About Us!
Bringing Filipino heritage to Juneau, one plate at a time.
Where Culture Meets Community
It all started in a little house in Fairbanks, Alaska, back in 2017. Picture this: a group of military friends crammed into a living room, eyes glued to the TV as Manny Pacquiao stepped into the ring. The air was buzzing with excitement, laughter, and, most importantly, the smell of home. Nick’s wife would cook up Filipino classics like adobo, pancit, and lumpia to feed the hungry crowd of 15 or 20 packed into their home.
The Moment We Knew It Was Bigger Than Us
After the fight, the calls started coming in: “Hey, can you make more lumpia?” “Can I order pancit next week?” At first, it was just for fun. But soon, orders jumped from 20 to 50, and the couple realized they had something special on their hands. What began in their kitchen turned into a food truck, and from there, the adventure took off faster than they ever imagined. Word spread quickly—especially through their military community.
More Than a Meal, It’s Family
Now, settled downtown, Adobo Pinoy Kitchen is more than just a food spot—it’s a slice of family, tradition, and adventure rolled into every dish. The funny thing? Most of their loyal customers aren’t Filipino at all. But that’s the magic—Filipino food is universal comfort food, packed with love, flavor, and joy.
Bringing People Together, One Plate at a Time
From Manny Pacquiao fight nights to feeding cruise ship crowds of 7,000, Nick and his wife have built Adobo Pinoy Kitchen on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of lumpia. And they’re just getting started—whether that means building a brick-and-mortar restaurant or chasing the cruise ships wherever they go.
Because at the end of the day, it’s simple: good food, made with love, brings people together. And that’s exactly what Adobo Pinoy Kitchen is all about.