'We're in the trenches together': Restaurant owner on running an all-Filipino kitchen

Northern Territory restaurateur couple Sean and Rachel-Ann Johnston derive optimism for their Filipino buffet offerings from a plethora of choices and flavours.

Beyond Filipino fare such as 'lechon' and 'kaldereta', the restaurant also offers crossover dishes perfect for events Credit: Supplied

KEY POINTS

• According to Statista, the food industry is forecast to grow by 4.62% between 2025 and 2029, resulting in a market volume of US$115.70 billion by 2029.
• Johnston couple opened their business in Darwin in December 2022.
• Beyond Filipino fare such as 'lechon' and 'kaldereta', the restaurant also offers crossover dishes perfect for events, a service the Johnstons can accommodate thanks to their spacious premises.

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'We're in the trenches together': Restaurant owner on running an all-Filipino kitchen

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11:54Filipino

Filipinos love to have big celebrations. I thought we have a venue for that, where people can book it and enjoy the fare.

Northern Territory Restaurateurs Sean and Rachel-Ann Johnston

Northern Territory Restaurateurs Sean and Rachel-Ann Johnston with friends Credit: Supplied

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