Malaya_Star
Malaya_Star

TAGALOG FOR "FREE"

Malaya_Star
Malaya_Star

TAGALOG FOR "FREE"

Malaya_Star

TAGALOG FOR "FREE"

SET YOUR

TASTEBUDS FREE

Malaya Eats is a Reno-based mobile food unit that aims to share and deliver scrumptious Filipino American Cuisine using mostly organic + always real food ingredients. We constantly strive to enrich our local community by providing an exceptional culinary experience with nourishing, flavorful dishes that celebrate cultural fusion. We proudly offer food and catering services in Northern Nevada and surrounding areas.

The name “Malaya” is a Filipino/Tagalog word, which means “free.” At Malaya Eats, we value one’s freedom in culinary arts — to produce delectable food creations that are set apart from conventional recipes. We also believe that dishes are considered truly delicious when they are made free from any artificial flavor enhancers or other unnecessary ingredients. We are genuinely and intentionally on a mission to “set your taste buds free!” This is the heart of Malaya.

A bamboo plate full of a variety of food.
Tapsilog, a traditional Filipinon dish with beef, an overeasy egg, pickled vegetables, and garlic fried rice.
A bamboo plate full of a variety of food.
Tapsilog, a traditional Filipinon dish with beef, an overeasy egg, pickled vegetables, and garlic fried rice.

SET YOUR

TASTEBUDS FREE

Malaya Eats is a Reno-based mobile food unit that aims to share and deliver scrumptious Filipino American Cuisine using mostly organic + always real food ingredients. We constantly strive to enrich our local community by providing an exceptional culinary experience with nourishing, flavorful dishes that celebrate cultural fusion. We proudly offer food and catering services in Northern Nevada and surrounding areas.

The name “Malaya” is a Filipino/Tagalog word, which means “free.” At Malaya Eats, we value one’s freedom in culinary arts — to produce delectable food creations that are set apart from conventional recipes. We also believe that dishes are considered truly delicious when they are made free from any artificial flavor enhancers or other unnecessary ingredients. We are genuinely and intentionally on a mission to “set your taste buds free!” This is the heart of Malaya.

A bamboo plate full of a variety of food.
Tapsilog, a traditional Filipinon dish with beef, an overeasy egg, pickled vegetables, and garlic fried rice.

SET YOUR

TASTEBUDS FREE

Malaya Eats is a Reno-based mobile food unit that aims to share and deliver scrumptious Filipino American Cuisine using mostly organic + always real food ingredients. We constantly strive to enrich our local community by providing an exceptional culinary experience with nourishing, flavorful dishes that celebrate cultural fusion. We proudly offer food and catering services in Northern Nevada and surrounding areas.

The name “Malaya” is a Filipino/Tagalog word, which means “free.” At Malaya Eats, we value one’s freedom in culinary arts — to produce delectable food creations that are set apart from conventional recipes. We also believe that dishes are considered truly delicious when they are made free from any artificial flavor enhancers or other unnecessary ingredients. We are genuinely and intentionally on a mission to “set your taste buds free!” This is the heart of Malaya.

The family behind Malaya Eats' poses in front of their food truck.

OUR

STORY

Born and raised in Cavite, Philippines, Aren and Therese, together with their childhood friend and schoolmate, JP, dreamed of sharing their Filipino culture and upbringing through food, and decided to do their first pop-up at the Riverside Farmers Market in June 2023. With the positive response and continued support of their community, they officially started food truck operations and catering services in January 2024. Malaya Eats is proud to be a veteran-, minority-, and family-owned business.

Aren Rey brings a multifaceted skill set to Malaya with his educational background in hotel and restaurant management and work experience in cruise ship contracts, restaurant management, and military service. Jerome Paul enriches Malaya with his culinary arts education, training, and work experience from the Philippines, South Korea, and USA. Maria Therese leverages her social work education and experience to enhance Malaya’s team dynamics and
community engagement.

The family behind Malaya Eats' poses in front of their food truck.

OUR

STORY

Born and raised in Cavite, Philippines, Aren and Therese, together with their childhood friend and schoolmate, JP, dreamed of sharing their Filipino culture and upbringing through food, and decided to do their first pop-up at the Riverside Farmers Market in June 2023. With the positive response and continued support of their community, they officially started food truck operations and catering services in January 2024. Malaya Eats is proud to be a veteran-, minority-, and family-owned business.

