It was my first time trying Filipino food so I can't compare to other Filipino restaurants but I know tasty and this was TASTY! I was treated like a friend from the moment I walked in and the recommendations and food were fantastic. I will definitely be back to try more. You should try it too! read more

I can't recommend this place highly enough. Great food. Had lumpia, pancit, and adobo. Very authentic. Best I had since I lived in the Gulf. The owners are very nice. Buy some chili oil from the adjoining market. You'll love it. read more

Wow, yo! Where do I start? Was out riding our Harleys with friends and we ended up in Amish country (from Cleveland). Then one said "I'm hungry. Let's find a place to eat!" Never having been to Danalynn's before, but have been wanting to try, this was the perfect opportunity. I immediately said "there's this Filipino restaurant about 30 mins. from here we that can go to." All agreed. And, boy, am I glad!!! We walked in and it was a pretty big, open space with plenty of tables - big enough for a party or small banquet. Nothing fancy, but very welcoming. We were immediately greeted by Analynn herself as she showed us to our table. She then sent Dan over to take our orders. We ordered the kare kare (peanut stew) with lechon kawali (crispy pork belly), sizzling pork adobo, beef bulalo (bone marrow soup), and pansit to share. The food arrives and Analyn's presentation is magnificent! [If looks could be tasted]. Time to eat! WOW!!! The kare kare was flavorful; the peanut sauce with perfect consistency; the vegetables cooked perfectly and placed on top; the lechon kawali perfectly crispy! The sizzling pork adobo was no adobo I've ever had before. I usually like mine wet... with sabaw (sauce), but this version of Annalyn's was amazing! And the bulalo... the flavors of umami punches your tastebuds with the first sip!!! By gosh... this is some of the best Filipino food I have had ANYWHERE, but especially in NEO!!! Looking forward to trying their buffet - 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month! And of course, there's a ton more on their menu that we will be back for. A three hour roundtrip for this culinary gem is definitely worth the while! If you're a fan of the cuisine, pro tip: DO NOT miss Dannalynn's!!! read more

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It's my first time trying Filipino food and what an overall great experience. The charming gentleman playing the music asked for the music we wanted to hear. I chose jazz and it went well with the chicken adobo and shrimp curry. It took a bit of time to cook, since it was not prepared and frozen before hand. I appreciate a home cooked meal. Yum. Yum. Yum. I hate to let others know about this great tasting food place, because I know once the word is out lots of others will soon follow. I will surely be back and try some other tasty dish. read more

Danalynn’s Restaurant - Shrimp Curry - Filipino Near Me - Boardman, Ohio

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They have a buffet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month so we went to try as much of their menu as we could. We found everything to be quite enjoyable. I was particularly fond of the curry, the sweet and sour chicken, and the flan. Their flan might have been the best I've ever had. read more

Danalynn’s Restaurant - Buffet is 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month - Filipino Near Me - Boardman, Ohio

If you haven't yet trotted down to Danalyn's on South Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, you're missing out on a culinary experience that's as vibrant as it is fresh and delicious. First things first, make sure you get familiar with the menu ahead--trust me, you don't want to show up only to find out that the oxtail and fish sauce aren't your thing. Speaking of oxtail, I had a taste that made me question every other meal I've ever eaten. It was so tender it practically fell off the bone and danced its way into my heart. Pair that with their fish sauce, and you might just start believing in love at first bite. Now let's talk about the pancit bichon and Kare Kare. Yes, you read that right. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside--it's like the culinary equivalent of a dog in a bowtie: utterly charming and completely irresistible. And if you've got an appetite that rivals a pack of poodles at a dog park, you'll want to dive into their all-you-can-eat buffet. Just be prepared to roll out like a satisfied sausage afterward. I mean, who needs a gym membership when you can just eat your way through a buffet of homemade sauces that are more creative than a poodle with a paintbrush? Let's not forget Saturday nights, where the karaoke flows as freely as the wine (which, by the way, you can bring yourself). You haven't lived until you've belted out "I Will Survive" while gnawing on a piece of perfectly fried anything. Just make sure you keep your poodle fighting to a minimum--those furry friends can be quite the vocal critics! In conclusion, Danalyn's is a delightful blend of authentic Filipino fare, quirky charm, and an atmosphere that feels like a party with a call ahead reservation for an authentic boodle fight. So grab your friends, your favorite bottle of wine, and prepare for a night of food and fun that will leave you barking for more. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough--just remember, it's all about the reservation and the right timing! Now, if only they had poodle races on the buffet line... that would really take this place to the next level! read more

