A table meant to be shared
Gather around the table for a one-of-a-kind dining experience rooted in Filipino tradition, where food is shared, eaten with your hands, and enjoyed together.
Join us this May in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
What is a
boodle fight?
A boodle fight is a traditional Filipino way of eating together.
Food is laid out on banana leaves across a long table, rice, grilled meats, vegetables, and sides, meant to be shared by everyone.
Just hands, conversation, and community.
The boodle fight traces its roots to the Philippine military, where soldiers would gather around a shared spread and eat side by side, no ranks, no hierarchy, just equality at the table.
Today, it’s a way Filipinos celebrate life’s moments, big or small, by gathering, sharing food, and being present with one another.
WHY THIS IS PART OF FILIPINO CULTURE
Community
everyone shares from the same table
Equality
no one is served first or last
Connection
meals are meant to be experienced together
THE EXPERIENCE
When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into a shared table experience designed around your group size.
Book with a friend or come as a group
Be seated at a long table (just like tradition)
Watch the table fill with food, all at once
Eat together, using your hands
Come with friends or leave with new ones.
Groups of 6 will have their own full spread
Smaller groups may share a table with others
a relaxed, social experience
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no pressure, just participation
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a relaxed, social experience • no pressure, just participation •
When: May 17, 2026 (Asian Pacific American Heritage Month)
Where: Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC
90-minute seating
Tickets sold per person (minimum of 2)
Meet the chef behind the table
Chef Patrick Tanyag is a 25-year culinary veteran and RAMMY Award-winning chef known for his bold Latin–Asian fusion style.
He has opened more than 30 restaurants, including SPIN Washington DC and SPIN 54, and was a founding partner of Bunpapa, which won a RAMMY and was nominated the year prior. He helped open Le Kon with celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe and now serves as Director of Culinary for Pirate Ventures.
For DC Boodle Fight, he’s creating a menu rooted in Filipino tradition, designed to be shared, enjoyed by hand, and experienced together.
FAQ
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It depends on your group size.
Groups of 6 will have their own full spread
Smaller groups (2–4) will share a table with others
Sharing the table is part of the tradition and often where the best moments happen.
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Yes. This is how the meal is traditionally enjoyed. Hand-washing and sanitizing options will be available.
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If you book together, you’ll be seated together.
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A curated Filipino spread, typically rice, grilled meats, vegetables, and traditional sides designed for sharing.
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Tickets are sold in a minimum of two, as this experience is designed to be shared.
