Cabalen is a Philippine buffet restaurant chain primarily serving traditional Filipino entrees heavy on influences from the Pampanga region of Central Luzon, as well as dishes from Filipino, Thai, and Japanese cuisines. However, most of the meals are from Kapampangan cuisine. Most of the chain's restaurants are located in Metro Manila, with one restaurant located in Cebu province and a single unit in the United States. Some of the locations are franchised operations. Many locations are situated within shopping malls.
History
Cabalen, which literally translates to "a fellow Kapampangan", is a group of casual - fine dining restaurants known for authentic Kapampangan dishes and different Filipino specialties, originating from Pampanga,[2] such as Gatang Kohol (snails in coconut milk), betuteng tugak (stuffed frog), kamaru (crickets), adobong pugo (quail) and balut[2] (developing bird embryo).[3][4]