The couple who spent their life savings on a Filipino food truck
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มี.ค. 2022
- For a while now we’ve wanted to delve a bit deeper into the stories behind some of the epic food we share on Chasing a Plate. It’s a lot easier to do now we’re back home filming in Aotearoa/New Zealand because we can actually communicate with people! There are some really special people we want you to meet alongside the delicious food they create so watch out for more videos like this one dropping soon!
Hapunan Filipino Kitchen is one of our favourite eateries- a food truck and takeout shop owned and operated by couple Laura & Aldrin Tabora serving contemporary Filipino food. We’re so excited to share their story with you.
Huge thanks to Aldrin, Laura and the Hapunan team for allowing us to film and share their story. You guys rock!
What we ate and where we ate it:
Adobo del diablo (marinated chicken thighs, slaw, coconut rice) $16
Beef kare kare (braised beef in a peanut and annatto sauce, slaw, coconut rice) $16
Pata tim (pork hock in a steamed bao) $13Lumia (Filipino spring rolls) $12
Calamares (flash fried squid tossed in sweet soy and roasted peanuts) $14
Hapunan, 316 Main Road, Huapai, Auckland, New Zealand.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm and 4pm to 8pm. Call 021 091 97050 to pre-order.
The Hapunan food truck can be hired for private events (they'll resume visiting markets etc soon)- check out their website for more info: www.hapunan.co.nz/
The couple who spent their life savings on a Filipino food truck #chasingaplate #filipinofood #aucklandfood
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They're the best!!! Still remember when we got offered the $300 for the taho, still wouldn't say yes if that happened again 😂😂😂
😂😍 that was you?! Love it! It’s such a great story. Far out their food is great- we never ever tire of it and they’re both so passionate at what they do. Thanks for watching guys! Cheers, Sheena
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Kabayan, thank you so much for bringing a part of our country to theirs. Keep up the good work. Not only you are serving our food to them but also the love.
I know that you and your family will be blessed. 💕💕💕
What a lovely message! Thanks for watching mate. We’re so lucky Aldrin and Laura are so passionate about sharing the deliciousness of Filipino cuisine! Cheers, Sheena
Show the world our great Filipino Cuisine! Mabuhay❤
So awesome having ambassadors like Aldrin and Laura sharing delicious Filipino food with NZers! Thanks for watching Ferdinand. Cheers, Sheena
What a treat! They're innovating in a very smart, sensitive way. It all looked and sounded so good!
You’d love it MsKestrela! The food is incredible! And they’re such lovely people- so neat to be able to champion people doing exciting things on here. Thanks for watching this one! Cheers, Sheena
What an amazing profile. The food looks positively mouth-watering and it’s lovely to hear the owner/chefs repeatedly speak about making it with love. Well done, you! 🙌❤️
Thanks Michael 😍 Such a lovely couple and it was so neat watching them at work- everyone who came into the shop was greeted and welcomed so beautifully. And their food! You’d love it. Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Thank you for bringing Filipino food and culture to New Zealand. I can see you put a few twist to the menu and food. But the Filipino food is never basic . Its complex and savory.
Hi Rose, thanks for watching! I think they were referring to the presentation as simple rather than the flavours. It’s so awesome to have such passionate people representing Filipino food culture in NZ. We love their food so much. Have a brilliant day! Cheers, Sheena
I agree with you. I know they want to put Filipino food in a new level (in NZ), but the manner in which she said 'basic' didn't sound right to me. The lady should think of a more creative way to express what she meant, because as a Filipino who grew up with a mother who cooked delicious and appealing dishes, it didn't sound right. I also grew up going to local restaurants and five-star hotels and the food presentation made by Filipino chefs is excellent. Even if you are generalizing how a typical Filipino dish is presented like in small food stalls in the streets (carinderia), there are more creative ways to describe our cuisine, right?
Food presentation around the world is, after all, basic in its purest sense, nothing less. Food in plate, savor, eat. Take for example the Swiss fondue. It's as basic as it could get: old bread and melted cheese. But it evolved, and many renditions were made from this simple dish made from the Alps.
The food presentation of the restaurant is nice, but they're not the first to make Filipino food look "presentable". For decades, many Filipino chefs and cooks have been stepping up their game when it comes to gastronomical and fusion Filipino cuisine. It's all over the internet. Nothing new.
Either way. It's the way she said 'basic' that didn't sound right.
