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The Indigenous & Austronesian Influence In the Philippines existed the Tabon cavemen and later three main indigenous groups: the Aeta, Igorot and Lumad tribes, who lived scattered in the islands, living off nature’s bounty. In 3200 B.C., during the pre-Hispanic era, the Austronesians traveled from China and Taiwan, bringing with them knowledge of rice cultivation and other farming practices. This increased the variety of edible ingredients. The Indian Influence Iron Age finds in the Philippines also point to the existence of trade between the Indian subcontinent and the Philippines during the 9th and 10th century B.C. The trade also included spices. The Maharlika Influence From the 9th century to the 15th century C.E., the land of Maharlika was composed of the Philippines, Borneo, Guam, Marianas Island and Hawaii, ruled as the Maharlika kingdom. Being an archipelago, surrounded by water, seafood was one of the main staples. The Indo-Malay Influence Land bridges made migration possible to the Philippine islands for the Indo-Malays over 20,000 years ago. Before the Philippines was born, it was a divided set of nations, islands and tribes. Bagoong, Kare Kare, Pinakbet are some of the related recipes. The Chinese Influence As early as 300 C.E., Chinese traders may have sailed their junk boats across the yellow sea. By the year 1000, trading was taking place on a regular basis. By 1400 they were established as part of Filipino culture. Many married local Filipinas and introduced noodles, lumpia and hearty soups. The Spanish Influence The first recorded visit by Spain to the Philippines was with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. This was the beginning of Spanish rule, when the country became a Spanish colony until 1898. The colonizers in the 16th century brought with them produce from the Americas like tomatoes, corn and potatoes, as well as the method of sautéing with garlic and onions. The Spanish influenced the Filipino’s appetite for rich stews, like Kaldereta and desserts such as Leche Flan, Sans Rival and other pastries. “Lechon” is a Spanish word referring to roasted suckling pig. This celebratory dish is prepared for special occasions and is the center of attraction. The whole pig is seasoned, stuffed and cooked over wood charcoal in a rotisserie method, basted and roasted on all sides for several hours until done, making the pork skin crisp, the meat tender and seasoned. Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain claims Filipino lechon is the tastiest. The Mexican Influence For two and a half centuries, between 1565 and 1815, many Filipinos and Mexicans sailed to and from Manila and Acapulco, as sailors, crew, slaves, prisoners, adventurers and soldiers. The Manila Galleon ships assisted Spain in its trade between Asia and the Americas, bringing to the Americas cargoes of luxury goods such as spices and porcelain, in exchange for silver. Avocado was first introduced to Spain in 1601 and eventually to the Philippines. The thriving galleon trade between New Spain and the Philippines first brought seedlings of the Manila mango to Acapulco more than 200 years ago. The American Influence Spanish rule ended in 1898 with Spain’s defeat in the Spanish–American War. The Americans took control and eventually the Philippines became a territory of the United States. The Americans brought U.S. bases, transportation, education and a passion for everything American, especially kitchen conveniences like the refrigerator, which made preserving food possible. With the exposure to American fast food joints and military bases, Filipino taste developed for burgers, hot dogs, fries, spaghetti, Spam, canned foods, ice cream and processed foods. The Hawaiian Influence People of Filipino descent make up a large and growing part of Hawaii’s population. More recent data indicates they have become the largest ethnic group in Hawaii. It is likely that people from the Philippines visited the Hawaiian Islands en route to and from Manila and Acapulco. A few Filipinos during the 19th century mainly worked as cooks and musicians. Tikki bars were said to be created and staffed by Filipino bartenders, cooks and musicians. Filipino workers migrated to work on the sugarcane and pineapple plantations in the 1900s. The CASA manila Influence Since 2010, CASA manila has been offering authentic Filipino cuisine, while preserving its historical integrity. In 2012, CASA manila introduced Kamayan, Filipino hand-to-mouth dining, one of the earliest practices in the country’s dining history. The CASA manila way emphasizes the indigenous roots of hand to mouth dining, while paying attention to detail, like the hygienic aspect of individually portioning the Kamayan selection within the communal platter. CASA manila has contributed significantly to the movement of wholesome Filipino cuisine in North America. CASA manila was the first Filipino restaurant featured on Food Network Canada’s “You Gotta Eat Here” and Gusto TV's "DNA Dinners". The restaurant's decor depicts the regions, the colonial, the artistry and the rich culture of the Philippine Islands. HISTORY OF THE ORIGINAL FUSION CUISINE Concept & Research: Mila Nabor-Cuachon Graphic Design: Christine Kao Image Source: Sooo Pinoy Campaign Published: June 2018 Since 2010 AUTHENTIC WHOLESOME NATURE TO NURTURE PHILOSOPHY "The least we tamper with Mother Nature’s goodness in what we eat, the more we nurture our bodies. Our mission is to create recipes which promote a balance of health and taste in authentic Filipino cuisine, made with integrity, technique and consistency." - Mila-Nabor Cuachon C.E.O. & Creative Director FEATURED ON: FEATURED ON AS SEEN ON WE SUPPORT:

