The aroma of sizzling beef, the savory-sweet tang of soy and vinegar, and the crunch of perfectly fried garlic rice—this is the allure of Beef Tapa, a staple in Filipino breakfast culture.

Lapu Lapu, a Filipino eatery offering to-go breakfast sandwiches, is expected to open this spring in Crystal City, according to the National Landing BID. The Gaithersburg-based shop hopes to make ...