Keep it Kul

After pursuing a degree in culinary arts at the Philippine School of Culinary Arts Inc. in Banawa, young entrepreneur Steven Edward Tan finally took a big leap, taking chances in another business venture, in the pursuit of good food and good company. Since high school, Steven has been fueling his passion in cooking, practicing basic kitchen maneuvers at their home while other family members were immersed in business management. A budding business man, Steven now spearheads the family’s first dining enterprise where business is not prioritized, but more on customers’ demands and critiques.

In culinary school, students learned both the traditional and innovative ways/techniques in cooking. A never-ending discovery of taste and culinary fusion not only take place within the confines of the culinary academe, but also a continuing knowledge as each student puts up his/her own resto. Steven experienced such. After months of conceptualizing and formulating the perfect taste for his humble recipes, voila, Kul Kitchen delights came to be.

Kul is a Hindu word for house. The homey ambiance and the laid back atmosphere are added assets to this fast food restaurant that highlights Continental Fusion fares suited to the Filipino taste. This 80-pax capacity “house kitchen” offers a la carte meals, good for sharing, fostering family/friends bonding. Simply like a home setting.

In an interview, Steven prepared Kul’s bestsellers and house-specialties that absolutely tickled/will tickle taste buds of every diner. Familiar recipes are given a new taste and a new presentation, resulting to an innovative and sophisticated meal.

Kul Kitchen’s Creamed Ribs is one proof of innovation and creativity. A thick sauce with cream and mushroom is poured on top of the pork ribs. This dessert-style favorite, as Steven puts it, makes it very distinct from the others with its creamy white sauce on top.

Pesce con burron, the Italian translation for “fish and butter,” incorporates tomato, wine, herbs and butter.

Cebuanos are fond of grilled meat; Chicken Oriental is therefor the answer to one’s craving for grilled delights. Grilled chicken is seasoned with sizzling hot Teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds that result to a sweet, sour and salty flavor. Another grilled special is the Mesto Belly. The mesto sauce (a combination of blended mango and pesto sauces) is poured unto the grilled pork belly cuts. Once it strikes the tongue, the sweetness of the mango and the sourness of the herb tempt one to eat some more.

Oh, pasta! Kul Kitchen’s Spinach Pasta is something to try. Actually, there’s more to try, such as their Carbonara.

Sausages from Manila are also on the list. Family-size dishes are also available like the famous Crispy Pata. Every entry is served with rice (or mashed potato) and a side dish. Kul Kitchen is located in IT Park Skyrise Building and is open 24 hours a day.

How do they keep the momentum? Owners directly solicit suggestions from customers for further improvement. These comments and advices, however, are taken with much consideration – basis for future innovations and enhancement. Thus, they have earned following more on call center agents and top companies within the vicinity.