Ohh emmm geee delicious!!!…read more The lumpia alone will bring me back!!! Must try!! Also the sizzling sisig stole the show! The pancit and fried rice were also good!! The service was okay -- minimal attention -- had to ask for refills multiple times. Portions seem slightly small for the price but I will come back if in the area.

I was so excited to try this place after having had the BEST crispy pork belly kare-kare I've ever…read moretasted. I grew up eating Filipino food, and kare-kare was actually a dish I never really cared for. But I recently had it at a party that was catered from here on a Saturday, and I honestly couldn't stop thinking about it afterward. The following week, I was raving about it to my sister-in-law (our partners are Filipino), and since we were in the area, we decided to stop by. We walked in right at 11 when they opened. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing from the start. We weren't greeted very warmly by the older woman taking orders. Maybe she was having an off day, or maybe we happened to walk in right as they opened, but as my SIL was ordering, she seemed visibly annoyed with us. What really stood out, though, was when two older Filipino women came in shortly after. Her demeanor completely changed, and she became much warmer and more hospitable toward them. I don't want to assume someone's intentions, but as someone who isn't Filipino, it honestly made us feel very unwelcome and discriminated against. It was especially disappointing because we genuinely love Filipino food and regularly eat dishes like papaitan and tortang talong with our Filipino family. We weren't just randomly ordering unfamiliar food, these are dishes we know and love. And my whole life I've never experienced any negative interactions with any Filipino, ever. They're some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We ended up getting our food to go. The tortang talong was pretty greasy and the tapsilog was decent. And I have to give credit where credit is due: the crispy kare-kare is still the best I've ever had. That alone is what would bring me back for the food. Unfortunately, the service is what keeps me from rating this place higher. Based on my experience, I'd recommend this as more of a takeout spot only. Hopefully whoever takes your order is having a better day than ours did.

The owner and team are truly wonderful, and the food is delicious! The place has a warm and cozy…read morevibe. While some might find it a bit on the pricey side, the tastefulness of the dishes makes it worth it. It might help to turn down the music a little sometimes, so conversations can flow more easily. Paula and Frederick, the lovely owners, are genuinely sweet and caring. And a big shoutout to Anne, along with the talented cook and kitchen crew! Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!

We were in town for the weekend so we decided to get some brunch at Enseamada Cafe. I was very…read moreinterested to try Filipino Hawaiian fusion food since I love both cuisines. This place is located in a plaza of other restaurants and businesses. Parking was plentiful outside. There were many tables to choose from inside, and it wasn't busy at all when we arrived. We ended up ordering both Inihaw Plates, one with Beef BBQ Ribs and the other one with Chicken BBQ. The plates came with our meat of choice, mac salad, a little salad, and two scoops of rice. I wasn't expecting much but I was wowed when they brought our food out. Presentation was gorgeous. Our ribs and chicken looked pretty good, saucy and plentiful altogether as an entree. When I had that first bite of the Beef BBQ Rib, I was floored. I'm pretty sure I took one bite and was just speechless, I'm not trying to exaggerate. The beef ribs were flavorful, juicy, tender, and fell right off the bone. I couldn't ask for anything more. The mac salad was good, it didn't taste like the mayo was too heavy for me. It tasted nice and light. And I had a couple bites of the Chicken BBQ, it was just as delicious as the beef ribs. Also the portion size was amazing. I think I'm a little partial, but the Beef BBQ Ribs definitely altered my brain chemistry. They were that delicious and I'll be thinking about these ribs for a long time. It felt like I was back home at a Filipino barbecue or I was in Hawaii eating at an uncle's backyard. It truly felt like the meat was grilling out in the back and we ate it fresh out the grill. It was absolutely wonderful and I'll be raving about this place to people for a while. Y'all deserve all the stars and love. And the music playing? Loved it, they were already on my island music playlist lol. We had an unforgettable experience. This place is a must try if you're in the area and even if you're not in the area as well. It's just that good.

Great mom-and-pop store with a wide variety of Filipino products, fresh produce, and cooked deli…read moreitems. I tried their pork with potatoes dish, and it was incredibly rich and flavorful. I stopped by hoping to find fresh calamansi, but they were out at the time. Luckily, I still found a jar of calamansi juice, which made a great alternative. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their selection!

Been a customer here for over 20 years! The original Seafood City! Nice to have a little slice of…read morehome close by. Filipino snacks, dishes, desserts? They have it! Highly recommend their halo-halo! Friendly owners too!

What a great place! The food was very good, great lumpia! The owner, chef is lovely, friendly and…read moreattentive. It may seem a bit out of the way, but well worth the trip.

