How Chef Wesley Altuna's Filipino Delivery Restaurant Is Taking Over Toronto - The Experts

After being laid off from his job at an advertising agency, Wesley Altuna started selling Filipino food over Instagram. His project, called Bawang, exploded, and now he’s hand-delivering over 25 orders of beef mechado, pork adobo, sweet chili chicken wings, and deep-fried lechon a day to the city’s eager residents.
Credits:
Producer/Director: Daniel Geneen
Camera: Andrew Budziak, Ryan Morgan
Editor: Daniel Geneen
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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[@eater]

Thanks for watching! If you want to keep up with Wesley’s journey follow him at instagram.com/bawang.to

[@dontclickbait7106]

SMH TAKE OFF THAT MASK AND BREATHE THE FRESH AIR.

[@pinoyletsplay]

trivia 9:03 :did you know that bawang means onion in some part of south east asia... hmmmm..

[@AirsoftNY]

thanks for featuring filipino food

[@diensoy]

Dude that beef mechado made me drooling 🤤

[@PinoyChefKorea]

How long did he put that pork belly in the ove?l

[@denzelvillanueva6029]

"We're not late, just behind schedule" Filipino words to live by

[@MEGASTRIX]

Bruh I swear when they said they be somewhere at 7 they be coming 10. hahaha Why you guys do this to me.

[@rdu239]

Filipino time, as always "Dude where the hell are you?" "On the way"

[@shawnnaidoo5522]

Bro come to South Africa... You ask someone where are you.. And they say I'll be there now now bro.. It's south African time.. Party is set to be at 7.. Everyone shows up at 9 haha

[@bormixex6740]

Damn right made my day 😂😂😂

[@gamerxanime5900]

@@MEGASTRIX true

[@marcbjohnson]

I started eating Filipino food two years ago, and was blown away. I love it so much, that I started cooking it at home. It is a delicious cuisine. Now I want to travel to the Phillipines, meet the people, and really soak in the culture. I also love how this dude is grinding after losing his job. Food brings people together.

[@blogginsriverbymnl48isabop86]

Yep it ain't fancy, but sht hits home. Asian soul food.

[@marrimar4624]

you're welcome to visit us after this pandemic... stay safe kaibigan!

[@blznft9513]

@@marrimar4624 I hope to also

[@highstreet2535]

I can supply all the women you can eat for a price lol

[@lancelindlelee7256]

One dish I recommend is Binagoongang baboy/ Talong. Bagoong is a fermented shrimp paste. It can smell off to some but tastes amazing. It's a definite umami bomb. Then baboy is pork, talong is eggplant. Either works and if often combined. One of my favorite dishes.

[@DKtrek21]

He's a Filipino to his very core. No measurements in cooking. Cocky yet humble. Overworked but still passionate. And curse a lot but still respectful. Truest Pinoy in every sense of the word. I'm very proud of you my man. And I will go to your place just to get that nostalgic feeling of authentic Pinoy food, although it's a 4 hour drive.

[@DKtrek21]

@@qwertywrites3460 @Qwerty Writes Humbleness is not boasting about your achievements. Yeah he is arrogant but look at his staff dude, they all respect him because they know they're in good hands. You don't know how things work in the Philippines. We joke and.curse a lot but still we have respect for ourselves, our elders and almost everybody (not including rude ones). And arrogance and rudeness are not the same thing dude.

[@Dark-vz3yc]

@@qwertywrites3460 hahahhaah bubu mo tanga jahahahahahahahah

[@DKtrek21]

@@Dark-vz3yc I'm not even a pinoy but i can understand your language and you're right.

[@wparo]

I hope your hard work pays off. And soon to see your first authentic Filipino resturant open up

[@trn1220]

He is cooking basic filipino foods. It was cool it got many customers considering it was not hard to prepare.

[@frederickaquino1449]

Lito aquino

[@gregorioaldine5508]

Waw 2w

[@gregorioaldine5508]

@@trn1220 2w

[@joaquinc1303]

“We’re not late, we’re just behind schedule” Yep, he’s Filipino

[@ginglee4199]

Online classes in the Philippines: starts at 7:30 a.m. Also the Philippines: starts at 8:30

[@zchesiq]

Yassss!!!!

[@religious5948]

I was about to comment the same thing! It's called 'Filipino Time'

[@biku3628]

@@ginglee4199 burh we start at 11:00

[@francisparinas8950]

ahh..yes...the golden rule

[@raynDRopskeepfallin]

His bestfriend gives off legit movie wingman vibes.

[@Social_Pugatory]

His bestfriend gives me the vibes of the dude from The Good Place’s Dad 😂 the supportive aspect

[@ejcandelaria2455]

Its like Chef carl casper and martin

[@blushingfrieza]

@@Social_Pugatory he's totally Jason's dad! Haha i love it. I hope he gets 25%-50% of the company when they make it big.

