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    4.5 (220 reviews)
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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Mango dessert with fresh Manila mango
    Tiffany C.

    Nice ambiance and they fit me in for a party of 1, even though it was fully booked (make reservations!). They had this mango dessert that was delicious and very creamy - beautifully plated.

    sago
    Angel A.

    The only Filipino restaurant at Napa and they only take reservations. Party of two in the dining table to celebrate my mom's birthday on a Saturday late lunch, We arrived very early for a 2:30pm reservation and waited til the reserved time but the table isn't ready to we had to be seated in a big table which is okay rather than wait for the two person table which finished 30+ longer than expected. There's plenty of parking, no waiting area inside nor outside so we chose to wait in the car. Great customer service, small place packed with people and it is very loud and noisy. Tables and chairs are very close to each other. Restroom was nice and clean. Food is amazing! The best seller crispy kare kare looks fancy and very unique than the previous crispy kare kare I had. It was a crispy ball! It looks fancy and different but tastes authentic filipino kare kare that my mom loved. After few minutes the meat became hard and chewy so better consume right away. We also had the sizzling sisig. It wasn't sizzling when it was served though. It tastes good. I wish the water was cold as it it's so hot and feels 90F outside. Anyway, the sago drink was bomb! First sip suddenly reminded me of my school days in the Philippines. It tastes the same! Although that time it was 0.08 cents (5 php) long time ago! The mango float was very delicious and i've never had it in any USA restaurant except here. I would love to come back here for that. Upon reservation few days ago, I made a note its my mom's birthday and requested a plate with happy birthday and candle which they did plus a yummy ube crinkle with ube ice cream on top! My mom loves ube! We didn't order much but we had to-go boxes as we cannot finish the rice and meat. The bill can be paid thu their QR code at the table which I did. You can also pay traditionally. Overall this is a great fancy Filipino restaurant at Napa. Perfect to celebrate occasions even no occasion. Food is delicious, service was great, hope it is calm and quiet next time.

    Lechon Manok
    Annie L.

    Carabao was excellent all around! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by the owner and seated by a small table by the window. He introduced himself, asked if we have been here before (first time!) and gave a background on the chef/his wife. Our server provided warm service as well as with all the staff here. The food is Filipino food elevated. Plates are meant to be shared. We ordered the pork lumpias, pork BBQ Skewers and the Lechon Manok. It was perfect for two people. The winner was the pork skewers! We loved it so much we placed an order to go! Beautiful presentations, delicious food, we will be back the next time we are in Napa!

    Really great dinner with my wife at Carabao in Napa. This place has some delicious elevated Filipino food. We started off with a couple of drinks. One had a strong cucumber mint flavor and the other was crisp calamansi. Later we got the mango hibiscus iced tea that was perfect... and you get free refills of it! For food we started with the ribs, deviled eggs, and sisig tacos. Everything was tasty. Then we ordered the crispy kare kare, lechon manok - both with garlic fried rice, BBQ pork skewers, and the street corn. I was amazed at how great everything tasted. Mrs. really loved her chicken and the gravy paired excellently with it. My kare kare was spot on and had nice textures due to the crispy oxtail croquette. I only missed the alamang which they dont have. We had so much food that we took a ton of it home. For dessert we had the casava cake and halo halo. Both weren't too sweet and hit the spot. My best bite was the kare kare and hers was the corn followed closely by the chicken and gravy. I will definitely recommend this place!

    Ube Creme Brûlée
    Aileen C.

    This is hands-down one of the best Filipino restaurants we've had in years. The ambiance is lovely, and the food is absolutely superb. The Sisig is our favorite so far--it truly tastes like home. A huge thank you to Jonathan for making our first visit extra special; he made us feel welcome from start to finish. More power to the team at Carabao!

    Menu and Table Setup
    Sarah-Lorraine K.

