Excited to see the vegan options! Loved the garlic noodles and kale salad - also, super fun slushy drinks to go! We will be back for sure (especially if you add more vegan)! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Slushy Moscow Mule - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

We had a great experience! The staff was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The prices are fair and the portions are huge! I ordered a combo plate with Adobo and Garlic Shrimp. My daughter loved the Mac salad. Highly recommended as it just a quick walk into the busy area of downtown Edmonds. Thank you!!! read more

Being from Hawaii and a Filipinos this place was an amazing find. The owner Brian- simply put has the heart of a local boy and knows his food. Ambiance We where in luck to have found on street parking right in front of the small store front. When you walk in it's a seat your self kind of deal. We sat on the level you enter on the picnic benches- the bathroom and more seating is downstairs. One thing that Brian has done to make you feel like family is the numerous board games and cards. However when you do downstairs to the bathroom. Right outside of it is a FREE all you can play street fighter arcade game. Food and drinks We ordered the spam musubi - I try that at every place that has it on there menu when I'm traveling. This was the best so far- perfect crispiness to the spam and the right spam to rice ratio. I had the adobo and it didn't disappoint. My boyfriend had the poke bowl- his first mainland style bowl. He prefers the traditional way of just rice and the poke. The ube boba with the little hit of rum is how all boba should be made and the warm sake is the only way to go. read more

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A wonderful place full of warmth and a feeling of home! The food was fantastic with slight variations on lots of comfort foods for any Filipino or Hawaiian or anyone who got to experience Hawai'i or Filipino cuisine for that matter. Ube horochata is crazy yummy... I got the non-alcoholic version ‍ and to top it all off they have Street Fighter II and Capcom verses Marvel downstairs for all those nostalgic gamers born in my generation overall this place will be a new go to for all kinds of occasions! Last but not least, the staff was extremely kind and helpful in all situations I put before them (having a new born baby the neediness goes ) read more

Barkada Edmonds - The picture says it all! - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Staff is super friendly, love the game room downstairs, the pork belly and garlic shrimp are bomb, also the Mac salad!! Super great low key lunch spot. read more

This is probably the only Filipino / Asian fusion restaurant in the area by far, that I'm quite impressed. I walked in with a very reserved palate as I have been so disappointed many times before. We ordered the sisig, Filipino broth, and the pork adobo. San Miguel Light, and Ube smoothie The sisig was exquisite. And while I would say it's comparable to great sisigs I had in my days, I was offered a pleasant culinary surprise. I'm hard with words on this but let's just say it had a wonderful twist, with new flavors begging to be acquainted by my sense of taste. Next up is the Filipino soup with glass noodles. It reminded me of home and Saturday night dinners with my grandparents. I expected to taste the baseline flavors and it is quite clever to keep the "malunggay" aspect of the dish alive. But make no mistake, because just as the first dish I tasted, this one aims to shy away from the basic. It was perfectly seasoned with ginger undertones. They also added this very soft boiled, melt in your mouth egg- for lack of better culinary adjectives. This really gives the dish a sense of ownership that is only true to Barkada and its chef's expertise. The adobo- well let the quickly vacant plate speak for itself. The service was warm and our setting was late night Friday atmosphere that is fitting for both winding down or a fun outing with friends. I always appreciate a good presentation and they get a check mark in that box. By the way, I needed a little adjustment to my Ube smoothie and it was immediately updated to my liking. On the flip side, I was really hoping for a wider menu selection and would have been excited to see their skillful rendition of my favorite Filipino/Asian dishes on a bigger platform. Which is why I can only give it 4 stars. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Sisig/chicken soup with glass noodles/ pork adobo - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Came here on a Saturday for late lunch. Service and ambiance are okay. There are seating both indoors and outdoors. We placed our order at the front and got a table pretty easy. Place wasn't super busy when we got there. It took ~30 minutes to get our food. We got the pork sisig plate, kalua pork with pancit, and musubi. We also got the ube horchata (no alcohol), which was quite refreshing. This is "Hawaiian-Filipinx" fusion food so we weren't really expecting traditional recipes, but thought that it would still somewhat taste the same. The pork sisig did not taste like sisig. It was chopped pieces of fried(?) pork, with some soy sauce and a little bit of lemon juice mix, caramelized onions, and some orange mayo on top. It tasted more like bistek than sisig. The pancit was a blend of pancit bihon (rice noodle) and canton (wheat noodle), which was fine, but it didn't taste like pancit. The flavor was all soy sauce. The musubi was okay. The kalua pork was very, very salty. Actually, all the dishes we got were quite salty. It's like they mixed soy sauce with fish sauce and then added more salt. We can't speak for Hawaiians, but we're Filipinos and Filipinos love sweet/sour flavors to balance the saltiness. There was no balance at all on any of the dishes. We finished our food as we paid way too much for it (~$60 + $10 tip), but it wasn't the most enjoyable experience. There are lots of good reviews here on Yelp, so we're not sure if we just went there on a bad day when someone just used a little extra salt/soy sauce/fish sauce on the dishes, or it's just preference. Would we NOT recommend this place to people? Not really. Food/taste is subjective. But we just wanted to add this here so others would know what to expect. read more