Rose-Well said! The woman owner can speak gloriously of their fare, but it is offensive to describe Filipino food in the Philippines as being “basic” or not really presentable compared to theirs! Where did she eat in the Philippines that she would describe it as such?! Presentation is one of the hallmarks of our cuisine; we take pride and care in serving food that is not only very tasty, but also visually appealing. That owner’s comment reeks of racism and cultural misappropriation, especially considering that Caucasians/White Europeans have a long and continuing history of practicing superiority over other cultures! Theirs is not the only business to have presented our cuisine in varied forms, but it is nowhere close to what we HUMBLY and EXCELLENTLY make in our beloved homeland!
@@dramaqueen2964 Very true , I agree with you.
Aww me and my husband have known this couple for many years, since Farro 😉❤️. Very genuine funny and hardworking people
Well done Aldrin & Laura
Aren’t they amazing?! We think they are the bees knees! And their food is so sensational. Thanks for watching Joy, hope you enjoyed this video. Cheers, Sheena
Always enjoy these videos! Sheena and Thomas - the both of you are absolutely superb when it comes to showcasing these amazing folks and conveying their passion behind the delicious food that they put out. You are doing the kiwi culinary scene a massive favour - I hope to visit some day! Thank you for all your effort in the videos!
Thank you so much for the generous words Feng Yi Chew! It is always such a privilege getting to share these stories and to showcase the huge effort that goes into building these amazing businesses. Thank you for your support 😍 And hope you can visit soon! Cheers, Sheena
You’re so passionate and put lots of love and effort in your work!!!! You’re making such clever and worth it alternative content for these “virus times” ! Btw I still miss your travel docus haha 💕I love you, wish you the best !
😍😍😍 this is such a beautiful message! Thank you so much mate- we really appreciate it 💕 Making the most of being back home and sharing the food culture here which is so awesome. Hope it’s not too long before we can see more of the world again. Thanks for watching and commenting. Big love back! Cheers, Sheena 💕💕💕
The most amazing couple, aldrin yells hello every time we go. Love the store front, we head out every 2-3 weeks for our fix. Now we just need to get these sauces bottled!! The taho is all that and then some 💕💕
Totally agree R Smith! They welcome everyone so beautifully- it makes you happy the instant you walk in. Oh gosh- those sauces! I have cravings now and we only ate there last week 😆 thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed this one! Cheers, Sheena
Wea is this at? Wana try it out
@@taitauaese1063 Huapai mate, the details are in the video description 😄
I live in Kumeu/Huapai and Hapunan has brought absolutely amazing food to our community and we love them very much! ♥
😍😍😍 that’s so awesome to hear Claudine! We do too! They are so passionate about what they do and they love being based in Huapai and serving the community there. Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena
WOW!!! What a great inspirational story, that food looked amazing.
It’s SO good Jo! And they’re such a lovely couple- super passionate. So happy you enjoyed the video- thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
I am so proud to be a Pilipino that the Filipino food is started to notice now in the mainstream well done hapunan in ouckland New Zealand
Love the story and great title for the video too! Awesome to get the background about them and how they got here
Thanks so much for watching guys! So cool how we can get delicious Filipino food here in our home city! Hope you guys are well! Cheers, Sheena
so beautiful ! beautiful people, food, feelings and memories that food creates
Well said mate! They are awesome and their food is next level- such a great story to be able to share on the channel! Hope you guys are well. Thinking of the turmoil over there in your part of the world 😳 Sending love! Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate we are good. we are helping where we can. i've send women hygene products, clothes and money. Mugur organized free transport around the country for people. yesterday was the first day of no more masks anywhere, any type of gathering is allowed. our numbers are veeery low. people are still in a big part responsable and still wear masks in crowded areas, but as a legal point of view everything is now open. we don't need to show proof of vaccines of green passport. so as a bonus you can come :P
Wow that food looks delicious. Enjoyed the story and such a nice couple. Wish I could teleport from Halifax Nova Scotia to New Zealand. Enjoy your day/evening.
😆😆😆 hope you can come and visit one day Janet! Thanks for watching- it was such a great story to share on the channel- beautiful people and food! So happy you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena
You may thought that Filipino food didn't evolved because we Filipinos value authenticity...but still thanks for bringing Filipino foods in different level..
