First time coming to this Filipino family market. My patients have always been asking me and telling me if I have been here before and I said no. But now, today was that day! The day when I got to try and taste the beauty of Filipino food. When you enter the family market, you are introduced to the snacks, condiments, drinks, and some decorations about the Filipino culture and tradition and delicious snacks to give to family and friends or for yourself. There were lots of great Filipino snacks to munch on, but I sadly did not get anything. Because my main goal and priority was to try their delicious food. I ordered a to go container and got a lot of delicious proteins and carbs. I would highly recommend this to everyone who has never tried Filipino food, this place is the right place, and the place that you should try first! The staff were very welcoming and happy and excited to serve their customers walking in. 10 out of 10 stars for this Filipino family markets. And I will be back soon! By the way, the TURON is to die for!! my mouth waters every time I think of it. read more

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Love love this place! I've been back many times and I always order from here when I have parties and get togethers. Solid food and amazing staff! This place is mostly famous for their Turon. Just the right amount of crunch to sweetness ratio. I especially love that they have catering trays for everything you would want to bring to a filipino party. You can order their Turon in orders of 5 or more which gives you plenty of options if you want people to share. The pieces are pretty long so my tip would be to cut them in half to feed more mouths. Last time I went I got their lumpia and pancit bihon. My goodness!! Delicious and so fresh. The noodles I ate for days even after the party but everyone enjoyed it. I like the thin and thick noodles so happy they offered more than just the traditional pancit. Plenty of lumpia sauce was given and was thankful they hooked it up. The team at Chaaaste is phenomenal!! Honestly everyone is so friendly and kind. They always ask me about my day and curious where I'm going with all their delicious food. So family oriented and you could tell they put a lot of love into their food. I especially love seeing the Lola's and Aunties behind the counter at the register. So sweet! They have a small parking lot but I never had issues parking. There are always spots open. It's in a small plaza, but they offer everything you could need filipino. There's even a convenience store and some steam table staples available throughout the day. Their longanisa is fire and can't go wrong with anything they have hot and fresh. Truly a treat to get something from here so come for your parties, come for the snacks, or just come for ready to go food. They have it all!! read more

Chaaste Family Market - lumpia, pancit bihon - Filipino Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some Filipino 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. read more

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My family's favorite family market. Heartfelt thanks to the amazing family who owns, operates, cooks, counsels, and treats everyone who enters here like family. Chaaste Family market was started about forty years ago by a loving mother and talented chef who wanted to share delicious family food with the community. *Edit* I originally posted the definition for the word "family" here, copied from the web. A web definition might be misconstrued as AI assistance in writing. Yelp keeps it Really Real! No AI written reviews are NOT allowed on Yelp! Reason number seven million and seven why Yelp is my favorite website! How do you define family? To me, the word 'family" refers to our immediate family, our children and the ones who gave us life, like your cute features and freckles as well as our adopted family. -The ones who raised us, heal us, comfort and take care of us, those we cherish , love, value and depend on when it matters most. Come here to stock up on the best things ever for your family. Free convenient parking lot with handicap accessible spots. Enter the small market and turn right if you want to buy some calamansi juice, ube jam, Halo Halo, shrimp chips, sugar cane soy sauce, green tea pocky, snacks, marinades, condiments, adobo seasoning or other ingredients for great recipes. Enter the small market and turn left if you want to be that hero at work who shows up with everyone's new favorite takeout. Solve the family feud with a few takeout containers of heart-mending family dinners from here. Cause two people to propose marriage to each other by anonymously addressing a delivery dinner from here to a couple of strangers from one to the other. One word. TURON. No matter how good you've had it before, you ain't never had it this good before! The turon here is a family dynasty recipe, second to none. Soft, creamy banana rolls with a glass-like honey glaze. Order the bangus, chicken or pork adobo with a big side of vegetable-filled pancit for the whole family. The barbeque skewers of chicken are tender with crunchy, charred ends. Yum! Halo Halo means mix mix, and here it's a nice mix of everything. We are a nice mix of everything too. It's my favorite thing about us. If you need a hug for your soul, I strongly recommend this market. Big hugs from me and my family to you and yours along with this Yelp review! **************** read more

