Makulít

Formed by Xrysto Castillo and Mike Bautista, both former cooks at the Chinese restaurant XLB, Makulít is an exciting fusion of Filipino flavors with Americana-inspired fast food. This culinary love letter to the in-between is an ode to their parents' cherished recipes as well as a nod to the fast food indulgences they once begged for as kids, culminating in a unique menu that celebrates the best of both worlds with dishes like longanisa burgers, poutine enriched with adobo gravy, as well as lumpia packaged in that classic french-fry paper bag. As Mike Bautista eloquently puts it, "It doesn't compromise on the flavor palate of the Philippines, which is very loud. We didn't want to muddle anything." It’s grown-up fast food for a Filipino palate. But don’t worry, these two still crave that classic drive-thru goodness. We are all still just kids inside, after all.