The place itself is nice and clean, and the staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and very…read moreattentive, which I really appreciated. Service wise, they did a great job. The chicken barbecue sticks were flavorful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lumpia Shanghai didn't quite hit the mark for me :( it tasted like it was fried in older oil, and the filling was very minimal, so it felt like mostly wrapper. I was most excited to try the pork sinigang. While the broth had good flavor, the pork didn't taste freshly cooked and came across as if it may have been made a day or two prior. Overall, I really liked the vibe of this place and the friendly service, which makes me hopeful that my next visit will be better. I'd definitely be open to giving it another try.

I've never really had a full Filipino meal before besides small finger foods from events here and…read morethere. My Filipino friends recommended this place so we all came on a Friday night for dinner. The restaurant is located right on Roosevelt Ave under the 7th train so it is very hard to find parking. We saw double parkers everywhere. Our reservation was for 7 pm and when we got seated there were only 2 other small groups inside. The restaurant has a Kamayan special for $275 that comes with soda, unlimited rice, vermicelli noodles, vegetables, mussels, shrimp, giant fried Calamari, pork fist, bbq pork, chicken, fried fish. They prep the whole course on banana leaves on a wooden board near the kitchen before carrying it out and placing it onto our tables. The special is meant for 6-8 people which I think it's more for 5-7 depending on the group - if they're light or heavy eaters. The Kamayan spread was not just pleasant to the eyes, but delicious! Everything was so good and flavorful and perfectly crispy. My favorites are the crispy calamari, bbq pork, and mussels. My friends and I also ordered drinks that are not included in the special: the Weng Weng, the Red Horse, Avocado Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, and Ube Smoothie. The Weng Weng is their signature cocktail which reminds me of a better Malibu Bay Breeze. The Red Horse is the main beer in the Philippines which is pretty light and I don't really taste the after beer taste. The smoothies are all so creamy and good. My favorite would have to be the mango which reminds me of a mango lasi. I liked the ube better than I expected, but the avocado had a weird taste to it. We were so full from the spread and smoothies that we had no room for dessert. By the time we finished, the place was packed because at 9 pm there's open karaoke as well as live performances. I also caught a whif of the sisig on my way out and it smelled sooooo good. Would definitely be back for the mango smoothie, giant calamari, to try the sisig and halo halo. Service was great too! They always came to check on us from time to time and gloves were provided for the Kamayan spread if you didn't want to use your bare hands.

Nice little place in Woodside Queens. Got the pork sisig, Laing (taro leaves sautéed in coconut…read moremilk) and the Palabok Overload. Pork Sisig 5/5 - the sisig did not disappoint. Came out in a sizzling platter with an egg and diced peppers topped with a red Thai? chili. It gets crispy as it sits and combined with the garlic rice is chef's kiss. Taro Leaves Sautéed in Coconut Milk 3/5 - not my cup of tea, it's a little bit on the heavy side, has a strong coconut milk flavor. Wasn't exactly my cup of tea. Palabok Overload 3/5 - was excited for this since I really enjoy Jollibee's Palabok. However, this dish lacked flavor. The sauce was lacking in flavor, it was not as shrimpy or seasoned as Jollibees. Combined with the noodles, it tasted even blander. The lumpia, calamari were good tho. This was a small restaurant but service was good. Food came out fast and staff was friendly and attentive.

Good food, I enjoyed the skinless longanisa and bangus. Great portions too, didn't skimp on rice…read moreand left me full with some to spare. Halo-halo was loaded and can be shared amongst 2 people. Service was quick and courteous, very respectful waiter that served us and made sure to give us an extra cup for sharing the Halo-halo, for me and my wife. Ambiance is quaint, ample seating I'd say for parties of 2 or 4.

We did a Queens food crawl and Renee's was at the top of every list for Filipino food…read more We had the sampler platter, which was a HUGE offering of BBQ chicken, beef, longanisa sausage, pork chops, and pork belly accompanied by their crisp, refreshing atchara (like a slaw). All the meats were smoky and well seasoned and cooked appropriately. It was a ton of food for a great price. We also enjoyed their fresh juice (they have several types and you can see them making them behind the counter). Renee's is clearly a neighborhood spot where the locals flock. It was crowded and busy, but felt like the best kind of hole in the wall. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Other options on the menu: all the aforementioned BBQ meats in various iterations, grilled squid, grilled fish, grilled eggplant. They also have filipino classics involving fried eggs and rice. Fried sardines, fried milkfish. They have Filipino spaghetti (ground beef, hot dogs, melted cheese). Various sautéed noodle dishes. Soups and Filipino stews. Large seafood section as well. Would happily return and strongly recommend this restaurant on any food crawl.

Make sure you come here hungry, we definitely ordered way too much food for 3 people but it was…read moredelicious. We ordered: * BBQ Grilled Sampler ($30) * Fried Sampler ($30) * Dinuguan ($14) * Oxtail Kare-Kare ($24) * Calamansi Juice ($5) * Calamansi Iced Tea ($5) * Warm Ube con Hielo ($8) Everything here is delicious. It felt like you were eating at someone's house. BBQ meat was slightly sweet and well marinated. The fried sampler was heavenly especially paired with the various dipping sauces from bagoong to spicy. Dinuguan was savory and paired well with white rice, don't be intimidated because it says it's a pork blood stew. The oxtail Kare Kare was tender and loved the peanut butter sauce. If you get the warm Ube, just make sure you mix it very well to get the perfect bite! This place is a must try in Woodside/Queens if you're trying to find good Filipino food!

