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| Silog @Republika |
A friend recommended for us to try the si-logs in Republika
in Filipino Town at Bathurst and Wilson. Si-log is “sinangag” (fried rice) and “itlog”
(egg, usually sunny side up). While the patio ambience leaves much to be
desired with the busy intersection, tough parking and a few bbq kiosks, the food
was totally worth it. The menu offered a whole lot of appetizers as it is
practically a pub and the apps were great with a cold glass of beer. The fam
and I went straight for the silogs.
The tapsilog and sisig-silog came as a rice bowl and beautifully presented! Just looking at it really made us hungry.
Tapa is marinated beef, perfectly seasoned sweet and salty. The serving was generous and great to the last bite.
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| Tapsilog @Republika |
Sisig is made of chopped pig's cheek with belly and liver,
seasoned with calamansi (Philippine lime), onions, and chili peppers. Anthony
Bourdain featured it in Parts Unknown and declared it, “perfectly
positioned to win the hearts and minds of the world.” Now, I love sisig. I’ve
had it from popular Manila joints such as Trellis. While Republika’s version is
not quite Aling Lucing’s in Pampanga, I would venture to say it is the best I have
had in this side of the world to date. The silog version is great but I would order
the main portion next time so I can get my fill!
Sisig Silog @Republika
With beer or without, the food at Republika will surely
satisfy!