The food is just fantastic- love getting to share the work of two people who are passionate about promoting Filipino cuisine. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
Now that’s what I call good food would love to be able to try that you guys are awesome keep up the good work everyone needs to support this food truck this is awesome
Thanks so much for the encouragement mate! So happy you enjoyed this one 😄 thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
Wow so amazing to both of you! That's one of my dream and was here now at Virginia USA, trying to find your place. God bless!
Thanks for watching mate! Cheers, Thomas
Will have to check out this place when I'm next in Auckland 😎 love to you all
from Queenstown 🏔️
For sure David! It’s a winner 🤤 Thanks for watching- hope you enjoy what we have coming up on the channel. Keen to get down your ways for a bit of filming soon! Cheers, Sheena
Love your videos. Can't wait for y'all to start travel. But, watching videos of NZ through your eyes have convinced a group of friend to come on down. We are a group of foodies that like to emerce ourselves in non tourist things (90%). Hopefully next January or February. It would be nice to have a NZ off the beaten path through your eyes video.
Thanks so much mate and that is so exciting that you and your mates are planning a trip to visit us! 😍 Check out our campervan trip if you haven’t already- we visit some of our favourite food spots around the country 😄 Cheers, Sheena
Hey you guys, it was awesome seeing you guys in Hapunan (yes I was the guy who ask for a photo) fantastic content. Keep it up. Liked liked liked!!!
Hi Dennis 😍👊 So great to meet you that night mate. Thanks so much for watching and for your support. This was such a blast to film. Already craving Hapunan again though- far out their food is awesome! Thanks for watching and hope you like what we have coming up on the channel! Cheers, Sheena
Absolutely amazing guys they deserve the recognition, cheers from Alister in OZ.
Hi Alister! Thanks for watching mate! We always love sharing stories like this and their food is fantastic! Cheers, Sheena
Filipino dishes do evolve. There's a thousand-and-one- ways to cook adobo.
Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
yummmy!!! definitely will try it out in the near future!
Yay! The food is absolutely fantastic 😍 thanks for watching mate and hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Sheena
Thanks for the video Sheena, missing Thomas in here? :) Filipino food doesn't look basic. Food presentation is everything for us :)
Hi Irene! Thanks for watching mate. Thomas stayed behind the camera that day but he’s glad he was missed 😄 Hope you enjoyed the video- so happy we can get tasty Filipino food here in Auckland! Cheers, Sheena
Agree. The way she said basic didn't sound right to me.
@@Ver0_Cat I agree. There is a difference in presentation between home cooked meals, and restaurants. It doesn't mean it's "basic", it's just practical. Home=simple vs. restaurants=fancy it up. Because you're selling it to the public.
I MUST go on a trip to Huapai! Now need to find out when in Auckland Huapai is compared to us.
You must Debbie! You would love it I’m sure! Thanks for watching and commenting on this video mate. Happy Friday 🥳 Cheers, Sheena
I just finished dinner yet this video made me so hungry. Looks like they put together the complete package:)
😆😆😆 you need a taho for dessert Grace! Thanks for watching this one mate- it was such a fun one to film- we love what they do and the food is incredible! Hope you’re well, sending xoxox. Cheers, Sheena
Kudos, food looked fantastic, I hope their business thrives.
Us too! They are such hard workers and their food is incredible! Thanks for watching and commenting mate, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
In the Philippines we have different versions of Adobo... the one with black sauce only has vinegar and soy sauce, while there are also versions of Adobo with coconut milk which is referred to as (Ginataang Adobo), we also have a version without soy sauce, it is referred to as (Adobong Puti) which translates to 'White Adobo'.
Thanks for the info mate! Isn’t it neat that there are passionate people repping Filipino cuisine in NZ. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
I look forward to coming to Auckland soon and trying all these places (once it’s calmed down from covid)
😍 hope you’re able to get here soon Nicola! The food scene here is my favourite bit about the city. Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena
Taho is such a classic! “Tahooooo” Just had some the other day for breakfast.
😍😍😍 hope you guys are having the best time in the Philippines 🥳
You know I can say no pork dish can beat Adobo. And no bubble or 'boba' tea can match our Taho. Filipino cuisine is amazing. Our cuisine, Filipino cuisine is able to cook a delicious dish with a sour agent that also helps to make the food last longer. So even if you taste its sourness in food, it is still combined with other flavors, sweet and salty. That is why we see delicious taste and appetizing aroma in Filipino cuisine, and so it is popular.
