Rosel's Filipino Kitchen | A Taste of Manila in Waterloo šµš
š Rosel's - Authentic Filipino Cuisine 220 King St N, Waterloo | ā° 11AM-9PM (Closed Mondays) š° Student Perk: 5% discount with valid ID š± Mirienda Platter - The Ultimate Filipino Feast ($65) *Perfect for 3-4 hungry students or a family meal* š¢ Pork Skewers (Inihaw na Baboy) Marinated in calamansi (Filipino lime) and soy Pro Tip: Ask for "less char" if preferred š„ Pork Siomai Hand-wrapped dumplings with ginger-garlic punch Best dipped in banana ketchup + calamansi šÆ Lumpiang Shanghai Extra-crispy spring rolls with ground pork filling Fun Fact: Filipino party staple! š Chicken Skin Chicharron Double-fried to perfection - like "pork rinds' crispier cousin" Pairs perfectly with spicy vinegar š Pancit Bihon Stir-fried rice noodles with veggies Vegetarian Hack: Request without meat š¹ Thirst Quenchers š Pineapple Soda (San Miguel) Imported from Philippines - not too sweet Alternative: Buko Juice (young coconut water) ā Filipino Iced Coffee Strong brew with condensed milk - perfect study fuel ⨠Why This Spot Stands Out Authentic Home-Style Cooking Owner Rosel uses her lola's (grandma's) recipes 90% ingredients imported from Philippines Student-Friendly Free wifi š¶ Quiet corners for studying š Budget combo meals ($12 lunch specials) Hidden Gem Vibes Colorful jeepney decor š Playlist of OPM (Original Pinoy Music) hits šø Instagrammable Moments The "Merienda Platter Challenge" (can you finish it?) Colorful halo-halo dessert (weekends only) Wall mural of Philippine landmarks #FilipinoFoodie #WaterlooEats #UWLife #TasteOfHome