[@Social_Pugatory]

@@blushingfrieza There it is Jason’s Dad 😂

[@gabrielmangat8716]

Where im from I have alot of bestfriends most are women and they are my wingwomen lol I see my crush they tell me what to do Like its crazy how dedicated they are to help me get Her

[@ionjitterz]

Man I love people from the Philippines. I worked under a chef who was Filipino. I will always hold him as one of my biggest influences. Huge heart, made sure I was well fed, great banter and always there with a post service brew. Love you Essex I'm very thankful for your mentorship.

[@Aroslavsky]

:-) love Filipino ppl, too and to work with them.

[@lance_wavy]

His name was Essex?

[@rindellegioucrosszeria9017]

"Made sure I was well fed". I laughed so hard at this. Filipinos really like feeding people.

[@samuelromansantos797]

Im a filipino citizen here

[@682chepstein]

I work with a ton of Filipino people as an RN. THEY ARE THE KINDEST GREATEST HARD-WORKING PEOPLE. Can’t give Filipinos enough love!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

These guys are killing it - but a huge shoutout to "The Depanneur" for providing the kitchen and event space that allows food startups like this to thrive.

[@loloppololp9304]

I was wondering how he was able to get all the equipment...

[@johnvictoria5931]

He's literally the one cool tito in every Filipino family. Lol.

[@jmsantos1317]

Definitely. He actually looks like my mother's cousin😂😂😂

[@johnvictoria5931]

@@jmsantos1317 Did you ask your mom, you might somehow be related? I'm tempted to ask mine.

[@jmsantos1317]

Nope... I'm in the Philippines. So this would be impossible😂 I saw him last week after I ate at their house😂

[@johnvictoria5931]

@dark draven Straight up. Hard Cold. Facts.

[@johnvictoria5931]

@@jmsantos1317 Was it at Auntie Baby's house? LOL.

[@lunalovegood6357]

This man is legit, unlike others who make it fancy that's it's almost nowhere near the original Filipino food. But this guys, they give you the real Filipino cuisine. Best wishes on your business.

[@eduardochavacano]

those that make it fancy are just disgusting with their Ignorance and Fakeness. The whole Adobo Bull Shit is getting saturating. Every Fil Am cooks it in KZbin. No one cooks Adobo for parties!

[@e_breezy4868]

Straight facts💯, Filipino food is catered for everyone whether you're rich or poor✊,, yes I get how some chefs will make fusion dishes out of it and thats fine wit me but it sucks when they put up the menu price when thats not how the humble filipino cuisine is supposed to be, its should be about good comfort and unique flavours,,and thats the secret of the filipino food dishes untold to many😉🇵🇭

[@jh0nn37]

@@eduardochavacano *pours Vinegar* Him: ehh I think that's enough

[@junkyyard2273]

@@eduardochavacano We don't accept you as a Filipino if you don't open your mind. Seriously, we all have our ways of cooking adobo.

[@tonydanila1806]

Not everything in Wesley's menu is "real Filipino cuisine". There's Spanish, Chinese and American...etc

[@andrealena1558]

OMG. I just realized that the Filipino version of high five is "APIR" but it really just means "Up here". Mind blown!

[@patrickadamabellera3867]

Now, I know 😁

[@lordlopikong6940]

Honestly as a Filipino who's been taking it for granted the small things I grew up with. I just knew this after I read your comment.

[@seleneklarelee930]

I shook about this, never realized this before...

[@ShefortheStre]

Wtf! 😲

[@pasta...]

And taympers means time freeze

[@fiqifirmansyah8251]

My gf is a Filipino.. And guys believe me .. this Adobo thing is Awesome af.. i love it..

[@-kentaE]

Better if she use d a t u p u t i

[@ghostxr463]

@@-kentaE its 100% better

[@ghostxr463]

@⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ true hahahahaha

[@erjohn5404]

This is why you need asian partner REAL FOOD

[@-kentaE]

@@job4674 ah no its ok the presence of the irony is still there xD

[@princessjeyanpagatpatan5536]

You stop pouring the ingredients when your ancestors tell you

[@koanpocara1964]

Me: *gets the "garapon" of salt then slightly shake it to pour a bit of salt* My ancestors:.... Tama na Me: *stops*

[@princessjeyanpagatpatan5536]

@@koanpocara1964 and that's the asian way. HAHAHAHA

[@j_ellieace]

"Ok na yan"

[@richardcharlesbtandocspy_m5716]

It's tradition

[@hanjikun4097]

The anxiety level when they shout hooops!stop!😂

[@JC-ol7fy]

Some filipino moms will just eat in a restaurant with delicious food and say “kaya ko ito gawin sa bahay.” And you are wrong if you said she can’t.