    WHY WE WENT HERE: - previously tried to do a walk-in with my family last year not realizing until we got there it was reservation only - made a reservation to dine here for brunch to be better prepared than last time to finally try it THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off Gasser Dr in between Hartle Ct and W Imola Ave - plenty of shared parking with the other businesses in the plaza THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - love the decor; very tropical meets warm and welcoming - baskets in the ceiling, green painted walls, plants, fauna wallpaper, white tables with pink booth seating or light wood chairs THE MENU: - kukutin/small bites - gulay/vegetables - inihaw/grilled - karne/meat - pansit/noodles - lamang dagat/seafood - sides - sauces WHAT WE ORDERED: - Calamansi Amerikano - Lychee Pop - Lechon Manok - Garlic Fried Rice - Sizzling Sisig - Bistek THE TASTE: - drinks were refreshing - Lechon Manok was filling! the gravy is everything! the chicken was brined I believe and then roasted, so it was juicy meat with crispy skin - Garlic Fried Rice and the regular steamed rice were actually a bit cold and mushy - Sizzling Sisig I would recommend to NOT get; it's not the best - Bistek was the best! the steak, onions, and gravy were the highlight of the meal! CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm and welcoming - attentive but not overbearing - loved the QR code on the table to pay for your meal

    Menu
    Ryan A.

    Review #1,018 Posted on 3.16.26 We came here for dinner on Saturday the 7th of March. When you go to book a reservation, keep in mind they only book 30 days out, so you have to keep checking back for that to be sure that you book your desired day/time right when it becomes available on the sight they use. My wife had been dying to try this place for sometime, so we planned a day/night trip to Napa to come relax and enjoy a dinner here. The food here was unreal. We got a seat right next to the prep line watching the chefs do their thing, what a treat. We started with the adobo deviled eggs, so good, they had awesome flavor. We also had crispy Kare Kare, fried rice, & 2 deserts, the ube crème brulee, halo halo. The flavoring of all these dishes was truly amazing, every bite you taste the special flavoring they cooked with. The food here was A+, a super cool dining experience and I'll comeback to eat here again 100%, just a matter of when.

    Hamachi kilawin
    Arianne P.

    I started with the Calamansi Americano cocktail, which was bright, citrusy, and incredibly refreshing--an excellent way to kick off the meal. Originally, we planned to order several dishes from the menu, but after mentioning what we had in mind, our server suggested going with the Chef's Choice, a curated selection of the restaurant's favorites and seasonal dishes chosen by the chef. It turned out to be a decent way to experience a variety of items without overthinking the order. The meal began with lumpia Shanghai, adobo deviled eggs, and hamachi kilawin. The standout of the trio was definitely the hamachi kilawin--fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced with bright, tangy flavors. The lumpia Shanghai and deviled eggs were enjoyable but didn't quite stand out compared to the kilawin. Next came the taco sisig and ensalada. My sister gravitated toward the taco sisig, while the ensalada ended up being my favorite of the two. It was light and refreshing, and the creamy goat cheese added a rich, tangy element that brought the whole dish together nicely. For the main course, we had the crispy kare-kare, which was creamy, nutty, and flavorful. The fried tripe added a nice textural contrast, though it leaned a bit on the salty side. We finished with the cassava cake, which was absolutely delicious and a satisfying way to end the meal. Originally, we had planned to order the tortang talong and palabok as well, but after seeing the amount of food from the Chef's Choice, we realized it would have been far too much for us. Hopefully we'll get to try those on our next visit. Service throughout the visit was great--friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. The space itself is also very nice and comfortable, making for an overall enjoyable dining experience.

    ube creme brulee
    Aileen L.