This is a small hole in the wall location connected to a Chevron gas station. We discovered them by…read morechance. All I got was the Lumpia but it was really good

Don't take this unassuming restaurant on the outskirts of downtown Edmond for granted. The food…read morehere, despite being a bit pricey (but to be honest, what isn't these days) serves up some great dishes. And to have a great patio that's dog-friendly? That's just the cherry on top. My wife and I have had this place bookmarked for a while, and we finally made the trek out to try it out. We ordered: The pork belly sisig Kalua pork The highlight was the kalua pork. I'm still vividly thinking about it while I write this review. The pork just melts in your mouth and has such a fantastic flavor to it. The salad was refreshing and acidic, which was delightful, and the mac was really good too. The pork belly sisig was also really solid, though I have to say that the kalua pork stole the show. The nice fatty pieces of pork belly mixed with the rice were sweet and delicious, and I also thoroughly enjoyed this dish. As earlier mentioned, the dishes are a bit pricey, but they gave a lot of food (we both had to take our meals to go at the end - a rarity for me!) +1 to the server who gave our dog some treats along the way! I'm happy to say that we'll be back, especially to check out their happy hour.

We came around 1:30 PM on a Wednesday and each ordered the mixed plate. I chose Kalua Pig & Cabbage…read moreand Ahi Poke as my main items, with Pancit and Purple Sweet Potato as sides. Everything was delicious and satisfying! I also had the non-alcoholic Ube Horchata, which was very refreshing. There was seating upstairs, downstairs, and outside--we enjoyed the sunlight upstairs. Service was great and attentive, even though it was self-service. They had a break between lunch and dinner, but graciously allowed us to dine during the break since we arrived close to their 2 PM lunch closing time. Parking was easy, with available spots on the street or in the nearby neighborhood.

I'd call this a 4.5 star, but I'm rounding up for the impeccable freshness and preparation. There…read morewere some aspects where I found the flavors could have been more pronounced. Wings: I'm not usually a big tamarind fan, but it wasn't overwhelming and it balanced the frying oil pretty nicely. Pancit: fantastic textures, super fresh vegetables, but the noodles themselves were missing something compared to a version I'd had in Kingman Arizona once. Mackerel: super fresh fish cooked perfectly, flavorful and fresh tomatoes and herbs. Nothing unusual but all done really well. Ube custard: solid and flavorful.

This place was amazing! The beef bulalo was one of the best versions of that dish I've ever had…read more The soup was extremely flavorful. The meat was incredibly tender, and they were very generous with their portions of meat. The corn was also packed with flavor and super tender. I stopped by after spending two weeks in the Philippines, and their food tasted just as good and authentic as it did on my trip. The ube panna cotta was also amazing! It had great flavor, and it was a great ending to our meal! The service was extremely friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere inside is super comfortable and elegant. I highly recommend this place.

Went for brunch right when they opened at 11:00 am on a Sunday. It wasn't busy, but about 15…read moreminutes later, more people arrived. Perfect timing if you want to beat the rush and take a look around before it fills up. The restaurant is located in Beacon Hill, right next to the Beacon Hill light rail station, which is super convenient if you're coming from downtown or the airport. No dedicated parking lot, so you're looking at street parking. The setup is counter service. You order and pay up front, then find a seat, and they bring the food out to you. It's a nice hybrid of quick-service convenience with the personal touch of table delivery. Just remember to bus your own table when you're done. They've also got a station set up for washing your hands and mixing your own dipping sauce, which I thought was a really thoughtful touch (if you grew up with Filipino food, you know). I went heavy on the sinamak (spiced vinegar). Seating is flexible. Counter seats if you're solo or just grabbing something quick, and regular tables that can accommodate four or more if you've got a bigger group. We ordered the bangus-silog, island combo, and cassava cake. Bangus-silog:Came with garlic rice, two eggs, and milkfish, and it hit exactly the way silog should. Yolks were slightly runny, rice had that good garlicky flavor, and the bangus was perfectly fried with head and tail. Island combo: Came with two lumpia, two inihaw ribs, pancit, white rice, two longanisa, and two butterfly shrimp. Great way to sample a bunch of things in one go if you can't decide. The lumpia was crispy and had a good amount of filling. The ribs were tender and had a nice char. The pancit had good noodle texture, and the longanisa had that slightly sweet, garlicky flavor you want. Nothing special about the butterfly shrimp. Also don't skip the baked goods section near the register. It's definitely worth a look on your way out. We tried a slice of cassava cake for dessert. Dense and not overly sweet. Good way to end the meal. Staff at the register were friendly and patient the whole time. They answered any questions about the menu. Overall, a solid and casual spot for Filipino comfort food. Will definitely be back. Kain tayo!