I finally got to try this place out with my cousin who is visiting from California and let me tell you they did not disappoint. First of all they have great customer service. And second of all their food was delicious. We got the meal plate and it was very affordable because they give a good amount of food. They are not stingy about it. And let me tell you their alcohol selection is pretty interesting. I got that taro milk with alcohol and it was delicious you can't even taste the alcohol until the end LOL and the cool thing about it is they give it in a milk jug which was so cute. I will definitely be coming back to this place. This place is a vibe! read more

Wow. Just wow is all I can say. The poke here is top tear... and I've had a s*** load of poke in my life. Ashley gave me incredible service and was super sweet. I'll make sure to be a regular here! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Poke that is dopé. - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Been to Barkada a few times now and its one of my go-tos for when I'm in the Edmonds area. This little shop, that has outdoor seating, has an arrangement of Filipino/Hawaiian food with a great variety. My usual order is their pork and cabbage or adobo, along with sweet potato salad. The pork and cabbage is never dry and there is always so so much of it, I tend to have leftovers. Sometimes though, it is a tiny bit salty, usually with the rice the flavors balance out. With the adobo, while the flavor is amazing, sometimes the pork is a little dry. The sweet potato salad is phenomenal though, and I love how subtly sweet it is and how it balances out a savory meal. Overall, even with these little imperfections, I go back because the owners are amazingly nice and the atmosphere is comfortable and homey. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Garlic shrimp, sisig, adobo, pork and cabbage, kale salad, mac salad, sweet potato salad - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Wow a perfect touch of aloha in downtown Edmonds. Great service with lots of outdoor seating. We loved every bite. Great COVID protocols. I can't wait to come back. read more

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Food is ok. Pricey. Not really Filipino at all. More like Hawaiian street food but way more expensive. Also pics on instagram trying to advertise their food is misleading. Not bad but probably not gonna go again read more

Catch their happy hour 3-5pm. Good food, friendly service and nice patio seating for hot weather. But wish side Mac salad and ube mash has bigger portion size. They're $5 each. Plates were delicious. read more

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I know my dining friends will split hairs with me on this review. This is based on my first visit experience hanging out with buddies celebrating a friend most recent promotion. They were my 'Barkada' hence we selected this place to celebrate. We were also a mix of Filipino, Chinese, Caucasian, and Happas. My Filipino friends were somewhat disappointed with the non-traditional fare which I loved. Flip food has been to me too greasy and heavy so it was refreshing to see a lighter and tangy adobo version (my mochi husband loved this one). The poke was good but not the best I've ever had. However a friend ordered the chicken kilawin (they called it kelaguen here) and they were magnificent. I didn't know how to eat it so I just made it into a taco dish and it was delish! The atmosphere was more fresh off the beach style. And their downstairs where the bathroom is located has more room with a surprising street fighter arcade cabinet. Definitely a 'hang-ten' kind of place. So if you are looking for traditional Filipino food, this is not a place for you. But if you are interested in progressive take on Filipino and pacific island fusion, this is a good place to visit. I felt at home. I'm deducting a star due to a lack of dessert options and the lost opportunity to feature unknown Filipino drinks turned hipster. It's still my place though! For desert, burn off some of those delicious calories and head over to Revelation Yogurt. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Halfway eaten selections. L-R. Sliced SPAM musubi, pineapple Pork Adobo, and Salmon Poke bowl. - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

