandia Atbp is a piece of Bicol right in the heart of Quezon City. Bicolano dishes like Laing, Bicol Express and Adobong Bicol are done the traditional way— with fresh gata or coconut milk.
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There’s no shortage of bulalohans, lechonans, or inasal houses in the city so, if you’re a Bicolano in Metro Manila, it becomes glaringly obvious how underrepresented the cuisine of the Bicol Region is. When Marian began to miss the dishes she grew up with, she took matters into her own hands and opened Gata.
Despite not having prior experience in the restaurant industry, Marian decided to go for it equipped with just her family’s recipes and Chef Alan Caquilala in the kitchen. They are proud of their “lutong bahay feel” favoring authenticity and quality over variety of dishes.
Fun Fact: The wall features a mural with the Bicolano words for "welcome" (dagos), "good day" (marahay na aldaw), and "thank you" (dios mabalos).
From the food to the modern interiors, Gata is proudly Bicolano. The accents are made of abaca, which happens to be the #1 export of the province. Most, if not all the ingredients for their dishes are sourced from Bicol. They make it a point to support small independent suppliers.
Gata’s best-sellers include their adobong Bicol, kare-kareng bagnet, and okoy, which they serve with authentic sukang tuba from Bicol. It goes without saying, Gata uses fresh and real coconut milk in all their dishes. Don’t miss these mouthwatering must-tries:
Bicol Express
The popular Bicolano dish has spawned many versions across the country but Gata claims theirs is authentic!
Kinunot na Pagi
This traditional dish is flaked stingray and alimasag with malunggay leaves, simmered in gata. Adventurous and delicious!
Can't handle the heat? Gata wants everyone to be able to enjoy their dishes so spice is adjustable upon request!
Chicken Binakol
This dish has a sweet, gingery broth made from young coconut meat and juice and boiled chicken.
Fun Fact: All the staff in the kitchen are from Bicol!
Laing
Laing is considered the Bicolano heavyweight as it’s often attempted but never perfected. Gata uses dried gabi leaves directly sourced from Bicol.
Original Crispy Sisig
No words needed. Sisig is always a crowd pleaser!
Make sure you download Booky so you can book a table and enjoy ₱500 off your bill. Don’t forget to fill up the survey at the end of your meal and show it to the staff to claim your free dessert. You’ll get a Bicol-style leche flan with an orange glaze— it’s made with egg whites so it’s light and not too sweet!
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Unit 3, The Grandia Place, 143 Mother Ignacia Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
(0995) 462-7251
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