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Page 1: AUTHENTIC WHOLESOME · The CASA manila Influence Since 2010, CASA manila has been offering authentic Filipino cuisine, while preserving its historical integrity. In 2012, CASA manila

The Indigenous & Austronesian InfluenceIn the Philippines existed the Tabon cavemen and later three main indigenous groups: the Aeta, Igorot and Lumad tribes, who lived scattered in the islands, living off nature’s bounty. In 3200 B.C., during the pre-Hispanic era, the Austronesians traveled from China and Taiwan, bringing with them knowledge of rice cultivation and other farming practices. This increased the variety of edible ingredients.

The Indian InfluenceIron Age finds in the Philippines also point to the existence of trade between the Indian subcontinent and the Philippines during the 9th and 10th century B.C. The trade also included spices.

The Maharlika InfluenceFrom the 9th century to the 15th century C.E., the land of Maharlika was composed of the Philippines, Borneo, Guam, Marianas Island and Hawaii, ruled as the Maharlika kingdom. Being an archipelago, surrounded by water, seafood was one of the main staples.

The Indo-Malay InfluenceLand bridges made migration possible to the Philippine islands for the Indo-Malays over 20,000 years ago. Before the Philippines was born, it was a divided set of nations, islands and tribes. Bagoong, Kare Kare, Pinakbet are some of the related recipes.

The Chinese InfluenceAs early as 300 C.E., Chinese traders may have sailed their junk boats across the yellow sea. By the year 1000, trading was taking place on a regular basis. By 1400 they were established as part of Filipino culture. Many married local Filipinas and introduced noodles, lumpia and hearty soups.

The Spanish Influence

The first recorded visit by Spain to the Philippines was

with the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. This was the beginning of Spanish rule,

when the country became a Spanish colony until 1898. The colonizers in the 16th century brought with them produce

from the Americas like tomatoes, corn and potatoes, as well as the method of sautéing with garlic and onions. The Spanish influenced the Filipino’s appetite for rich stews, like Kaldereta and desserts such as Leche Flan, Sans Rival and other pastries. “Lechon” is a Spanish word referring to roasted suckling pig. This celebratory dish is prepared for special occasions and is the center of attraction. The whole pig is seasoned, stuffed and cooked over wood charcoal in a rotisserie method, basted and roasted on all sides for several hours until done, making the pork skin crisp, the meat tender and seasoned. Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain claims Filipino lechon is the tastiest.

The Mexican InfluenceFor two and a half centuries, between 1565 and 1815, many Filipinos and Mexicans sailed to and from Manila and Acapulco, as sailors, crew, slaves, prisoners, adventurers and soldiers. The Manila Galleon ships assisted Spain in its trade between Asia and the Americas, bringing to the Americas cargoes of luxury goods such as spices and porcelain, in exchange for silver. Avocado was first introduced to Spain in 1601 and eventually to the Philippines. The thriving galleon trade between New Spain and the Philippines first brought seedlings of the Manila mango to Acapulco more than 200 years ago.

The American InfluenceSpanish rule ended in 1898 with Spain’s defeat in the Spanish–American War. The Americans took control

and eventually the Philippines became a territory of the United States. The Americans brought U.S. bases, transportation, education and a passion for everything American, especially kitchen conveniences like the refrigerator, which made preserving food possible. With the exposure to American fast food joints and military bases, Filipino taste developed for burgers,

hot dogs, fries, spaghetti, Spam, canned foods, ice cream and processed foods.

The Hawaiian InfluencePeople of Filipino descent make up a large and growing part of Hawaii’s population. More recent data indicates they have become the largest ethnic group in Hawaii. It is likely

that people from the Philippines visited the Hawaiian Islands en route to and from Manila and Acapulco. A few Filipinos during the 19th century mainly worked as cooks and musicians.

