Leah’s Tinuom is a well-known culinary institution in Cabatuan, Iloilo, famous for its signature dish, Tinu-om, a chicken meal cooked in banana leaves using traditional methods. It began as a small carinderia in the 1950s, started by Mr. Quintin Lopera near the town’s slaughterhouse and market, where the unique dish quickly became popular. The restaurant, now run by his descendants, continues to preserve the original recipe and cooking style, keeping the family’s culinary heritage alive. Leah’s Tinuom gained wider recognition after being featured on TV shows like Rated K and Unang Hirit, boosting its local and tourist appeal. The restaurant supports the local economy by providing jobs and sourcing ingredients from nearby farmers, strengthening community ties. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a drop in customers, Leah’s Tinuom remains popular and is expanding to serve more guests.
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Ilonggo Vloggers and Content Creators Facebook, 2020
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Maria Marchel De Gracia, Kristine Nicole Maprangala
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