Lechon Republic

Lechon Republic

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Posted 2022-10-05 by Jonathan Phoonfollow
Recently opened in Prospect, specialises in Filipino cuisine with charcoal grilled dishes forming a key part of its menu. It was quite popular with a crowd of a decent size when we went there for dinner on a weekday.

The dish from which the restaurant gets its name, Lechon is a dish consisting of pork roasted over charcoal. A suckling pig is typically used in its home country. The pork belly used in their Pork Lechon had succulent flesh set off nicely by crisp crackling that was not too tough. Accompanying the pork were shredded red cabbage and achara (pickled vegetables) whose tangy flavour helped to cut through the fatness of the pork. A soy and vinegar dipping sauce was served on the side.



Offered as a special during our visit, their Rainbow Trout Inasal were cooked just right, with the crisp skin contrasting well with the flesh. The trout was also flavoured from within with a basil and garlic pesto. An accompanying salsa consisting of coriander, capers, onion, chilli and spring onions partnered well with the trout. For those that desire to add more flavour, a mayonnaise-based dipping sauce was served alongside the dish.



The use of banana ketchup as one of the marinate ingredients in the Classic Chicken Inasal is what gave it its distinctive slightly sweet flavour. The flesh of the chicken was tender and grilled sufficiently to impart a delectable charred flavour. Much like the Pork Lechon, the chicken was served with red cabbage and pickled vegetables.



The restaurant is quite small in size and the décor gives it a casual feel. Parking is not an issue as the complex that the restaurant is located in offers a good amount of off-street parking.





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