Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an…read moreauthentic Filipino family Market. This is a small Market that has a little bit of everything that you're looking for from Southeast Asia. It's like a 7-Eleven, Filipino style. It's fun to look at the various items available here. You will always end up with more than just what you were looking for. I enjoy the cracker nuts, dried mangoes, and specialty dried items. Their selection of items is always changing so I like to look at what's new and on display. I will sometimes ask the front counter what just came in. The Fresh Deli, located up a small incline to the left as you enter the market, is spectacular. The flavor of the food permeates the entrance to the market. They have an incredible selection of fresh made food. It is difficult to make a decision between the different items. I asked for some help from the gentleman behind the counter. I've dealt with Christian, Gabriel and Abraham and all three are knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to explain how some of the food was prepared and the special attention that was given to each individual item. I wanted to limit myself to two items. I decided on the special marinated Beef Caldereta and the Lechon Kawali. On another trip I decided to try the Pork Tochino and the Barbecue Chicken Skewers. I can't tell you how happy I am with the flavors of the food from the deli. Everything was done to perfection. The Chicken skewers were tender and moist with a great barbecue flavor. The Toccino had a nice marinade flavor and was not too sweet. The Lechon was tender and had enough fat to give it a great flavor and texture. I have to admit the Caldereta was my favorite. Great taste, texture, and just the right spices to give it a little kick. The rice and noodles were a perfect accompaniment. All the sauces I was given added to the flavor of all the dishes. At the cash register at the front counter I paid for my items and asked about other items coming in in the near future. I found out that they are not always sure what's going to become available but always looking for something that will make their customers happy. This is truly a family establishment. I found out that everybody there is related. They definitely give exceptional service and quality merchandise, and delicious food. I look forward to coming back and trying many other items both in their market area as well as the Deli.

Visited Helen's Kitchen for the first time on a Saturday night and it did not disappoint !!! It was…read moreempty so we seated ourselves right away. The restaurant is smaller but plenty of tables and seating! We ordered the crispy pares overload and the lechon kawali plate. The server and the kitchen worked together efficiently because the food came out in a timely manner so we didn't wait long! Everything was phenomenal. The taste, the flavor, portions and extra sauces, soup and rice. You can ask for extra and they will give it to you! Lechon kawali was delicious and it was my boyfriend's first time trying it and he loved it! Garlic rice wasn't bad, soup on the side was awesome and had great flavor and the overload was definitely more than enough to share!! We will definitely visit again! Thank you, Helen's Kitchen!!

The food wasn't bad - I got the Daing Sisig…read more But it was lacking a bit of tartness and spiciness is all.

Bone Kettle has become one of my favorite restaurants, and it's one of those places I keep coming…read moreback to because it's consistently amazing. If you come for dinner, do yourself a favor and order the Brussels sprouts, they're only available at dinner, and I genuinely get them every single time. They're that good. The noodle soups are always incredible too. The broth is rich and flavorful, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and no matter how many times I've been, the quality has never changed. That kind of consistency is hard to find and really keeps me coming back. The service is always friendly and the food comes out surprisingly quickly, even when they're busy. I also appreciate that they're a tipless restaurant with a 20% service charge already included. It's nice knowing the staff is taken care of without having to think about calculating a tip at the end.

I really wanted to like this place because the maître d' was friendly and accommodating…read more Unfortunately, the food was some of the saltiest I've ever had. The steak and eggs, in particular, was extremely salty and ended up being the most difficult dish for our table to enjoy. We were a party of six, and none of us finished our meals because we simply didn't enjoy the food. The gratuity was automatically added to the bill, which was fine, but I wish the quality of the food matched the overall experience. I think this place has potential--if they toned down the salt, especially on the steak and eggs, it could be a much better dining experience.

If you like lean meat, then you are in the right place…read more Crunchy pork skin. The aroma is just that good. Whole roasted pork lechon is best eaten piping hot but don't burn yourself. Parking during weekend pickup is easy. Communication is superb. All friendly staff. Best value. I don't know which Visayan lechon variation it is. There are multiple variations since Visayas is a big region.