Tikki bars were said to be created and staffed by Filipino bartenders, cooks and musicians. Filipino workers migrated to work on the sugarcane and pineapple plantations in the 1900s.

The CASA manila InfluenceSince 2010, CASA manila has been offering authentic Filipino

cuisine, while preserving its historical integrity. In 2012, CASA manila introduced Kamayan, Filipino hand-to-mouth dining, one of the earliest practices in the country’s dining history.

The CASA manila way emphasizes the indigenous roots of hand to mouth dining, while paying attention

to detail, like the hygienic aspect of individually portioning the Kamayan selection within the

communal platter. CASA manila has contributed significantly to the movement of wholesome

Filipino cuisine in North America. CASA manila was the first Filipino restaurant featured on Food Network Canada’s “You Gotta Eat Here”

and Gusto TV's "DNA Dinners". The restaurant's decor depicts the regions,

the colonial, the artistry and the rich culture of the Philippine Islands.

HISTORY OF THE ORIGINAL FUSION CUISINE

Concept & Research: Mila Nabor-CuachonGraphic Design: Christine KaoImage Source: Sooo Pinoy CampaignPublished: June 2018

Since 2010

AUTHENTIC WHOLESOMENATURE TO NURTURE PHILOSOPHY

"The least we tamper with Mother Nature’s goodness in what we eat, the more we nurture our bodies. Our mission is to create recipes which promote a balance of health and taste in authentic Filipino cuisine, made with integrity, technique and consistency."

- Mila-Nabor Cuachon C.E.O. & Creative Director

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TAPAS | SIZZLING HOT PLATES

Pork Mask & Chicken Skin Sisig Bangus Milkfish Sisig

Crunchy Sisig Hot PlatesCrunchy, savoury taste with our signature sisig sauce and red onions. A bestseller. Served on a hot plate with lemon.Choice of: Pork Mask 16 | Chicken Skin 14 | Milkfish 19 | Tofu 14 | Add a raw egg 2

Calamares | Pritong CalamaresThis tapas classic, house-breaded calamari rings served with house made garlic aioli. 11

Pilipino BBQ Skewers | Tinuhog (2 skewers)Marinated, grilled and basted, our skewers are delicious! Find out why Pilipino BBQ is unique. Served with house made seasoned vinegar. 9Choice of: Chicken | Pork

Lemongrass Skewers | Inasal Tinuhog (2 skewers)Marinated in a lemongrass and a spice blend brings the flavour of Bacolod to Toronto. Served with house made seasoned vinegar. 9Choice of: Chicken | Shrimp

Crispy Spring Rolls | Lumpia Shanghai (8 pcs.)Lumpia Shanghai is our specialty. Served with house made sweet and sour sauce. 10Choice of: Pork | Chicken | Vegetable

Mixed Tapas PlatterTwo Pilipino BBQ pork skewers, two Inasal chicken skewers, calamares and eight chicken spring rolls. Served with house made seasoned vinegar, sweet and sour sauce and garlic aioli. 37

Crispy Seafood PlatterLove seafood? Crispy fish fillet, crispy baby squid and crispy shrimp. Served with house made seasoned vinegar, sweet and sour sauce and garlic aioli. 48

Calamares

BBQ Skewers

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Crispy Seafood PlatterShrimp Inasal Skewers

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Sizzling Salpicado Hot PlatesSpanish-Pilipino recipes cooked in garlic, wine, onions, green and red bell peppers, topped with fried garlic. Served on a hot plate.Choice of: Beef 18 | Tofu 15

Sizzling Garlic Shrimp | Gambas al AjilloJuicy shrimp with a crunchy note cooked with fresh garlic, white wine, and aromatic Spanish seasonings, topped with fried garlic and mild green finger chillies. Served on a hot plate. 16

Sizzling BulaloBeef shank with bone marrow and mushroom gravy is a delicious and savoury dish. Served on a hot plate. 22

Sizzling Chicken Sisig FriesFeatured on Food Network Canada's “You Gotta Eat Here”. Canadian fries and crunchy chicken sisig topped with pickled papaya slaw, garlic aioli and green onion. Try this fusion favourite. 14