This is definitely the spot to kick with da barkadaaaa! Been coming here since their opening and they still got me hooked. I've followed Brian since his days at Tom Douglas but it's so awesome to see him serving up his own creative creations! Couple friends and I pretty much ordered the entire menu and can't say I was disappointed with any of the dishes: Moscow mule slushy Spicy squid salad Spicy tuna bowl Arroz caldo Housemade longonisa Adobo tacos Chicken kelaguen Spam musubi Glass noodle salad Oyster shooters Hamachi poke boat Dungeness crab hand rolls Hamachi sashimi & Ube ice cream Can't wait for the summer to get back out on the patio! Great happy hour, 30% off menu items, if still available. Fun nautical theme to fit the islands-inspired menu, super friendly employees and a vintage street fighter arcade. read more

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Omgosh... foodgasm!! I recently moved into the Edmonds bowl. I'm about two blocks from Barkada. I walk my dog every day, and more often than not, we pass by Barkada. Every time, the smells that waft out are heavenly. Tonight I ordered take out from Barkada. If I could give them 10 stars I would! Everything was a bursting symphony of flavor in my mouth. Bravo Barkado, bravo! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Very tasty - and great outdoor seating! My partner and I split the mixed plate with Kalua pork, chicken adobo, pancit and Mac salad.

Finally tried this spot in Edmonds! I liked the outdoor seating with the fire pit in the middle and i liked the pork sisig but I was pretty disappointed with the ube milk tea that didn't have boba in it cuz they were OUT.. so it was like drinking melted ube ice cream.. oh well read more

Barkada Edmonds - Pork Belly Sisig and Ube Milk Tea - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

First time trying Barkada and it was great! Decided to order the sisig($19) and it was really flavorful. That side sauce was fire!

Loved the vegetarian/pescatarian options, and the atmosphere. The garlic shrimp dish was amazing.

Well, my wife is Filipino and we were hoping for something memorable. It was, but in all the wrong ways. The place was cold, the door stayed open and it is a rainy cold day. The floor was filthy and the counters were not a lot better. The music being played was loud enough you had to half shout to talk. Then, there is the food. The menu is very limited and they have some Filipino named dishes, but they are not cooked in a traditional way with traditional ingredients. The sisig was served cold and the meat was overcooked and it definitly was not sisig. The lumpia were store bought crispy spring rolls and the Ube was cold, tasteless and utterly inedible. We won't be returning. Not sure who is giving this many stars, but obviously people who really aren't familiar with real Filipino food. Oh Yeah, the food is really expensive and the staff is unfriendly. Try LASA, you'll like it better. read more

Barkada is straight up the only restaurant in the Seattle area that I actually crave - their pork belly sig sig is unreal. I've been at least a dozen times and every single time it's amazing. The staff are super friendly, the cooks are balling out, the prices reasonable - if you've been debating coming to this spot then just go and get the mixed plate with sig sig and poke - trust me you won't regret it. read more

I LOVE this place! Really good food created by amazing people. They are highly friendly and the place is amazing. There's inside seating, heated outside seating and a downstairs seating as well. Parking is never a headache as there are plenty of spots to go around. The food is 10/10 and they always make it fresh! I've been coming here for about 3.5 years now and I've never been disappointed. Your money is well spent here. read more

So I visited this new "hot spot" maybe a week ago. At first, I was super excited to try out a new place, when we got there, I was still excited. When I looked at how tiny the place and menu was, I was a little less excited. Being pescevegan AND thinking this place was a sushi joint, I had my hopes high. But.. there wasn't much I could eat. The special for that week was Hamachi and I don't even like Yellowtail sushi. For what the menu was offering, the prices were quite steep. I had to full on investigate the photos on Yelp to carefully select what I wanted to order. Without thinking, because I love oysters so much, I ordered 4 oyster shooters, spicy tuna roll, and something with hamachi poke? I forgot what it was called. First off, the oysters were lukewarm.. I almost just spit it back out .. thinking I ordered another ... and hmm.. but for the price during happy hour, it's not a bad deal. The spicy tuna roll was a bit different from your regular ground up tuna made spicy, kind of had a crunch? It was interesting. The hamachi poke wasn't all that bad either! Probably because it's drowned in sauce but that's okay with me. It came with some rice, edamame, and other toppings. We also ordered a couple drinks that came in a geisha cup, that was cool. Overall, I was scared to order too much considering how expensive it was and I was right to do so. Some were a hit and some were a miss from the things we ordered. To each their own, I wouldn't stop you from trying this place though, considering you and I have different taste buds. read more

