Heirloom StewKare-Kare
Oxtail and native vegetables slow-simmered in a rich toasted-peanut sauce, served in a clay pot with bagoong on the side.
Angono, Rizal • Since 1983
Experience AuthenticFilipino Heritage
Traditional Filipino Cuisine · Folk Art Gallery · A Cultural Experience passed down through three generations.
40+
Years of Heritage
Our Story
A living heirloom of Filipino folk food & folk art
Nestled in Angono, Rizal — the Art Capital of the Philippines — Balaw Balaw has welcomed travelers, artists, and families around its long narra tables since 1983. What began as a family kitchen passing down heirloom recipes has grown into a heritage house of lutong bayan, hand-painted higantes, carved masks, and folk paintings hung on every wall.
Every plate is prepared the way our lola taught us — slowly, over wood fire, with respect for the land and the sea. Every corner of the house tells a story of our town and its artists.
- Heirloom Filipino Cuisine
- Living Folk Art Gallery
- Family Tradition Since 1983
- Cultural Dining Experience
Kakanin at Ulam
Signature dishes from our family table
A handful of the heirloom plates guests return for. Every recipe is cooked to order, in the tradition of Angono's old kitchens.
Heirloom Stew
Sour SoupSinigang na Hipon
Fresh river shrimp in tamarind broth with kangkong, radish and gabi — bright, warming, and unmistakably Filipino.
GrilledInihaw na Baboy
Charcoal-grilled pork on banana leaf with three heritage dipping sauces from the family kitchen.
Slow BraiseAdobong Manok
Free-range chicken lacquered in aged soy, vinegar, garlic and bay leaf — the way our lola taught us.
Fresh & RawKinilaw na Dalag
Freshwater catfish cured in coconut vinegar with ginger, chili and red onion. Bright, coastal, alive.
DessertHalo-Halo
Ube ice cream, leche flan, jackfruit, sago and sweet beans crowned over shaved ice with fresh coconut milk.
Sining at Silid
A house of art and hospitality
The Experience
More than a meal — a cultural welcome
Authentic Cuisine
Heirloom recipes cooked over wood fire, with produce from local farms and rivers.
Folk Art Gallery
Wander among paintings, carved masks and higantes by the artists of Angono.
Native Ambience
Bamboo, capiz, and narra wood surround you in a warm, hand-built setting.
Family Friendly
Long tables, boodle fights, and lolo-approved portions for every generation.
Private Events
Weddings, birthdays and cultural gatherings hosted with heritage hospitality.
Kuwento ng Panauhin
Stories from our long table
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The kare-kare tastes like my lola's kitchen. Walking through the gallery afterwards felt like being welcomed into a family home.
MS
Maria Santos
Manila
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An unforgettable evening — folk art on every wall, banana leaves on the table, and the warmest hospitality in Rizal.
JC
James Cruz
Travel writer
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Balaw Balaw is our town's living room. Every celebration in my life has passed through those narra tables.
IR
Isabela Reyes
Angono local
Bisita Kayo
Come sit at our long table
Reservations are recommended for weekends and larger groups. Call us, message us on Facebook, or simply walk in — the coffee is always brewing.
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#11 Don Justo, Doña Justa Village
San Roque, Manila East Highway
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
San Roque, Manila East Highway
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
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Open daily
Mon – Sun · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Kitchen closes 8:30 PM
Kitchen closes 8:30 PM
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