Chef Tatung’s newest deli cafe is TINDELI

Wonder what happens when an inventive mind decides to combine the iconic and ubiquitous “sari-sari” store or a neighborhood “tindahan” with an upscale specialty deli? Celebrity Chef, award-winning cookbook author and serial restopreneur, Chef Tatung Sarthou, did just that and introduces TINDELI— a Filipino-themed delicatessen and café dedicated to bringing the flavors of the Philippines without having to travel far.

Homemade with Love
Chef Tatung shares that “The food we serve and sell for Tindeli is custom-made for the store, giving it a very individualized touch. We bake our own breads and pastries. We also make our own sausages, wood smoked bacon, longganisa, chorizos, and other charcuterie. I’d love to have the diners enjoy Filipino flavors, anytime and anywhere.”

When asked what his specialty in the house is, Chef Tatung would beam with pride at his Christmas Ensaymada with homemade wood smoked Hamon, Chicken Galantina, Quezo de Bola and Salted Egg Brioche buns, and the special TINDESALs. Tindesals are oversized, open-faced pandesal topped with generous, creamy, and chunky fillings such as chicken salad and longganisa spreads. All these delicious goodies are yes, familiar and homey, yet expertly cooked and prepared for the best dining experience.

Young Modern Filipino
Chef Tatung personally handpicked the colors and the design of Tindeli. He had an image in his mind, highlighting both and equally the traditional elements of Filipino design. One such example is of the “solihiya” or what we call the thin rattan woven into sunburst patterns with the vibrancy of modern, young, and global diners. The warmth projected by the local elements provide a perfect backdrop for comfortable and familiar dining. The lively hues and elements of modern art, on the other hand, makes the Filipino deli and café appear contemporary and relaxed.

Tindeli Filipino Deli & Café by Chef Tatung is located at Gateway 2 Mall, Araneta Center.