Pacific Northwest cuisine through progressive Filipino American flavors.
Archipelago is an exploration of a region’s identity—a personal journey to reveal a wealth of resonance in our diverse community.
Join us on this venture to discover a place not held solely by where it sits in the world, nor the season you’ve found yourself in- but as it has always been, by the landscape of its people.
We are a small, family-owned, social purpose restaurant seating 12 at a time. We encourage everyone to enjoy the experience in their own way, whether it be conversation and discussion or sitting back and enjoying the show, we got you. We can’t wait to welcome you into our home away from home.
— the Archipelago family
We began this journey in May of 2016 with the trademark of our “identity.” We then traveled to the Philippines to explore the land of our ancestry, and though we found the islands make up a part of who we are—they did not define us fully…
Our purpose is to uplift our people, our community, our collective beings, by building a foundation that fosters long-term growth and creativity. We do this with the guidance of our pillars—identity, culture, and empowerment. They are the values that steer our journey…
“Although the film has been screened all over the world – Melbourne, London, San Diego, and Baguio, just to name a few, what makes screening the film in Seattle so special is that it also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Kalsada Coffee, the coffee company that the film documents, which was founded by, at the time, Seattle-based Carmel Laurino who was inspired by a photo of Philippine coffee being sold in Pike Place Market in 1909.”
When talking about sustainability and locality, we sometimes overlook the sustainability of a people. We source locally from small BIPOC, women-led, and family-owned farms and from businesses in our neighborhood and hometowns. It’s our mission to always make sure we are supporting and putting money back into our Fil-Am and South Seattle community. Locality isn’t just the where, when, and what—it’s also about the who.
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“This eight-seat wood grain counter in Hillman City is more than just a 10-course dinner inspired by the owners’ Filipino heritage. It’s a billboard for the Pacific Northwest and a meal that should be required by law for every resident. Each dish represents a part of history that connects our city to Filipino culture, and Archipelago only uses ingredients exclusively sourced throughout the region. After two hours, you’ll walk away from Archipelago with a belly full of outstanding lechon (crispy skin and all) and a newfound appreciation for both Filipino food and the surrounding PNW.”
“It’s rare for the chef to check in with diners at the end of the tasting menu and make sure they’re feeling full, but Archipelago isn’t like any other tasting. A puff of pan de sal pulls apart effortlessly, filling the air with a sweet, buttery perfume. Burning pine needles, and the rich, muscly scent of shrimp paste waft over from the open kitchen... You could easily get lost in the deliciousness of the modern Filipino food, but Aaron Verzosa and Amber Manuguid do more than send out excellent food. They tell complicated, expansive stories about the Pacific Northwest and the many ways that Filipino immigrants have shaped it, using words, pictures and even some unexpected dance moves behind the pass.”
Thank you so much to all these writers for taking a chance on a little restaurant with big dreams.
It’s not what you would expect from a fine dining establishment — most of which might, at a guess, say something about quality, innovation, and service.
At their restaurant Archipelago, Verzosa and Manuguid try to express the multi-faceted flavors of the Philippines, but by using ingredients from the Northwest.
Ultimately, they’ve navigated an identity where every dish in the restaurant is Northwestern, translating Filipino flavor profiles through locally-produced seasonal ingredients.
The 20 greatest restaurants that opened in 2019, from LA to London. In eight cities across America and one across the pond, we spent the year trying new restaurants…
Psst! Hoy, Seattle! Archipelago deserves your attention.
…is more than just a restaurant; dinner here, more than just a meal. It’s a story, a lesson, a dance…
Along the coast of Pangasinan, a Philippine province on the island of Luzon, sea air permeates early morning strolls