    I've been meaning to checkout Carabao for a while now, and our group of 3 finally came by for dinner. They're now by reservation only it seems, and we had a reservation for 5:30 for 2, but showed up early at 5:15 with a group of 3 instead and they were super accommodating! I'm glad there were 3 of us because portions were very generous and we were stuffed by the end despite ordering what seemed like a reasonable amount of dishes. Service was great and checked on us and refilled our water frequently throughout the meal. -adobo deviled eggs: these were definitely a surprise and highlight of the meal - all three of us don't typically go for deviled eggs, but seeing the other reviews had to give it a try. It was surprising how much the adobo flavor came through, and they were a delightful appetizer to start with! -sago: I got this drink and I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it was a refreshing, grass jelly tasting banana essence forward drink, with just a touch of sago sprinkled throughout - not as heavy since it wasn't chock full of sago, which I appreciated it -pancit palabok: I prefer palabok over spaghetti, so we definitely had to try this. The version here is less seafood flavor forward and more porky, but was delicious, saucy, and full of egg and shrimp. -tortang talong: the take here is almost like a twice baked potato style, and while interesting I'm not sure its my favorite - because the eggplant/egg is cooked inside the eggplant shell the inside gets a little watery? It's super tender and almost like an egg custard. We all loved the coconut/eggplant puree sauce at the bottom though. -lechon kawali: this was great lechon, and super crispy on all 4 sides - though some pieces were bordering on dry/tough on the bottom edge. I loved the generous amount of papaya/pickle salad to go with this, and the presentation was so pretty! -kare kare: this was also an interesting take, with the oxtail shredded up and made into a crispy croquette - it was pretty strange to us that the bones were included inside the croquette, and at some points we did accidentally bite into pieces of bone while eating this. The sauce was a lot thicker than expected, and the oxtail itself was a little dry and salty but didn't incorporate with the sauce well so it was a little difficult to eat. Really appreciated the veggies included with this though, since there weren't too many veggie options in the menu. -garlic rice: it was $3 extra to upgrade the rice that comes with the lechon and kare kare to garlic rice, but it's worth it - the rice was full of garlic and super fragrant :) -desserts: we got the ube creme brulee, which was super rich, creamy and full of real ube flavor, coffee for two (which was enough for 3.5 cups, and much needed to balance out the richness of the creme brulee), and the halo halo which was full of goodies, our favorite being the candied hibiscus flowers. Overall, carabao has some unique and creative spins on Filipino classics, but not all of them seemed to work. The prices are a little high, but honestly for the amount of food seem reasonable to me. It does seem to be aiming for a fine dining vibe, but landed closer to a mix of fine dining and brunch. I'm glad I gave it a try, and might consider coming again to try some of the other dishes with friends.

    Peachy R.

    We had a great experience! We ordered the lechon manok, sisig, smoked chicken wings, and a lychee pop. Everything was delicious so far. The lechon manok and the sisig was flavorful, and the smoked chicken wings were perfectly cooked. The service was excellent, team members was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I also loved the ambiance. The music was great and relaxing vibe of the restaurant. If you're craving Filipino food, this place is definitely worth a visit. I recommend making a reservation. We'll definitely be back!

    Sisig
    Shawn A.

    Find it crazy that the best Filipino food outside of the Philippines I've ever had is this place in Napa. Was super impressed with everything we had here. My highlights of the meal were the adobo deviled eggs, the sisig and the pancit palabok. My friend who's never had Filipino food couldn't stop talking about how good the sisig was. I also had the lechón kawali, kare kare, lumpia and halo halo. Service was great throughout the meal and the place had a very energetic vibe to it. Will definitely be back

    Sisig Tacos
    Grace F.

    Came here with my family for dinner during our trip to Napa. We had a reservation and were seated without any issues. The interior strikes a nice balance between cute and casual dining. We started with a few small bites. The Deviled Egg Adobo (pickled egg in soy and vinegar, whipped egg mousse, crispy garlic) was excellent. I love deviled eggs, and this pickled version was especially delicious--my only complaint is that I couldn't have more than one (9/10). The Sisig Tacos (crispy pork sisig, shredded lettuce, sunny-side-up quail egg on a flour tortilla) had great flavor, and the quail egg was a standout. I do wish there had been a bit more sauce, as the taco leaned slightly dry, but overall it was still very good (8/10). We also ordered the Smoked Lemongrass Chicken Wings Inasal. I would've loved a stronger lemongrass presence, but the wings were juicy and well cooked (8/10). We had five people dining, and it was appreciated that each appetizer came with enough pieces for everyone to try. For a vegetable dish, we shared the Tortang Talong (stuffed charred eggplant, marinated cherry tomatoes, smoked coconut béchamel). I love a good eggplant dish, and this one delivered--creamy texture, great flavor, and the coconut béchamel paired beautifully with the tomatoes (9/10). The Crispy Kare Kare (oxtail croquette, tripe, coconut peanut sauce) was flavorful and unique. There was a bone inside the croquette, which was a bit unexpected and slightly off-putting--I wouldn't have anticipated that in a fried croquette without cutting into it first. That said, the coconut peanut sauce with curry was rich and added great depth, especially when paired with the garlic fried rice we ordered (8.5/10). We also had the Lechon Manok (half chicken, herb butter, roasted broccolini, carrots, chicken gravy). The chicken was well cooked, and I loved the simplicity of the roasted vegetables. The gravy, however, was the real star--absolutely delicious (8/10 for the dish, 10/10 for the gravy). We also tried the seasonal Black Winter Truffle Lugaw (ginger rice porridge finished with fresh shaved black winter truffles). It was a bit on the salty side but warm and comforting. I'm not sure I'd order it again, though the flavors were nice (7/10). Service was excellent. I loved the hand towels provided after the tacos. Such a thoughtful touch. We also received a full cutlery change between appetizers and mains, which really elevated the experience and made it feel more upscale. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. The food feels elevated yet homey, which is a perfect combination.

