Cosmic Zamboanga: Born from A Mother’s Wish, Rooted in Zamboanga’s Heart
The Turismo Local team explored the healthier side of Gastro-Tourism during last week’s visit at Cosmic Zamboanga. The team sat down with Zamboanga City’s very own Mr. Almel Padios, Executive Partner of Cosmic in Zamboanga City, where we had a meaningful conversation regarding the reason why he brought Cosmic to Zamboanga City. According to Mr. Padios, the introduction of Cosmic in Zamboanga City is rooted in an early childhood memory, the memory of his mother, herself a vegan, telling her children that one day they will open a vegan restaurant right here in Zamboanga City. Years later that stament blossomed into reality with the opening of Cosmic Zamboanga at Barangay Canelar.
Cosmic Zamboanga introduces all our favorite Filipino staples without the added guilt; you can enjoy dishes like sisig, kare-kare, fried chicken, sinigang, bagnet and even leche flan, all made entirely plant-based. Cosmic Zamboanga also incoporated some of Zamboanga’s best food on their menu like kulma, mee goreng, satti, and so much more. Think of comfort food but kinder and easier on the waistline.
Some may be hesitant to try vegan food, but let me assure you that the flavors at Cosmic Zamboanga will surprise you in the best possible way. Gone are the days when plant-based meals meant bland, uninspired, and as internet personality Uncle Roger would put it, “taste like sad.” At Cosmic Zamboanga, your favorite Filipino and Mindanaoan classics are reimagined with an explosion of flavors, spice, and heartiness you know and love but minus the guilt.
Cosmic’s arrival in Zamboanga City is significant because it not only promotes conscious eating but it also introduces a diversified culinary experience. We asked Almel why bring Cosmic in Zamboanga City?
The answer? Simple.
“Dahil nasa puso namin ang Zamboanga City.” It goes to show that the only thing more universal than flavor is the love someone has for their city.
What began as a simple wish to open a vegan restaurant has grown into something much bigger; an invitation for Zamboangueños to join in and discover the rich, exciting world of plant-based cuisine.
