A dish that tells its story — Kare-Kare reviewed

You can taste history in Kare-Kare if you know what to look for. kamayan feasts eaten with hands from banana leaves are experiencing a cultural revival. The rich and porky character reflects those layers — patis fish sauce doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a beach seafood restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. San Miguel beer alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Kare-Kare, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.