"no pork dish can beat adobo"? *ULUL*
"no bubble or boba can match taho"? *ULUL AGAIN*... dont buhat ng banko boy... it sound like mayabang
We’re so lucky we can get a taste of it here in NZ! And have people who are so passionate about sharing it! Thanks for watching and commenting Ian, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate Ye, thank you for this wonderful video. Lez go Filipino food! Lovelvoe
@@lalaking.chinupa.sa.trosohan Basura!
You made me crave for Hapunan. Hope someday I can meet Mr. Hapunan in person, my #1 idol
😆😆😆 you totally have to get there soon mate! Aldrin is awesome and man can he cook! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Cheers, Sheena
Awesome 😎
So stoked you enjoyed it mate! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
Wow Im Filipino , naturally from Phils. but now i live in Nederlanda, i love our foods, nice to know there is filipino restaurant in NewZealand
Are there many Filipino restaurants in the Netherlands Dames Eva? We’re so lucky getting a taste of the Philippines here in Nz! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena
Filipino food fusion is like a bomb imagine sisig in tacos😋
Yassssssss!! Perfection! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Wow ! Classic pinoy name! Hapunan!! Astig sa pangalan palang at alam muna na pinoy!!
Thanks for watching mate! We’re so fortunate that we have 2 people as passionate as these guys bringing Filipino food culture to the masses! Cheers, Sheena
Awesome 😎💯💯
😍😍😍 yay! So happy you enjoyed it PURPLE! Cheers, Sheena
Cheers again Sheena and Thomas. You always find the best people.😍
😍😍😍 thanks mate! We meet so many awesome folks doing what we do. We’re very lucky. Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend. Sending lots of xoxo your way! Cheers, Sheena
So happy to see Filipino food is becoming so much more visible around the world. I was born there but grew up in Australia and England and now live in France but found some pigs’ ears in a French market and last night cooked them in a recipe from my mother’s ancestral village in the Philippines. I do French and English food for my kids but sometimes the tastebuds still look for their roots - and see my reply to Teresa below.
Sorry I missed your reply Josephine! Love that you were able to cook your Mum's dish for the family! We've noticed so many more Filipino restaurants here in Auckland- it's awesome to see. Hope you're having a fabulous week! Cheers, Sheena
Great video!
Thanks so much mate! Loved getting to share the story of Hapunan. Aldrin and Laura are such lovely people. Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Watching from nueva ecija Phil.💕🥰👍
😍 awesome mate! Thanks for watching! We’re so happy to be able to get a taste of the Philippines here in NZ! Cheers, Sheena
The couple who spent their life savings on a Filipino food truck. Good video. I support your video. Watched the video on March 10, 2022 rat like. Thank you so much
So glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks so much for watching. Cheers, Sheena
Are you guys planning to travel soon? Would love to see your take on Munich!
Would love to get to Munich! No plans just yet but hopefully it’s not long before we get on a plane! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
This couple brilliant ideas what they do to Filipino cuisine more love and care and look more appialing to the other culture rather than Filipino people. We aware that when we cooking our own food we don't pay attention 😋 i know taste good but the colour and presentation not very high standard. Keep it up. Its nice to see this video some new generation who born and grew up in different countries have passion our Filipino cuisine I'm very empress and present beautifully 😍 ❤.
It’s so awesome that they are sharing their love of Filipino cuisine with NZers! The food is absolutely delicious and their shop is such a vital addition to the Auckland food scene. Thanks for watching Jean! Cheers, Sheena
It's so true what Laura said, in the Philippines it doesn't matter how the food is presented we never care about that we get the food from the kaldero straight to a serving bowl or to our plate. What matters most is how it tastes. So glad there are Pinoy restaurants/food trucks within my reach (Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne).
Totally agree with this sentiment and with the concept of ugly delicious! Being Chinese- it’s true of many of our dishes too! Thanks for watching Carolyn, how you enjoyed this video! Cheers, Sheena
Forgot to say, I will definitely visit Hapunan when I come and visit NZ 😍
Yum!
So. Much. Yum!! We adore their food and what they do. Thanks for watching and commenting fizzguts. Cheers, Sheena
Oh I miss this food so much!!
Sorry to give you cravings mate! Thanks for watching and hope you get a fix of this tasty food soon. Cheers, Sheena
Very good video!
