7 years in the making.
No need to spend thousands of pesos just to travel to Indonesia and taste their food. Just make your way to Kapitolyo and you’ll definitely hit the jackpot!
Warung Kapitolyo
Warung Kapitolyo is run by sisters, Louh Decena and Tess Doctora. All of you regular market goers will probably recognize them from the Legaspi Sunday market serving Indonesian specialty plates, under the name Warung Warung. It’s surprising to know that they’ve been there for almost 7 years now.
It was only 2 years ago when they’ve finally decided to open a full-fledged restaurant to cater to more foodies, not just for a few hours on weekends, but all day for every day of the week.
FUN FACT: Did you know that "warung" in Indonesian loosely means "restaurant" or in a more familiar Filipino term, "carinderia"?
When you enter Warung Kapitolyo’s premises, you’re greeted by beautiful motifs and architectural accents that instantly transport you to an offbeat yet homey restaurant in Bali.
The restaurant is divided into 3 areas: the main dining hall, two function rooms, and the al fresco dining area. Enjoy the virtual tour:
The two spacious function rooms can accommodate any type of events with large groups from 15-30 pax.
FUN FACT: These paintings were created by Pacita Abad, a Filipina who lived in Indonesia. The rest of her pieces are displayed at the Ayala Museum.
Peek through the windows to see some kitchen action.
Outside is the al fresco dining area, where smoking is allowed.
Also outside is another outdoor cooking station where they plan to prepare Indonesian street food for late night diners.
Now that the tour’s done, are you ready to check out the food? Here’s what you can and SHOULD have a taste of at Warung Kapitolyo.
From Top to Bottom:
Sate Ayam – Chicken skewers cooked over coals, marinated, barbecued, and bathed in peanut sauce
Gado-Gado – Warm tofu, fresh vegetables, crackers and peanut dressing
Homemade sambal sauces
Nasi Goreng – Indonesian-style fried rice
Ayam Goreng Ibu Wiwiek – Fried chicken with special fried flakes
Beef Rendang – Tender chunks of beef, slow cooked in a mixture of ground spices and coconut milk
Tahu Isi – Fried tofu with vegetable stuffing
FUN FACT: Some of the dishes are cooked by Tita Louh herself. Aside from being a restaurant owner, she's also an experienced cook.
Here’s a closer look at some of their bestselling dishes.
Don’t panic, these dishes may have Indonesian spices in them but you can quench your thirst with some refreshing house specialty drinks.
After your hearty meal, cap it off with Indonesia’s version of the Philippine halo-halo or Korean bingsu. They call it Es Campur (Indonesian-style halo-halo) and Es Teler (shaved ice with avocado, langka, and condensed milk).
INSIDER TIP: Make sure you don’t miss out on the Martabak, it’s a famous Indonesian dessert, which is essentially a pancake stuffed with anything from hazelnut spread to butter, topped with condensed milk and sometimes even sprinkles.
Catch them still every Sunday at the Legaspi Sunday Market in Makati from 7:00AM-2:30PM.
Reservations are accepted
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83 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig
(0917) 800 9158
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