Pilipino Poutine FriesCanadian fries are delicious with these classic Filipino favourites, topped with pickled papaya slaw, garlic aioli and green onion. These fusion dishes are a celebration of Filipino and Canadian culture. Cheese is optional. 14Choice of: Chicken Adobo | Beef Kaldereta | Crispy Pork Belly | Grilled Pork Belly | Crispy Fish

Pilipino Tacos with Fries (3 pcs.)Our taco combinations celebrate our Mexican roots-the Manila Acapulco Galleon trade (1565-1815). Pilipino favourites topped with pickled papaya slaw, garlic aioli and green onion. Cheese is optional. 16Choice of: Chicken Adobo | Beef Kaldereta | Crispy Pork Belly | Grilled Pork Belly | Crispy Fish

Pandesliders with Fries (3 pcs.)Our love for sliders and fries comes from our historical exposure to American fast food. Pilipino favourites in pandesal bread with pickled papaya slaw, garlic aioli and green onion. 16Choice of: Chicken Adobo | Beef Kaldereta | Crispy Pork Belly | Grilled Pork Belly | Crispy Fish

CASA manila Chicken Crackling | Chicharon ManokCrispy chicken skin, topped or on the side, with sea salt, seasoned vinegar, pickled papaya slaw, garlic aioli and green onion. 10

Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling Beef Salpicado Sizzling Bulalo

Chicken ChicharonPandesliders

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Beef Kaldereta Poutine Fries

Beef Kaldereta FriesGluten-free ingredients**We are not a gluten-free or nut-free facility. All dishes may contain traces of gluten and nuts. Pilipino Fish Tacos

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SOUP & SALAD | SABAW & ENSALADA

Choice of: No Spice, Mild, Medium, Spicy Vegetarian (Option) Vegan (Option)*We offer gluten-free and peanut-free recipes. However, we are not a gluten-free or nut-free facility. All dishes may contain traces of gluten and nuts.

Gluten-free ingredients*

Green Mango Salad Eggplant SaladSalted Egg & Tomato Salad

Tamarind Soup w/ Prawns Chicken MamiBeef Bulalo

Tamarind Soup | Sinigang (serves 1–3)This most popular soup is made the CASA manila way. Ours is pure tamarind without MSG, imported from the Philippines, blended with fresh sautéed garlic, onions and tomatoes with okra, daikon, topped with Asian eggplant and long beans.Choice of: Pork Ribs 16 | Beef 16 | Boneless Milkfish 17 | Chicken 16 Tiger Prawns 17 | Tropical Vegetables 13

Beef Shank & Veggies in Broth | Bulalo (serves 1–2)Bulalo is ranked as one of the top Nilaga (boiled) dishes in the Philippines due to its rich taste and very satisfying broth. Our version is with bokchoy, corn, beef shank and beef marrow. Very hearty. 22

Chicken Rice Soup | Arroz Caldo Manok (serves 1)Much like Chinese congee, ours is made with house made chicken broth, boneless chicken, garlic, onions, rice, ginger, topped with salted egg, fried garlic, green onions and chicken skin chicharon. Bagnet this for an added variation. 14

Chicken Noodle Soup | Mami (serves 1)Flavourful broth made from real chicken bones and vegetables with fresh noodles makes this soup fulfilling. Topped with salted egg, garlic and green onions. 14

Mungo Bean Soup | Monggo Sabaw (serves 1–3)This nutritious and satisfying vegan soup, often compared to lentil soup, is made with mungo beans, vegetable broth and bokchoy, topped with fried garlic and green onions, done the CASA manila way. Bagnet this for an added variation. 14 Add a salted egg 2

CASA manila SaladOur signature salad made with atchara and Asian cabbages on top of crispy romaine, topped with onion, sesame seeds and house made calamansi sesame dressing. 10 Add a salted egg 2

Eggplant Salad | Torta EnsaladaA healthy and delicious salad, made with Asian eggplants, tomatoes and red onions, dressed with our seasoned garlic vinegar. 14 | Add a salted egg 2

Green Mango Salad | Manga EnsaladaThis salad is made with green unripened mango, jicamas, tomatoes, green and red onions. Comes with calamansi, sesame dressing and shrimp paste. 14 Add a salted egg 2

Salted Egg & Tomato Salad | Itlog Na Maalat at KamatisSalted duck egg salad is perfect with anything grilled or fried. Made with tomatoes, red onions, green bell peppers, Chinese parsley and seasoned vinegar. 9

