Kamayan is part of the communal spirit of Filipino dining. At our restaurant, guests are welcome to eat with their hands during a boodle fight, but nobody should feel obliged.
Staff can guide you through how the feast is served.
Field notes / 2026-03-18
A Guide to Eating Kamayan Style
Eating by hand is welcome, never required—cutlery is always available.
By Boodle Fight Team · Updated
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