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OMG...why have I not been here personally yet!? We have only met at parties!!!! So far I have had their famous Turon (A++++), BBQ chicken skewers (A+++), pancit bihon (A), pancit palabok (A+), sausages (A), and their fried tilapia (A+). Everything from here is SO good and I'm not exaggerating! The Turon and BBQ chicken skewers are always the talk at the parties I go to and they are NOT lying. Generous portions and not drying at all! Although I love everything I had from their catering menu so far I have not tried their halo-halo yet which is one of my favorite desserts! I will say at the parties I have attended, the food always comes piping hot and the Turon stays crispy for hours! There is a caramelized glaze on it that keeps it firm and crunchy! If you keep it by a fire pit by accident it tastes even more divine! Truly an exceptional dessert if you're into fried bananas! I'm not sure what the ambiance is like yet but just from the food I can tell it's made with quality ingredients and lots of love. If it brings people together at parties and is the talk of several conversations on first bite, it's definitely worth visiting! I will order my halo-halo from you soon Chaaste Market! This is a promise! read more

Chaaste Family Market - Turon, bbq chicken skewer, pancit - Filipino Near Me - Pasadena, California

Everything here is delicious. They are super warm and friendly and they give a ton of food. Bring a friend and don't forget to get some turon. They are bananas wrapped like egg rolls and deep fried and then candied. So good they almost feel wrong. This is literally inside a market so there are no tables to sit and eat at but you can go to a nearby park or just eat in your car. read more

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The service here is really good. They have turo turo, but it's best to call ahead. I love they have garlic rice as an option. The food is good and authentic. I tried their flavored turon which I enjoyed. I want to try the regular turon, I know it will be good. read more

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1000/10!! This spot has been around almost 40 years and I understand why! The atmosphere and the vibe can change your day for the better. Chris was my server and he was such an incredible reminder to slow down and enjoy the little moments in life. He was an amazing conversationalist and really made me feel welcomed and almost like family! He was kind enough to give me a few recommendations but above all I appreciate him taking time to connect with me in a genuine way. It was fried rice Friday and I'm so glad, I tried their garlic fried rice and it is a must have! I also got pancit, it is such a comfort food and it was one of the better ones I've had. For my mains I got pork adobo and malunggay and both were super tasty. I also got a couple Turon for the road and those are just addicting! To sum it up, food is amazing but the customer service is even better. Such a pleasant ending to a long day and I can't wait to go back read more

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Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an authentic 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. read more

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Chaaste Family Market has been holding it down for the community with their amazing Filipino food since 1987 and they definitely deserve their flowers and more! This spot is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a layout of half grocery store and half food court. Keep in mind that they do not have any seating, so be prepared to eat in the car or bring your food home. They have so many good options to choose from which made it pretty hard to decide. Wifey and I ended up getting a spread consisting of Garlic Rice, Bistek, Chicken BBQ Skewers, and Longanisa. Overall, everything we tried was authentic, delicious, and comforting to the soul. All of the staff here are beyond friendly and welcoming. You can really tell that they care about serving the community and making sure everyone is full and satisfied. We will definitely be back for some more good eats next time we are in the area! read more

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Solid Filipino food. Ordered the combo plate with 1/2 pancit and rice (of course), adobo wings, pork menudo, and string beans in coconut sauce. I was craving some home cooking and Chaaste Family Market hit the spot, and for good reason . . . (I got all this when talking to one of the folks here) This place has been around since 1987. It started off with mom's cooking and now continues on to the next generation. You just don't find that level of care everywhere, but when you do, it shows. I like the market part of it too. I got a couple drinks and snacks I don't find at most places. And I also got a sample turon which was just the exact way to end my home away from home meal. read more

Having lived in Pasadena for a while now, I can't believe I haven't visited this Filipino market yet! I walked in on a weekday afternoon after work and was warmly greeted by the worker up front. It's a small location but has your essential Filipino groceries while also having your favorite Filipino snacks, and more! There's also a hot food area that has the essentials in cuisine such as Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, and more. I picked up groceries such as Filipino hot dogs, ube pancake mix, etc and of course had to pick up their hot food. I got their Chicken adobo, lechon kawali, tinola, and kare kare. The worker at the stand was so kind and made great conversation, and even threw in a free turon for my partner and I to try! While checking out, the cashier up front gave me a huge box to put all of my groceries and hot food in. What a way to represent Filipino hospitality! Thakn you so much Chaaste, I will be coming back soon! read more

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Truly a HIDDEN GEM, not like the influencer kind. It'sactually pretty hidden. It's a cute snack shop on one side with a huge variety of imported snack and drinks. On the other, the best take away Filipino food you can get on this side of town. Everything was fresh and extremely well portioned. The lumpia was very tasty and please do yourself a favor and try the turon! Delicious!!! Everyone in the store was friendly and super welcoming, and was very excited to explain all the different items for a Filipino food beginner - will be back. read more