Lechon!!! Sooooooo good. Order ahead of time, obviously. 10lbs of pork belly. Incredibly juicy and…read moresuper tender. The only disappointment was having to share it with all the people who came to my party. lol. Staff was very easy to work with. Paid by Zelle. Spent $130. Excited for the next occasion!

The group I was in did the Boodle Fight, so our experience may be different than people who had…read morecatering orders, to-go orders, delivery, or dine-in. Also, I did not use their bathroom, so I do not have the full experience. I will say the parking lot was excellent. The staff that laid out the food did an amazing job. The food was delicious. I think the only thing I missed was Pancit. A table full of shrimp, fish, chicken, Sisig, fruit, eggplant, rice and so much more. We had a lot of fun eating with our hands and having a good time. We were there for like an hour an a half or so. I have been here for Boodle Fight before and I would love to go back for more. ***Please listen to the song I am parodying, "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpOULjyy-n8&list=RDzpOULjyy-n8&start_radio=1 While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. I can't fight my hunger any longer I see the tables as they overflow What started out with food love has grown stronger I want to say that I love you in Tagalog Let's put on gloves and savor in this treasure And maybe have a water and a beer It's such a joy when we can eat together I love all your direction You make everything so clear And even as I get full I want another bite This food love is in Tagalog The beloved Boodle Fight My biggest fear is that I'll want to eat all night And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I'll end up on your lovely island shore The one that I adore Forever And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I love when I am walking through your door For all that I adore Because I can't fight this hunger anymore My hunger has been inspired since I met you I have Sarap dreams so vivid every night And I'll follow you like a vessel with the goods, you. Cause you give me all the flavors that I've dreamed of all my life And even as I get full I want another bite This food love is in Tagalog The beloved Boodle Fight My biggest fear is that I'll want to eat all night And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I'll end up on your lovely island shore The one that I adore Forever And I can't fight this hunger anymore You can touch my heart right to the very core I love when I am walking through your door For all that I adore Because I can't fight this hunger anymore

Nova's Grill knows their stuff, i order from them on Doordash between 1-2 times a week because im…read moretoo lazy to cook. I was bragging to my best friend about their food because we are foodie's and we love to eat. We were excited about what we were going to eat on Thursday, March 27 '26 and we had gotten there around 5:30. They close at 7 sp we had an hour and a half to eat. We ordered about 6 dishes --Pork Sinigang, Adobong Pusit, Bihon Guisado, Garlic Rice, Plain Rice, Crispy Pata , Ube Turon. When the orders came, the rice was so little, what they said was good for 2 people is actually only good for one. We asked for ice. They said they had none. not a big deal but honestly ice is a very important thing to have. There were no condiments on the table (patis , toyo, suka) etc which is common place in Filipino eateries. Around 6:30 we were being asked to finish our meal because they were "closing". Did they forget we ordered a bunch of stuff. If they are worried about their closing time, rhen please dont accept people an hour and a half before closing as you guys kmow Filipino food is not burgers and fries . You eat w little bit of everything slowly , its a cultural thing. We were again told two more times to hurry eating as they were closing. I was so shocked i coulf barely believe this kind of treatment. As a former caterer and hotel manager, we have never kicked anyone out of any establishment when they are still eating. You shut the door, you stop taking in customers but you always let the people still eating inside finish their meal, even if you had to stay behind for a bit. Another reason i took my best friend to dine rhere is because we were both so hungry and we dont do any cooking in our homes. My best friend paid for the meal --almost $150 , we decided against leaving a tip because the service was poor. The people working in the front had a less than acceptable demeanor, rushing us out of there we couldnt even finish eating. All in all, i felt embarassed in front of my best friend who treated me to the meal, when i had done nothing but brag about this place and their food non stop. I wpuld have loved to have had a conversation wirh Ms Nova Mendoza herself in person to compliment her on the amazing food but also to tell her that the staff needed further training im hospitality, customer care, and soft skills , it is their behavior and conduct which will bring this restaurant down. Please dont chase people out when they are eating. That was so poorly done.

