Balangay

DC's newest Filipino pop-up restaurant!!!  Came here last night for dinner—the pop-up venue is very small and luckily for a Thursday night, it was not packed. Had reservations for 2, but there was enough ample seating at the bar to dine and drink so we choose to sit there instead. It’s a limited food menu so we ordered basically most of the dishes on the menu. The first to come out were the Ensaladang Talong (eggplant) and Pork Belly—amazing presentation on the talong, served with the apple wood smoke dome so you get that aroma filling your senses.  Both dishes were flavorful and well seasoned, could definitely have ordered a second helping of each. Food came out quick too! For our main, we were able to snag the final Chicken Inasal of the day!  So be warned, this dish does run out i

Balangay is truly a fabulous time! Chef Wing is so talented in the kitchen. By bringing both his creative skills and his years of experience in various restaurants to the table, you’re sure to have a wonderful evening. The rest of the team is very kind, and the cocktails are fun! Check them out as soon as you can.

Amazing food and ambiance! We ordered the fried calamari and spring Rolls, love the small bites. Main dishes - chicken inasal: tender chicken and beautifully seasoned with house sauce, green beans- love the texture and mix of vegi, and short rib bistek- super amazing! The bistek melts in your mouth, super tender and to die for. I also ordered cilantro martini- yummy and fun! We’ll be returning to Balangay.

Chef Wing helped plan a wonderful weekend dinner for me even after the pop-up closed. We had an amazing 5-course meal in a private space. Each course was outstanding in its own unique way, and I would urge anyone who is on the fence about trying this meal to absolutely do so. I am looking forward to supporting Chef Wing and experiencing what other delights he'll create in the future.

I give this place 10⭐️. We love all the food. Authentic Filipino food served with fine dinning flavors and presentation. The Chef definitely elevated the flavors in every dish. I have been to Kuya Ja’s, Kaliwa and Purple Patch and this place is hands down my favorite! It doesn’t look like much from the outside but you will be glad you stop by. The staff was diverse and phenomenal. Very inviting, polite, and attentive. I will definitely be stopping by. #pinoypride!