So happy you enjoyed it Sara! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena
I love how you describe the pinoy food
We love it! Thanks for watching mate, hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Sheena
An excellent video tastefully done🍽
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words mate! Omg Hapunan’s food is so delicious and they are such awesome people. We were so stoked to share their story. Cheers, Sheena
I'll say it again the food scene in your country just looks amazing. Really jealous to the extreme y'all. I reckon I get there soon so hungry so very hungry and jealous 😭😭😭😭😭 I almost have to go 100 miles from my home for great food. Oh Man I'm truly jealous. Great vlog thanks for sharing.
When you head out on a food trek mate do you ever bring home takeaways so you can freeze them? I’d totally do that 😆 thanks for watching this one- the food scene has just blossomed in our city over the past 15 years- it’s super exciting to get to share it. Have a great day! Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate A few of them offer frozen to take home, but yup I extra to take home. I've got enough curry to last till May. Love the series I am always jealous of the available real food restaurants that you two have access sorry SUPER JEALOUS 😋😋😋😋😋
@@telawsonartzy6880 hahah love your work mate!! 👊
@@ChasingaPlate thank you 🎉🎉🎉
Bisaya mana c Sir ohh...
Klaro kaayo
😃😃😀
Lami kaayo na ang Patatim ! ! !
Pata tim is SO delicious! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Filipino Food trucks are very popular here in the States from California (San Francisco to Los Angeles) to the Mid West of Chicago, Utah, Colorado & all the way to New York City & down to Miami Florida.
That’s awesome! 😍 Love the food truck culture over there. Thanks for watching and commenting on this video mate, hope you enjoyed it. Cheers, Sheena
As a half Filipino kiwi, I can't wait to try this place. Great stuff
Hope you enjoy it Charles! We adore their food and they’re awesome people. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy what we have coming up on the channel! Cheers, Sheena
Thomas and Sheena, you folks are helping to heal my depression. Kia Kaha
Thanks so much for watching Ghosts. We’re glad you’re able to “share a meal” with us via the videos mate. Kia kaha 💕💕💕 Cheers, Sheena
Filipino cuisine do evolve and Adobo in turmeric and coconut milk is an old recipe here in the Philippines. One of the many versions of Adobo.
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed the video- we’re so lucky to have such a passionate couple sharing Filipino cuisine with Aucklanders! Cheers, Sheena
Yum
So much yum! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena
Sinigang and ramen was the one i was amazed to make myself.
Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
hello dear friend,its really nice upload. keep it up and always welcome.m ccc
So glad you enjoyed it mate! They are an inspirational couple. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
Wow, pinoy food level up. g
Good job.
So much deliciousness! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Great food. But i think the chef should go back to the Philippines (or at least go to the right places) to try the food here. We have a myriad of restos in the city, a lot of fusions. It's easy to imagine pata in a pao, bec asado in asado siopao/bao is also sweet.
But their take on Pinoy food looks cool! Looks really different. Would love to try it. Doesn't always have to be traditional. But that can always be explained in their tagline hehe
It’s so awesome seeing people innovate and add their own personality to food isn’t it? Thanks for watching mate, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
Man I had the beef dish from here and hands down the best Filipino food I've ever had 👌🏾👍🏾😁
Omg it’s sooo good eh?! 🤤 The beef is so tender and flavoursome. Literally drooling thinking about it! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate ikr I only been there once and I've been craving it since 😫 Lol I stay literally the opposite side of where they are based so I can't wait until I'm back out there, hopefully soon 🤞🏾😁🤞🏾highly recommended 👍🏾✌🏾💯
Do it!!
New subscriber.
Hi wency, thanks for watching and subscribing! Love getting to share stories of small businesses like this, hope you like what we have coming up! Cheers, Sheena
New subscriber from canada po
Hi mate! Thanks for watching and for subscribing 😄 hope you enjoyed this one- we love Hapunan’s food so much! Cheers, Sheena
The adobo del diablo i believe is the Southern Luzon "chicken adobo sa gata" or in english is chicken abobo in coconut milk thats with turmeric hot spice is optinal you can add it any time. Adobo in the Philippines is not always vinegar and soy sauce, while vinegar is basic and can't be done without saltiness can source everywhere and in many flavors. Salt can be from plain salt, or from fish sauce, or fermented shirmp paste(bagoong) or unfermented shirmp paste(salted alamang).
