MABALACAT CITY, PAMPANGA — Tucked away in a quiet corner of Mabalacat, a new dining destination is turning industrial grit into gastronomic gold. Fabrika HQ officially opened its doors for a soft opening on Friday, November 6, 2026, bringing a distinctive factory-inspired concept to the city's growing culinary scene. And it's already earning a reputation as one of Pampanga's best-kept secrets.
The Concept: Where Industrial Meets Inviting
Fabrika HQ isn't your typical restaurant. Housed within the More Than A Chair Compound, the space was once the welding room of a furniture workshop—now transformed into a stylish restaurant and café with steampunk-inspired architecture and interior design . Think moving gears, industrial details, and thoughtfully designed furnishings sourced directly from the family's own furniture manufacturing facility, creating a space that feels both raw and refined—a place where craftsmanship is not just on the menu, but in the walls. And yes, there are plants—lots of them—with the greenery softening the industrial edges and creating a relaxed, photogenic vibe that's perfect for families, barkadas, and anyone looking for a memorable meal.
The Menu and the Story Behind the Brand
Fabrika HQ puts its culinary offerings front and center, with a menu curated by Head Chef Tan Yanes featuring signature dishes like Okoy, White Truffle Pasta, Pako Salad, Salted Egg Wings, Kare-Kare, Pork Sisig, Pizza Negra, and Salted Egg Tilapia, alongside refreshing beverages including the Fabrika Sunset, Hardin Breeze, Whisky Sour, and Cucumber Lychee . Right beside the restaurant is Baby HQ, an aesthetically designed coffee shop offering its own cozy atmosphere and signature drinks like HQ Coffee, Dirty Horchata, and Sea Salt Coffee. Fabrika HQ is the latest chapter for a group that already includes Fabrika Dining in Guagua and the MICHELIN-Selected Souq Pampanga in the City of San Fernando, owned by Allan Bituin, the visionary behind More Than A Chair, Inc., a furniture manufacturing company that has been exporting Filipino craftsmanship to the world since 1998, with General Manager Malcolm Vince Calingo collaborating with Bituin on the interior design. Located at Modesto Street, Sitio Libutad, Barangay Sta. Maria, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, Fabrika HQ is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. For Mabalacat, Fabrika HQ represents more than a new place to eat—it's a sign that local businesses are investing in creativity, design, and experience, elevating the city's dining scene and giving residents a reason to stay and explore.
