Menu — UNA Restaurant · San Juan, La Union

Starters & Small Plates

Begin with the story of the North. Each starter is a statement: local produce, Ilocano pantry, and technique that earns its place on the plate.

Dinakdakan Tartare Signature

UNA's refined take on Ilocano dinakdakan; tuna tartare finished with crispy wonton, vinegar brightness, and local herbs. A northern classic, reborn.

Tom Yum Toastie

Fried prawn and scallop toast with tom yum cream. A bridge between Southeast Asian comfort and fine-dining craft — familiar, then surprising.

Truffolyo

Charred confit cabbage, crispy oats, misomansi sauce, whipped kesong puti (house-made fresh white cheese). A vegetable dish that demands attention.

Note: Menu items and availability may change seasonally based on what our northern Luzon producers have on hand. Inquire via @restaurant.una for the current menu.

Mains

The heart of the UNA table. Each main is rooted in the Filipino pantry — reassembled with care and quiet confidence.

Tapsilog Signature

Sous vide beef tapa, house-made atchara, cane vinegar, and garlic rice. Classic but elevated without feeling too precious. UNA's most celebrated main.

Beef & Mushroom Pares

Braised beef shin and wild mushrooms in a deeply savory broth. Rich, comforting, and essential — the dish that earned UNA its press recognition.

Seafood Kanin ATBP

UNA's take on arroz caldo: scallops, shrimp, and octopus in an Ilocano-spiced congee. The sea and the highlands, in a single bowl.

Sourcing: Our seafood is sourced from local La Union fishermen; our produce from Benguet highland farms. Availability reflects the harvest — always honest, always fresh.

Dessert

The final chapter of every meal at UNA. Childhood memory, elevated — never overwrought.

Turon Sorbetes Signature

House-made banana ice cream, coco sugar bruléed banana, langka dayap gel, taosi caramel, crunchy lumpia wrapper nest. Sounds fancy; still feels like home. The dessert that defines what UNA is about: honoring the familiar with technique and care.

From Chef Joaquin: "Dessert at UNA should feel like something you've had before — but somehow better than you remembered." Additional seasonal desserts may be available — ask your server.

Cocktails & Drinks

A craft cocktail program that draws from the same pantry as the kitchen — Filipino botanicals, Ilocos ferments, local citrus, and the spirit of the Elyu coast.

Sampaguita Sangria

Filipino flower-infused sangria; light, floral, and perfect for the La Union sun. Available Buy 1 Get 1 during Happy Hour every Fri–Sun 2PM–6PM.

Elyu Negroni Signature

A La Union twist on the Negroni; drinks with the warmth of the Elyu coastline. Available Buy 1 Get 1 during Happy Hour every Fri–Sun 2PM–6PM.

Vine & Brine

Fermented character, bright acidity, and a finish that lingers. Inspired by the Ilocano pantry's love of preserved flavour. Available Buy 1 Get 1 during Happy Hour.

Happy Hour

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday · 2PM–6PM · At The Salt, Urbiztondo

Buy 1 Get 1 on Sampaguita Sangria, Elyu Negroni, and Vine & Brine — every weekend by the sea. No code required; available to all guests during Happy Hour.

UNA Off The Clock

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday · 9PM–12AM

The late-night bar program. When the dinner service winds down, UNA Off The Clock pours until midnight on weekends. Ask your server for the off-the-clock pour — a rotating selection of craft cocktails curated for the evening crowd.

Tasting Menu

By reservation only · A curated multi-course experience rooted in northern Philippine produce.

Chef's Tasting Menu By Reservation

Chef Joaquin Carsi-Cruz's Lasa Supper Club philosophy, brought north. A curated multi-course experience designed around what northern Luzon's farmers, fishermen, and highland growers have to offer at this moment in time. The tasting menu changes with the season and with the harvest — it is never the same twice.

To inquire: The tasting menu is available by reservation for special occasions and private dining experiences. Contact UNA via @restaurant.una on Instagram to inquire about availability and arrangements.

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The Menu