Daikon Salad | Ensaladang LabanosWhite radish, tomato, white onions and topped with green onions is our version of "kimchi", without the chilli. A perfect side salad dish with everything. 8 Add a salted egg 2

Pickled Papaya Slaw | AtcharaOur house made atchara is made of pickled young papaya, carrots, red bell peppers and ginger with our blend of vinegar. A perfect side salad dish. 6 Add a salted egg 2

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HEALTHY VEGETABLE DISHES | GULAY

Bitter melon w/ Shrimp Mungo Beans w/ Shrimp

Torta Talong

Chicken Chopsuey

Taro Leaves (Laing)Coconut Ginger Vegetables Vegan Kare Kare

Coconut Ginger Veggies | Ginataan Sitaw KalabasaWith over 7,107 tropical islands, the Philippines have plenty of coconut trees and coconut recipes. This is our best-selling vegetable dish, made with long beans, butternut squash, and bell peppers with our creamy coconut ginger sauce. 15

Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk | LaingYou’re probably familiar with creamed spinach. Our version, made with fresh taro leaves stewed with our signature coconut ginger sauce and fermented shrimp paste, bagoong, is quite popular. Shrimp paste is optional. 17

Tofu & Tropical Vegetable Kare KareThe nutty savoury goodness of our Kare Kare sauce made with real peanuts is a perfect sauce for tofu and tropical vegetables, Asian eggplant, bokchoy and long beans cooked the CASA manila way. 16

Eggplant Omelette | Torta TalongA favourite recipe for our Asian eggplant is torta, eggplant omelette. Three eggplants garnished with tomato salsa and seasoned vinegar. 15

Sautéed Mungo Beans w/ Shrimp | Monggo GuisadoThe dish is considered a staple food in the Philippines. Our recipe is made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, bokchoy and shrimp. 18 | 15

Sautéed Bitter melon w/ Shrimp | Ginisang AmpalayaBitter melon is best known for its many health benefits and is popular for its savoury and acquired bitter taste. Cooked with egg, tomato, garlic and onions, it can be garnished with shrimp should you choose. 18 | 16

Shrimp & Tropical Veggies Bicol Express | Bagoong at GataThis is a popular dish from Bicol. The sauce is made of coconut ginger sauce, shrimp paste, cauliflower, onions, garlic, cooked with shrimp and tropical vegetables. 19 | 16

Chopsuey | SapsuyChopsuey simply means “mixed pieces”. The CASA manila way is cooked with broccoli, carrots, chayote. Choose between chicken or our vegan option.Chicken and Quail Eggs 15 | 13

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Bagnet it! ~ Top Any dish with 100 grams of chopped Lechon Kawali! $6.99

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CRISPY | MALUTONG

Crispy Pork Belly | Lechon KawaliA Filipino iconic favourite–pork belly fried to a crispy skin and softly marbled meat. Served with house made lechon sauce, seasoned vinegar and atchara. 18

CASA manila Lechon KawaliLechon kawali with tomatoes, garlic, onions and parsley with a light soy sauce vinegar dressing. A new variation of an old favourite. 18

Crispy Pork Hock | Crispy PataLarge pork hock, deep fried to fall-off-the-bone meat perfection with crunchy skin. Served with seasoned vinegar, house made lechon sauce and atchara. 19

Crispy Pork Belly with Shrimp Paste | BinagoonganSucculent double fried pork belly, lightly sautéed in house made shrimp paste, tomato and onions, topped with eggplant and green mango. 19

Pan-fried Milkfish | Pritong Daing BangusBangus, our national fish, prepared deboned, marinated in our signature blend of ingredients, then lightly pan-fried. Served with seasoned vinegar. 19

Crispy Platter (serves 3–4)Pork spring rolls, crispy pork hocks and calamari rings is a winning trio of crispy goodness. Served with house made dipping sauces and young green pickled papaya garnish. 40

Crispy Baby Squid | Pritong PusitPritong means “fried” and pusit means “squid”, making it the ultimate calamari experience with whole baby squid. Enjoy with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 16

Crispy Prawns | Pritong SugpoTiger prawns with shell and head on, in a light crispy batter, served with garlic aioli and house made Shanghai sauce. 20

Crispy Calamansi Fish Fillets | Pritong IsdaCrispy fish with a choice of calamansi sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, bell peppers, young green pickled papaya garnish in a calamansi sauce or choose garlic aioli dipping sauce. 18

Lechon Kawali

Crispy Platter

Crispy Pork Binagoongan Crispy Prawns

Crispy Fish Fillet

all of our recipes and sauces are from whole foods made from scratch and freshly cooked. we use local ontario beef, pork & chicken, sea salt, canola oil, tamari gluten-free soy sauce, premium fish sauce, real herbs & spices, without adding MSG, artifical flavours and ingredients.