[@justloggedin2969]

they even innumerate the ingredients even if it's their first time eating the dish

[@anjanettetan3372]

I'm not a mom yet and I'm like that already😂

[@AoShinden]

Mom: mine's better Me: no doubt

[@ricxmarine1109]

Right? Idk how they manage to do it but filipino moms are just pretty cool.

[@danielt3419]

DAMN RIGHT. KAYA DI NA AKO NAKAKAPAG JOLLIBEE PUNYETA HAHAHAHAHA

[@babyplum2837]

The best friend gives off the Speedwagon vibes man.

[@patrickstar5159]

Best wifu

[@kaburagifubuki6756]

It isss

[@mimimishima]

Definitely agree with you

[@saadallahbalika5354]

SpeeeedaWAGUN!

[@lordeidrefcuajao1125]

Fr

[@SheenaSerrao]

"i don't know. I was told not to fkin touch it." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bigtoe3635]

Every filipino ever

[@fuc4555]

my mom warned me not to stir the vinegar once you put it in, or else it will be *fcked up* lmao

[@harkyo]

I think I figured out why you don't disturb the adobo. When you add the vinegar, it stays on the bottom and gets absorbed slowly into the meat. If you stir it, it'll evaporate too fast and over-carmelize or burn. So, you just have to leave it on simmer.

[@randomghoul307]

The most legit Filipino food in Northern America I've seen so far. No twist, no mix. Pure unapologetic Filipino food. This man is a legit cooking tito in every Filipino gathering

[@akosifaithmantala]

Though what you said could be true about most of the Filipino cooking outside the Philippines he is not in the US 😅.

[@Alalpog]

Toronto is in Canada.

[@randomghoul307]

@@akosifaithmantala thanks for correcting me 😉

[@randomghoul307]

@@Alalpog thanks for correcting me. Didn't realize there was a place indicated 😊

[@kyellebantog7720]

@@randomghoul307 Hello from Canada friend!

[@codingsource7309]

As a Filipino, I can feel that they are really authentic. - They do not scream at the kitchen because we have a superstitious belief that bars us from doing so (the food will give you digestive illness). - They exhibit the 'aligaga' cooking trait. - They believe that they are not late, just behind schedule. (Pinoy time). - They do not do fucking measurements, but estimates. That way, the food has more magical feeling. - He is right about Adobo. There is no ACTUAL way of cooking. Each household has its own Adobo recipe. - That napkin over the forehead and apron. That is one of the typical styles you see in Filipino carinderia. - They are welcoming, talkative, and excited. - A strong hint of Pinoy pride when he said "our food is not cheap, man." - Having a conversation with everyone on the street. Filipinos are naturally friendly. So if you happen to live nearby his resto, I highly recommend you to buy food from him. It is like visiting the Philippines already. When I see his Lechon Kawali, I swallowed my saliva with delight. That shit's delicious.

[@micaheucogco7017]

Tama!

[@ougintoga7195]

What is this magical feeling you speak of when you do estimates?

[@averagefan9397]

@@ougintoga7195 Gut feeling

[@PangasinanImageModels]

so precise..love it!

[@alteredsphere1961]

What is aligaga?

[@kokocute123]

I would watch a cooking show these guys are in. They’re so fun, fresh, and authentic.

[@TheBat288]

Thats the pilipino way. Put love on the cooking

[@chavezito]

I'm mexican and tasted that lechón kawali here in kitchener. Its what we eat in México as carnitas with chicharron, I get some tortillas, some salsa verde, lime and there you go. Mexican-Filipino fusión right there,

[@oldgreg506]

Ordered from Wes over a month ago such a kind hearted genuine guy and and the food was delicious obviously!

[@markpierce5892]

Think he would ship me that crispy pork to me overnight ? Lmao

[@jamesiancataga5673]

Try to ask him for another Filipino food. We have this all time favourite food called “lumpia” (Lumpya)

[@jaypesoriano_]

Lumpiaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@BrianKiddo]

@@jamesiancataga5673 In case you missed it, the other guy was taking it out of the deep fryer. 9:56

[@mhonzkiepogi0909]

@@markpierce5892 that crispy pork you wanted makes the best partner for beer and Netflix.. lol

[@evilkamatis542]

He buys the ingredients, cooks it, and also the one who delivers it. Bro, the effort that you are making is blowing my mind. Would you not enjoy the food when it is being delivered to your doorstep by the same person who cooked it? Not to mention, the way he cooked his food is purely filipino. No extra bullshit, straight filipino style and recipe. I just ate an hour ago, and damn i'm hungry.

[@T0iV0_]

i like your name :))

[@evilkamatis542]

@@T0iV0_ i'm just straight up bad, not rotten.