    Kamil B.

    The vibe of the restaurant was good, with dim lighting and some traditional Filipino decorations, but the food was a letdown. I really wanted to love it- the staff was nice and I was excited for the Filipino fusion- but for the price and the "fine dining" idea, it sadly didn't hit the mark. I'm glad I tried it but I won't be coming back. The kinilaw had a nice coconut cream, but the fish itself was way too fishy. The pork swekers lacked flavor and were surprisingly dry for being such a basic dish. Since they weren't serving kare kare that day, we opted for sisig instead. Unfortunately, it was also dry, and it lacked the signature citrus zing. It took around 30mins to come out while the other tables who sat down after us, were served first. The fresh lumpia was the highlight, and the desserts were a cool and delicious twist on the classics.

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    Ask the Community - Carabao

    What's the difference between the dining room and the kitchen counter? It looks like during peak dining hours only the bar and kitchen counter seating are available.?

    Hi! The dining room has tables versus the kitchen counter is bar seating right in front of Chef.… Read more

    Is this place kid friendly?

    I believe so. They open lunch on Friday & Saturday so Carabao can entertain family with children. Please call the restaurant for confirmation.

    Just to confirm if breakfast is available, Friday-Saturday?

    Hi! Yes, we are doing a brunch pop-up again this Friday and Saturday (8/29 & 8/30) from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. First come first served unlike reservations only for dinner.… Read more

    Is there a corkage to bring in wine?

    Hi! Yes, $20 per bottle. Thank you for asking!

    How far in advance do they open Reservations on Resy?

    Hi! Thanks for your question. Due to the demand, we had to switch to Reservation only and adopt a… Read more

    Is there a wine list or is the restaurant BYOB?

    They have beer and wine there. They have some Filipino selections also.

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    Cooked By Gio

    Cooked By Gio

    4.5
    (20 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    Visiting Napa for the week, and I've started missing some home-cooking! Saw this place online, and…read moredecided to check them out --- Gio and his wife are doing their thing! It's always good to "follow" his business on IG just to make sure you know his location before heading out. Since this might be my only visit to Cooked By Gio, I wanted to try more than 1 item. I decided to get the Combo Plate ($23) which comes with any 2 Proteins + Rice & Salad; not a bad price at all for a food truck. His wife was the cashier, and she was very friendly. Expect a wait time of 7-10 minutes, as food is made *FRESH TO ORDER*. The Sinigang Chicken wings were absolutely amazing. A nice sour-citrus flavor came thru, and the crunch of the batter was *chefs kiss*. I wish I had eater slower to enjoy them just a little while longer. Now onto the Pork Sisig. As a Filipino who was missing flavors of home, this gave me what I was looking for. Delicious pieces of pork tossed with lots of onions and chilies, that my craving was satiated. I'm more of "team mayonnaise" (this didn't have it), but I definitely recommend "Cooked By Gio" to all my kababayans and friends of kababayans as well! GIO IS THROWING IT DOWN!

    Our first experience with Cooked by Gio, maybe in 2024, was excellent. We loved the food and…read moreordered again the next we saw them. We even recommended their food to others, and they loved it too. LOVE their lumpia! I've been eating lumpia all my life, and their lumpia is really good. On two occasions, we inquired about catering. Sadly, they were not able to accommodate us both times. The last time we had their food was at the Ohana Fest 2025 in Suisun. The sisig and the BBQ pork belly was kind of rubbery and hard to eat. We didn't really enjoy our food that day, and we weren't able to finish it. Hoping this was just a one off and that the food is still as good as our earlier experiences.

