Pinoy Handaan, Cabalen Tayo!
Cabalen introduced the best way to enjoy Kapampangan cuisine through an array of freshly cooked, beautifully presented food in a buffet line. At present, the Cabalen boasts of 41 branches located strategically around Metro Manila, North and South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
75+ Stores Strong
At Cabalen, we take pride in our rich heritage and authentic Filipino cuisine. With over 66 stores and counting, we are continually expanding to bring the taste of home closer to you. Whether you're a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, our diverse menu offers something for everyone.
Our Power Brands
From trusted household names to innovative newcomers, our portfolio showcases the strength, creativity, and dedication behind every brand we offer. With a focus on excellence and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers, 'Our Power Brands' continue to lead the way, driving success and inspiring confidence.
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The first-ever buffet restaurant in the Philippines opened in 1986
In a recent “Pina Sarap” episode, journalist Kara David uncovered the first-ever buffet restaurant of the Philippines: Cabalen, which opened in 1986. It was the brainchild of Maritel Nievera. She opened a store that sold Kapampangan pasalubong in 1974. Soon, she turned it into an eatery that served delicious Kapampangan dishes. She called it “Ituro…
Cabalen celebrates 36 years of good food and delicious memories
Maria Estela "Maritel" Nievera grew up amid the enticing aroma of good food wafting from her grandmother Juliana and mother Ester's Capampangan kitchen in a neighborhood where everybody shared a passion for cooking. She learned the secrets of glorious Capampangan food at her Apong Juliana's knee. Surrounded by cooks and gifted with the Capampangan taste…
BIZ BUZZ: Next hot IPO trend?
Upscale bakery-cafes and restaurants could be the next hot initial public offering (IPO) market as soon as stocks reverse course from this grueling downtrend. A topflight investment banker told Biz Buzz that three companies—Wildflour Cafe + Bakery, Mary Grace Cafe and Cabalen—had sought expert advice and were very interested to explore an IPO once market…
Inventing, Sustaining, and Evolving a Filipino Food Icon, According to
From the introduction of Kapampangan specialty cuisine to the buffet concept to the launching of international brands, Maritel Nievera, President & CEO of Cabalen Group, retraces her entrepreneurial journey. Cabalen holds a special place in the lives of Filipinos. It is a place where families gather and celebrate over abundant food, served buffet-style, with specialty dishes…
Let’s Eat! Maritel Nievera of Cabalen Group Shares a Buffet
In this exclusive interview, Maritel Nievera, President & CEO of Cabalen Group, retraces the origins of her entrepreneurial journey with the Filipino food icon Cabalen. At its heart, the story of Cabalen is one that is inextricably linked to Maritel Nievera’s home, Pampanga, and its famed culinary delights. It is also the story of a…
Maritel Nievera’s Cabalen: Cooking up 30 years of delicious memories
Thirty years ago, a 20-something entrepremom dared to dream and put up a restaurant that would compete with the already established big Filipino restos at the time. “I studied their menus and ate at their restaurants,” Maritel Nievera recalls. “I was scared as I thought, ‘How do I compete with all these big names?’ But…