UNA restaurant dining room at golden hour — large grid windows framing the South China Sea
At The Salt · San Juan, La Union

A table
rooted in
the north.

Elevated Filipino cuisine and craft cocktails by Chef Joaquin Carsi-Cruz — where the flavours of northern Luzon meet the sunset light of Urbiztondo.

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Farm to Table

Ingredients sourced from northern Luzon farmers, fishermen, and the Benguet highlands

Craft Cocktails

Filipino botanical cocktail program; happy hour every weekend by the sea

Beachside Setting

Set at The Salt in Urbiztondo, with sweeping sunset views of the South China Sea

Chef-Driven

Helmed by Chef Joaquin Carsi-Cruz of Lasa Supper Club; every dish is a deliberate choice

Open Kitchen

Watch the team craft each plate in real time from the central pass

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La Union At The Salt, Urbiztondo
The Experience

Northern flavours,
refined touch.

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Our Story

The long-table philosophy, brought north.

UNA is helmed by Chef Joaquin Carsi-Cruz — the mind behind Lasa Supper Club in Quezon City. He has brought his long-table dining philosophy north, building on what La Union already has to offer.

Situated at The Salt in Urbiztondo's surf district, UNA takes the flavours of northern Luzon — fresh seafood, Benguet vegetables, Ilocano pantry staples — and reimagines them with modern technique. Every dish tells a story rooted in the North.

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From the Kitchen

Signature Dishes

A selection of UNA's most-celebrated plates — each one a deliberate choice rooted in northern Philippine produce.

Starters

Dinakdakan Tartare

UNA's refined take on Ilocano dinakdakan; tuna tartare finished with crispy wonton, vinegar brightness, and local herbs.

Mains · Signature

Tapsilog

Sous vide beef tapa, house-made atchara, cane vinegar, and garlic rice. Classic but elevated without feeling too precious.

Dessert · Signature

Turon Sorbetes

House-made banana ice cream, coco sugar bruléed banana, langka dayap gel, taosi caramel, crunchy lumpia wrapper nest.

Cocktails · Signature

Elyu Negroni

A La Union twist on the Negroni — drinks with the warmth of the Elyu coastline. Available at Buy 1 Get 1 during Happy Hour.

Mains

Beef & Mushroom Pares

Braised beef shin and wild mushrooms in a deeply savory broth. Rich, comforting, and essential to the UNA experience.

Starters

Truffolyo

Charred confit cabbage, crispy oats, misomansi sauce, whipped kesong puti. A vegetable dish that demands attention.

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What They're Saying

Press & Recognition

★★★★★

"Classic but elevated without feeling too precious."

Getaway.ph
★★★★★

"Rich and comforting — a must-try if you want something deeply satisfying."

Getaway.ph
★★★★★

Named one of five restaurants defining San Juan, La Union's dining identity.

Simpol.ph · 2026
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UNA Happy Hour cocktails
Happy Hour · Fri–Sun 2–6PM

Buy 1 Get 1 on signature cocktails

Every Friday through Sunday from 2PM to 6PM — Sampaguita Sangria, Elyu Negroni, and Vine & Brine. Then stay for UNA Off The Clock, our late-night pour until midnight.

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