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    Catering was hella good! 10/10
    Catering was hella good! 10/10
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    Pork Sisig Meal
    Combo Plate: Rice, Lumpia, bbq chicken, dried fried steak

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    Tambayan Filipino Eatery

    Tambayan Filipino Eatery

    4.3
    (227 reviews)
    29.8 mi
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    Tambayan Filipino Eatery is a hidden gem in the Santa Rosa area. This spot serves delicious…read moreFilipino cuisine and I make sure to visit whenever I'm in the area. It is located in a small plaza with other businesses and restaurants and there is ample parking. Good size place with plenty of dine-in seating. Nice cultural decor inside with a couple of wall-mounted TVs. On this visit, ordered the following: ***Vege lumpia 4pcs $8.25 - 5/5 ***Chicken Tosilog $17.85 - 5/5 ***Eggplant torta $10 - 5/5 ***Coconut water $4.39 - 4/5 All items were very delicious!! For dessert, got a halo-halo ($10). It was so good!! 4/5 I couldn't finish it so I had to take some of it for to go :) Staff are friendly with great customer service! And the owners Cindy and Roy were very accommodating. Great chat! As the only Filipino restaurant in the area, it is obviously my goto spot there. Highly recommend! Will be back again when in the area.

    I regularly forget to post reviews lol. But photos in the review are from September 2024 and…read moretoday, 19 May 2026. The place is nice and clean! It's a mini grocery store and restaurant. It normally plays music in the background. The service is always good here. Staff is polite, and helpful. I brought my coworker here since she hasn't had some Filipino food before! We have tried the lechon kawali, tortang talong, pinakbet, chicken and pork adobo, pork and bangus sisig. All of the good and portions were very good! My only complaint was the chicken adobo but off days do happen. Otherwise, all the other food is pretty good considering you're pretty far from Daly City! If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place! Always support local spots!

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    FOB Kitchen

    FOB Kitchen

    4.2
    (750 reviews)
    30.7 mi
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    Came here on a Friday for lunch, we tried to come a few months ago but it's as closed on a Tues…read more The food was so amazing. My friend and I ordered the Pork Adobo, garlic rice , Lechon Kawali, and the Pancit. Every dish was so flavorful! We had the Baby and Junior mango drinks. Both were good The service was attentive and ambiance super chill. Will definitely be coming back! Friend already is planning to bring her out -of-town family when they come to visit early next month. It's a treat to have a Filipino food place that is so good, especially since there is not many around.

    Veggie Lumpia (7.5/10): Crispy, crunchy, and the vinegar sawsawan (dipping sauce) tasted like my…read moreown auntie made it. Lechon Kawali (8/10): This is the best lechon kawali I've ever had. Granted, I like when it's very crispy. I do wish the portions were a liiiil bit bigger. The soy sauce sawsawan for this was good too. Kabocha (6/10): The skin of the squash was so tough! I could not bite it. It was like a rock. But the coconut sauce was amazingly savory and rich. Unfortunately, the skin of the kabocha was just too tough to eat and the outer rind should have been removed. Bistek (9/10): The Picanha was a good choice. I enjoyed this contemporary take on bistek! It tasted like an elevated version of bistek, but still embraced tradition. I would definitely order this again! Mango Lemonade (7/10): Nothing too extraordinary, but it was refreshing and did the job. Palawan Sunrise (8/10): Refreshing and not overly sweet! We went around 6PM on a Sunday, and it was a small and relaxed space with beautiful Filipino inspired decor. Service was wonderful! Liliana checked on us frequently and made sure that our allergies were taken care of! Thanks, Liliana!

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    Ube butter French toast
    Ube butter French toast
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    Bai Cebu Lechon

    Bai Cebu Lechon

    4.3
    (321 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    I drove 1.5 hours for this and it was worth it. That pork was juicy and so tasty and that glass…read moreshattering skin was so crispy. I had it with rice and I love that it came with a vinegary sauce. I'd love to pack fresh herbs and maybe some pickled vegs with me next time. Also tried their version of chorizo and it's slightly sweeter than the other version I've tried. Still really good and got some warm spices to it. I'd probably order it again but that pork is the main star. Ambiance is ok, not much to it but the service was very warm and friendly and welcoming.

