What Filipino food is can be debated endlessly depending on which region of the Philippines one comes from—for example, our national dish, adobo, can either be dry or saucy. Here at Kumare, we serve both, embracing the rich variety that defines Filipino cuisine. Among Filipinos, “Kumare” is what women call a close female friend, just as men say “Kumpare,” often shortened to “mare” or “pare,” terms derived from the Spanish comadre and compadre. At Kumare, customers rarely come alone; like a flock of birds, they arrive not only as families but also as Kumare’s and Kumpare’s, gathering to celebrate or simply share in the deep bonds of friendship and togetherness.