Featuring chef/owner JP Cruz

At Inatô—Binisaya for “our way”—JP Cruz blurs the line between kitchen and front-of-house, preparing dishes while conversing with guests who’ve become regulars, all on an intimate counter that puts the kitchen’s craft on full view. The Bahala Na menu leaves the night entirely in Cruz’s hands, built on seasonality and availability, and shaped by traditional Filipino technique applied to exceptional local and global produce. Every gesture, from table settings to courses cleared, is considered and deliberate, resulting in an experience that’s polished yet personal. Cruz honed this instinct as sous chef at Toyo Eatery before striking out on his own at its sister restaurant, carving a distinct, soulful path for contemporary Filipino cooking that feels both familiar and inspired.