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so so amazing. one of the best turons i've ever had. they make it fresh so the outside is crispy and the inside is full of hot goodness. had to wait a little longer than anticipated despite placing a phone order, but did not mind at all. the workers are super welcoming and even try to make conversations with you. i look forward to the next time i get to eat this turon again- specifically the ube one read more

Chaaste Family Market - Filipino Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was craving for sisig as I have not had it in a long time. However, their sisig is only for catering orders, so that was a bit disappointing. Although service was a bit slow, but staffs there were extremely nice & patient. They gave me a sample of their turon & told me that is their speciality. The sample they gave me was really crunchy & sweet. It's really good if you're craving for something sweet & savory. I ordered 2 chicken skewers & a small order of beef (not sure what it's called). The small beef costed $11.50 which was too expensive in my opinion & it tasted really sour. In addition, their chicken skewers are a bit burnt & dried. Inside the market was small but super clean. If I ever come back, I'm definitely not going to try the same items again. I would probably give their fish & sausages a try. read more

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Excellence with a smile! Lechon kawali was superb--crispy skin and moist meat. All deli selections fresh and tasty. Grocery selection great and stocked with all the Filipino favorites. read more

Super yummy Filipino food at this pick and choose market. I loved the ambiance in here. It really felt like an authentic Filipino store. The workers are super friendly too. Absolutely loved their ube turon and will 100% be back for it. They're located in a small plaza near the freeway but there's a decent amount of parking spots available. They're open from 12-7 from Monday-Saturday and closed on Sunday. read more

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Love it. Market with hot food and grocery. Tasty Filipino food. My first time trying Filipino food and it didn't disappoint. Service is great. Very welcoming and helpful. read more

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This is a small Filipino market and a deli on the left side when you walk in. There's limited parking in the plaza but there's also street parking. The market has a bunch of snacks and sweets to check out. We wanted to check out the Filipino food since there's not a lot of options in the area. They have a variety of readily hot foods, perfect for a quick meal. They also have catering. There's no seating here, you order the food for takeout. The garlic rice was pretty good and comforting. The pork tocino was saucy, fatty, and delicious with the rice. The turon, fried banana roll, was very crispy and sweet. I definitely want to try one with a filling next time! read more

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Mas sarap - very tasty! The point-point food is delicious. I ordered a 50 piece lumpia shanghai for a party and it was hot and crispy. And, their inihaw (BBQ skewers) are great. Though, my favorite is the halo-halo frozen sundae treat. Half of the establishment is for their hot prepared food and the other half is a Filipino market with all the traditional items you need that you can't find at a national chain grocer like Ralphs or Vons. The staff and family are super nice and friendly. They are personable with their customers. read more

Incredible place. Everyone who worked here was so kind and patient as we were very indecisive about what to order and asked a million questions. The food was SO GOOD!! such a charming and friendly place. read more

This place surely never disappoints! The crew, the service, portions and of course the solid pinoy flavor is always top notch! Please continue serving up your great food! Thank you!!! read more

This place is really the best place ever , the family that works there make you feel like family , and the mother that cooks the food is an amazing woman, the son is dope , the food is outta this world ! Yoh can never go wrong with any of the dishes but the beef steak is the best . read more

Chaaste Family Market - Beef steak and stew - Filipino Near Me - Pasadena, California

Loved this place, been coming for over two years would tell so many people about it but not sure anymore . This place has some of the better Filipino foods, but try to place a catering order over the phone and everything goes downhill from the beginning. Was trying to place an order ($400) worth of turon for Christmas, and was told I needed to pay it upfront. I told them I don't have the card on me, my partner was going to pay for it, and told them I was driving down far, they didn't care and kept mentioning their no shows. But here's the issue, if I'm driving down far, why would I no show if I loved coming to this place and am a loyal customer? On top of that they have a go fund me on their IG to fix the restaurant, which doesn't make sense if you're just willing to say no to a large order just like that to a loyal customer. Even after explaining my end they pretty much said "don't care too bad" I wouldn't recommend them again read more

