Bringing authentic Filipino flavors to SoHo.
Among its most popular offerings are its signature House Sisig, Adobo and Sampaloc Margarita.
Owner, Soledad “Choly” Robillo, draws upon the memories of family meals and her Filipino-Spanish heritage to create her menu.
Choly grew up in a household where family time and her happiest memories centered around the dining room table.
Born and raised in the Philippines, Choly was one of 11 siblings whose mother, Socorro, owned and ran a hotel in Davao City. Most of her siblings gravitated toward working in hospitality. In 2018, Choly opened Bananeras Kitchen in Davao City with immense success. Choly Filipino Restaurant is her first dining concept in New York City, where she has lived and worked in both hospitality and private banking for more than two decades.
Here, Choly explores her cultural heritage with a menu of family recipes passed down from generations of the Robillo family. Ingredients are sourced locally from small farms. Fabrics on the walls are reminiscent of the traditional Ikat patterns found in the Robillo family home in Davao City. Cooking, entertaining and making customers feel at home at her restaurant, or in her own home, remain the core of Choly’s warm personality.
Order for the table and spread the love.
GAMBAS FILIPINO | $15.00
Sautèed Shrimp In Garlic & Spices
SISIG | $20.00
A Filipino Classic Made from Pork Meat & Liver
KINILAW | $17.00
Fresh Tuna Made With Cane Vinegar & Other Spices
CHICHARON BULAKLAK | $18.00
Deep-Fried Ruffled Fat
LUMPIA SARIWA | $18.00
Fresh Vegetables Spring Rolls Serve With A Sweet & Savory Sauce
LUMPIA SHANGHAI| $15.00
Fresh Spring Rolls With Pork Filling & Served With A Spicy Dipping Sauce
MONGGO SOUP | $12.00
A Heary Soup Made With Mung Beans
KARE-KARE | $32.00
Filipino Oxtail & Tripe Stew In A Rich Thick Peanut Sauce
LENGUA ESTOFADO | $30.00
Beef Tonge Stew With Tomato Sauce Seasoned With Vinegar, Soy Sauce, & Aromatics
CHICKEN & PORK ADOBO | $22.00
A Spanish-Influenced Dish With Vinegar, Garlic, Soy Sauce & Black Pepper
LECHON KAWALI | $27.00
Crispy Pork Belly
PINAKBET | $18.00
A Medley Of Vegetables,Pork W/ Shrimp Paste
INIHAW NA BABOY | $25.00
Grilled Pork Chop Marinated In Soy Sauce, Pepper & Garlic
KRISPY PATA | $32.00
Deep Fried Crispy Pork Trotters
POMPANO | $28.00
Steamed and Topped With Crispy Garlic
BRANZINO | $22.00
Steam Mild White Fish Served With Lemon And Spices
PANSIT | $23.00
***no rice***
Stir-Fried Noodles Sauteed W/Chicken, Shrimp and Vegetables
GARLIC FRIED RICE | $4.00
LECHE FLAN |
$8 |
HALO HALO |
$14 |
TURON W/ICE CREAM |
$8 |
SAMPALOC MARGARITA | $ 15 |
GUYABANO MARGARITA | $ 15 |
PASSIONFRUIT MARGARITA | $ 15 |
TRADITIONAL FILIPINO RUM COKE | $ 13 |
ESPRESSO MARTINI | $ 18 |
MOSCOW MULE | $ 18 |
OLD FASHIONED | $ 18 |
MOJITO | $ 18 |
PINEAPPLE GINGER MARGARITA | $ 13 |
CUCUMBER LIME SPRITZ | $ 13 |
SAN MIGUEL PILSEN | $ 8 |
SAN MIGUEL LIGHT | $ 8 |
SAN MIGUEL REDHORSE | $ 9 |
LAGUNITAS IPA | $ 8 |
IPA BROOKLYN | $ 8 |
STELLA ARTOIS | $ 8 |
CORONA | $ 8 |
BUDLIGHT | $ 8 |
VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BRUT YELLOW LABEL (FRANCE) – $180 BOTTLE
Filipino Oxtail & Tripe Stew In A Rich Thick Peanut Sauce
ST FRANCIS MERLOT (SONOMA COUNTY) – $45 BOTTLE / $15 GLASS
Spicy herb & vanilla overtones which give way to a full strong black fruit on the palate, nuanced with chocolate
FRANCISCAN ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON (MONTERY COAST, CA) – $45 BOTTLE / $15 GLASS
Rich, generous fruit characteristics & soft tannins balanced by hints of sweet oak with velvety smooth finish.
Delas Saint-Esprit Côtes-du-Rhône (Rhone Valley, France) – $50 Bottle
Made from a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes which come from a small village in Ardeche region. The vineyard’s southern exposure on the steep granite hillside provides the best growing conditions for the veins.
PACIFIC RIM SWEET RIESLING (COLOMBIA VALLEY, WA) – $42 BOTTLE / $15 GLASS
Moderately sweet with flavors of pineapple, peach, and hints of honey. The finish is bright and crisp.
HARKEN SHARDONAY (ARROYO SECO AVA OF SALINAS VALLEY) – $52 BOTTLE / $18 GLASS
100% barrel fermented to create a rich Chardonnay with a classic profile of tropical fruit and Bosc Pear alongside warn oak aromatics.
BONTERRA ORGANICALLY GROWN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021 (CALIFORNIA) – $42 BOTTLE / $15 GLASS
Crisp with grapefruit and kiwi aromas on the nose and lush honeydew melon flavors with a bright, dried herb, black olive and tart citrus finish.
ICED TEA | $ 6 |
CALAMANSI JUICE | $ 6 |
COKE | $ 4 |
DIET COKEE | $ 4 |
SPRITE | $ 4 |
CLUB SODA | $ 4 |
TONIC WATER | $ 7 |
SPARKLING EVIAN | $ 4/6 |
STILL EVIAN | $ 6 |
COFFEE | $ 4 |
CAPPUCCINO | $ 5 |
ESPRESSO | $ 5 |
HOT CHOCOLATE | $ 5 |
TEA | $ 4 |
We were all really happy with what we ordered and the overall experience at Choly. I'd definitely recommend for a more authentic Filipino experience in Manhattan!
Emily L
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The bar was such a vibe and dessert brought me back home.
Chard Consul
Great service and ambiance. My friends and I enjoyed meeting the friendly staff, and the food was authentic and delicious! I am half Filipino, and the cuisine made me feel at home
Catherine Nurmi
It was an amazing experience. Feels at home. Food were excellent. Service was really warm. Servers are very hospitable. We flew from Florida and looked out for a Filipino restaurant and we made the right choice.
Angelo Lightle
True to form, the sisig came on a hot sizzling skillet, perfectly chewy and crunchy. The kinilaw was so refreshing and paired well with our drinks. The kare kare was the star, and this restaurant does an amazing rendition of it. Generous portions too - two of us came here on an empty stomach and we both saved plenty of leftovers.
Al Bako
90 W Houston St, New York
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