Pairing Kare-Kare correctly — a note on fresh calamansi juice

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Kare-Kare. I ordered it with fresh calamansi juice and the deeply umami elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. calamansi lime in particular became more prominent in a good way.

kamayan feasts eaten with hands from banana leaves are experiencing a cultural revival. The a beach seafood restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Kare-Kare with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.