JP Anglo

JP Anglo is a Filipino chef championing the cuisine of Bacolod, best known for the restaurant Sarsa Kitchen and Bar and judging MasterChef Philippines.

Soulful, contemporary Negrense home cooking built around bold regional sauces. This profile looks at JP’s background, career and signature approach.

TL;DR

• Filipino
• Known for the restaurant Sarsa Kitchen and Bar and judging MasterChef Philippines
• Sarsa serves contemporary Negrense cuisine including chicken inasal, kansi and batchoy.
• He splits time between Manila and Dubai, where he runs a sister restaurant called Kooya.
• Soulful, contemporary Negrense home cooking built around bold regional sauces.

JP Anglo key facts

Background and career

He was trained in Sydney before returning home and opening the first Sarsa in 2013. Sarsa serves contemporary Negrense cuisine including chicken inasal, kansi and batchoy.

Recognition and legacy

Sarsa Kitchen and Bar earned a Bib Gourmand in the first MICHELIN Guide Philippines. He splits time between Manila and Dubai, where he runs a sister restaurant called Kooya.

Signature style

Soulful, contemporary Negrense home cooking built around bold regional sauces. It is an approach that has made JP a distinctive figure in the food world.

JP in context

JP Anglo is one of the chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Claude Tayag and Tatung Sarthou.

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JP Anglo FAQ

Who is JP Anglo?
A Filipino chef championing the cuisine of Bacolod.

Where is JP based?
Manila, Philippines.

What is JP known for?
The restaurant Sarsa Kitchen and Bar and judging MasterChef Philippines.

What is a notable fact about JP?
He was trained in Sydney before returning home and opening the first Sarsa in 2013.

What is JP’s style?
Soulful, contemporary Negrense home cooking built around bold regional sauces.