Sunday, August 17, 2025

Wild! At Chibog: A Re-imagined Filipino Brunch held in Melbourne

A re-imagined Filipino brunch last 12 and 13 August was held at Chibog by Chef Joff Hernandez of Lupa rice Bar and Chef John Rellama of Ferver Lab. The three course menu consisted of longganisa sausage rolls, tofu sisig lettuce wraps, kilawin and a surprise dish of calamari on calamansi skewer. The tofu sisig was a stand out with the flavours being perfectly balanced with the longganisa sausage roll a fitting nod to being Filipino- Australian. For mains, a twist on the classic escabeche served as a silog meal as well as the nostalgic arroz caldo with a citrus granita to finish with fermented wild berries as a welcome surprise.

Seasonal Filipino dining built on collaboration between like-minded individuals passionate about putting Filipino food in the tapestry of multicultural Victoria is what made Wild successful. Husband and wife team, Janine and Thuan Le, provided their signature hospitality as guests were welcomed to Chibog. Reminiscent of the warmth of the Filipino culture, Chibog continues to deliver a common ground  where culture and cuisine intersect.

Lutong Lupa menu 
 |  PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Lutong Lupa menu | PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Sisig Lettuce Wraps 
  |  PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Sisig Lettuce Wraps | PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Pampagana set - Longanisa Sausage Roll, Kilawin and a surprise addition of Calamari Skewers  |. PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Pampagana set – Longanisa Sausage Roll, Kilawin and a surprise addition of Calamari Skewers |. PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Seafood Silog (Crab Meat Fried Rice and Fried Egg)
   |  PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Seafood Silog (Crab Meat Fried Rice and Fried Egg) | PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Great turn out with Aussies trying this unique take on Filo cuisine  |  PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Great turn out with Aussies trying this unique take on Filo cuisine | PHOTO: Jason Cordi
PHOTO: Jason Cordi
PHOTO: Jason Cordi
PHOTO: Jason Cordi
PHOTO: Jason Cordi
Raine Cabral-Laysico
Raine Cabral-Laysico
For comments or feedback, email raine@philtimes.com.au or follow on IG @rainewritesdaily

Hot this week

Discover Pantego Electrical Services: Local Expertise You Can Rely On

Dependable electrical work is the backbone of any well-functioning...

10 High-Demand Service Industries in Australia

The service industry is regarded as one of the...

How Positive Behaviour Support Changes Lives

Positive behaviour support (PBS) is more than just a...

Australia and Philippines launch Exercise Alon 25

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Armed Forces of...

PCG-Melbourne, FASTCO vow strengthened support to International Students during Post Arrival Orientation Seminar

The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne (PCG-Melbourne), in partnership...

Topics

Discover Pantego Electrical Services: Local Expertise You Can Rely On

Dependable electrical work is the backbone of any well-functioning...

10 High-Demand Service Industries in Australia

The service industry is regarded as one of the...

How Positive Behaviour Support Changes Lives

Positive behaviour support (PBS) is more than just a...

Australia and Philippines launch Exercise Alon 25

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Armed Forces of...

PCG-Melbourne, FASTCO vow strengthened support to International Students during Post Arrival Orientation Seminar

The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne (PCG-Melbourne), in partnership...

Melbourne International Film Festival – ‘First Light’ – A Film Review

World-premiering in MIFF's Bright Horizons, First Light is James J. Robinson's...

Home Remedies And Professional Treatments To Reduce Wrinkles Fast

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process,...

How Do You Take a Phased Approach When Moving?

Just the thought of moving can send people rethinking...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img