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The Porch – A living room away from home

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The Porch is a family-run restaurant that serves home-cooked, western and Filipino recipes. Its comfortable ambience, home décor, and warm welcoming vibe are why most call it “a living room away from home”. The hearty homemade Filipino dishes served at the Porch have been in the owners family for generations. Situated across from Hainan University it has gained popularity with Chinese and foreign students.

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