When you hear the word “Vinta”, we automatically picture the colorful sails of Mindanao traditional boats. The distinct craftsmanship and movement of every boat serve as an homage to regional culture. At the heart of Quezon City, adjacent to one of the country’s food districts, Tomas Morato, a new restaurant carries the very essence of the Vinta.
Vinta Modern Carinderia is one of the newest go-to food places in the metro. From its contemporary Filipino aesthetic exterior, the wooden overhang creates a welcoming shaded porch that is reminiscent of traditional Filipino houses—minimalist yet warm, modern yet tropical. Looking at its façade, you could instantly feel like you’re simply coming home.
But nothing’s more Filipino than the turo-turo style of food presentation that will welcome you as soon as you enter. From the wafting smell of easily identifiable Pinoy food, down to the music playing as people feast, there is a sense of community inside Vinta that envelops the place; the very core of how most Filipino food is served and created.
And turo-turo it is!
Just like how one would order in a carinderia, the very warm, attentive, and knowledgeable staff will courteously ask for your orders after you choose from a variety of Vinta’s modern take on Filipino lutong-bahay offerings.
Even before your food arrives, you would already be convinced that Vinta is a stand-out, not just because of its menu but, because of its familiar and comforting vibe where every detail is designed to make one feel proud of the culture it presents.
In the same way as their well-curated songs play, their menu is filled with the greatest hits list of every Pinoy’s favorite ulam. From Sinigang and Lechon Kawali, down to their Gising-gising and Monggo, every bite is a reminder of home, history, and the flavors we grew up loving—just with a little bit of modern presentation. Their food doesn’t just fill the stomach, but warms the soul, perfect, especially this rainy season.
Despite the rising tide of food trends and upscale Filipino dining, Vinta Modern Carinderia holds its ground with quiet confidence. It doesn’t try to reinvent Filipino food; it honors it. It doesn’t romanticize poverty, but celebrates resilience. Every serving is a story waiting to be shared, just like the meals we grew up with.
In a city that never stops moving, Vinta Modern Carinderia invites you to sit, eat, and remember. Whether you’re there for a quick lunch break, a late-night rice refill, or a spontaneous catch-up with a friend, you walk out not just full—but fed in every sense of the word. This rainy season, make every drive count. Head to Vinta with a reliable car battery from Motolite, a brand that’s not only proudly Pinoy, but also a trusted companion in taking you to places worth revisiting to create colorful memories, just like the Vintas of Mindanao.
