Join us for our weekly Chef’s Table Dinner at the café, an intimate Filipino American dining experience designed to bring people together around the table. This is a communal Chef’s Table experience, where all guests are seated together at one shared table, creating a relaxed, welcoming evening centered on food, conversation, and connection.

This weekly dinner series takes place every Thursday and Friday evening, with seatings at 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Each seating is limited to 90 minutes to allow for a smooth and thoughtful dining flow.

This is a reservation-only experience. Reservations and a deposit are required to secure your seat. Deposits will be applied toward your total bill and are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest for the same event date and seating only (not valid for future events). Due to the intimate, single-table format and closely scheduled seatings, prompt arrival is important. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of their seating will not be admitted and will forfeit their deposit.

House-made soft drinks will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. Please note that we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Seating is very limited for this one-table Chef’s Table experience, and advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

For questions, please email events@littlechefnyc.com.

Please note: While many dishes are naturally gluten-free, our kitchen is not allergen-free. We are unable to modify dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions. Guests with severe allergies should consider this carefully before dining with us.

MENU through May 1, 2026

A Filipino American Family-Style Dinner
Chef Diana Manalang

Served Family-Style

Tinolang Manok - Salad (GF)
Ginger Dressed Papapya and Carrots over Shredded Greens; Crispy Chicken Skin

Bulalo (GF) individually served
Rich Beef Bone Broth with beef and corn dumplings

All mains are served family-style and include garlic rice for the table

Tinapa (GF)
soy cured smoked fish

Kare Kare(GF)
Slow-cooked brisket, savory peanut curry, shrimp paste, green beans

Pandan Chiffon Cake

Coconut Panna Cotta (GF) with a passion fruit gelee

Menu is served family-style and as designed.
Items are subject to seasonal availability.
(GF = Gluten-Free)

Allergen Notice:
While many dishes are naturally gluten-free, our kitchen is not allergen-free.
We are unable to modify dishes to accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Reservations are required. This is a reservation-only experience; walk-ins are not available.
• Deposit required. A deposit is collected at booking and will be applied toward your final bill. Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest for the same event date and seating only (not valid for future events).
• Please arrive on time. We kindly ask that you arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled seating. To ensure a smooth experience for all guests, anyone arriving more than 15 minutes after the start of their seating will not be admitted, and their deposit will be forfeited.
• 90-minute dining window. Each seating is limited to 90 minutes to allow for attentive service and to prepare the space for the next guests.
• Family-style service. Courses are served to the table and designed to be shared, creating a warm, communal dining experience.
• Three-course dinner. Your evening includes an appetizer, main, and dessert. The menu is exclusive to this experience and is served as designed.
• Menu limitations. While we wish we could accommodate all needs, we are unable to modify dishes for dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Beverages. Soft drinks will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own beverages to enjoy with dinner.
• Dress code. Smart casual attire is encouraged.
• Limited seating. Availability is very limited, and reservations often fill quickly.

If you have any questions before your visit, please reach out to us at events@littlechefnyc.com — we’re happy to help.