Perla Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Perla, where Filipino flavors meet New American cuisine in a vibrant setting. Located in Philadelphia, this unique restaurant serves meals designed for sharing, making each dining experience feel like a festive gathering. The menu highlights classic Filipino dishes, including the succulent Lechon Kawali and Pork Shank Adobo, both served with flavorful garlic fried rice and fresh pinakbet. For a twist, try the Chicken Inasal, marinated to perfection.
For those craving something lighter, the Pancit Bihon offers a delightful medley of rice noodles and vegetables. Each dish is meant to be enjoyed together, fostering a communal atmosphere where diners can relish the selections without haste. Desserts like Mango Float and Bibingka Cake provide a sweet end to the meal. With rave reviews about the fresh ingredients and friendly service, Perla promises a memorable culinary adventure filled with warmth and authenticity.
Meals for 2
Pork Shank Adobo Meal
braised pork shank served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side. Serves 2.
Half Chicken Meal
soy and citrus marinated chicken served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side. Serves 2.
Whole Fish Meal
Fried pompano served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side. Serves 2.
Lechon Kawali Meal
fried pork belly meal served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet and lumpia (ground pork)
Crispy Pata Meal
fried pork shank served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side.
BBQ Stick (Pork) Meal
Grilled pork shoulder, banana ketchup BBQ sauce. Meal includes 4 BBQ Sticks, garlic rice, pinakbet and lumpia.
Chicken Inasal Meal
grilled chicken thigh, annatto, lemongrass, palm vinegar. Served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish), pork lumpia (spring rolls) and housemade sauces on the side.
BBQ Stick (Chicken) Meal
grilled chicken thigh, BBQ sauce served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet, and lumpia. 4 sticks total in meal.
Half Chicken
Whole Fried Pompano
Crispy Pata
fried pork shank
BBQ Sticks (Pork)
Grilled pork shoulder, banana ketchup BBQ sauce. Includes 2 Sticks
Palabok
rice noodle, shrimp and pork annatto sauce, pig ear chicharron, bonito, eggSmall: serves 1-2Large: serves 3-4
Sisig Fried Rice
pig ears, tongue, chicken liver, chicken hearts, longhots, jasmine riceSmall: serves 1-2Large: serves 3-4
Pinakbet
seasonal vegetables, coconut milk broth
Pandesal
Traditional Filipino bread, housemade fresh daily
Lumpia
ground Pork, carrots, ginger. Spring Roll. 12 pieces.
Garlic Fried Rice
24 oz.
Lechon Kawali
fried pork belly
Chicken Inasal
grilled chicken thigh, annatto, lemongrass, palm vinegar. Serves 1-2.
BBQ Stick (Chicken)
grilled chicken thigh, BBQ sauce. 2 sticks.
Pancit Bihon
rice noodle, cabbage, fishball, pork-mushroom broth, scallions
A la Carte
Sweets
Halo Halo
Flan, palm nut, coconut, banana, crushed ice, ube, condensed milk.(For pick up only. The crushed ice melts quickly and does not deliver well.)
Mini Bibingka Bundt Cake
Eden cheese
Chocolate Coconut Budino
Honeycomb.
Mango Float
Whipped cream, graham crackers.
Ube Cheesecake
Leche Flan
egg custard with caramel. Mini tray serves 2-3.
Bibingka Cake
rice flour cake