This is Sulu

It was in Sulu where the first Philippine state and civilization began, and this is where the third chapter of Istorya begins. Our team traveled to the southern and southwestern parts of the Philippines to conduct culinary research for our Sulu dinner series. We invite you to join us for this immersive dinner series, where food and film come together to share the story of our Muslim Filipino brothers and sisters.

Filipino cuisine has been shaped by a blend of cultural influences, including Chinese, Spanish, Muslim, Mexican, American, Malay, Japanese, and Indian influences. At Istorya, we bring history to life through food and storytelling at our pop-up dinners.

As a pop-up restaurant based in Las Vegas, we serve Filipino dishes inspired by different historical periods. Join us on this culinary journey through time, where each menu reflects the flavors and stories of our archipelago.

Check out our documentary, which won Best Micro Film at the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival! We’re truly honored to share the stories of the Yakan people, a Muslim Filipino group from the Sulu Archipelago. We’re excited to accompany this film, along with many others, for our current Sulu pop-up dinner series.

Threads of Tradition: Yakan Weavers of Mindanao

"The opportunity to enjoy dishes from Zamboanga and Sulu, which are not widely known, was both new and unique. Thank you for inviting us. We wish you the best of luck with your future events. I have gained valuable insights from this experience."

Jomito T. | Sulu Pop-Up Dinner
"Flavors were explosive and modern. Loved the stories behind the food. The chef came out and shared her vision: a taste of home comfort foods elevated and modernized. She knocked it out of the park!! Our whole party enjoyed every single dish!!"

Susan M. | Binondo Pop-Up Dinner
"We can’t wait to be served another installation of this brilliantly designed dinner series celebrating the vibrancy of Filipino food and its evolution through time. Go to the website, sign up and get ready for some delicious storytelling.”

Las Vegas Weekly - Origins Pop-Up Dinner

This is Sulu

Threads of Tradition: Yakan Weavers of Mindanao

"The opportunity to enjoy dishes from Zamboanga and Sulu, which are not widely known, was both new and unique. Thank you for inviting us. We wish you the best of luck with your future events. I have gained valuable insights from this experience."

"Flavors were explosive and modern. Loved the stories behind the food. The chef came out and shared her vision: a taste of home comfort foods elevated and modernized. She knocked it out of the park!! Our whole party enjoyed every single dish!!"

"We can’t wait to be served another installation of this brilliantly designed dinner series celebrating the vibrancy of Filipino food and its evolution through time. Go to the website, sign up and get ready for some delicious storytelling.”