Sure, you're probably reading through the opinions for this eatery seeing arguably what appears to…read morebe mixed reviews. Maybe you're at a crossroads, wondering if this place is worth your time. However, there is more than meets the eye. Frankly speaking, you will find yourself comforted with a meal that is made with love and passion that spans across a whole ocean. If you're new to Filipino food, you might be wondering what makes it unique as its own cuisine. Well, the art and wonder of Filipino cuisine is in the immense regional diversity for each of its signature dishes. From something as "simple" as adobo to the complexities of diniguan, you will find that the recipes for these dishes are nuanced by region and each island of the Philippines. The diversity in the recipes reflects the multi-cultural aspects within Filipino culture. This makes each experience special when it comes to Filipino cuisine, because you are tasting that particular recipe deriving from that particular region/island. With that being said, Amer-Fil delivers its own unique recipe on these signature dishes. The initial take at the store front might not be anything spectacular or worth noting - perhaps just another simple small mom-and-pops grocery store. Non-perishable cans of consumables and other Filipino/Asian-centric goods line the shelves in seemingly a non-descript fashion - a sort of "if-you-know-you-know" type manner. Finally, as you get to the back, you encounter the dining area. The open area is outfitted with several tables, while the service counter offers a display of the precooked foods through a transparent glass screen of the buffet somewhat in a similar fashion to other Filipino restaurants found in the New Jersey/New York area. While the appearance may not be appealing, consider for yourself the history and background of the establishment. That the story is rich in context with relation to the generations of Filipinos that have immigrated to the U.S. and made their home here. From humble beginnings, you can't help but imagine the pride and happiness in being able to "make it in America" and how that came to fruition through owning of your own business. Yet, there is that piece of the mind and soul that remains back at home across the ocean - something that never really fades with time. What it is like to make something for yourself and your family is truly remarkable and arguably one of the greatest accomplishments that deserves recognition. Now take that same pride and happiness, and infuse it with the food. This is ultimately what you will find here at Amer-Fil. We tried the afritada, diniguan, mongo, BBQ pork on a stick, chicken adobo, and pancit. We were amazed at how rich in flavor each of these dishes were, coupled with the unique textures of each dish. If you prefer food on the vinegary-side, you will most definitely enjoy these dishes - especially the diniguan. Typically, diniguan is not my jam due to its cooked-pork-blood consistency, but Amer-Fil has made me a fan with their own take on it. The pancit is on the peppery side, but that gives it an interesting smokey flavor that I haven't previously experienced. You can tell that the food was cooked with love based on how genuine the owner's smile as he presents the plate of food to you - indicative of the pride in that he is to be able to share a piece of his home with you. I assure you that you will not be disappointed eating here at Amer-Fil. A gem in Central Jersey!

If you're looking for delicious comfort food look no further. This place is quietly hidden away at…read morethe end of a minimall on Easton. For $6 you get a combo platter of rice and two sides. No this isn't fancy or fine dining. No its not the cleanest place but the food is delicious and authentic. Not being Filipino, I try a little bit of everything and boy do some of these dishes get authentic lol. I've definitely ate and enjoyed stuff that would get the normal person squeamish^^

I always love coming here. The food is very good and affordable. They're a great alternative to…read moreTropical Hut. Their pansit bihon is more flavorful than Tropical Hut's, IMHO. The place is clean, even though the outside environment may not seems as appealing as other strip malls around. Ate Salve is great to work with. The staff is always friendly. Just be aware that when ordering trays for the holidays, they can be overwhelmed a bit. Be patient and you'll get your order.

The place is very nice, and Salve, the lady at the register, is super friendly and accommodating…read more The food is amazing and absolutely delicious--especially the palabok lug lug, which is a must-try! All I can say is, definitely come check this restaurant out. In my opinion, it's one of the best Filipino restaurants in New Jersey. Don't believe the previous reviews--this spot is truly worth visiting!

Went to try their food for late lunch. I ordered combo lunch with pork bbq and veggie egg roll…read more They're both delicious. Owner/Server is friendly and helpful. Well lighted Filipino Super Market and Restaurant and dine-in place. Lots of parking, too.

I placed an order on Uber Eats and received message it was being prepared. After a while, I…read morereceived a message stating an item was not available - so I updated the order to remove it. After waiting 23 minutes, I received a message stating the whole order was canceled by Filipino Foodmart with no explanation. NEVER AGAIN. Uber Eats' insanely high prices and fees are cost-prohibitive and extremely poor service are unacceptable.

Came here for lunch with 2 other work place associates. we were gonna dine at Newda noods next door…read morebut they wanted to try Colombian food. I have experienced with Colombian food, so I ordered cheese bread and empanadas to share. my other amigo shared chicharones. I got the daily special which was good. I also got a papaya fruit drink with water. food was great. the ladies working the counter are nice. would come back for other lunch specials.

We passed by this Colombian bakery in South Edison, NJ. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon…read more We tried their boñuelos and rosca pan de quezo. Their delicious baked goodies. The place is tight, but clean and well lighted. Will come back and try their lunch next time.