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GRILLED | INIHAW

Grilled Platter (serves 3–4)Grilled pork belly, grilled squid and BBQ chicken skewers (4 skewers) are a hearty grilled medley that will satisfy. Served with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 55

Grilled Pork Belly | Inihaw LiempoThis dish is succulent and tasty, especially since our marinade is special. Served with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 19

Grilled Garlic Prawns | Inihaw SugpoA tasty garlic prawn dish similar to the Hawaiian shrimp truck recipe, but unmistakably Filipino because we use whole prawns with head and shell on. It's great for sipping the juices. 22

Grilled Squid | Inihaw PusitWhole grilled squid marinated, then grilled, is a tasty and healthy dish. Served with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 20

Grilled Beef Ribs | Inihaw BakaThinly sliced and marinated with the same tangy notes and aromatics our grilled pork belly is famous for. Served with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 20

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken | Inasal ManokChicken marinated in a lemongrass blend brings the flavour of Bacolod to Toronto. Served with seasoned vinegar and young green pickled papaya garnish. 18

Grilled Platter

Grilled Beef Ribs

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

Grilled Pork Belly

15% gratuity will be added for groups of 10 or more. If you must split bills, please allow extra time and patience.

Grilled Garlic Prawns

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Adobo Dishes | AdobongAdobo is unofficially the national dish of the Philippines and undoubtedly the most popular. The CASA manila way is cooked with fresh garlic, tamari gluten-free soy sauce, vinegar and our blend of spices.Choice of: Chicken 18 | Pork 18 | Chicken & Pork 22 Tofu, Green Beans & Eggplant 16

Tomato Garlic Beef | Kalderetang na BakaThis beef dish is a Filipino-Spanish recipe, made with tomato, garlic and bay leaves. We add our blend of ingredients, which makes this a savoury stew with potatoes, carrots, peas, olives, green and red bell peppers. 19

Pork Bicol Express | Bagoong at GataThis is a popular dish from Bicol, where the sauce is made of pork, coconut milk, shrimp paste, onions and garlic, cooked with shrimp and tropical vegetables. 19

Peanut Sauce Dishes | Kare KareThe nutty savoury goodness of our Kare Kare sauce made with real peanuts is a perfect sauce for beef, chicken, tofu and tropical vegetables cooked the CASA manila way. Now you can enjoy this best seller in a variety of options.Choice of: Oxtail & Beef 20 | Chicken 18 | Tofu & Tropical Vegetables 17

Tropical Vegetables in Shrimp Paste | PinakbetA favourite native vegetable dish made with okra, butternut squash, bitter melon, Asian eggplant, long beans and shrimp, cooked in house made fermented shrimp paste, bagoong. Shrimp paste is optional. 18

Manila Chicken CurryGolden curry and CASA manila’s coconut ginger sauce infused with lemongrass and turmeric, is a perfect combo for chicken. This curry dish is milder unless ordered spicy. 18

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Chicken & Pork Adobo Beef Kaldereta

Pork Bicol Express

Kare Kare Beef & Veggies

Coconut Ginger Chicken Manila Chicken Curry

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Pinakbet w/ Bagnet

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*We offer gluten-free and peanut-free recipes. However, we are not a gluten-free or nut-free facility. All dishes may contain traces of gluten and nuts.

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Pan-fried Milkfish Pritong Daing BangusBangus, our national fish, prepared deboned, marinated in our signature blend of ingredients, then lightly pan-fried. Served with seasoned vinegar. 19

All Day Filipino BreakfastlogsSavoury meat or milkfish served with garlic rice, fried eggs, atchara and pandesal bread rolls makes these choices your typical, but not ordinary Filipino breakfast.Choice of Breakfast:Tapsilog-Beef Tapa 18 Daingsilog-Half Milkfish 19 Tocinolog-Sweet Pork 18 Longsilog-House made Filipino Pork Sausage 18