I was craving something flavorful for dinner this weekend and Barkada nailed it! I ordered the combo plate and had the garlic shrimp (delicious) & sisig with mac salad and kale salad. I'm not a huge macaroni salad lover but it was creamy and flavorful with the fried garlic. There were plenty of jumbo-sized shrimp that were tasty but the sisig with the perfectly yolky egg on top was to die for. The kale salad was OK yet was a nice light side to the very filling meal. And, of course, I had to try one of their slushies...the margarita had a definite kick and the colada was creamy and refreshing. Can't wait to come back again to try more options. read more

Barkada Edmonds - Combo plate with sisig, garlic shrimp, kale salad & macaroni salad...plus a margarita slushie. - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

One star. That would be my final rating. Why? SLOWER than slow service, portions that would be a feast for an ipis (roach), and bland food. We just left here from their 2nd Anniversary Pig Roast. Thought I'd give them a second chance because hey they have survived 2 years. Maybe they have enough kaibigan here to keep this place in business. As I noticed today, I'm Filipino but definitely not part of the owners' barkada. Never will be, but that's alright with me. First, we arrived just before 4 PM, the start of this sh--, er, celebratory service. We got the special menu (see picture). It seemed simple enough -- choose your plate and choose your sides. My husband wanted to get a lechon plate with 3 sides (rice, corn and garlic mac). When he asked our server -- woman with glasses -- if he should order rice as a third side, she said "I don't know. This is a special menu and Brian didn't tell us." So, my husband marked each side separately (mixed plate showed it came with rice already) per the woman's suggestion. We also ordered cocktails, which were printed on the other side of the menu. Roughly 30 minutes after ordering (Brian came to our table once, about 20 minutes in) and said he'd "check on our order"). I just looked around at the other 3 tables and noticed how everyone was getting their food and eating. There was a call for a drink 2x for a "Honey." She was not downstairs, that's for sure, unless that was their name for me. Hah. So, our sorry-ass pig roast plates come out. There was a teaspoon of rice and what looked like the leftover parts of the pig. There were so many fatty and chewy pieces that were not edible. Reminder: I'm Filipino. I freaking live for the taba! And where's the freaking crispy skin? I have a theory on that. You ain't part of Brian's barkada -- guess what you're getting? My husband's plate was like mine minus the green stuff. He got a bowl of rice and the corn. They forgot the Garlic mac. Brought that out later. Drinks? Nowhere to be found. We finished our scraps -- yes, that's basically what we had -- and went upstairs to pay. It was a f-ing madhouse. We could have walked out the door without paying because their system -- or lack thereof -- is sh--. My husband finally got the woman at the register's attention. Mind you, the place felt like a freaking Nipa hut back in the province PLUS music blasting. So, the woman first thought we were trying to order. When my husband mentioned that we never got our drinks, she informed him that the drink orders were never put in. So, guess I wasn't "Honey" after all. Look, I'd 100% support small and Filipino business. But it just reminded me why I am not part of the barkada. On our way out, I noticed Brian was chatting with the table behind us. I mean, I should have known beforehand -- they didn't have to wait on Filipino time for their food. My husband also asked me if I noticed the food of other customers versus us. Like I said, we got the pig scraps. Literally. Thirty dollars worth of pig scraps. As in the corporate world, it's not what you know, it's who you know. Acquaint yourself with Brian and you're in. That's my tip. read more

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Cute local spot with local vibes feel. Always inviting. The staff and owners are always welcoming with a great attitude. Food-wise? Amazing. Sisig with egg is a must. Great portions. read more

Dropped by because of the Yelp pics and selections from Yelp reviews and, came in with high hopes. However, ended up leaving disappointed. Interior was clean, and there was an outdoor seating. We sat outdoor due to the lovely and beautiful sunny day! We ordered the Chicken Afridata. It was our first time here and trying this unusual named dish. It was not what we were anticipating... it consisted of potatoe, rice, beans, carrots and given the name "chicken". there was barely any chicken. The flavor was a bit bland, and was made from tomatoe sauce or ketchup. Either way, bland... My wife really thought it be more flavorful. However, was disappointed. In addition, for the price tha that was paid $12+ there was barely any chicken to be tasted or seen. The Staff was great. However, the food quality to price were both poor. I would not suggest this place; rather the nearby resteraunts to try for a better bang for the buck. To top it off... my wife left with a stomachache/discomfort that lasted pretty much the whole day. read more

Food was excellent. Atmosphere was fun. Got literally yelled at by one of the workers because he felt I should be composting PLASTIC straws, BLEACH wipes we wiped our hands/table with and a paper umbrella. I wasn't aware every single item in use was compostable. My bad. If you're going to police how people clear their table why do you expect them to do it? Maybe don't yell at people either causing everyone in the restaurant to stop and stare. Won't be back. Bummer. read more

This place is not that good, they changed their menu and now not worth going. Please don't reinvent the wheel folks.