Having my late lunch on weekday here…read more I ordered their lunch combo of white rice, fried veggie roll (lumpia gulay) and pork on tamarind soup (sinigang pork). Not a busy place I late afternoon. Self service like a cafeteria set-up. Server is friendly and helpful. Very clean, well lighted and uniquely decorated Filipino Restaurant. New owners took over from former owners of Phil-Am Restaurant. They modernize the place and upgraded the lighting fixtures and changed the whole setup of the place. They have catering service too.

When they first opened a couple of years ago, they were so stingy with the food portion and food…read morewasn't that good, so I didn't go back until after 2 yrs. I'm glad I gave them another shot because they are 10x better now! Food wise, everything is pretty good. Also, they give you a decent amount of food now for the combo meal. I usually get their sisig and their bbq liempo and white rice. I've also had their dinuguan (pork blood stew), chicken afritada, pakbet(veggies with shrimp paste), sinigang(pork with sour soup). You choose 2 dishes for your combo meal and a choice of either pancit (rice noodle) or rice . I haven't tried any of their desserts yet so I can't speak about that. Staff is very welcoming and happy. Ambiance is pretty much your typical filipino restaurant. You pick your food, pay, then you seat yourself. I keep coming back to this place pretty much once a wk lol. The combo I usually get is $12.99. But I think their combo meals start at $11.99, depending on what dishes you get. Also, they have a grocery store with lots of snacks, frozen food, ice cream, etc. I highly recommend this spot :-)

I went back to Bonney's within 6 days of my very first visit! It's that good. I wanted to try the…read moreOxtail large plate but unfortunately it wasn't on the menu this week. I ended up getting the Lechon large plate instead and it was also so good! If I had to choose, I'd probably put the Half & Half jerk chicken & pork large plate above this one but it's a hard choice. To go I also ordered an order of their Mac & Cheese, the sample I got last week really had me hooked. I saw that they also had a new empanada - pineapple and cheese. Wow, that was also such a cool and tasty item. Would be good for the meatless eaters. Lastly, I had another one of the fresh juices. This time they had Soursop Kaffir Lime Tea, so unique and refreshing. I can't wait to go back again.

HIDDEN GEM!! This place delivered an absolutely unforgettable, next-level food experience. Part of…read moreme almost wants to keep it a secret. Jamaican-Filipino fusion might just be the most extraordinary combination out there, and we're incredibly lucky to have something this special in Metuchen--truly one of a kind. Such a welcoming space too, super cute. The meats are impossibly tender, literally falling off the bone, and the sauces are rich, vibrant, and deeply flavorful. Every bite was bold, perfectly balanced, and downright addictive. We ordered the jerk chicken, mango with plantains, and the cheese lumpia--and I'm still dreaming about it. I will absolutely be back. Please consider serving halal chicken so I can bring my parents along to experience this gem!! Also, the owners, Damion and Jeanne, are some of the most warm, genuine, and hardworking people you'll meet. There's something so special about connecting with the passionate artists behind such incredible food. Truly phenomenal all around.

If you're looking for a good place to eat that very affordable, Four seasons was a great place for…read morethat. Most dishes also range below $20 so it's super affordable for the amount of food you're getting for New Jersey. I would say that if you were a smaller eater, you can make this two meals. If you're a college student also it is so close to the Rutgers university campus. I remember a lot of people mentioning four seasons when I was a student at Rutgers. Lots of people order takeout, and they constantly had people pick up food. I'm sure some of that was the students. It had a very large menu of different Thai foods. I will say that I go very basic with Thai usually going for the pad see ew or pad Thai. They had a lot more on the menu and they also had different stars around the most popular menu items. They also have classic Thai tea if you wanted to get a drink. You had the option also to pick your spiciness level and I will say that I picked mild and it was on the spicier side so they do not play around. If you can't handle spice, don't get any spice at all! You can also pick the protein that you want with options like beef, chicken, and tofu. I will say the pad see ew very delicious, but it also wasn't necessary the best pad see ew I've ever had. Still, though with the price and the reliability of the place, it is un beatable. Service was fast. Also, it was self seating and also self paying. At the end of our time at the restaurant we waited a little bit longer because we didn't realize that we had to pay up at the counter. They had around 40 people worth of seating. The interior is a more cozy lived in wooden designed space. I wouldn't say that the interior was anything that was remarkably special, meaning the food was just made selling point. There is parking around the area so I wouldn't say that would be a problem either. It shares parking with the local other shops in that strip plaza.

Still one of my favorite Thai places when I'm in the area. I love that they give you a pitcher of…read morewater so I don't have to constantly ask for more water. We got the fried pork, pad thai and pad kee mao. All so delicious that I finished all three plates.

Been here several times. A great Filipino Mom-And-Pop Grocery and Eatery. The food is always…read moredelicious. You also have the option of buying the seafood and have them cook it to your liking. If you are new here, I highly recommend the Crispy Kare-Kare and the Sinigang na Salmon Belly. It is always so delicious. The staff is always friendly and willing to assist you. The Dining area is spacious and neat. This place is always worth coming back to.

Pinakbet is sweet kamayan bagoong ang ginamit kaya matamis the pork sinigang some awtul taste of…read morefreezer burn mapanghi the pork adobo too much oyster sauce the chicken tinola 6 pcs six small cut sayote walang dahon ng sili at luya not even slight taste of knorr or mama sita mix the only one on the plus side is pancit Malabon taste better than the rest of store(flip in my turf sorry just telling like it is