The food experience created genuine moments of discovery. The amount served provides real value. We…read moreentered without planning and were glad we stayed. Guest care is notably impressive! This spot is worth your immediate time!

Restaurant is now called Tyang Gelay's Grill, same location and same delicious food. I don't think…read morethe menu had changed.

Updating the review to 5 stars! the current flavor rotation of focaccia and matcha passionfruit…read moredonuts are DELICIOUS Service was fine and the vibes always nice when walking in -- unfortunately I grabbed to go both times but will definitely like to spend more time inside for the future. The cafe is clean simple and cozy. This is a great spot to come back to and try something new each time and as their classics also are great it's definitely a staple of the neighborhood!

Where do I begin - this is definitely a delicious donut shop. My absolute favorite was the Flan…read moredonut so créame soft, the Ube donut was also another favorite it had ube chips that added texture different but really good! All the donuts were fantastic not too sweet so it doesn't feel overwhelming. There's always a line so make sure to be patient- the staff were definitely helpful and friendly regardless of how busy they were.

This is a great spot if you're looking for authentic Filipino food. I came here with a group of…read morefriends, and we got the Kamayan platter for six. Some of them hadn't had Filipino food before, so this was a great way to show them a variety of options. - The lechon was juicy, crispy, and tender. - The bangus was fried perfectly. - The kare-kare was flavorful. - The sinigang was amazing. All the flavors were very authentic. The servers are extremely friendly and super funny, and the vibe inside is just super comfortable and feels like I'm at home. I cannot recommend this place enough! My one complaint is that I feel like they give you a lot of rice, and it would be cool if some of that was subbed out for some more meat, but that's a very minor complaint and is just my personal preference.

Family-friendly spot- it really feels like you're just having a meal in someone's home. And they're…read moreserving up some great Filipino BBQ! I came in a party of 20+ guests doing a Kamayan and they were able to accommodate us pretty easily. You can get Kamayan platters for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people so you can order for any group size. The lumpia, pork BBQ, kare kare, and pinakbet were some of the highlights for me in terms of food, but everything tasted great. The staff were very friendly and patient with us as well. Definitely want to come back to try other items on the menu.

We got the bbq pork skewers, pork sisig, inasal rice, and ube sipao. The pork skewers were so…read moretender and juicy. They were packed full of flavor and one if the best pork skewers I've ever had. We also had the pork sisig, which had a great mix of tender and crispy pork pieces. It was paired great with the garlic rice. And for dessert, we had the ube sipao, which came out warm and topped with coconut and filled with ube -- the perfect way to end a meal. They have a lot of small tables. Service was pretty quick and staff members were nice and answered all questions. It's a place I would definitely return to in the future.

Came by for a Friday dinner -- our party of 2 didn't have a reservation but we managed to snag a…read morewalk-in table around 6:30pm. It's not the biggest restaurant though, so we probably got lucky (you should definitely make a res). -- Pork BBQ skewers were so delicious! The BBQ sauce was just the right amount of sweet, and the pork was cooked so well (juicy and tender). Portion size did feel a bit small for the price point, though -- Pork sisig was good. I liked how the onions / sour flavouring complemented the savoury flavour of the pork. It was a bit too salty to eat by itself (and we didn't quite finish), but fortunately we had some rice on the side to mellow it out somewhat. -- Finally we had the bangus binalot, which was good too. Milkfish is not the most common to find in the US and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great dish here. It did not feel too oily/heavy from frying, and the fish paired excellently with the fragrant garlic rice. Overall, I had a very nice meal, and the price point was not unreasonable. I think overall the food felt a little salty, but otherwise everything was quite delicious. I think they've moved (nearby) since my visit and I'd love to re-visit and try some of their other dishes!

My family and I love this place. Great food, great service and great customer service. Highly…read morerecommended!

must go spot if u are down to try Philippino food，delish food…read more We got deep fried pork feet and Kare Kare( peanut butter sauced oxtail and vegetables)

service was great on a sunday morning. waitress was attentive and quick at taking our order. my bf…read moresaid she reminded him of a mom bc of how sweet she was! sisig was a solid 7/10, could have been a little more charred to have a crunchier taste, but overall was very good. bulalo was served pretty hot and in a nice, large bowl. was quite overwhelmed at how much was included! together, both came out to less than $40 before tax and tip. very solid place in woodside.

As someone who has traveled to the Philippines many of times I was craving Filipino food…read more Stopped at this location and was greeted warmly very good customer service and the food taste just as good if not better than the food I ate in the Philippines. Totally recommend the chicken inasal and pork sisisg.

Upon initially moving into the neighborhood, this small grocery provided a taste of home -…read moresomething hard to come by in the area. Although their selection is limited and their prices a bit inflated, nothing could beat walking down the block from my apartment on a hot summer day and being able to pick up freshly cooked turon along with a container of ube ice cream. And when the craving struck, I would be able to grab some packaged ginataag bilo-bilo!

Complete filipino grocery..... with frozen fish also. Bangus, tulingan and etc decent prices...and…read morecooked ulam also available.. street parking available...