Tambayan is a Filipino restaurant in Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market—and it’s carving out a space for lovers of Pinoy cuisine in the area.
In the Philippine context, the word “tambayan” can hold a lot of sentimental value. And it’s doing the same for people craving a taste of home or a bite of something new.The first of its kind in the historic Philly location, Tambayan serves no-fuss, Filipino comfort food. Proprietor Kathy Mirano has had a long history with Reading Terminal Market. She opened Tambayan in 2021 after working for another restaurant in the market for 21 years.
“I’m really, really honored to be here. I’m waving my flag, not only for me but also my fellow Filipinos,”Mirano’s food is a love letter to the cuisine she grew up with and the family that helped her get to where she is today. The menu reads like home-cooked meals Filipinos grew up eating at home, prepared with love by parents or grandparents.