Kain Tayo Filipino Cuisine Restaurant

Kain Tayo Filipino Cuisine Restaurant has become St. Louis's premier Filipino dining destination since relocating from Trenton, Illinois to Midtown in 2023. Husband-and-wife team Randy and Sally Arcega followed their customers, realizing 70% drove from St. Louis to their Illinois location. The name 'Kain Tayo'-let's eat in Tagalog-perfectly captures the restaurant's welcoming Filipino hospitality. Chef Sally's cooking draws from her Valenzuela hometown heritage and her sister's carinderia in the Philippines, preparing dishes that taste like home-cooked Filipino meals. With over 515 reviews and exceptional ratings, Kain Tayo has earned recognition beyond the Filipino community, landing on St. Louis Magazine's dining lists and receiving citywide acclaim. Located in the JC Midtown development near Citypark stadium, the spacious 2,000-square-foot restaurant features floor-to-ceiling garage doors, modern aesthetics, and seating for about 20 tables. The menu showcases Filipino classics: ultra-crispy lechon kawali with mango salsa, Chef Sally's signature sisig with over-easy egg, garlic-rich lumpia that crackles when broken, tender chicken adobo slow-cooked in vinegar and soy, and refreshing halo-halo with housemade ube ice cream. Everything is made fresh to order, with portions generous enough for leftovers. The Arcegas are pursuing liquor licensing to offer San Miguel and Red Horse beers. Kain Tayo introduced Filipino cuisine to St. Louis's Midtown, earning loyal following and critical acclaim.