Great info Nelson! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
There's actually a lot of versions of adobo and it varies from places to places here in the Philippines. There's a version of adobo that uses coconut milk as it's base. It's understandable that people thinks that adobo only has soy sauce and vinegar as its base because that's the classic adobo that were introduced in other countries. If you try to dig deeper, there's more than just the classic adobo and you will be amazed of how many delicious variations it has🤤😋.
Love that there are so many variations on the one dish! Something for everyone! Thanks for watching mate. Hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
In the Philippines they have 2 kinds of adobo white adobo and the other is dark adobo...
Thanks for watching mate! Is the dark adobo more common than the white? Hope you enjoyed the video 😄 Cheers, Sheena
Filipino foods are one of the foods in the world!
A melting pot of deliciousness! Thanks for watching! We’re so stoked to be able to get delicious Filipino food like Hapunan’s here in NZ. Cheers, Sheena
If thats your goal go all out even if it mean spending everything you got yes its a risk but at least you giving it a try 💪
Totally Dwain! You never know if you don’t try! Thanks for watching and commenting mate, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
We are blessed with a nice climate, we can grow greens 365 days a year .. Making a meal is almost your imagination is the only limitation. Some of our meals doesnt even nake sense but it works, example is tuyo and champorado for breakfast, dried salted fish eaten with chocolate rice porridge
The Philippines is such a special place. Thanks for watching Edwin. Cheers, Sheena
There's actually a version of (chicken) adobo that uses coconut milk.
Thanks so much for the info Katawhay! Would love to try it in the Philippines one day. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
the yellow adobo is called adobong dilaw here. The dark adobo is the traditional one but each region has a different way of cooking adobo.
Great info there mate! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
ilonggo adobo is red orange because we use atchuete.i never liked the dark adobo.also i only use native chicken when i cook adobo.
Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
There are all types of Adobos so it's not always "black". There are even Adobos with no soy sauce. The coconut version definitely exist in the Philippines specifically in the Bicol region. Look it up.
It’s great that there are people who are passionate about sharing Filipino cuisine in NZ- we’re lucky to have Hapunan! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
the basic look of the Filipino dishes actually depends on where you are eating. if it's a home cooked meal or just fron a carinderia or a small restaurant, then you might get something like that, but if you are at a nice restaurant, presentation will definitely be evident because to people who can afford, presentation is just as important as the taste, unlike in an average customer.
Thanks for watching Zee! Hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena
Why didn't they use Pork Ears for the Dinakdakan? And why is it in a bun?
I agree to what she said about the presentation of Filipino food. It is indeed a good lift of our cuisine…
Thanks for watching Mindyu! The food is just delicious- so happy we can get Filipino eats like this in Auckland! Cheers, Sheena
Mindyu-Are you serious?! The woman owner can speak gloriously of their fare, but it is offensive to describe Filipino food in the Philippines as being “basic” or not really presentable compared to theirs! Where did she eat in the Philippines that she would describe it as such?! Presentation is one of the hallmarks of our cuisine; we take pride and care in serving food that is not only very tasty, but also visually appealing. That owner’s comment reeks of racism and cultural misappropriation, especially considering that Caucasians/White Europeans have a long and continuing history of practicing superiority over other cultures!
@@dramaqueen2964 your name speak for yourself, she did not say anything negative about Filipino food it’s upon my observation that most of the food we have is colored brown and it was given a lift when the resto had incorporated some color and different cooking/ preparation techniques…Chill Madam✌️
@@mindyu2146 It is a shame you do not understand the English language! And obviously you do not know how to cook as well, because how else can you improve on dinuguan and adobong squid (for example) which are black! And what do you know about my name?! I love documentaries and dramatic films, you have a problem with that?!
@@dramaqueen2964 well it’s not a must that I understand English as I am Filipino, but it might be you who is nit picking, I did not focus on what the white owner who is by the way married to a little brown Filipino had said but rather on the whole presentation of the program, I don’t feel inferior to the west as I know Filipino food is delicious however sometimes the presentation is not that appealing..remember it’s not only our taste buds who eats but also our eyes 😜 or baka sa Rockwell ka lang kasi kumakain kami sa turo turo lang😛 and who cares if I’m not a chef never claimed to be one, what’s important is for me to appreciate good affordable food.. don’t fell bitter about the white lady because she is making money from the Filipino food after all🤓
Jabson Hector may 25¢(Mississippi) purefoods if there's a slot Guadalupe see you in Lucena from Aster de Guzman
...and I just ignore the taho guys every morning.
