Iniwow sa Bilao: Our House Sharing Platter

What is Iniwow sa Bilao?

Iniwow sa Bilao is the signature dish at Fiestahan and our number-one best seller. It's a grand sharing platter: a woven bilao — the round, flat bamboo tray found in every Filipino home — piled high with grilled and fried favourites for the whole table. Our Arabic menu sums it up as a mixed grill of fish, beef and chicken, and that's the heart of it: something for everyone, served in the middle of the table so everybody can reach in.

Why serve it on a bilao?

In the Philippines the bilao does a bit of everything. It's used to winnow rice and dry fish, and above all to carry food to a party. Pancit, rice cakes and party trays arrive on a bilao at birthdays, fiestas and family reunions. Serving food this way says one thing clearly: this is for sharing. That's exactly the spirit of Iniwow sa Bilao — no individual plates to guard, just one generous spread and plenty of conversation around it.

Who is it for?

The platter is made for groups — family lunches, barkada nights, birthdays and office get-togethers. If you're feeding a bigger crowd, the Barkada Feast serves eight, and the menu also has a Seafood Bilao, Minaluto (a seafood feast platter over rice) and pancit bilao platters with bihon, canton or both. Not sure which platter suits your group? Message us on WhatsApp with how many people are coming and our team will help you choose.

Make it a full fiesta

Build the table around the bilao. Add a bowl of Bacolod Cansi or Batangas Bulalo to share, a plate of Lumpiang Shanghai and a sizzling Fiesta Sisig, then finish with Halo-Halo. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday a live band plays from about 7:30 PM — the perfect time to bring the barkada. Band nights fill up, so book ahead.

Planning a party?

For birthdays, despedidas and company events, Fiestahan has a function room for private events and offers catering and group bilao platters. Fiestahan is also available for pick-up, and for delivery on HungerStation, Keeta, Ninja, Jahez and The Chefz. Want the full boodle-fight experience? Read our guide to group feasts in Riyadh.