In Tagalog, “Naks” is an exclamation of delight and admiration—something you say when you’re impressed, moved, or just feeling the moment. Here, it’s all about good food, good vibes, and the unmistakable energy of the East Village.
Naks by Unapologetic Foods is a love letter to Filipino comfort food, shaped by the personal memories of Chef Eric Valdez.
We hope you enjoy it.
STARTERS | PAMPAGANA
$17
Lumpiang Hubad (n,vg)
chilled long beans, jicama, celery, peanut sauce, crumbled peanuts
$17
$17
Inihaw na Pechay (v)
grilled Napa cabbage hearts, carrot purée, soy-calamansi vinaigrette
$17
$19
KFC (Kanto Fried Chicken)
golden crispy fried chicken, garlic aioli
$19
$21
Kinilaw
coconut vinegar marinated raw tuna, radish broth, ginger oil onions, cucumber
$21
$18
Inihaw na Liempo
lemon soda bbq pork belly, citrus-soy glaze, banana ketchup
$18
RICE & NOODLES | KANIN & PANCIT
$27
Pancit Kabute (v)
stir-fried egg noodles, mushrooms, chili garlic, fried egg
$27
$29
Pancit Batil Patong
stir-fried egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, pork chicharron, fried egg
$29
$34
Adobo Rice
claypot cooked chicken, pork belly, garlic rice, bay leaf, peppercorn
$34
MAINS | ULAM
$34
Vegetables of the Day (vg)
decided on vibes
$34
$39
Ginataang Alimango
slow simmered dungeness crab, aromatic coconut sauce
$39
$36
Shrimp Laing
grilled shrimp, spicy coconut stew, taro leaves
$36
$39
Inihaw na Isda
grilled pompano, sesame-ginger glaze, onion salad, mung bean stew
$39
$39
Caldereta
charcoal-grilled lamb chops, roasted tomato sauce, confit vegetables (2pc)
$39
$36
Kare-Kare (n)
braised beef cheeks, rich peanut stew, market vegetables
$36
$65+
Salusalo Special
Weekly Family-Style Dish
$65+
SIDES
$7
Divina's Greens
water spinach, greenbeans
$7
$5
Garlic Fried Rice
$5
$5
Atchara
pickled green papaya
$5
Filipino American Breakfast
$17
KFC (Kanto Fried Chicken)
golden crispy fried chicken, garlic aioli
$17
$19
Salted Egg Pancake (v)
citrus butter, salted egg cream
$19
$25
Breakfast Salpicao Burger
blend of ground wagyu & hand chopped ribeye,bone marrow sauce, grilled onion, vinegar fries
$25
CLASSIC FILIPINO PLATTER $27
Choice Of
grilled eggplant (vg) | chicken adobo | pork tocino +3 | short rib tapa +5 | fried fish +6 WITH garlic rice, fried egg, fried tofu, garden salad, pickled papaya, rich bone broth
Omelettes
$26
Kare Kare Omelette (n)
braised beef cheeks, rich peanut stew, market vegetables, garlic toast
$26
$28
Crab Omelette
slow simmered dungeness crab, aromatic coconut sauce, garlic toast
$28
NOODLES
$28
Pancit Batil Patong
stir-fried egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, pork chicharron, fried egg
$28
$25
Pancit Kabute (v)
stir-fried egg noodles, mushrooms, chili garlic, fried egg
$25
SIDES
$5
Vinegar Fries (vg)
you know what it is!
$5
$5
Garlic Fried Rice
$5
$3
Pandesal (v)
butter roll
$3
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