The food looks good though OMG.
😆 would love it if taho guys swung by every morning, I’d totally be in! Thanks for watching and commenting C J! Cheers, Sheena
"Taste is amazing but the look is very basic"
So true!
Thanks for watching Kevinne! Hope you enjoyed this video mate. We’re so lucky to have such incredible people promoting Pinoy food here in NZ. Cheers, Sheena
7:59 I was a bit worried when you took your first bite. Your top is lovely but oh so white. I was scared that it's gonna be stained.
😂 living life on the edge!
Come to India. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Hope we can return one day soon! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
Hapunan means dinner
Sure does! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
We have different kinds of adobo. Not all adobo in the Philippines is black. 😊
Thanks for the info Hazel! Hope you enjoyed this video 😄 Cheers, Sheena
You can always create a new name for your dishes if it isnt prepared, cooked, and taste the authentic traditional way. You can just add "inspired" to describe it like for example "... dish inspired from filipino adobo" or "... filipino tahu inspired drink".. Fusion is ok in regards to creativity aapect but sometimes non filipinos get the wrong idea of what an authentic taste is if he is first exposed to it.
Thanks for watching Garth! Cheers, Sheena
Hapunan is called dinner time.
Yesssss 😄 thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
I know they want to put Filipino food in a new level (in NZ), but the way the lady said 'basic' didn't sound right to me. She should think of a more creative way to express what she meant, because as a Filipino who grew up with a mother who cooked delicious and appealing dishes, it didn't sound right. I also grew up going to local restaurants and five-star hotels and the food presentation made by Filipino chefs is excellent. Even if you are generalizing how a typical Filipino dish is presented like in small food stalls in the streets (carinderia), there are more creative ways to describe our cuisine, right?
Food presentation around the world is, after all, basic in its purest sense, nothing less. Food in plate, savor, eat. Take for example the Swiss fondue. It's as basic as it could get: old bread and melted cheese. But it evolved, and many renditions were made from this simple dish made from the Alps.
The food presentation of the restaurant is nice, but they're not the first to make Filipino food look "presentable". For decades, many Filipino chefs and cooks have been stepping up their game when it comes to gastronomical and fusion Filipino cuisine. It's all over the internet. Nothing new.
No offence was intended with the use of the word basic- Aldrin and Laura are passionate about sharing Filipino food and culture with New Zealanders and this is their take on the cuisine. It’s great to be able to celebrate two people who are so passionate about sharing Filipino food culture. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
i think there's no comparison between a basic street food ₱5-10 taho and a restaurant quality taho...
Very different indeed 😄
Pinoy Fusion Cusine Galing Nya…Binagay nya sa panlasa ng mga Tao doon…dapat naman talaga ganon,
ibabagay mo sa panlasa ng bansang pupuntahan mo kase di naman lahat agad magugustuhan yung timpla.
Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena
Love your channel and usually enjoy your content however I find the videos of the owners and backstories a little boring. Prefer to watch you both eating and enjoying good food
😄😄😄 always great to get feedback on what you guys like to see on the channel! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena
Then call it shredded pork bun. NOT PATATIM that's a crime
hahaha if its black... its Dinuguan already hahaha
Thanks for watching and commenting mate, hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate thank you also for how you review and explaining each food. Im very happy that our Filipino foods is now getting their chance for others to enjoy. More power and More subs to come.
Why do so many Filipino restaurant owners keep confusing "AUSTRONESIAN" with "MALAY"? Malaysians has never colonized or greatly influenced the Philippines. If there are similarities between Malaysian cuisine & Filipino cuisine, that's because of the AUSTRONESIAN ROOTS. The Austronesians in the Philippines are older than the Austronesians in Malaysia and Indonesia and Oceania because the Philippines was the first stop of the Austronesian people who mass migrated from Taiwan. The Austronesian people who mass migrated stayed in the Philippines for hundreds of years before their children's children started moving to Malaysia and Indonesia and other areas. Do you know what I mean? I'm not trying to fight here. I just want to share valid information because this topic needs to be addressed.
