Synopsis
"Could it be that Filipino food, the underdog of Asian cuisines, is having its moment at last?" THE NEW YORK TIMES In this delicious new documentary, Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo answers this question and follows the rise of Filipino food via the award-winning chefs crossing over to the center of the American table. ULAM: Main Dish stages this new culinary movement as not only a remarkable achievement for American restaurateurs, but also as a validation of Filipino culture. Ultimately, ULAM is a celebration and confirmation that Filipino food, and Filipinos, are here to stay.