Starting this Sunday, Oct. 20, Chef Nikko Cagalanan of Kultura will debut the Kamayan menu, which highlights his heritage and features Filipino foods displayed beautifully on a bed of banana leaves.
In Tagalog, Kamayan translates to “hands” or “by hand” + refers to the traditional way of eating a Filipino feast.
City Editor Callie here. I had a chance to preview the Kamayan menu, and to me, it’s more than a noun, a verb, or a meal — it’s an experience.
We ate with our hands and there were no dishes or utensils. As I looked around the table, it was beautiful, and no I’m not just talking about the incredible colors and variety on the tray; I’m talking about the level of connection and conversation around the table. The food was arranged closely allowing flavors to mingle, just like the conversations of the guests arranged around the table.