Good food, big portion, reasonable prices!…read more The sisig was very tasty (though maybe less fatty than I would expect, which is healthier but drier), and so was the pancit. Service was pretty quick and the location is very convenient for public transit (though much less convenient for parking). I also got a calamansi drink which was way too sweet, but at least the sour balanced it a bit.

My office building uses Lish catering to provide pop-ups in the lobby every weekday of different…read moreeateries from around the Seattle area. Our office gets a list of the weekly offerings on Monday, so when I heard that later in the week there would be Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen, bringing Filipino food, I most definitely made lunch plans. I was coming in from a meeting in Fremont, so didn't go to the pop-up/Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen as soon as it started service (around 11am). With that said, I nearly missed out on the chicken adobo! I took the last of the chicken adobo an hour and a half after the lunch service started, so was counting my blessings! I ordered the lunch plate, which came with chicken adobo, pancit, rice and pickled veggies. My lunch plate was solid. Chicken adobo was tender and really, really liked how vinegar-y the flavor was, which, any Filipino would tell you that all food tastes better with vinegar! Pancit wasn't bad, but not the best. Some of the noodles were on the dry side, but I did like the cabbage and green onion throughout. Pickled veggies were a nice addition, adding more sour flavor to the overall entree. For someone who hardly ever has Filipino food and desperately misses mom's cooking, I was just happy to have Salu-Salo bring some adobo to the area. I would definitely recommend checking out Salu-Salo if you ever see their stand around. They don't update their social media channels, unfortunately, so is a little difficult to find where their stand will be. And when I asked if they participate in any markets, they do not. But the owners did mention that they visit downtown Seattle often at other office buildings around. Therefore, I have a feeling I'll be seeing them soon and getting my Filipino cuisine on. (Plus, bonus points for the owner being from the Bicol region of the Philippines, which is where my mom's side is from. Love that!)

Salu-Salo put Fillipino food on the map for me, and thank god for that…read more I do not know why it has taken so long for this cuisine to become popular in the U.S. because frankly, its freaking delicious! Salu-Salo offers a wide variety of dishes with unique flavor profiles. With some of the dishes, I can't compare them to anything I have ever tried before. For example, my favorite dish on the menu is the Laing Express, which is made with coconut milk, taro leaves, topped with a delicious crispy piece of pork belly. With a topping of pork belly, how could anything go wrong? This dish has an amazing earthy flavor, with a bit of a kick to it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. How often to you get to eat purple desserts? Ube cake gets its color from purple yams! Salu-Salo's ube coconut topped ube cheesecake balls are not just adorable, they are addicting. Not overwhelmingly sweet, and perfect for sharing, these are a treat. For those with dietary restrictions, Salu-Salo is a great option because there are plenty choices. As someone who is gluten free, all of the main dishes are fair game. This is often very rare when dining out for me!! Here's to Salu-Salo for exposing Seattleites to what Filipino food is all about. Rosario's cuisine feels like a healthy take on comfort food. Each dish bursting with flavor, yet still accessible to all ages. The idea behind comfort food is all about the thought that goes into the prep. After tasting Salu-Salo's food, I promise you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation of each dish. I am looking forward to this becoming a Seattle institution, and hope it inspires more Filipino cuisine to start popping up in the PNW.

Finally got a chance to try this quaint family restaurant, serving up authentic Filipino food!…read moreService was quick and restaurant was bustling at lunch time. We got sisig, lechon kawali, and garlic fried rice - staples wherever we go. Finished our meal with halo halo. Everything was delicious!

I am one to not really like eating Filipino food but I will take my parents out when they request…read morefood. Gracie's cuisine offers a good selection of Filipino food. I come back to this restaurant per request of my parents. My dad likes coming here for their chopsuey. The vegetables are fresh and cooked perfectly. I have ordered sinigang, bicol express and their kare-kare. All the entrees come with servings of rice (2-3 portions). The dishes are meant to be served family style so that you can share the dishes. They have a little sauce bar to pair your food with your favorite sauce whether that's soy sauce, vinegar, etc. The only reason why I give this place 3/5 stars is due to the owner's attitude. I ordered a lechon kawali kare-kare and lechon kawali was brought out, no kare-kare. When I mentioned to her that the order was incorrect, she argued with me that is what I ordered. I told her that we did order it but she must have not heard us. Instead of trying to mitigate the order, she continued to argue with us that we did not order it. It took another worker to pull her aside to prevent her from arguing with us further. We could hear her keep trying to justify that we did not order correctly. The worker tried to offer the correct order to us, but we declined. We did not want to argue any further and just eat our meal at this point. The restaurant looks in good shape and has good Filipino food. They could use improvement on their service. We will likely be back per request of my parents but otherwise I would avoid if I don't need to eat here.