[@T0iV0_]

@@evilkamatis542 i hate kamatis at soups that's why I found your name cute hehe :3

[@kermitllanes442]

hahaha

[@lykablanco]

I love your vibe 🤣

[@johnsankars2041]

"If you don't see the salt, put more" oh yeah that's the way

[@karu6111]

This is true for mani.

[@aleizadianerocabo6446]

fvcking accuate

[@TenshoWasHere]

My dad cooking chicken

[@blumelodiez]

Their friendship reminds me of my dad, my titos, my dad's friends and my titos' friends. Filipino men have super tight friendships

[@keekee300]

Yeaahhh!

[@ray.b.75]

He found his Ikigai and even took his best friend with him for the journey. Now that’s something beautiful.

[@itsrye8001]

True. He's lucky to had found his Ikigai.

[@thirteenlets]

We should all be so lucky 😍😍😍

[@Hmellon92]

Just finished that book. Finding this comment is a great sign 🤞🏻

[@katrinaaquino7947]

"You know adobo, its in your fkin DNA" Yes. Very. Im pretty sure im part datu puti soy sauce😂

[@keirwennandaya2520]

come on, ma'am. everybody knows silver swan is better. 🤷‍♂️😅✌️

[@PangasinanImageModels]

silver swan soy sauce and datu puti vinegar. perfect combination...

[@carloregalado7751]

Datu puti soy sauce at naka kwatro kantos na suka ang best combination!

[@neilneilguiang8409]

Silver swan soy sauce and datu puti vinegar🤧

[@justgaming7003]

COCONUT BRAND SOY SAUCE IS THE BEST!!!! YOU GUYS ARE MISSIN' OUT!!!!!

[@miablos1584]

“TAMIS ANGHANG PAKPAK” IM DEAD GOOGLE TRANSLATE AF

[@anthonyautumns5865]

At least it wasn't translated as "Tamis Anghang Pekpek" lmao

[@ten8986]

@@anthonyautumns5865 NOOOO AHAHAHAHAHAH

[@dom9574]

@@anthonyautumns5865 potang ina lmao

[@Natsukiii_i]

@@anthonyautumns5865 putangina hahaha

[@melrosefreshsanchez1131]

🤣

[@luckycoffeelover]

i wish i was in canada to order his food! this guy buys the ingredients, cooks the food and then delivers them himself, how cool is that! wishing Wesley and his best friend all the success they deserve!

[@that_guy5079]

Almost every Filipino household doesn’t measure we just put either a lot or a few and it comes out good

[@minhatvo2814]

I agreed but when you run a business, good recipe is the only thing help your restaurant survive.

[@jelokimreyes7349]

A good Filipino chef don't measure how much ingridients he/she uses😂🤣😂

[@closetfujoshivanilla]

@@minhatvo2814 Usually other Chefs aside from Filipinos don't really measure when cooking except for cake and pastries 😁✌️

[@jerrycoalingalan7943]

True2 lol

[@geimochi]

True

[@carlosworld9920]

He is like the helpful tito in every Filipino occasions, who loves drinking tanduay while cooking. Go Filipino food, let's share the Filipino pallet

[@averrawwrrrr1051]

omg this is so true hahaha

[@allene946]

SO TRUEEE

[@iKassie2002]

lol hahahahaha

[@CelesteOfTheYellow]

legit

[@kawesu8781]

legit to hahahaha

[@flowingfoods]

The look of love in his eyes when he's staring at the wings he just put in the box is EVERYTHING

[@rodponcedelrosario6873]

Garlic or "Bawang" is always in every Filipino food. So when somebody says - "Para kang bawang" or "You are like a garlic", it means "You are everywhere." Atleast that is what my mom told me.

[@shanasakai2238]

Sa inyo ko lang narinig ito

[@yougotnojam9588]

yeah already heard of this and I agree bawang is always in every filipino food and my always favorite is the "Sinangag"😋

[@dvy8]

Ha!x3 that's funny but true Ha!x3

[@Sunny-uf1eg]

When his friend said : “don’t forget about me when you big “ i felt that His friend is so nice and he is cool

[@ghostlyflamingo07]

His friend knew he will be big he had no doubt about it thats what we call a true friend

[@ajkgaming7115]

'it doesn't mean were late it just means were off schedule" that is the most Filipino thing anyone can say

[@cjandreivlogs8267]

Pinoy time be like: "We're not late, just behind schedule"

[@marclenraymagdaraog691]

Always...

[@ughugh9749]

NAILED IT

[@Wiitjaj]

Shut up sucker

[@csll106]

8:00am means 9:00am

[@bryllevequilla2878]

Pls... Stop

[@ericsavellano]

Ugh crispy lechon😍 One noticeable trait you can see with his friend is he always smiles and projects humility like a typical tito haha

[@april2334]

I am glad that they did not put any "spin" on our food. Hope his business becomes more successful.