I have Chaaste family Market  bookmarked for a while. Finally, I went to the market because I had this sudden craving to pancit. I always look for a family-owned business because I love to support them. The place has two sections; market section and the other section is for preparing traditional Filipino food. I bought many goodies first and left them with the cashier who actually was the owner as she told us later. Then we went to the deli section to order some dishes. We got, -Pork lumpia, they sell them in ten. It was delicious and crispy. -1 large Pancit; my craving for that day. I was glad I went and tried it. It was perfect. -1 Medium Adobo chicken. My family loved the chicken. It was well marinated. -1 medium veggie. The vegetables were not soft, so it wasn't my favorite there. -2 chicken skewers were really tasty and flavorful. -Ube custard turon, that was outstanding! Caramelized and crispy from outside and ube was creamy and perfectly delicious from inside. One order of Ube turon had three of them which was perfect for me. We took the receipt to pay at the front. The owner introduced herself. She told us that she established this market in 1978. Now, her nephews come in the weekend to help her to run the business. She is a sweet and friendly lady. Her nephew also was very nice and helpful. He was the young man who served us in the deli. He knew it was our first time there so he was explaining to us some dishes that they had that day. The parking lot is shared with other businesses but it was easy to find a spot. It was such a great experience, great people, and great food. I will be back soon! read more

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I'm going to go back, way back....In high school I had a Filipino friend and his parents would oftentimes make us home-cooked bbq beef and lumpia. My gawd that stuff was phenomenal! When I saw Chaaste pop up on Yelp for me, I bookmarked it so I could go back in time to those high school days. Today was that fine day. When you walk in "Momma" will greet you as you walk over to where you order food. That's where I found the nice fellow pictured who is "Momma's" nephew. We chatted it up a bit as we discussed options since it was my first time. My heart was set on beef bbq and lumpia but they don't carry beef bbq. So, I opted for the chicken bbq and lumpia. I like pancit but also wanted to try the garlic fried rice so I did 1/3 rice, 2/3 noodles. Was the food here just as I remembered at my friend's house? No, but not because anything is lacking at Chaaste. The home cooked meals were served right when made and they served beef bbq. So, you can't really compare the two experiences. But, the food at Chaaste was delish and tasty! The portions were also very generous - did you see how high my plate was piled?! I'm not a Filipino food connoisseur so I did not know what the other dishes pictured were and I was there on a mission - to have Filipino bbq! I will definitely be returning to try other stuff. Perhaps by then someone will start serving beef bbq. Hint, hint. The nice gentleman in the pic hooked me up with the turon. Were my teeth and Invisalign attachments full of sticky stuff? Yes. Was it worth it? Fuck yeah! That dessert was fire! Don't skip getting it. In addition to excellent food, the customer service here is noteworthy. "Momma" was so nice and welcoming and even asked my name to address me personally. I've already raved about the nephew that took my order above. Such a nice family run biz. Parking is easy as they have a parking lot. Credit cards are accepted. I cannot stress enough to check this place out if you're in the area and DO NOT fail to order dessert! read more

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How have I been missing out on this spot?!?! I love that this hidden gem is here in Pasadena.. a classic mini store with ready to go food. All you gotta do is "point" (Turo Turo). The family was so welcoming and so excited to be there. Every single time I've been here, they are all so sweet. After enjoying some of their meals, my family and I have enjoyed their catering as well. And when it's a sweet tooth you have, definitely enjoy their halo-halo and Turon! read more

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If you have ever wished Panda Express came in a Filipino edition, Chaaste Family Market is basically that dream in real life. Hot trays, fast service, and all the Filipino classics lined up like they are ready to jump straight onto your plate. The bonus is the wall of Filipino snacks that always tempt you to leave with more than you planned. I have been coming here for years but this is my first time putting in a review. This visit was all about a party tray of lumpia. Perfectly crisp, generously filled, and it came with a sweet and sour sauce that could honestly make cardboard taste good. The tray did not survive the party. No regrets. I also walked out with their flavored turon because resisting that is above my pay grade. They have several choices but we went with ube. It is rich, sweet, and dangerous in the best way. Easily the star of the haul. Before checking out, I grabbed a pack of Nagaraya garlic cracker nuts for the road because who am I kidding, you do not leave a Filipino market without a snack. Next time I am coming back for tocino, sinigang, and of course a halo halo to seal the deal. This place never misses and the nostalgia factor alone keeps you coming back. And that is the whole story, or as they say, the whole banana cue. read more

Love a spot that has been around as long as I have been alive (since 1987). Everyone here is so nice, feels very homey. Got the Pancit, Dinuguan, Chicken Adobo. Everything was great. Good size portions. Got that and a bunch of snacks from the market and it was all only $15. Also tried the turon and the flan w/ ube cake underneath and both were so good!!! Ate everything so fast didn't have a chance to take pics! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Best Turon I have ever had! will definitely be black for more and try more food options!