    I've been coming here since day one, and somehow it just keeps getting better every single time…read more I came in specifically for the Cebu lechon, and once again--it did not disappoint. The skin had that perfect crisp and crackle, and the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Easily one of the best pork experiences you'll find anywhere. But what really makes this place special is the people behind it. Tita Marilyn has built something real here--you can feel the culture, the pride, and the consistency the moment you walk in. Heidi was on the chopping block today and absolutely dialed in--fast, precise, and on point. Reyna was as welcoming as ever and made the whole experience feel like family. That's what separates this place. It's not just great food--it's hospitality, tradition, and heart all in one. If you're looking for authentic Cebu lechon done right, this is the spot. No questio

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    Mango Atchara (must try over the traditional papaya one)
    Mango Atchara (must try over the traditional papaya one)
    Bai Cebu Lechon will be opening a new branch in Hayward soon!

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    Bai Cebu Lechon will be opening a new branch in Hayward soon!
    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store

    Pinoy Fried Oriental Store

    4.5
    (76 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $

    Crispy Pata was delicious! Convenient grocery store with food ready to go or dine in. We will be…read moreback, Salamat Po!

    Traditional Filipino dishes [Vallejo CA]…read more We were in the area and were looking for a place to eat preferably serving Filipino cuisine since we have limited options in Roseville. Hubby found this restaurant and so we drove to the place. First thing you'll notice once you enter the restaurant is the warm temp inside - no AC but they have electric fans going on. To the right is a long shelf with a variety grocery items while the table seating is laid out in the center. TV was tuned in to a channel playing a Filipino movie. This is a "turo-turo" style food ordering, meaning no table service instead you go to where the dishes are cooked in large portions (which is towards the back of the restaurant) and you choose which ones you want. We ordered: Pork Sinigang - a little too sour for me but this is a classic Filipino soup with pork ribs, vegetables, and tamarind broth. Bistek (beef steak) - thin slices of marinated beef before smothered in a deeply savory sauce and topped with golden-seared onions Pork Adobo - classic Filipino dish of pork simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic Kaldereta - goat meat stew I didn't try the kaldereta but all the other dishes were good and delicious. You will definitely feel the Filipino hospitality here. Street parking. Maraming salamat! Review #3929

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    Small choice of hot dishes.
    Small choice of hot dishes.
    09.27.25 bistek
    09.27.25 bistek
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    Lutong Bahay

    Lutong Bahay

    4.3
    (294 reviews)
    28.4 mi
    $$

    Amazing Filipino food perfect for our wedding reception!…read more This is what we ordered for our wedding reception: pork sisig, chopsuey, pancit canton, chicken adobo, laing, sweet and sour fish, chicken lumpia, pork menudo, and white rice. Everything was delicious! Nothing was too oily or salty. Most of our guests were Filipino but even my non-Filipino friends who haven't tried a lot of Filipino dishes yet enjoyed the food. The medium trays were the perfect size for our party of 35. The only thing I regret is not convincing my then fiancé to order more lumpia! 50 lumpia ran out so quick I didn't get to taste one. That's OK though because I plan to come in person to order the lumpia! We did have leftovers after the reception, even after people took some to go. The leftovers reheated well and I ate them for my work lunches. Jane was our point of contact. We exchanged emails and text messages. We sent our order via email and Jane emailed us an estimate. We then paid for our order in person. We paid for delivery and they had all the food delivered to our reception. They communicated with our point person for our reception venue. In person, Jane was friendly. It did take some time for us to hear back via email, but Jane always responded fast through text. If you're looking for Filipino food catering, I highly recommend going with Lutong Bahay!

    First time trying this place out. We ordered a few dishes for takeout. The place is small, mom…read moreand pop business. The owner is nice and accommodating. The food is just okay. I ordered pancit palabok (not very good) it lacked color and taste and mostly noodles. Not worth what I paid for. I won't order it again. We also ordered a kawali silog and bistek silog. You can't go wrong with silogs. They are always good! I will probably go back and order online, I don't recommend walk in order, it takes awhile. I will try other items on their menu. The prices are decent.

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    Restaurant
    Mais con yelo (Sweet corn with rice drink)
    Mais con yelo (Sweet corn with rice drink)
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    Carabao - filipino - Updated July 2026

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