[@dubchaeng9103]

I wish this man and his bestfriend with all the success they deserve. Very chill mindset, nothing too fancy. Just the Joy of having people enjoy the food you make. Such an Inspiration. Mabuhay ka Kabayan!

[@Ayanventures]

Very Filipino. The process and ingredients are all legit. I only see one wrong thing with this video... Wes, my Mom makes the best adobo. Hahaha. Cheers kapatid.

[@Ayanventures]

@@sintron1233 He better get a shower. Hahaha

[@OuijTube]

Nothing will beat the cooking ng ina mo 😀

[@sevenstars403]

i disagree. my nanay’s adobo is the best.

[@iangang9535]

Of course not! My mom does! :)

[@unicohijo1121]

@@Ayanventures for what? Pretty sure that he already did remember hes at the shoot with Eater its a Filipino thing when about to meet some one important make sure that he took a shower before hand and showering everyday regardless of the weather condition is a very Filipino thing

[@keekee300]

That one tito that brings more joy to your family celebrations:

[@lollol-vg8dk]

His best friend's like his mom , very supportive

[@xyrellezapanta7793]

The fact that I am a filipino but I can't even differentiate menudo, afritada, caldereta, and mechado is really hard especially when you go to a carenderia.

[@charminecabatingan1825]

HAHA True, but you can actually determine it by the cuts if the meat😊

[@satelconsa6873]

Isearch mo Ijuander sa KZbin. May episode sila nyan.

[@bbx2206]

Sad fact for me

[@bigayangabrielmatthew2537]

Mechado beef Afritada chicken Menudo pork All with tomato sauce carrots and potatoes or green beans Caldereta differs among the 3 because of peanuts sauce

[@leogura6580]

@@satelconsa6873 link?

[@flipit27]

measuring by instinct is actually very filipino...or asian as a whole.

[@mylesbishop1240]

Anybody thats knows how to cook confidently. Ftfy

[@demitriusrawluk5747]

Every ethnicity. Using actual measurements is a very modern phenomenon because people are increasingly cooking food they have no familiarity with.

[@reservoirhead5338]

@@demitriusrawluk5747 solid point

[@drakecerberus7193]

I saw malaysian chefs alsondo this too. Its kinda funny and awesome at the same time

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Yeah

[@jarolddhavesaguit1204]

I'm an aspiring Pinoy chef, this is what I want to do after I graduate. Grind and grind until the most expensive in your eyes today becomes a daily disposal thing someday.

[@darthbiker2311]

These guys work crazy hard, crazy fast. I can't even fault that Wes swears a lot or cooks his Filipino food different than mine. (And i'd like to try cooking his adobo recipe tbh) Massive respect, mga kabayan.

[@johndoe-nt]

Yup, all Filipinos thinks their adobo is the best. The don't touch after putting in the vinegar rule is also in effect in our household, and no one knows the exact reason why as well.

[@pakshiw500]

legends say the vinegar won't "cook" right. lol, at least that's what they told me.

[@kimjohnarizala9119]

You dont touch it after putting vinegar cuz the vinegar wont cook and it gets stuck on the meat with not cooked vinegar taste, rather than the usual cooked vinegar taste

[@xXEAzXx]

That rule was never in my household. I mix the all the ingredients including both wet (toyo, suka) in the beginning

[@burntsushii]

The rule about the vinegar in our household is just for the chicken, vinegar will shred your chicken meat apart easily so you don't touch it. For the pork on the other hand, you can just mix everything in the beginning let it simmer for 45mins and you're done.

[@acsin1125]

you put the vinegar to tenderize the meat and contribute to the taste. the acid in the vinegar should seep through the proteins in the meat to break it down, reducing the time needed for cooking. actually this serves nothing for the taste as the vinegar is used is lost in the process. the excess vinegar that wont seep through creates that taste. vinegar's acid however, is volatile, meaning a bit of stirring will evaporate it easily, so you will always be using "less" vinegar than your recipe counts since it is lost to the steam. this means your meat wont get tenderizes, since tenderizing the meat requires most of your vinegar than it contributing to the taste. I'm a Filipino chemist BTW.

[@iamwayarem2760]

Are we gon ignore the fact that he's still the one who buy things in market, cooks the food, and delivers it? Even though he's business is growing so much. Dudeeee holy shit the love that he's into what he's doin' is just mind blowing.

[@mariecrismacalong7377]

thats why the food he cooks is sooo delicious... cooking with passion and TLC 😊😊😊😊😊.

[@noproblematallmate]

thats called inefficiency

[@bweeeeniee1131]

@@noproblematallmate Lmao the dude's just getting started with his business, pretty sure he's gonna hire some people once it becomes hectic. That's just my guess though.