They have the hands down BEST turon I've ever had! We stopped by right before closing and luckily we were able to snag an order that someone had left behind. It was literally so good that I was going to share with friends, but just kept eating them until there was only 1 left ... so of course I had to finish the last one because gifting just 1 of anything is rude, right? Lol!!! We picked up a couple other items for my sister in law, she said they were all solid. Highlights were the sinigang and some kind of soup that is an old wives tale to produce more milk. Small market in Pasadena, all the workers are super friendly and approachable. I spoke with the owner(?) for quite a while and got his story on the business. Super personable guy with humble beginnings, genuinely makes me want to keep coming back to support this small business. Small parking lot but a lot of people go in and out so it wasn't bad. read more

Swung by to browse their market and hot foods, and ended up with 3 ube custard and 3 churro turons that weren't part of the plan. We originally came in the morning, but were told that they'd be opening in the afternoon due to technical difficulties. Appreciated the transparency and the warm welcome when we returned. read more

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I was in the neighborhood and remembered having the BEST turon at a party -- and they were purchased from here! It was my first time visiting the store, and I'm so glad I stopped by. The vibe is super homey and welcoming, and everyone there is so friendly. You can really feel the warmth as soon as you walk in. And of course... the turon did not disappoint. Crispy on the outside, perfectly sweet on the inside -- hands down the best turon I've had. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweet and authentic. I'll be back for more! read more

Nice local family business that serves a wide selection of Filipino food. As a turon fan, I learned that they have Ube turons (and other specialty turons) so I had to check this place out. So, we ended up getting the regular turons plus the Ube and Flan specialty turons. The specialty turons are the normal turons with the additional flavor filling injected inside. They were busy on this visit so they gave us the fillings on the side. The fillings tasted good on their own and as a dip but I'm sure they would be better injected inside but think I still like the OG turons with jackfruit (Lanka). We also got a Halo Halo, longanesa sausage and lechon. The lechon was especially fresh and tasty. They have two different dipping sauces for the lechon. A darker sauce that's liver based and a clearer sauce that's vinegar based. We got the vinegar based sauce as I don't like liver so just a caveat to know/select the sauce that you want to use. I'd go back to get more turons for sure especially since they are not far away and I'd also like to try some more of the hot foods in a plate format with rice or pancit. Check out my pics. They are inside the The Allen Center which doesn't have very good signage for the businesses inside. If you are driving north on Allen, you'll need to make a right into the shopping center before you get to the 210 freeway. They do have a good size parking lot but it can still fill up. read more

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First to say: the food here is excellent. Generous portions, Turon that drips, rice and pancit for days. The snack aisles are like Nijiya and H Mart in concentrated heaven. Yum all around. But the most important thing about this market is the love. This is clearly a family-run establishment that is full of love and pride for what they do. And they've been doing it for nearly 40 years. You can't fake that kind of tight bond. Two points of note: 1) You NEED to ask whoever's running the point-point what you need to try today. There's going to be something especially delicious that day and you need to know what it is. 2) You'll notice they sell these long-sleeved black shirts that are inspired by Disney shirts. Take a closer look. Each of the letters is sewn on individually. Not screen printed: sewn. This is a testament to love and love of detail. That's just their swag! read more

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Hands down, best turon out there! I ordered the ube turon (3x) and it was not enough! Very crispy, and sweet-- everything you could look for in a sweet treat. The interior decor transports me back to my Lola's sari sari store back in the Philippines. Owners were friendly, I would come back when I am craving turon! read more

This basketball loving family owned business is the best in the area. Their prepared food is delicious! It's my local go to spot for all things Filipino. read more

Super amazing, literally love the food so much, the vibe + energy here was unmatched. The service was welcoming and friendly as well, it was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect. As a first time customer, I was lost, but luckily I was guided by the wonderful worker who helped me understand how this establishment operated. There was two options to go with: a plate option or a container option. In the plate option, it's very similar to how you order with Panda Express, you have two entrees and can pick between Pancit (Filipino Noodle Dish) and Rice, or even go half and half. A must-try is the Pancit and BBQ Chicken Skewers, it had a grill taste to it and I loved it, and Tocino was amazing, and I wish I could say the same to the Lechon, but sadly it didn't deliver like I wish it would've, still good though. Also, the food came with sauces too and the employee was being so generous with asking us if we needed more. read more

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Fabulous food. Very friendly family staff. Very genuine Philippine food. Love the lumpia.

Saw this place by a food reviewer on instagram and came the next day with my friend to give this place a try. Nice little market with the food on the left side. Service was excellent as it being our first time here. No place for seating more of a to go but looks good. Took extra food to take back to my family and after trying the food it was pretty good. Definitely would recommend giving this place read more

Chaaste Family Market - Filipino Near Me - Pasadena, California