About Us
Cabalen holds a special place in the lives of Filipinos as a beloved buffet-style restaurant featuring specialty dishes from Pampanga. Over the decades, Cabalen has grown into a group of companies, bringing quality Filipino food nationwide and introducing global restaurant brands to the Philippines.
As the company expanded, it began introducing global restaurant brands to the Philippines while maintaining its commitment to Filipino food. With over 40 years of success, the Cabalen Group of Companies has evolved to offer a variety of dining experiences, from local to international flavors.
Vision Statement
To continue to grow, evolve, and solidify its place in the food business as the number one Filipino buffet concept in the Philippines . By consistently providing the highest quality of food and service that are attuned to global standard, Cabalen endeavors to bring the best of Filipino heritage cuisine to the world while improving the lives of its employees and doing its part in saving the environment.
Winning at Cabalen
Awards and Accomplishments through the years
Certificate of Achievement Award
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Most Outstanding Kapampangan Award
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GoNegosyo’s Women STARpreneurs & Bank of the Philippine Islands Business Excellence Awardee
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Champion in Kapuso mo, Jessica Soho’s “Kare-Kare Cook Off Competition”
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Champion in Kapuso mo, Jessica Soho’s “Kare-Kare Cook Off Competition”
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Three decades in the industry, Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award (APEA) for Hospitality, Food Service & Tourism Industry
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Ernst and Young - Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
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Franchised its first international brand, Tsurumaru
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Mangan opened its first franchise store
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