[@michaelyang3910]

Like no one is ignoring that it’s literally in the video that we watch sigh

[@noproblematallmate]

@@kahcunanan effeciency is measured by how many products he can produce. the more he can produce with less resources, the cheaper he can sell the products if he wants to get more volume.

[@rysachibana1486]

The dude buys, cooks and delivers his food. Salute! I pray that his food business grows.

[@paelzer3386]

I have the pleasure for 10 years now to work with dozens of philipine people and haven’t seen one in a bad mood once! Great folk

[@anthonycummin6404]

I’m so glad that Filipino food is getting some publicity, I’m not even Filipino but it’s been my favorite food my entire life from family friends

[@lol-hk2xq]

Legendary last name

[@eduardochavacano]

that fried pork is on every Cantonese restaurant around the world! And everyone knows that.

[@topperbuild]

@@eduardochavacano because almost all our food is fusion with a Filipino twist, of course

[@Goldroger_01]

lol lol

[@w1thikonic]

Glad you liked it! ♡ I've read so many comments from foreigners in forums who don't like Filipino dishes and would be the last dish they'd pick in asian cuisines. :(

[@Wehdeo]

They’re definitely full-fledged Toronto locals but I love that their Filipino accents come out from time to time especially when they say the tagalog words

[@nerbioldennisdave8155]

I think they definitely speak Filipino, I hear the accent. But for the camera, they speak english. I like hearing it so much man.

[@codingsource7309]

Of course, they speak Filipino. They know each other for 25 years.

[@Schwiwi]

Their accents sounded similar to mine

[@bagdok4695]

I bet they can say a crispy Potang ina

[@dnnmondragon604]

@@bagdok4695 Lol. 🤣

[@ditackett]

Come to Ohio! I’ve never had Philipino food an am dying to try it after watching shows like this on KZbin showing it off making my mouth water 💧 👍👏👏

[@Ecuatoralian92]

I love this guys authenticity. With his food and how he carries himself. He a real one for sure ✊🏼

[@shmackedmuffins7948]

These guys have a better relationship than most married couples.

[@topperbuild]

where is the lie 🤣

[@kyrieespayos2580]

Filipinos are like naturally attracted to each other

[@lizzieheartswifeandgf]

My parents act more like best friends who love to tease each other than sweet love birds who say such romantic things. Does anyone else have relationships/parents like these?

[@donlee.4308]

Bromance

[@user-dr3pz4se4v]

@@lizzieheartswifeandgf me. that's how a healthy relationship works.

[@nanamitoukinnie]

'it doesn't mean were late it just means were off schedule" that is the most Filipino thing anyone can say

[@callmekreme8246]

Weird coming from someone who has an Italian Cowboy as their profile pic... But I can't a agree more-

[@vendch.9960]

@@callmekreme8246 uncultured

[@gian3298]

@@vendch.9960 is that gyro I haven't finished JoJo yet

[@nissanmorrant4403]

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ

[@breadnobones]

PIZZA MOZZARELLA RELLA RELLA

[@donniedevine2330]

That’s so awesome doing something you love with a great friend like you have and introducing people to our cuisine! Much respect and props for sure!!

[@jojomaho]

"We're not late, we're just behind schedule" That's the most Filipino thing to say.

[@notkarlo]

You know he's filipino when you see Tupperware around.

[@rosepasta2289]

True that hahahaha every single Filipino household has one even with the smallest Tupperware hahahah

[@ytuser2995]

never throw tupperwares away or else you will be punished by your Grandma

[@notkarlo]

Dynamiks i throw ours away so that my mom can be freed from the curse also its just sooo annoying to wash it

[@ytuser2995]

@@notkarlo its so hard to clean... worth it though.. and a plus is that we dont waste plastic double purpose

[@rosepasta2289]

@@ytuser2995 agreed

[@bentong4435]

From being the one who buy the ingredients, then the chef and lastly the delivery guy.. thats one hell of an all rounder sir.. Passion over work.. Much respect!! Puso!

[@JD-cj3tu]

Treat your bestfriend good he is such a blessing

[@jesikacha]

When he pulled out the "your mom says, mine is the best" card 😂

[@albertchristian1]

"We put a little bit of garlic ... of course." Me: OF COURSE.

[@pauljohnagustin237]

Op kors

[@yano1934]

Anti aswang🤷

[@Aya-ev3sq]

Well, his project is called Bawang after all 😆

[@mikelektrik07]

Opkors

[@JacquiPenar]

The filipino food is cheap because it's meant to be shared for everyone. That's the filipino way! The grind don't stop brother. Good luck to your business.

