Menu from Kalesa
Menu highlights
Pork lumpia spring rolls
With vegetables (6 pieces)
Calamari
Deep fried squid rings in batter
Salmon kilawin
Salmon basted in vinegar, lemon, ginger and chilli
Chicken adobo
Tender chicken marinated and cooked in a garlic, soy sauce and vinegar sauce. Delicious!
Bopis
Spicy dish of pork lung and heart sautéed in tomatoes, chillies and onions
Beef pares
Tender chunks of cubed beef cooked in soy sauce, ginger and spices
Specials
Vegetable curry
Butternut, potato, carrots and other seasonal vegetables cooked in coconut milk
Sinigang
A delicious sour soup cooked w/ mixed vegetables in a tamarind broth: a) pork belly b) king prawns
Fish escabeche
Chunks of cod cooked in a sweet and sour sauce w/ mixed vegetables and ginger
Desserts
Leche flan
A decadent Filipino dessert of rich creme caramel
Turon
Deep fried banana wrapped in spring roll wrappers, served with ice cream
Cassava cake
Grated cassava, macapuno and condensed milk. Contains egg
More about the restaurant: Kalesa
Discover the taste of the Philippines: not far from Clapham Junction you’ll find this gem of a restaurant. Kalesa are all about great and authentic food from the land of many thousand islands, making a stay a culinary as well as cultural experience. With a bright and cheerful interior you’re in for a rare treat. Must-try: Their wonderful Halo-halo and Bicol Express, spicy pork at its best. And do make a reservation beforehand, for Kalesa tends to fill up quickly.
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Thinking about making a Kalesa booking?
Not far from Clapham Junction: Kalesa specializes in bringing you the authentic and colourful taste
of the Philippines. And do they ever succeed: try their lechon kawaii and you’re sure to get into that
dreamy seaside groove. Listen to Filipino music and take in the many handicrafts on display. Yes,
you’re in for more than just food and drinks. The restaurant on Lavender Hill makes every detail
count and makes you smile seemingly effortlessly.
We can’t hide the fact we’re big fans of Filippino food. Being equally succulent and light, they make a
great light meal for the urban dweller. Kalesa offers a wonderful variety of authentic and traditional
dishes, tickling your taste buds and surprising you with a great variety of meals and ingredients.
When in Battersea and in need for that unusual culinary fix, take a trip to Kalesa on Lavender Hill. But
beware: with an offer this wonderful, you’re well-advised to make a reservation in advance.