Coconut Ginger Veggies

Tapsilog

WHICH DEFINE FILIPINO CUISINE

Coconut Ginger PrawnsBistek Tagalog

Coconut Ginger Chicken | Ginataang ManokCASA manila’s coconut ginger sauce is perfect with chicken. Try this tasty chicken dish, with chayote, bokchoy and coconut. 19

Coconut Ginger Prawns | Ginataang SugpoCASA manila's coconut ginger sauce is perfect with prawns with shells. Try this tasty seafood dish, especially if you love coconut. 22

Beef Steak | Bistek TagalogCASA manila’s Filipino-style steak is thinly-sliced medium cooked beef sirloin, pan-seared with a citrus soy sauce and garnished with fried red onions. 19

Pork Blood Stew | DinuguanThis dark stew is made of pork meat, cooked and simmered in pig’s blood, vinegar and garlic, topped with green chilli. 19

Pan-fried Milkfish

Tocinolog

Dinuguan

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NOODLES, RICE, BREAD, FRIES & QUINOA

Pancit Bihon Noodles (Serves 2–3)Bihon means “very thin”. This dish is made with thin rice vermicelli noodles with chicken, shrimp and mixed vegetables, cooked in chicken broth.Choice of: Chicken, Shrimp & Vegetables 14 | Vegan 14

Pancit Canton Noodles (Serves 2–3)Another popular pancit that you’ll see are fresh canton noodles with chicken, shrimp and mixed vegetables cooked in chicken broth. 14

Mixed Noodles | Pinaghalong Pancit (Serves 2–3)Can't decide between bihon or canton? We will blend both together for you to enjoy. 14

Seafood Noodles | Pancit Palabok (Serves 2–3)Thin rice noodles with seafood sauce, made from boiled shrimp heads and annatto seasoning, topped with shrimp, squid, dried fish flakes, chicken chicharon, boiled egg, fried garlic, green onions and lemon. 17

Filipino Bread Rolls | PandesalBeautifully textured and slightly sweet, our dinner rolls complement our savoury sauces or can be enjoyed as a side with butter.(4 Buns) 3 | (8 Buns) 6

French Fries | Pritong PatatasCanadian potatoes goes well with many of our dishes. Served with garlic aioli. 6

Garlic Quinoa | Kinwang may Bawang (Serves 1–2)Looking for a rice substitute but without the carbs, so you can soak up the savoury sauces from our dishes? Try this super food, made with fried garlic. 8

Steamed White Jasmine RiceSimple yet fulfilling, white jasmine steamed rice is common but not at all ordinary.Choice of: (Serves 1–2) 2.50 | (Serves 2–3) 5

Fried Garlic White Rice | SinangagWhat makes any of our dishes even more tempting? Garlic and savoury seasonings blended with our white jasmine rice.Choice of: (Serves 1–2) 3.50 | (Serves 2–3) 7

Steamed Brown RiceChoice of: (Serves 1–2) 3.50 | (Serves 2–3) 7

Fried Garlic Brown Rice (Serves 2–3)Who would have thought healthy could taste this good just by adding garlic and savoury seasoning? Enjoy this textured, garlic savoury brown rice. 8

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Pancit Bihon Pancit Palabok Pancit Canton

Garlic Quinoa Fried Garlic White RicePandesal

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*We offer gluten-free and peanut-free recipes. However, we are not a gluten-free or nut-free facility. All dishes may contain traces of gluten and nuts.

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COMBO DINNER 5• Pork Bicol Express• Calamansi Sweet & Sour Crispy Fish• Pancit Canton | Egg Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables• Steamed White or Garlic Rice 56

COMBO DINNER 8• Monggo Guisado Mung Beans w/ Shrimp• Inasal Manok | Grilled Lemongrass Chicken• Daing na Bangus | Fried Milkfish• Steamed White or Garlic Rice 59

COMBO DINNER 6• Chicken & Pork Adobo• Beef Kaldereta | Tomato Garlic Stew• Manga Ensalada | Green Mango Salad• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

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COMBO DINNER 1• Sizzling Pork Sisig Hot Plate• Pancit Bihon | Rice Vermicelli Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables• Kare Kare | Peanut Oxtail & Beef Stew with Tropical Vegetables• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

COMBO DINNER 2• Lechon Kawali | Crispy Pork Belly• Ginataang Sitaw Kalabasa Coconut Ginger Vegetables• Chicken Adobo• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

