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03/19/2026

Filipino households have been stretching pechay forever into tinola, sauté, whateverrrrrr. But we were like… did your nanay ever throw it on the grill?

Probably. But ours still smacks.

Charred cabbage hearts, carrot purée, soy–calamansi vinaigrette that’s sharp, sticky, a little agro dolce. IT’S SO GOOD.

Respect the pechay. Respect your nanay. ❤️

03/10/2026

East Village becomes an honorary Pinoy this week! From March 10-12, you can get Filipino flavors stacked on Ops legendary crust, best of both worlds 🔥

Beef Caldereta – Spicy, tender beef cheeks in a creamy roasted tomato sauce with marinated peppers.

Sisig – A mix of crispy and grilled pork snout and ears, cooked with vinegar, soy sauce, and chili, finished with a calamansi aioli.

YEAAAAAAAAH BOI 🔥

02/17/2026

Restaurant Week? We said WE NEED MORE TIME!

Through Feb 26, the feast continues, and yes, Pancit Batil Patong is still on the menu, you savory noodle heads. 🤤

Book the table. Bring your appetite.

01/21/2026

IT’S RESTAURANT WEEK, MANG!

This is the perfect prix-fixe for anyone who’s been wanting to check out what Filipino food is all about. And if you already know what it isssss (delicious, duh), come through for the best deal of your life.

Reservations on Resy. SEE YA 🔥

01/16/2026

For the next chapter of the Unapologetically Filipino Chef Series, presented by Resy, we’re welcoming a conversation that rarely gets the spotlight.

This February, Chef John Navoa of Hapag, fresh off earning the restaurant’s first Michelin star, joins Chef Eric Valdez at Naks for a two-night collaboration dinner centered on the cuisine of Mindanao.

Mindanao, the southernmost island of the Philippines, is defined by striking geography, and one of the country’s largest Muslim populations. Its foodways reflect this history with technique shaped by trade, migration, and centuries of regional exchange across Southeast Asia. These influences create a culinary identity distinct from what is often associated with Filipino cooking in Manila or abroad.

Join us on February 2nd or 3rd. Reservations are now live on Resy (link in bio). 🔥🔥🔥

01/08/2026

Inihaw na Liempo is Filipino street grilling at its most precise.

Pork belly is marinated with a lemon soda–based glaze, a classic Filipino trick that adds sweetness, acidity, and caramelization.
Finished with banana ketchup, a wartime-born Filipino staple made from bananas, vinegar, sugar, and spice that’s sweet, tangy, and unmistakably Filipino.

Charred edges, juicy center, smoke, sugar, acid, fat, and a whole lot of delicious. Damn. 🤌

11/02/2025

Mango Skewers, Naks-style: fruit on fire with a salty-sweet snap.

A nod to manggang hilaw + bagoong—that classic Filipino street combo—reworked for the grill. Charred mango goes bright with jicama (singkamas) salsa, punched up by shrimp paste (bagoong alamang), finished with fresh cilantro for lift. It’s sticky, briny, citrusy, and 😘

10/30/2025

A Kamayan Feast Like No Other 🇵🇭

Two of Filipino cuisine’s boldest voices—James Beard Award Nominee® Chef Nikko Cagalanan of Charleston’s Kultura and Chef Eric Valdez of NYC’s Naks—join forces for one unforgettable night.
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Inspired by the traditional Kamayan—a lavish, hands-on feast served on banana leaves—this dinner celebrates heritage, abundance, and the flavors that define the Filipino table. Expect seafood, slow-braised meats, family recipes, and stories that go far beyond the plate.
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✨ Cocktail reception, multi-course feast, beverage pairings, and chef Q&A included.

🎟️ One night only — tickets on sale now (linked in bio)

06/25/2025

Real ones know the red roll of Fita crackers, the iconic salty-sweet, buttery rounds from every sari-sari store memory. Over here, they get crushed and bound into a crust for Ube Cheesecake, holding a silky layer of whipped ube cream. It’s a new-school dessert with old-school bones, paying homage to the snacks that raised us.

Ayyy, grab a couple of spoons and go bite for bite, bes 🤌

06/13/2025

No shrimp here. These fat daddies are sugpo, Filipino grilled prawns, and their larger, sweeter, richer. Charcoal-grilled whole over live fire to blister the shell and lock in all that fat, then drowned in roasted garlic, butter, and s**a (Filipino vinegar) for sharpness 😮‍💨 Ang sarap, mang.

Inihaw na Sugpo, only at Naks.

05/20/2025

Last night hit different 😮‍💨⁠
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After a fulfilling day at , we opened our doors for a proper industry hang with late-night drinks, loud laughs, and a feast that centered around a whole lechon 🐖⁠
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Shoutout to the chefs, operators, and friends who stayed up with us, and a huge thanks to everyone who made it happen; , , , , . ⁠
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Same time, same place next year? 😉

Address

201 1st Ave
New York, NY
10003

Website

https://www.naks.nyc/, https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/naks/reservations/create/search/

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