One of the best Filipino chicken BBQ spots in LA. Their BBQ sauce and Java rice combo reminds me of…read moreThe Aristocrat Restaurant back in the Philippines. The place is clean, the service is great, I've had zero issues since I first started coming here, and the ambiance is excellent.

It took me almost 30 minutes to drive there with high expectations. But sad to say, there's…read morenothing special about this establishment. I waited for 15 minutes for my order of the most popular barbecue, it tasted like it was pre-cooked & not freshly made. Their special bibingka is nothing more than ordinary.

Just tasty. I am…read morenot a fan of places where they have the food prepared and are on the heated ovens on the open, but I have to admit that the chicken adobo was just tasty. It is a great stew.

Ethan's just stole the top spot as my favorite Filipino restaurant in Carson…read more A two-item combo is $13.99, and if you add turon and a guilt tip, you're looking at around $20 for lunch -- solid value for what you get these days. I was told to try the sinigang, while my usual fave is pinakbet. The sinigang came through with a generous amount of pork and a perfectly balanced sourness. The pinakbet was loaded with veggies and kabocha squash, and I really appreciated that nothing was overcooked. Pro tip: go earlier in the day for peak freshness. But the true star? The turon. Hands down the best I've had in this style. It even beats Pampanga's Bakery in Artesia -- Ethan's version actually has filling, while Pampanga's leans way heavier on the wrapper. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Poke & More has fantastic options for poke bowls, but also Hawaiian and Filipino options! Truly…read moresomething for everyone here and the couple running the place is so kind and accommodating! Great staff! My friend and I stopped into this great shop in Lomita and had a fabulous meal. I love the way they do their poke - you get to pick TWO flavors of meat! How fun! It was all fresh, good selection of ingredients and the taste in the Crunchy Tuna Garlic was superb! We also loved the Spicy Salmon Mayo. I'm a huge tocino fan so when I saw it on their menu I had to get it! I was surprised it came with two fried eggs and was a nice, big portion. We also had to try their Crispy Masubi and this was fantastic. I've had many deep fried masubi versions and this was much nicer than those. This was the best breaded type of masubi I've had. Absolutely loved it and would get it again in a second. Overall, fabulous meal at Poke & More that I would go back for.

clean establishment with decent amount of seating…read more they give you samples to try the poke. honestly was disappointing. maybe it's because i've had good poke nearby but for $19 pre tax, the quality nor the portion wasn't worth it. would go somewhere else.

Today's my first time trying Manila's Lechon in Carson. I came here on a warm Sunday afternoon for…read morelunch. There is enough space for both groups and solo dining. The tables were well kept and I felt welcome upon dining here. There is also plenty of parking at the shopping plaza. Props to the lady who was very kind, welcoming and patient upon taking my order. I opted for a two-item combo with rice, tocino and laing. My order was slightly below $16 and they also take card. The laing was not spicy but truly savory, not dry and flavorful. (Beware: you'll always need to pair laing with the provided steamed rice). The tocino was pretty tender and sweet. The chicken tinola was truly comforting and tasty. I'll be back again at Manila's Lechon whenever I'm in the Carson area.

Manila's Lechon Manok is my family's favorite place to buy chicken chicharon (fried chicken skin)…read more The service is very quick whether you're ordering for here or to-go. They have bar stools for individual or couple seating, as well as tables for larger parties. They have a large menu of delicious Filipino food, but for me I just want their chicken skin with suka and rice. Unlike pork skin, the chicken chicharon is thin and crispy. It's perfect for snacking or scooping up rice.

I keep coming back for their crispy, tasty lechon kawali and pancit malabon. All the staff are…read morevery kind!!! I love this place!

Came here craving for pork sinigang. They had beef instead so I tried to get 3 orders of the same…read moredish for the 3 item combo. She couldn't get enough meat for 3 orders so I supplemented my combo with lechon kawali. The soup was full of vegetables (okra, eggplant, long string beans) and the meat was tender. It was a tad salty and needed more sourness. It did satisfy my craving. The lechon was delicious. It's better to dip it in soy vinegar sauce than their liver sauce. Their sauce was bland. She gave me huge servings so I was happy. They do charge a 4% fee for credit card purchases.

This was our first time dining at this Filipino restaurant, and we really enjoyed it! The food is…read morefreshly made, which means it takes a little longer to come out, but it's worth the wait. I've tried most of the Filipino restaurants in Carson, but I can say the quality here is definitely good. The portions are generous, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and flavorful. My husband enjoyed his avocado shake, while I had the bangus with garlic rice and he had the pork sisig with garlic rice. We also ordered a sotanghon soup, which was delicious. Also, I order their menudo atleast once a month through postmate. It's one of my faves! Overall, great food, good portions, and worth a try if you're in the area!

Such a great local spot for Filipino food favorites. Every time I've visited to pick up food to-go…read moreor dine-in it's always such a lively environment from a karaoke night to folks holding their birthday parties here. It all goes to show that Cavitena is THE spot for good food and fun! I love their fried lumpia and fishballs. Service is always so friendly. I definitely want to come back and try more off the menu.

We stopped by Ethan's Belly Boink for dinner one evening, right as they were about to close, but…read morethey warmly welcomed us anyway. We ordered the sisig and the lechon, and both were outstanding, but the lechon truly blew us away. It had the most flavorful, juicy meat and the crispiest, most perfectly seasoned skin we've ever had in the US. It genuinely felt like a taste of home. The service was just as wonderful. Kristel was incredibly friendly and attentive, and we even got to meet the owner, Zaldy, who treated us like family. He even surprised our son with ice cream which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and has a welcoming vibe. We loved that they have karaoke too and we ended up singing along and had a great time. Ethan's Belly Boink is a true hidden gem. We'll definitely be back soon

Love the food delicious…read more Basic customer service Cool environment Worth the drive

It was my mother-in-law's 85th birthday, and she knew what kind of birthday cake she wanted: a…read moremocha chiffon cake from Gemmae's! We all agreed: it was great. All the cakes are prebaked and packaged, but one can come in to have it decorated with custom lettering while you wait. While we waited, we also ordered two other things that we all love from here: their shanghai style egg rolls (25 pieces for $21) and their miki bihon pancit (medium, enough to feed a family, for $21). We've tried a lot of different version from different places all over, and have come to the conclusion that we like the version at Gemmae's, the best (as long as for my wife, they skip adding patis to the pancit). They also have a turo turo steam table here. The yellow curry chicken caught my eye, so got a small container of that. It was solid...first time eating yellow curry (tasted just like the japanese style) at a Filipino restaurant.

Loving this traditional Filipino bakery.! Gemmae's Bakery…read moretruly hit the spot! Here's what we picked up: Chocolate Chip Cookie (x2) Twin Chip Ube Cookie Cheddar Hot Dog Bun Ube Cheese Pandesal Longanisa Pandesal Garlic Peanuts Spicy Garlic Peanuts This was my first time trying this bakery since I was craving pandesal, and it did not disappoint. We also grabbed a frozen pack of Shanghai, fried it up at home, and wow, it was so good. I highly recommend picking up a pack if you visit! I love that this shop offers both savory food and sweets, so definitely come hungry. The service was quick and friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was transported straight to the Philippines. Pro tip: stop by around 1 pm-3 pm for a great experience.