[@balloon3503]

That's a really nice way to put it

[@sxssyjxck1638]

7:28 their perfectly crossed fingers and made a perfect high pitch noise from that high five, thats perfection

[@davutzaimoglu7252]

Cameraman: Hi Guy: Fu***ng hi

[@paulangelopineda2534]

i meannnnn if you walk on the streets of manila you could hear someone start a sentence with a curse word and end it with another curse word

[@chardolog6827]

@@paulangelopineda2534 fr. Like when you have a friend nearby, he/she be like "Oy PUTANGINA, musta?

[@johnn2776]

American Garnish: Chives Filipino Garnish: 1 head of Garlic

[@allenrumbines8354]

Yes

[@el.c.8858]

LMAO we love garlic and ginger

[@OuijTube]

the man didn't name his joint 'bawang' for nothing

[@johnn2776]

Wow first time I ever got more than 10 likes!

[@johnn2776]

Lol When I cook I use half a ladle of garlic powder😂😂😂😂🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@wowmawc]

Nothing beats the smile of the people that eats your food. Doesn't matter if you just started to learn how to cook or head of a restaurant. Feeling is the same.

[@zaredchiu8260]

I love this guy! I love that he gets to share our culture through our food, it feels great.

[@dalkarglensaquian3092]

I just loved his courage for turning the wheels on a different direction and enjoying his craft.

[@rmdhndwi]

I'm also laid off few months ago due to covid, and start doing things like these dudes Starting my own motorcycle repair shop, building trust with customer, make a branding, and work my ass off, gives me satisfaction I hope everyone is doing alright going through this difficult time

[@CzarsSalad]

Best of luck to you!👍

[@gjespinosa4470]

He's the cool tito, every Filipino family gathered around to ask him to narrate his life story even if you've heard it a hundred times. Pls don't ignore his spirit brother from another mother, that man definitely supports his story which adds wow factor.

[@keiko73]

Honestly, Filipino cooking never require any measurements, we do it by feel/heart and that's what makes it so special. Every home has their specific way, take on a particular dish. My adobo tastes different from my mom or from my grandmother or aunt. My kids can easily tell which one cooked that adobo even without knowing who actually did the cooking.

[@WilliamAndrews0]

Some people are just so supportive. They understand that not everyone can be great, but you can be great at what you do. Help others achieve their dreams and they will remember you.

[@JimBurch]

Everyone needs a Paulie in their lives.

[@Zee_1003]

you bet!

[@tarsierontherun]

True. What a great friend.

[@paulk8716]

I agree!!!😂😂

[@meljantorresbass2655]

This guy should be promoted honestly. Starting a business especially a Filipino restaurant there is a leap of faith. Glad you made your signature craft especially your Adobo which is the "best". God bless! Hoping for the best!

[@HeliosFish]

Not as much as you’d think. even the jollibees have been doing pretty steady business, enough that they’ve added two more locations after their first pilot store in toronto. At the filipino food court i buy from, there’s usually a quite a nice stream of customers throughout the day

[@skroonysstick9847]

No no no. You're wrong, the best adobo is made by MY grandma.

[@shishkebab6473]

@@skroonysstick9847 nope the best adobo is made by my ate fely

[@internationaldirector2917]

Great prayers that someday you run your own resto in Toronto, Canada where lot of Filipinos. God bless your team.

[@The_power22]

When my wife and I lived in Japan we went to a Filipino joint we use to go to during my lunch break. So yummy and it reminded me in a sense to Mexican home style cooking.

[@yakitorisamurai3583]

Fun Fact: True "Filipino time" would be being ahead of schedule because being 2nd class citizens back when we were still a Spanish colony, we couldn't afford to be late. The 30-mins behind schedule thing is actually "Spanish time". This is depicted in Jose Rizal's book Noli Me Tangere, where at the start, the protagonist(Ibarra) arrived early, the Spanish priest Damaso arrived late, and the Americans arrived exactly on time.

[@justgen3578]

Wow you learn something new everyday.

[@LemuelCarranza]

Thanks wikipedia

[@revatorisronweler.1368]

Well in this day and age filipino time means being 30 minutes late while you're at the shower

[@theshriekinghominin1760]

Well, if you consider that only the Spaniards and the mestizos at that time were called Filipinos, since natives were called Indios, Filipino time would then be accurate.

[@amsb4dafunk406]

This is why there Are So many Ilocanos In Hawaii. They Got tired of waiting for the ulools.

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

"It doesn't mean we're late - we're just not on schedule!" Of course you're a Filipino.

[@asparagus7014]

True Filipino right there

[@nargacuga4597]

Semantics 😂

[@portland4660]

Filipino time

[@toneee]

:(((( their friendship is what's getting me. they are goals 😭😭😭

[@PyrexZ6]

i love these dudes, they bring such a good energy and good vibes

[@julidiaz1295]

my house has 2 adobo versions. One with datu puti, and one with silver swan.