Great info! You should include this information at Wikipedia
Great info Teresa! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
You are quite right Teresa. If you have done any of the modern DNA tests like 23&me and you have Filipino roots, you’ll see that a lot of your ancestors came through southern China, through the Taiwan strait then some went all the way south through Papua New Guinea and onto Australia/New Zealand. The Malay migration was secondary but that’s not what’s commonly taught in the Philippines. And any Filipinos who now reside in Oz/NZ can probably claim, yes we belong here, the peoples here also share our genetic haplogroups!
Getting away from the subject! Congratulations to Hapunan! Great you bet all on your dream and are making a grand success of it. The $300 taho should be headlines in the Philippines. Has no one heard yet?
Can you tie ya hair bk plz when u go to the kitchen
That’s a good suggestion Quinton. Hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Sheena
Filipino food is modern. It is presentable. You're making it sound like Filipino food is not good enough on its own. To all Filipinos out there, never let a white woman tell you your culture is not good enough.
No one said Filipino food is not good enough on its own nor did Laura say or imply that Filipino culture is not good enough. They would hardly be busting their guts promoting Filipino food culture here in NZ if this was the case. There’s always room for innovation in food no matter what the cuisine- the fact they’re both dedicating every day to cook and promote Filipino food is a love letter to the Filipino food culture. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate next time you come to the Phil, pass by Iloilo or Bacolod and you will taste the authentic Filipino cuisine.
Halleluia5000-I agree with your comment. The woman owner can speak gloriously of their fare, but it is offensive to describe Filipino food in the Philippines as being “basic” or not really presentable compared to theirs! Where did she eat in the Philippines that she would describe it as such?! Presentation is one of the hallmarks of our cuisine; we take pride and care in serving food that is not only very tasty, but also visually appealing. That owner’s comment reeks of racism and cultural misappropriation, especially considering that Caucasians/White Europeans have a long and continuing history of practicing superiority over other cultures!
Sorry they are exaggerating a bit about the adobo. There are white, yellow adobo. It is not even called adobo before and we do not have soy sauce. It was brought by the chinese traders. In my opinion the 300 dollar taho is a myth or a joke by the one who wants to buy it. Do not get me wrong i love taho but i will not pay 300 for it as it will be available the next day and day after. I wish them the success in making pinoy food known in NZ and beyond.
It's a true story mate. Honest to who G.
@@yzrnuit is true yes but intent to buy it at 300 bucks is i think a joke b the person who wants to buy it.
It’s neat we have such passionate people in NZ who are wanting to share Filipino cuisine with the wider community. Hahaha the $300 taho story is true as we know who was offered the money to sell their portion. Love it. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena
Just scroll to the top of the comments on this video and you can see who offered $300 to buy the Taho 😉
Back three years ago Taho wasn’t even widely available and as a food truck we didn’t operate everyday so it was a limited treat that someone was desperate to have and we will forever remember that day for the rest of our lives ♥️ Thank you for wishing us all the best and hope you’ll be able to try our food for yourself in the future 🙌🏻🇵🇭 I’m sure you’d love it!
@@lauracaddick361 i am here in Canada and maybe when i visit NZ and Oz in the future for sure i will drop by. Thanks
"the look is very basic", so we leave it to a white person to make Filipino food "presentable" yeah right lol
Hi MEL B, I’m certain there was no offence intended- merely suggesting that traditional Filipino food is generally simple in its appearance and that Hapunan want to innovate and give the community their take on the cuisine. I think stories like this should be celebrated given Aldrin and Laura’s purpose is to promote and share Filipino cuisine with NZers. Cheers, Sheena
the 300$ dollar offer is just a fairy tale story, this store is overhype nothings special here!
Nah it’s not, the person who was offered the $300 for their taho commented below 😄 You might not think there is anything special about Hapunan and what they are doing but we certainly do. Stop putting people down mate- be better. Cheers, Sheena
@@ChasingaPlate you know nothing about filipino food! this is overhype, is not authentic, they cannot even make a right adobo hahaha. the 300$ offer is BS!
@@trashtalkemperor you’re kind of missing the whole point of what Hupanan are creating. I’m not going to pretend that I’m an expert on Filipino cuisine but we have travelled around the Philippines for a few months and hence have eaten a lot of the food. We trust our tastebuds and this food is delicious. What didn’t you like about their food? Have you actually even tried the food? Or is your opinion completely invalid…?
that s not authentic filipino cuisine.the adobo does not look like the usual tasty adobo
Hapunan’s adobo is sensational! As explained in the video, Hapunan are changing things up from the usual way Filipino dishes are presented and cooked 😄