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Pedro ‘n Coi recently celebrated its third year of bringing Pinoy pop culture on our plates. This fun and entertaining casual Filipino dining concept is the personal passion project of businessman Lloyd Lee and his architect and beauty queen wife, Shamcey Supsup. From their first branch in Fisher Mall in 2015, Pedro ‘n Coi has now expanded to several key cities in Metro Manila, together with the addition of new brands such as Tambayan ni Pedro and the newly-relaunched Scott Burger PNC.
The festive third anniversary party was held last June 14, 2018 at the newest branch of Pedro ‘n Coi located on the fourth level of Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila. It was actually a triple party that afternoon because they were also celebrating the birthday of Lloyd Lee plus the much-awaited Gender Reveal for the couple’s second baby.
Pedro ‘n Coi brings elements of classic Pinoy culture with a dash of playful nostalgia. Their Pinoy Pop Chibog is a fun and delicious way of reminiscing about Philippine pop culture. Guests can take a funky trip down memory lane while enjoying a good Filipino meal.
So who exactly is Pedro and Coi? These two “Komics” characters are based on the personalities of its two owners. Pedro is derived from the middle name of Lloyd which is Peter while Coi is Shamcey’s nickname. The entire restaurant is filled with nostalgic decor from the childhood memories of the couple, like Lloyd playing on the urban streets of Manila.
Shamcey also patterned some of the restaurant design after their family house in General Santos opening to a view of their rice farm. Diners can also notice Pedro ‘n Coi’s very own sari-sari store which Lloyd’s grandmother used to have during his younger years.
Pedro 'n Coi has its own unique style of open kitchen with this carinderia counter, but their food is definitely not like these street side eateries. The restaurant serves classic and re-invented Filipino dishes with amusing pop-culture inspired names like “Sisig-awww!,” “Joey de Lechon,” “Tunog Kalye,” and more. Food portions are good for sharing and best enjoyed with the company of friends and family.
The main attraction at each Pedro ‘n Coi branch would be the opportunity to ride and eat inside a genuine 1978 Sarao Jeep while taking in the sights of old Manila on a hand-painted mural dedicated to Pinoy life and culture.
These are always the first seats that get taken by guests because it is really the best way to soak in all the Pinoy culture and ambiance. Kids will love having their meals inside this jeepney.
Guests can start with any of Pedro ‘n Coi’s refreshing coolers, shakes, and beverages like Dan's Dalandan (P60) iced tea or the Luis Mansanan cooler.
For appetizers, the Ubod Hubad (P165) is a good and healthy way to start your meal. This has bamboo shoots in rice wrapper together with mangoes, cucumber, cabbage, and sweet potato.
If you are hungry for merienda, then go for the This is it Pancit (P210) with a huge bowl of stir fried egg noodles and glass noodles topped with scrambled egg.
One of the specialties at Pedro ‘n Coi is their Sizzling Sisig Awww! (P285) which is served with an actual scream and shout! This Filipino favorite comes with baked porkloin topped with poached egg and garlic-miso sauce.
The items on the menu are really quite interesting with names like Belly Flores (P280) which has steamed bangus belly in a special sauce.
Another one is the Inasal Raymundo (P250) which is a baked savory chicken fillet that is finished over the grill.
A constant bestseller at the restaurant is the Joey De Lechon (P360) with its baked and deep fried pork belly that comes with five different sauces for the entire family.
More porky goodness comes our way with the Pata Kang Kare-Kare Ka (P795). This huge serving has deep fried baked pork knuckles served with kare kare peanut sauce and homemade bagoong (shrimp paste). The skin is absolutely crispy and this is how a kare-kare should always be presented.
What made the afternoon more special was the triple celebration of Lloyd’s birthday as well as the gender reveal for their second baby, after their firstborn daughter, Nyke. The big revelation was made when the couple cut open the Pedro ‘N Coi cake and it had blue colored slices. That means a boy for the lovely couple!
Family bonding moments and get-togethers are truly made more special at Pedro ‘n Coi. Congratulations to Lloyd and Shamcey for three fabulous years of Pedro ‘n Coi and for your new baby boy.
Pedro ’n Coi
4/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay
Other Branches: Fisher Mall, Greenhills Promenade, SM North EDSA, Sta. Lucia II Centro, SM Manila, Robinsons Galleria