Wonderful service and solid authentic Filipino food. Moving here from Southern California I was so happy to find this place! Definitely hits the spot on real Filipino dishes. Only dined during a buffet lunch but I'll come back and order a la carte one of these days. read more

Brought my mom today for an early mother's day lunch, we drove from Pittsburgh since there are no legit Filipino restaurants around there. We had the buffet, and my mom said it's just like home! We enjoyed all the dishes especially the karekare, my mom loved the sweet & sour shrimp, while my kiddo enjoyed the lumpia and palabok. My husband is vegan and when i asked if he can have anything even in ala carte, they didn't hesitate to cook him something from scratch. They made him pansit with veggies. This is really appreciated! The service is great, the food kept being refilled and lots of Filipinos and nonFilipinos seem to enjoy the buffet. Our drive is worth it and will definitely be back. read more

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Food was terrible!!! Soggy. Overcooked. Trays on buffet were empty because people took the entire amount to table with them. We are American. " the restaurant is " philippino, we were made to feel very uncomfortable!!! Like we were not welcome. It is a place where this culture goes to eat . Outsiders are not welcome. read more

We drove a little over one hour away because this was where the birthday girl wanted to go and let me tell you it was worth it!!! We knew before-hand that Sundays was an all day Filipino buffet and the menu was posted on facebook several days before. The place is smack in the middle of a strip mall so parking was plentiful but easy to miss. Please DO NOT miss out on this place. It is not fancy, but super casual, just like going to a family member's house. This place is a family function (Dan and Analyn are the owners = Danalyn). The daughter was working the cash register and serving. Every single employee had a Colgate smile and greeted you with genuine warmth. The buffet spread was a mix of both Filipino and American cuisine. My highlight was the Kare Kare (popular Filipino stew of thick savory peanut sauce with stewed oxtail), on top of rice with a dash of bagoong (shrimp paste). Employees were constantly repleting the empty serving dishes - a testament to how good the food was. There is karoake at night (sadly I missed it) and a small Filipino market right next door (picked up some Ube cookies and cream ice cream, first time I ever saw that). This is a great place to take a group with something to definitely please everyone's palates! read more

Taste is such a strong memory, and their chicken adobo took me immediately back to 2016 when I was traveling through Palawan in the Philippines. We don't have many real Asian food options where we live, so this was a great stop. Total mom and pop, which is EXACTLY what we wanted. Loved it. Give it a shot! read more

Danalynn’s Restaurant - Kate Kate pork belly - Filipino Near Me - Boardman, Ohio

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Friendly service and good food---exotic flavors! Reminded me of Indian l, Hispanic and Asian flavors.

I love this place the food is great and the employees are kind and the place has a karaoke machine. I have been here several times and I want more of their Adobo read more

Definitely coming back here . Great authentic Filipino food, great people, such a welcoming atmosphere. Karaoke lovers come here!!

It took more than an hour for orders to arrive. The girl in the cashier seems irritated with orders were followed up. Needs to improve their ambiance,and cleanliness. read more

This is an excellent Filipino restaurant. I had Kare-kare pork belly with fried rice and spring rolls that were awesome. The owners came out to introduce to themselves. Wonderful people. I will definitely be back. read more

Danalynn’s Restaurant - Kare-kare pork belly - Filipino Near Me - Boardman, Ohio

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Excellent food and service. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. I had the pork spring rolls and the Pansit Bihon. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The food is outstanding! The owners are friendly and welcoming. I've had the Pansit Bihon, Kare-Kare Pork Belly and the Smoked Milkfish so far. All were excellent! It's hard to describe this cuisine to others since it is so different from anything else in this area. Try it. Beware the hot pepper that's put on top of some of the dishes. It's very hot! You can take it off if you don't want it without it compromising the dish. read more