JASPER’S House of Chicken Food Truck Story @JaspersHOC @CucinaAndare

Text by Nikka Sarthou and Photos by Andrew Pamorada

This generation’s youngsters are fortunate with all the available opportunities that surround them. One young entrepreneur, Jasper Daryl C. Pe, is currently in college while managing his food truck business. 

The food truck is actually an off-shoot of the family business called Jasper’s House of Chicken, a stand-alone restaurant in the Manila area. “It is a collaborative effort in making the truck.” Jasper designed the logo and truck, aside from being the inspiration behind the brand’s name. According to Jasper, the family thought of getting into the food truck business because, “First, you are not limited with the rentable space you have. Second, you can go to your customers and your customers don’t have to go to you. And third, it is very flexible. We constructed the truck ourselves with blood, sweat and tears—literally. Then everything just came together.” 

In Cucina Andare, customers may find Jasper’s dad, Joseph Pe, handling the operations of the food truck. Jasper deals with marketing, while his brother, Jeremy, takes care of the financials, and his mom, Debbie, is in charge of the recipes and purchases. 

Flavors of Cucina Andare: Food Truck Series

• TRUCK BUN: Sandwiches with an international flair
• THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP: Authentic Philly Cheese Steak on Wheels!
• KUYANG: Pinoy-style Food Truck (First Franchisable Food Truck in Manila)
• MIO GELATI: Pioneering Gelato Dessert Truck in Manila @MioGelati
• JASPER‘S House of Chicken Food Truck @JaspersHOC

One the family’s recipes is the Bacon, Mac & Cheese (P95), a comfort food for kids and adults alike. The macaroni pasta is baked in a creamy sauce with bacon bits and topped with more cheese. It’s a rich dish that is filling as well. I heard this could get out of stock pretty fast since it’s one of the bestsellers.

For those who want the traditional rice meal, this food truck offers affordable options such as the Tapa Flakes (P120). Their version involves thin strips of sirloin steak that is cooked without oil. It’s very easy to eat and is a healthier alternative too, although best eaten while still hot.

Another must-try is the signature dish, Jasper’s Chicken (P120), fried chicken fillet pieces that is doused in a sweet, gingery sauce and topped with sesame seeds. It comes with a cup of steamed rice for a complete meal. It comes in another flavor that features honey barbecue sauce.

But the standout menu item for me was the Chicken Karaage (P95), a small tub of bite-size chicken skin/meat that is seasoned with cayenne hot chili. I like that each piece had a good portion of both the chicken skin and meat, unlike other places that only serve the skin. I have yet to try Jasper’s other flavors like barbecue, sour cream, and wasabi.

I munched on the chicken karaage like chips and had to stop myself from eating the whole thing before I gain five pounds on the spot. Maybe next time I’ll bring it home so I could gorge privately.

JASPER’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN
Telephone number: (+63 2) 585-7694
Mobile number: (+63 917) 524-8395 
Email: chef_chay@hotmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaspersHOC
Twitter: @JaspersHOC

Available at Cucina Andare:

CUCINA ANDARE
Address: Glorietta 3 Park, Makati (in front of Makati Shangri-La)
Telephone number: (02) 812-0102
Mobile number: (+63 917) 840-1152
Email: admin@cucinaandare.com
Operating hours: Every  Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 4pm-3am

Flavors of Mercato Series 1:

• CARLO’S KITCHEN: It’s Crunchy Belly Time!
• CUISINIERS: Have you tried the Best BBQ Pork Skewers in Manila?
• MERRY MOO: One of the Best Artisan Ice Creams in Manila!
• WRAP BATTLE: The Pita Wrap of the Filipinos
• JOHNNY STEAMS: Yankee Burger – Peanut Butter, Crispy Bacon, Oozing Mozzarella
• OLVERA’S: Authentic Home Cooked Mexican Cuisine
• AUNTIE MAY’s: U.S Beef Tapa, Angus Beef Salpicao and Home Cooked Meals-on-the-GO
• RICE POTS: The Real Fried Rice Stuff!
• MACHEESEMO: Cheese Stuffed Burgers!
• BUMBLE TEA: The Milk Tea Buzz
• NEW YORK MINUTE: Freshly Made Paninis
• HEY_FISHY_FISHY: Fish & Chips with San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer Batter

Flavors of Mercato Series 2:

• CHEF BAB’S SISIG: “A lot of restaurants and bars serve sisig but only Chef Bab of @MercatoCentrale can offer eight variants at one time!”
• JUANA BOWL: U.S. Rib-Eye Steak and Norwegian Pink Salmon @MercatoCentrale
• TACLINGS: Bite-Sized Tacos Hit @MercatoCentrale
• B. WINGS: The Home of the Black Mamba @Mercato Centrale
• LU CHI: From Siomai to Shabu-Shabu @MercatoCentrale Midnight Snack
• GIGA-BITE: One-Stop Shop for Barbecue and Kebab @IsaKebab @MercatoCentrale

Flavors of Cucina Andare: Food Truck Series

• TRUCK BUN: Sandwiches with an international flair
• THE CHEESE STEAK SHOP: Authentic Philly Cheese Steak on Wheels!
• KUYANG: Pinoy-style Food Truck (First Franchisable Food Truck in Manila)
• MIO GELATI: Pioneering Gelato Dessert Truck in Manila @MioGelati
• JASPER‘S House of Chicken Food Truck @JaspersHOC

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