Came here for the first time and ordered the Pork Sisig. The staff was cool and the restaurant has a fun atmosphere. I can't believe their late night happy hour is 50% off all food. That's a great deal if you want to eat late. The drinks are cheap too during the happy hour. As for the pork dish I ordered, I don't know much about Filipino food but this dish was way too salty for my liking. The pork was also pretty rough. I'll probably never come back, but that might just be because my palate doesn't agree with Filipino food. Cool place, I hope they do good business because it's a good addition to the neighborhood. read more

This was our first time visiting Barkada, and they really impressed us. Food portions were generous, flavors were great and prices were definitely reasonable. We picked up during social distancing time and they had great signage, were wearing protective gear and were very friendly/helpful. Barkada is now a go-to for us and we look forward to supporting this small business again soon. read more

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Great service, great food, great drinks. An order of pork sisig is my go to. Crispy pork, perfectly cooked egg, and rice is life.

I used to go to Barkada once a week with my family for the mixed plates (where you pick two mains and two sides per plates) and at the beginning of the new year I am so disappointed to see they've taken that option away. It's the same price for picking one main and one side... so bummed to see this place go read more

What a great "gem" in Edmonds! Service is on point - outdoor seating with heat lamp & heated tables for those rare cold days in Seattle. Now if you like a lil "Street Fighter" well they have a old skool game downstairs when the rare occasions of rain show up. On to the food - toasted shrimp chips with the vinegar sauce is a must - if you are in the sharing mood order 2, so there are plenty to go around. Garlic fried rice spam musubi is a must they twist it with a bit of spicy sauce - aok with me! Spicy tuna rolls are great and alot of food! Miso soup was perfect! Sake was great! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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Tiny portions, expensive- nothing to get excited about. Cold edamame, boiled chicken - flavorless. Ceviche was pretty good once you put hot vinegar sauce and soy on it so it would have some flavor besides raw fish. read more

#1 I played Pusoy Dos while waiting for my order. #2 The Owner Brian Madayag is talented #3 Food is amazing! It's very rare to find a Filipino owed business and even more rare to find a place to eat food Filipino inspired food that isn't your mom's or aunties. This place is so good. Worth the drive up north if you aren't already in Edmonds. Adobe Oyster Shooter. Yes. Kilawen. A must Chicharron. Of course. Bangus(milk fish) wrap. Please. Dungeness Crab Burrito. Fer sure. And the then the drinks. Valentines Filipino 75 or Manila Ice Slushy. 2 please. Super casual. Amazing Food. Add to your places to eat. It's a must! read more

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Shrimp scampi sandwich. OMG! I went for the daily special and it was outstanding. Chef out did himself. Delicious! Don't forget to get some Spam musubi. They have Hawaiian Sun juice drinks. Also, a couple of video games downstairs. read more

Just opened! Great small menu. Fantastic Rolls and Nigri. Welcoming staff. Warm atmosphere! A great and needed addition to Edmonds! 5 stars! We went in for take out! We will be back frequently! read more

Barkada Edmonds - Filipino Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

It pains me to leave a 3 out of 5 stars. This is our go-to spot, and have been here at least 5 times in the past month. Today, I took off 1 star because of their inconsistency. The sisig in our past 5 visits were served in different ways. Serving sizes are sometimes too small or today, there was way too much rice relative to the meat. Sometimes, the pork belly is crispy, and sometimes it's just lightly seared. Sometimes, there's more lean chunks than fat, and today, there was way too much fat than lean meat. Today, there was also too much pickled onion and it tasted almost like a spoiled dish. I took off another star because the service could've been improved. The server said there's no late night happy hour (9-10pm) even though the website states it. When I pointed it out, there was some attitude about that being a mistake that they haven't fixed. They also never refilled any of our water, and we waited quite a bit to get a bill and even get our card charged. I'm sad because I want this to be a place that I could bring my non-Filipino friends and family to, but I can't do that just yet because it doesn't always deliver 100% of the time. Writing this review with the hopes that the owners read it and improve their food service practices. Always down to support a Filipino business, but I also want to support something I know will make Me smile 100% of the time. This place isn't there yet, but with a few tweaks, I'm sure it'll be better. read more