Joel Carnright News Today

Beautiful South, King BBQ and Maam Saab are among the hot, new restaurants you need to dine at this November in Charleston, South Carolina.

Much of the menu at Kultura in downtown Charleston puts creative twists on traditional Filipino preparations.

Chef Nikko Cagalanan, who was born and raised in the Philippines, has found a home in Charleston, and the city has quickly embraced him as one of its own. Known for popular pop-up Mansueta’s that was once hosted in now-closed food hall Workshop, Cagalanan opened his brick-and-mortar restaurant, Kultura, as a way to share more of his story, culture and delicious food.

Serving Filipino food, chef Nikko Cagalanans new restaurant Kultura opened July 14 at 73 Spring St. in downtown Charleston.