Aren Rey brings a multifaceted skill set to Malaya with his educational background in hotel and restaurant management and work experience in cruise ship contracts, restaurant management, and military service. Jerome Paul enriches Malaya with his culinary arts education, training, and work experience from the Philippines, South Korea, and USA. Maria Therese leverages her social work education and experience to enhance Malaya’s team dynamics and community engagement.

The family behind Malaya Eats' poses in front of their food truck.

OUR

STORY

Born and raised in Cavite, Philippines, Aren and Therese, together with their childhood friend and schoolmate, JP, dreamed of sharing their Filipino culture and upbringing through food, and decided to do their first pop-up at the Riverside Farmers Market in June 2023. With the positive response and continued support of their community, they officially started food truck operations and catering services in January 2024. Malaya Eats is proud to be a veteran-, minority-, and family-owned business.

Aren Rey brings a multifaceted skill set to Malaya with his educational background in hotel and restaurant management and work experience in cruise ship contracts, restaurant management, and military service. Jerome Paul enriches Malaya with his culinary arts education, training, and work experience from the Philippines, South Korea, and USA. Maria Therese leverages her social work education and experience to enhance Malaya’s team dynamics and community engagement.

MASARAP!

SPECIALS

PORK INIHAW

pinoy style pork barbecue skewers glazed with sweet savory sauce; served with steamed rice

UBE UBERLOAD PIE

local collab! silver state pie co’s ube pie (creamy purple yam baked in all butter crust) + bibo freddo gelato’s artisanal ube gelato

MASARAP!

SPECIALS

PORK INIHAW

pinoy style pork barbecue skewers glazed with sweet savory sauce; served with steamed rice

UBE UBERLOAD PIE

local collab! silver state pie co’s ube pie (creamy purple yam baked in all butter crust) + bibo freddo gelato’s artisanal ube gelato

MASARAP!

SPECIALS

PORK INIHAW

pinoy style pork barbecue skewers glazed with sweet savory sauce; served with steamed rice

UBE UBERLOAD PIE

local collab! silver state pie co’s ube pie (creamy purple yam baked in all butter crust) + bibo freddo gelato’s artisanal ube gelato

KAIN TAYO!

OUR MENU

KAIN TAYO!

OUR MENU

Malaya Eats' vegan pancit: a filipino noodle dish.
PANCIT VEGAN

stir-fried organic wheat noodles with baked organic tofu and organic vegetables (i.e., bell pepper, broccoli, cabbage, celery, mushroom, and onion)

Malaya Eats' lumpia: a Filipino fried egg roll with a side of sweet chili sauce.
LUMPIA

(6 pieces) deep fried [in rice bran oil] thin crepe filled with a mixture of organic ground chicken, onion, garlic powder, and sesame oil; served with organic sweet chili dipping sauce made from scratch

TAPSILOG

seared beef with fried organic cage-free egg,and steamed rice with fried garlic

CHICKEN ADOBO

chicken marinated and stewed in briny mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices; served with steamed rice

PORK SISIG

savory dish with minced pork, onions, and chicken liver; served with fried organic egg and steamed rice

EVENTS

Check out our events calendar to see where we’re headed next!

EVENTS

Check out our events calendar to see where we’re headed next!

CATERED BY
MALAYA EATS

Producing delectable food creations using wholesome ingredients. We would love to be a part of your next wedding, dinner party, or corporate event!

CONTACT US

CATERED BY
MALAYA EATS

Producing delectable food creations using wholesome ingredients. We would love to be a part of your next wedding, dinner party, or corporate event!

CONTACT US

CATERED BY
MALAYA EATS

Producing delectable food creations using wholesome ingredients. We would love to be a part of your next wedding, dinner party, or corporate event!

CONTACT US

TRUCK LOCATER

WHERE TO FIND US

RIVERSIDE FARMERS MARKET

2055 Idlewild Drive, Reno, Nevada 89509

Sundays 9AM – 1PM

TRUCK LOCATER

WHERE TO FIND US

RIVERSIDE FARMERS MARKET

2055 Idlewild Drive, Reno, Nevada 89509

Sundays 9AM – 1PM