- Introduction to a Filipino restaurant located in the center of Berlin, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
- The restaurant is decorated with many plants to improve the air quality and provide a health benefit for the guests.
- The owner, Rosalinda, migrated to Germany in 1982 at the age of 18 or 19.
- Rosalinda's journey to owning the restaurant, including her motivation to move abroad due to economic challenges in the Philippines.
- The restaurant's kitchen staff includes Rose, who originally comes from Bicol and moved to Berlin through a connection with diplomat people.
- Popular dishes among patrons, especially Germans, include kare-kare, Bicol Express, and Lechon Kawali, with kare-kare being the best-selling item. They also offer variations like pork, chicken, and tofu kare-kare.
- Discussion on the preparation of other dishes, such as a special chicken lumpia made in Berlin.
- Rosalinda's personal story of hardship in the Philippines, deciding to move abroad at a young age, and supporting her family back home.
- Her love story with a German man, leading to her move to Germany through a fiancée visa and their life together until his passing in 2017.
- The inception of the restaurant in 2014 was funded by selling a property in Munich, enabling Rosalinda to invest in her dream in Berlin.
- Challenges of running a Filipino restaurant in Berlin, including the closure of similar eateries within 2-3 years and the necessity of personal sacrifice and hard work to keep the business going.
- The belief in the market for Filipino food in Germany, supported by the growing Filipino community of nurses, IT workers, students, and others, along with the increasing German interest in Filipino cuisine.
- The unique appeal of the restaurant lies in its simple home-cooked style and the homely feeling it provides to both Filipinos and locals.
- Advice for Filipinos dreaming of moving to Germany: the importance of understanding and adapting to the new language, climate, and culture for easier adjustment.
- Tips for those considering franchising, emphasizing the selection of successful brands, understanding the operational support offered, and considering the track record of the franchise.