Bring back the joy of eating. ..the Filipino way!

We grew up in a culture where feeding someone is one of the deepest ways to say "I love you." A full table means a full heart. Kilig.NYC is here to bring people together over Filipino flavors and remind everyone that food, at its core, is something to be enjoyed and shared.

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Joyful Filipino comfort

A warm, playful space for the Filipino community and every New Yorker craving a little more heart in their meals.

Visuals and menus are coming soon — this space is ready for the first taste.

What is Kilig?

A word for the warm flutter that makes food feel like a hug.

Kilig (kee-lig) is a Filipino word for that giddy, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling — the kind you get when something just hits right. We think great food should give you that same feeling.

Pronunciation cue

kee + lig

Short, sweet, and easy to say — just like the feeling it stands for.

Find us

Next Pop-Up

Our first pop-up is at the Philippine Independence Day Parade & Food Festival on June 7, 2026 at Madison Ave & 26th St, New York City.

More stops are on the way — we’ll keep this space updated with fresh dates and neighborhoods.

June 7, 2026 Philippine Independence Day Parade & Food Festival

Madison Ave & 26th St, New York City

First stop

Connect with Kilig.NYC

Say hi. We’d love to hear from you.

We’re bringing joyful Filipino comfort to New York City. Share a collaboration idea, a craving, or just a friendly hello.

Email us directly [email protected]

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