Took my mom here for Mother's Day. The food was very good and the servings were much more than I…read moreexpected. James was our server and gave us excellent service. He was so nice and very attentive. We will definitely go back.

The six of us visited here again for a family lunch, and there was a 30-minute wait to get seated…read moreon a Sunday. We ordered the tipid package (included large pata, kare kare without oxtail, an appetizer, rice, and your choice of pancit bihon or pancit canton) and kenchi steak. We got lumpiang Shanghai (mini egg rolls with ground pork and shrimp) and a mix of bihon and canton. Most items serve three to four people, so come with a hungry party and prepare to take leftovers home. The crispy pata (a deep-fried pork knuckle) had a lot of flavorful and juicy meat. While this dish is inherently fatty, there is still meat to cut off. The kare kare (beef chunks, tripe, and vegetables with a braised peanut gravy) tasted good. The rich flavor was also influenced by vegetables, such as eggplants and long beans. Some of the beef chunks were a little fatty. The lumpiang Shanghai arrived late into our lunch because we had to follow up with our server. While they currently charge $23 just for this appetizer, the portion size was much too small. It seems that with this specific package, you'd get a smaller appetizer portion. The bihon (thin rice noodles) and canton (thick egg noodles) pancit mix tasted adequate, and we had no complaints. I enjoyed the kenchi steak the most. This dish is beef shin topped with bone marrow served on a sizzling plate with gravy and vegetables. The beef had a thick texture, and the potatoes tasted soft and lovely. It was filling and noticeably better than the items in the tipid package in my opinion. Lastly, even though we visited around noon, they unfortunately didn't have halo-halo (a Filipino milky shaved ice with fruits and preserves) available as a dessert. At the end of the day, this is a solid restaurant with large portions and well-seasoned flavors. I definitely see why it's a family favorite for many.

Thank you to Roxy she made our experience at Tony's amazing. My wife and I ordered the Halo Halo,…read morechicken and pork bbq meal it was delicious. Thank you again Roxy great food and great customer service.

Amazing food and even better service. The moment we walked in, the aroma alone told us we were in…read morefor something special. The experience became even more memorable thanks to Roxy, who welcomed us with a beautiful smile and genuinely friendly service. I finally satisfied my craving for inihaw na liempo -- perfectly grilled, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My friend ordered the salmon, and it was just as impressive: fresh, well‑seasoned, and cooked with care. If you stop by, look for Roxy. She goes above and beyond to make sure your food is prepared just the way you want it. Highly recommended.

I will start by saying you will not find more tender Hawaiian BBQ chicken anywhere. Expect big…read moreportions and reasonable prices. Their musubi is well made and seasoned well. Look out for their weekday specials, I can get a box and eat for 2 meals. Drinks are ok but nothing special. Ambiance is cute and appropriate for a Hawaiian restaurant but quite warm for the Summer. Service is prompt, I particularly like the self service station with warm sauces.

Wow I honestly wasn't expecting such a small mom and pop shop to be probably my new favorite…read moreHawaiian spot, but here we are. TK Cafe has thoroughly impressed me off first impression, and if I was closer, I'd probably be a regular here. For how much we ordered, the food didn't take too long to come out and genuinely, was so good. We got a lot here, from the garlic shrimp to the popcorn chicken, and so much more. The popcorn chicken was, without a doubt, my favorite item. We originally came here because a friend said they had the best popcorn chicken, and I'd honestly agree. It was crispy but also still a bit juicy and I feel like most places go heavily into the crisp aspect and it ends up just seeming overcooked. But it was a 10/10 here. The proportions are huge, so it's easy to over order. The crab rangoons were good on the portions and crispness and not overly filled with cream cheese which is nice. The noodles were good, pretty average, same with the Mac salad. The garlic shrimp was a bit overly garlic-y, but it was still good. If you're looking for a new Hawaiian spot, definitely check out TK Cafe. The proportions are huge and the taste is amazing. If I'm ever in Monrovia again, I'd definitely be stopping by!