[@plsarguewithme2665]

IT'S CRAZY HOW THE BRAND MAKES SO MUCH DIFFERENCE AGDHDJDMKF

[@johnrobueta9088]

@@plsarguewithme2665 it actually does, the datu puti soy sauce is more bland while silver swan is saltier i guess?

[@plsarguewithme2665]

@@johnrobueta9088 datu puti soy sauce is actually more bitter for me

[@steldalcien8699]

And then there's the black sheep of all adobos. The Lapu Lapu version. 😂

[@presurluck]

You gotta try Marca Pina Soy Sauce!

[@jamesmendoza3720]

Ahh yes. Fried peanuts, lechong kawali. Just need a bottle of beer, and it's perfect.

[@franz4744]

A bottle of red horse to be exact

[@enzoocampoiii2881]

Forgot the cups of rice and perfect.

[@rdu239]

Their food are begging for rice

[@hashimina_]

A bottle of Emperador please

[@silenthill4100]

Grande or red horse is fine though with these bad boys.

[@erickr2854]

These guys need a KZbin channel that would bring in some revenue and views and get their restaurant popping I wanna see these guys go big and make it out there

[@danieljohnson7114]

I wish I could love videos on KZbin. This man right here. Amazing, makes me happy to be an American living amongst such a diverse and beautiful group of humans.

[@caden3143]

My mom: here take the measuring spoons my Filipino dad: nah I can feel the quarter cup i am a quarter cup

[@lizzieheartswifeandgf]

Lol that's literally my mom, even though she's a Filipino.

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

Ah, the flavor of our food today depends on how accurate I Eyeballed the ingredients in comparison with the last time I got a perfect fckin taste.

[@Yuusachii]

That's my mom XD I don't have a dad

[@RandomL0s3r]

"Ninuno, give me wisdom for this dish"

[@ghostxr463]

Even they don't measure it its still soo good🤤

[@Snubol]

Dude reminds me of Jason Momoa. He’s got that badass, gentleman vibe. First time I can truly say ‘I’d like to meet the chef!’

[@gojowakana9441]

His bff is john loyd cruz lol

[@job4674]

He should start cutting his hair, maybe?

[@LethargicShaman]

@@job4674 whats wrong with his hair...? I thinks he's looking good

[@jedox01]

Jason Momoa X Bogart the Explorer

[@Gj24fll]

When he said adobo is in our DNA, and I remember cooking pork in highschool with no fixed recipe.. then a friend came over and said," Oh cool, you're cooking adobo." And I was like," So this is adobo?? Haha nice!"

[@hazzelnut28]

Amazing sous chef u have there. It seems like uve been through a lot of things together, ups and downs. Yet you still supporting each other!!! Amazing work

[@rafaelcastillo1895]

That’s cray. I used to do Muay Thai with this dude. Wish him all the success!

[@oCuhdee]

@Finely Frost what are you trying to prove lol?

[@gee.el7]

@Finely Frost LMFAO this guys is just so unsophisticated

[@rafaelcastillo1895]

@Finely Frost This is probably one of the most ignorant and dumbest reply i've ever seen. From a scale of 1-10, how stupid are you?

[@leorickt.9604]

@Finely Frost well done

[@michaelpasta1]

@Finely Frost I sincerely hope you're just a troll and you don't actually believe what you're saying.

[@taufikramadhan9403]

Amazing. The story not only to survive the COVID but to chase your dream in this event of chance... Great!

[@xtinesilva]

The positive energy I got from watching this is empowering!!! Keep it up guys.

[@denniswagnermeyer6239]

These guys are legends. Real friends! Respect for both of em n food looks so goood

[@OakLeeO]

Congrats on taking the leap guys. I’ve been in business for about 6 years now. It’s a very difficult thing to do and maintain but hearing these stories lights a fire under my ass. Work hard and surround yourself with positive people and you will succeed. God speed!

[@aprilt8994]

"They like harassing me" refers to the fire men & saying it with a smile. He also throws back some jokes at them. He's a cool dude. It's all about perspective. I think people just being too sensitive these days.

[@Cameronharris38]

This is definitely one hard working and dedicated man!! Keep up the good work my dude!!

[@alexcombs922]

That market he went to is so freaking cool. Visited Toronto last summer, an absolute must

[@randyazarcon3311]

even under pressure you see the Filipino sense of humor, there's always fun and smile all day and the camaraderie is priceless.

[@johndoe-nt]

They freaking sound like my uncles. the most authentic Filipino cuisine I've seen on this channel.

[@levg5036]

Most cool titos born between the 80's and 90's sound like this. Its our generation's signature. Now shut up and give me a high five.

[@Knightcommander69]

What an awesome man. Grinding hard, with passion. What an inspiration.