It’s almost here, friends! Crowd-favorite Filipino modern restaurant Barkada is making its much-anticipated comeback this mid-July at its new location in Soho, Central!

Created by Filipina-American cookbook author Jen Balisi (“Indulgent Eats”) and the team at Singular Concepts, Barkada is a Filipino eatery known for its gourmet boodle fights and karaoke brunches. Everyone has been buzzing as it prepares to reopen at a refreshed space located at G/F, 25 Elgin Street, Soho, Central.

The new 20-seater, hole-in-the-wall resto is a vibrant nod to Filipino street food culture, promising the soulful, ingredient-driven flavors that earned it a cult following, but with an even sharper, more playful attitude. And yes, you can expect your favorites back for good, from the Spicy Funky Coconut Noodles to the crave-worthy Lumpia.

To mark its exciting return to the Hong Kong food scene, Barkada 2.0 is featuring a new pizza oven that will be slinging inventive pies that blend both Filipino flavors with New York-inspired cuts, underscoring the brand’s fresh direction: “Filipino heart, New York edge.” The new pizza menu will include the Sisig Pizza from Jen’s cookbook pop-up that started it all.

“We were gutted when we had to close our doors, but the outpouring of love from our 'barkada' was incredible," said Founder Jen Balisi. "This new space is everything we’ve wanted — intimate, edgy, and all about the food. It's a return to our street food soul, with a bit of a New York swagger. We can't wait to welcome everyone back.”

Stay tuned for updates on the official opening date by following Barkada on Instagram.