COMBO DINNER 7• Inihaw Liempo | Grilled Pork Belly• Kare Kare | Peanut Oxtail & Beef Stew with Tropical Vegetables• Crispy Prawns• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

COMBO DINNER 3• Bistek Tagalog | Beef Steak• Pritong Pusit | Crispy Baby Squid• Ginisang Ampalaya Bitter melon with Shrimp• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

COMBO DINNER 4• Daing na Bangus | Fried Milkfish• Crispy Pata | Crispy Pork Hocks• Pinakbet | Tropical Veggies, Pork pieces & Shrimp in Bagoong• Steamed White or Garlic Rice

TITA MILA'S COMBO PICKS choice of garlic or steamed riceserves 2-4

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SIGNATURE DESSERTS &

Leche Flan | Crème CaramelOurs is always smooth and not too sweet. This rich and creamy flan topped with its own caramel is a great example of the most popular dessert at any gathering.7 | Add ice cream 4

Ube Layer CakeUbe is a purple yam which has a nutty flavour and tastes like no other. Here it is made into a layered cake with ube halaya in the centre and butter cream icing on the outer. 8 | Add ice cream 4

Sans Rival CakeSans Rival means "without rival", a butter cream and egg white meringue layered, a Filipino-Spanish dessert. The taste is unrivalled! 9

Cassava CakeFilipino ingenuity at its finest as we turn this root vegetable, cassava, into a delectable dessert made with coconut cream. It is a traditional Filipino dessert that is familiar to island folks. 8 | Add ice cream 4

Sticky Coconut Rice Cake | Biko sa LatikBiko is a well-liked Filipino dessert made with glutinous sticky rice, coconut milk and brown sugar, topped with caramelized coconut cream. 8

The Ultimate Halo HaloOur most iconic dessert was featured on CBC radio and several media publications. Our Halo Halo with over a dozen ingredients represents the mix of cultures in the Philippines. Shaved ice infused with a cream blend and pandan essence, topped with young coconut strands, nata de coco "coconut jelly", kaong "palm fruit", two types of sweet beans, pandan gelatin, purple yam, jackfruit, saba banana and leche flan, then crowned with our ube taro CASA manila's Gourmet Ice Cream and pinipig, puffed rice flakes. Halo Halo means "Mix Mix"! 12

Coconut Pandan | Buko Pandan con HieloPandan is a tropical tree with edible fruit and here we use it in its gelatin form with young coconut strands, nata de coco "coconut jelly", kaong "palm fruit" mixed with a cream blend, pandan essence and shaved ice crowned with coconut ice cream. This is what makes our version unique. 10

Corn on Ice Sundae | Mais con Hielo EspecialThis corn dessert is a quirky Filipino dessert. Ours is with a special blend of cream, corn kernels, cream of corn with ice, topped with coconut strands, coconut gel, leche flan, topped with our cheese and corn CASA manila's Gourmet Ice Cream and pinipig, puffed rice flakes. 10

Leche Flan

CASA manila'sUltimate Halo Halo

Mais con Hielo

Ube Layer Cake Sans Rival

Buko Pandan con Hielo

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ARTISAN ICE CREAM TREATS

Cassava Cake Biko sa Latik Ice Cream

Ultimate Halo Halo Party Bowl

Ube Cake

Sans Rival Cake

CASA manila's Gourmet Ice CreamMade with real milk and cream is so delicious in a variety of tropical and Filipino flavours in individual servings.Choice of:Ube Taro | Island Avocado | Coconut Dream | Mango Tango | Piña Colada Manila Vanilla | Filipino Chocolate | Cheese & Corn - 7

Take Home 1 Hand-packed litre tub. 14 no HST

2 Hand-packed 1-litre tubs. 26 no HST

Sans Rival Cake (Whole)*Sans Rival means "without rival" is a butter cream and meringue layered dessert. The taste is unrivalled!Choice of:Butter cream 48 | Mocha 48 | Ube 48*Larger sizes available (1 week in advance)

Ube Layer Cake (Whole)*Ube, purple yam is made into a layered cake with ube pudding in the centre and butter cream icing. 48*Larger sizes available (1 week in advance)

Ulitmate Halo Halo Party BowlPerfect for parties of six or more.Choice of:Small (Serves 6–12) 48 | Medium (Serves 12–20) 68 Large (Serves 20–30) 98 | Extra Large (Serves 30–50) 138*Serving sizes depends on various appetites

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